The changing faces of facades

Philip West from Spanwall discusses the future of facades and how technology and legislation have created a new set of design expectations throughout the industry In the wake of unprecedented change, manufacturing firms across the globe are being forced to... View Article

A durable sustainability case

Sustainability needs to encompass long-term durability factors in addition to embodied energy to provide an accurate picture. Keith Aldis of BDA (Brick Development Association) explains how achieving this bolsters the eco case for brick When considering the materials that may... View Article

A Beginner’s Guide To Shopping For Woodworking Tools

Beginners in woodworking commonly consider several aspects when preparing for their first project. Some may look for designs, study different wooden materials, and learn techniques in measuring, cutting, assembling, and the like. In addition, you’ll need a dedicated space and... View Article

6 Simple Home Improvements That Make a Big Impact

Many homeowners do not want to bother with home improvements of any scale, as they tend to be costly and time-consuming projects. While it is true to some extent, it does not necessarily mean there are no quick and easy... View Article

The Greenhouse Gasses Produced By The Construction Industry

The construction industry has a rather bad reputation for producing greenhouse gasses. At the current time, the industry contributes to around 50 percent of all climactic change. This is not just due to gas production. Natural resource extraction is considered... View Article

Landlords: 5 Tips for Managing Blocks of Flats

Managing a block of flats is a challenging endeavour, especially with so many different areas for issues to arise. Therefore, you must have relevant knowledge and a full commitment to the task. You will need to carry out regular inspections,... View Article

Sustainable fire safety

Kelly Westwood from Knauf Insulation discusses the critical need to combine fire safety and sustainability in buildings of the future COP26 in Glasgow brought a renewed focus and urgency to the long-term sustainability of the built environment. This is reflected... View Article

Striking a balance

The importance of ventilation and ensuring a healthy and comfortable interior environment is an essential part of building design. Andy Moul from Construction Specialties (CS) looks at factors which need to be taken into consideration when specifying external louvres as part... View Article

Innovative Ways To Build a Sustainable House

Nowadays, many people try to live sustainably — and for a good reason. Our climate has already undergone massive changes, with more on the way. One of the best methods to stop (or at least slow down) this process is... View Article

Launching Edition 10 – The NEW Urban Design Guide!

GreenBlue Urban are delighted to announce the publication of Edition 10 – The new and enhanced Urban Design Guide, featuring our new product grouping Green, Blue, Smart Space and Air. The comprehensive publication contains: –  Enhanced product information ... View Article