Swifix Innovative Fixings for use with EWI and MMC Systems

The SWIFIX fixing solution has been designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing both lightweight and heavy items through External Wall Insulation (ETICS) systems. The fixings can be used during or after the EWI system installation, providing the most... View Article

Raising a glass

Darren Greenwell of Sto looks at some of the reasons why glazed exteriors remain incredibly popular, with architects continuing to create impressive modern facades in combination with other materials Over 100 years ago, a group of prominent German architects exchanged... View Article

A flexible fit

When clothing brand Joules gave architects Edge the brief to bring its five offices together under one roof in Leicestershire, designing for new hybrid working patterns was high on the agenda, with open, collaborative spaces which echoed brand heritage. Roseanne... View Article

The future of insulation

Paul Barrett, Head of Product Management at ROCKWOOL, explores how innovation in stone wool insulation could support the future of UK housebuilding. Pressure on the housebuilding sector to improve energy efficiency is rising and growing in complexity due to both... View Article

The Snickers Workwear ‘Head to Toe’ Layering system

‘Suit Up’ in Layers for consistent comfort and protection in cold and wet weather. You’ll get ‘head to toe’ functionality and protection with Snickers Workwear’s ergonomic base layers, insulating mid layers and weather-protective outer layer clothing. They not only allow... View Article

Wellness at your command

As the days grow shorter and colder, we desire warmth and comfort – wouldn’t it be wonderful to have the option to spend the dark evenings indulging in a little self-care and pampering, reaping some of the health benefits experienced... View Article

The Thames and transformation

The Greater London population is approximately nine million and more people are moving into the city every year. But building land remains scarce, despite the Docklands regeneration project which provided a great deal of inner-city space for redevelopment many years... View Article

Make walls true to nature with Rusticork

With its true bark texture, RUSTICORK from Granorte brings an original, bold and raw aesthetic to walls. The RUSTICORK collection of panels by Granorte create natural, bold and beautiful walls that come directly from the renewable bark of cork trees.... View Article

Gilberts’ background role in improving police estate efficiency

Capital investment in a new £48m headquarters building is predicted to save Merseyside Police approximately £250,000 a year in estate operating costs by delivering improved energy efficiency. A key component of the enhanced energy efficiency is the ventilation- delivered throughout... View Article