Ask the Architect: Jo Wright

Jo Wright, director of architecture for the UKIMEA region at Arup, answers ADF’s questions on her inspirations and challenges What made you want to become an architect? I enjoyed studying physics, maths and art and I relished the breadth of... View Article

Exercising soft power

Designing a power station on the Italian island of Capri, famous as a luxury holiday destination, required a sensitive approach to sit a sustainable new plant gently in its setting. Enrico Frigerio speaks to Roseanne Field Capri, located in the... View Article

New Rockpanel Metals design range for your facade

Make your metal vision rock! The non-combustible A2 rated Rockpanel Metals facade cladding consists of two sub-ranges: Elemental and Advanced. Order a free sample box! Click here to watch video Experience a new standard in metallic facade cladding The new... View Article

West Fraser’s carbon negativity made simple!

West Fraser’s panel products are net carbon negative! This means the company’s activities go beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions to actually create an environmental benefit by locking up carbon within the panel product range thus not releasing it into... View Article

See the unseen with StructureCare

Technology brought to the industry through StructureCare’s technical team gives main contractors and building owners the opportunity to see the unseen within roofing structures. A member of CPG Europe, and one of the UK’s leading contractors in property maintenance, StructureCare... View Article

Scandinavian architecture for modern homes

Scandinavia plays a leading role in the world of modern architecture and design. In the last hundred years famous designers and architects have developed a very unconventional style that breaks with the eclectic trends in the beginning of 20th century.... View Article

Ways to reduce material costs in construction

Building materials manufacturers are experiencing a serious shortage of raw materials, primarily wood, steel, and cement. A particularly hard hit in Europe has been influenced by the construction sector, which lacks lumber, ironwork, and tiles. Another source of problems for... View Article

A trio of fire rated systems

Following rigorous testing, Komfort Partitioning is excited to introduce Polar 35FR and Polar 101FR, their enhanced single and double glazed Polar fire rated partitioning systems. Their new enhanced Polar fire rated partitioning systems complement their fire screens and fire rated... View Article

How convenient are public conveniences?

Public toilets have long held a certain notoriety. Originally designed for convenience to provide comfort outside of the home, today’s reality is very different. Far from offering “amenities” and “comfort breaks”, they are often unhygienic, uninspiring and unappealing – the... View Article

Click your way to a perfect roof with Lindab Coverline

Pre-formed sheets of coated HBP steel simply click together to achieve the standing seam look without specialist equipment, reducing installation time without compromising quality or finish. Timeless roof in no time at all The inspiration for Coverline SRP25N is taken... View Article