Wood you believe it?

Richard Besant of Powdertech Corby on how developments in wood finish powder coatings on aluminium are providing a popular and realistic alternative to wood, as materials shortages increase We have witnessed the increased use of architectural powder coatings to a... View Article

Renewing social connections

The light-touch refurbishment of a brutalist city centre bus station in the Czech Republic belies the extent of a young Czech practice’s achievement, catalysing the transformation of a local eyesore into a building of renewed social value. James Parker reports... View Article

Safety in numbers

Dave Walker of Distinction Doors explores how early engagement between architects and product manufacturers will be key to helping the industry design and construct safer buildings, post-Grenfell When speaking with architects and other product manufacturers, one point which comes up... View Article

MEG makes a splash!

Located in the foothills of the Franklin Mountains in El Paso in Texas, Camp Cohen is one of three new waterparks designed to celebrate the culture of the city’s diverse communities. Parkhill Architects were appointed by the City Authority to... View Article

Doors fit for a new world!

Residents deserve unquestionable comfort and safety in the post pandemic era, as do the professionals responsible for providing it. Many things have changed over the past eighteen or more months since our world was turned upside down. However, perhaps its... View Article

Aico to exhibit at London Build Expo 2021

Aico, the European market leader in home life safety, are delighted to be exhibiting at London Build Expo this year. Held at Olympia London on 17th and 18th November, the event promises to feature incredible content across two days, with... View Article

A copper-bottomed sustainability case

As well as wide applications in contemporary architectural design, there is more to copper than meets the eye when it comes to recyclability, sustainability and longevity, explains Graeme Bell of Aurubis Copper is a natural element found within the earth’s... View Article

Sealing concrete’s interior future

Architects and designers are broadening their concrete horizons – firmly cementing the time-honoured material’s place in ‘softer’ interior applications. Craig Bell from Osmo provides advice on maintaining its durability Trends in interior design change constantly, and it can be hard... View Article

Fire safety in the frame

David Atkinson from Metsec discusses the increased focus on through-wall fire testing post-Grenfell, and how steel framing systems can contribute to improved performance as well as thermal efficiency Light gauge galvanised steel framing systems (SFS) are primarily used for wall... View Article

Taking fencing to the next level

John Abernethie of Birkdale looks at how fencing has evolved beyond a functional element to help architects provide increasingly in-demand, attractive outdoor spaces for clients Outdoor areas are becoming more important for both residential and commercial projects. The health and... View Article

GARADOR RAISES MONEY FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

There was a lot of hot stuff at Garador recently! The employees turned their hands to cooking and baking to provide food for a charity fund raising morning at the company’s Yeovil based factory. The variety of produce was the... View Article

Cavity wall openings – why do that?

Unlike roll DPC, self-supporting trays eliminate inner skin building-in and can be supplied ‘biased’ to take-up the cavity width encountered. Compatibility and consistent protection. Blockwork inner skin  mortar beds every 225mm limit convenient building-in opportunities, whereas self-supporting trays do not... View Article