A helping hand for specifiers from SFS

Despite the prevalence of design and build contracts across many construction sectors, there is still a high proportion of architectural practices, along with developer clients, which seek to achieve excellence in the specification and delivery of projects: whether in relation... View Article

Recycled material versus design flexibility?

Nick Haughton of Sapphire Balconies delves into the concept of ‘next generation’ manufacturing, and the need for firms to account for their recycled materials’ origin,  addressing the perceived impact on design flexibility Aluminium has been instrumental in companies advancing sustainable... View Article

Why Floor Coverings Matter

Agustina Memoli of Uplyfted discusses the importance of floor coverings in Social Housing and asks can a home be a decent one without floor coverings? Day in and day out we observe how floor coverings play a pivotal role in... View Article

Merton development achieves Secured by Design award

A carbon neutral development in the London Borough of Merton has become the first such development in the area to achieve a Secured by Design (SBD) award for the level of physical security provided in its buildings. The Zero, in... View Article

Protecting an impressive research facility

This impressive 4,000sqm property with striking modern architecture is one of the core laboratories funded by the UK government to research infrastructure and cities.  The unique, purpose built facility creates life size environments such as railway stations or town squares,... View Article

An airtight case for MVHR in new homes

Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent explains why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems are the key to improving energy efficiency in modern homes. Housebuilders are building to ever more stringent Building Regulations requirements for airtightness, however to ensure an energy efficient... View Article

Having the vision

Alissa and David Talbot transformed their cramped London maisonette into a beautiful and practical home to house their growing family TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Joe Whitmore/Carta Nova It was the summer of 2021 and Alissa and David were living in... View Article

Smart connections for a smarter planet

Why we should be using existing infrastructure for installation Sustainability is at the forefront of our collective consciousness, influencing everything from individual lifestyle choices to large-scale corporate strategies. Despite this widespread awareness, it is surprising to see major network operators,... View Article

Garador training courses a huge success

Leading garage door manufacturer Garador says its training courses are proving a huge success. Garador runs training courses throughout the year on both product familiarisation and also installation. The product training courses offer expert advice and guidance to provide all sales staff... View Article

YMCA MK scores green roof first

Green roofs are permanent, right? Wrong – and the recent World Green Roof Day event on the top of Milton Keynes’ £13 million YMCA building provided a brilliant opportunity to see at close quarters how flexible, beautiful and relocatable they can be.... View Article