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Young newlyweds Euan and Fiona Coleman thought they had found their forever home, but once children arrived they reassessed their wish list of practicalities, which led them to embark on a renovation in Hertfordshire TEXT LAURA SHADWELL IMAGES JWB ARCHITECTS... View Article

The Vltava Philharmonic Hall | From River to Roof

The Vltava Philharmonic Hall, one of the most anticipated architectural projects to be completed in Prague in the coming decades, is taking its final form under the lead of BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group. The project unifies a contemporary music... View Article

Get the latest information with GEZE’s latest Product Guide

GEZE UK’s latest Product Guide and Price List has been completely revised and updated to make it even easier for architects, architectural ironmongers and specifiers to select the most effective product for their needs. The detailed, illustrated technical guide provides... View Article

Survey reveals UK self-builders’ challenges and aspirations

Younger people in the UK are vastly under-represented in the self-build community, according to a recent survey which also looked at key motives for self-builders including creating better quality and more sustainable homes.  The survey of 759 individuals undertaking homebuilding... View Article

A new dimension in design aesthetics

A new dimension is being brought to the design of interior spaces with Gilberts’ Series GA swirl diffuser. Building on Gilberts’ established range of swirl diffusers, the Series GA has a unique contemporary face design intended to deliver dynamism to... View Article

Panasonic enhances home extension with year-round comfort

An extended three-storey family home in Northamptonshire has undergone a transformation of its climate control capabilities. Utilising Panasonic’s highly efficient three-way Etherea Multi-split system with nanoeTM X technology, the new solution provides both heating and cooling, with the added benefit of... View Article

Furlong Flooring launches inspirational new website

Furlong Flooring is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new website – furlongflooring.com. Featuring outstanding design, content and functionality this new online resource offers comprehensive information about its innovative and trusted flooring solutions. Launched on January 17th, the new furlongflooring.com website... View Article

SuperPhon panels provide reverberation control at new school

CMS Danskin Acoustics’ SuperPhon panels are contributing to reverberation control at a newly built school in East Hertfordshire, helping to ensure standards for acoustics in new school buildings are met. Buntingford First School is a school for around 330 children... View Article

The warm feeling of cost-efficiency

Dennis Milligan of the BFCMA explores the efficiency benefits of wood-burning stoves, how they work with heat pumps, and installation essentials Heat pumps work best when they are running at a constant temperature. A stove can complement a heat pump... View Article

The Window View: A look at safety issues

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin discusses what features to look for in your doors and windows in order to achieve the critical security you need for your home When undertaking a self-build project, it can be tempting to overlook home security... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

After overcoming a rocky start, Kerri and her family are now making headway with a self-build in the Suffolk village they’ve lived in for years. She says the excitement and enthusiasm is building as their new home starts to take... View Article