Hunter Douglas marks five years of HeartFelt®

Hunter Douglas Architectural, the global architectural products company, has celebrated the fifth anniversary of the launch of its award-winning, innovative HeartFelt® ceiling and wall system. The world’s first linear felt ceiling system has revolutionised how designers and architects apply their... View Article

Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ rated binders

Structural Warranty provider, Build-Zone, has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK... View Article

What do architects need to know about compartmentation?

For architects, an essential component of designing safe buildings is understanding the key principles of structural fire protection. In particular, the concept of compartmentation is key to the relationship between fire safety and building design. In this article, we’ll explore... View Article

Architect chooses Yeoman Rainguard for home renovation

LISTEN HERE Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish. Having started by completely gutting and refurbishing the... View Article

Resident engagement strategies and the role of fire doors

Resident engagement in high rise residential buildings is a legal requirement but makes sense in all kinds of social housing, says Hannah Mansell, group technical director for Masonite companies in the UK.  The need to engage with building residents on... View Article

An eye for detail

Jon Ducker from Kingspan Insulation explains the nuts and bolts of the Part L update – and why designers now need to pay even closer attention to the details In June, England introduced its first update to the energy efficiency... View Article

Practice Profile: Michael Kendrick Architects

Michael Kendrick explains how he navigated Covid to found a practice with what would be an award-winning approach to designing high-quality, sustainable homes Michael Kendrick has a background working in relatively large design firms such as Glenn Howells Architects and... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

Triton Systems waterproofing – meeting BS 8102 (2022)

Within the British Standard BS 8102 (2022) Protection of below ground structures against water ingress it can be quite confusing as there are many acceptable options on what can be specified to provide a waterproofing solution when designing a new... View Article

How to Give Your Bathroom a More Luxurious Feel

One of the essential features of any bathroom is comfort. As you perform your personal routine here, you want to ensure that you have a pleasant experience and feel as comfortable as possible during your time there. The daily way... View Article

3 Excellent Benefits of Bathroom Upgrades

Many people agree that the kitchen is one of the areas of the home that everyone loves. It is where family members converge during their free time and where the delicious aroma of prepared food brings feelings of home. However,... View Article