Acoustic panels can embrace the extreme

Recent tests have shown that Troldtekt acoustic panels withstand moisture levels up to 98%, even when combined with high temperatures up to 40°C. These latest tests were carried out by the accredited Danish Technological Institute to the European product standard... View Article

Schöck Isokorb for award winning ‘Sky-House’ scheme

The ‘Sky-House’ development, at Oughtibridge Mill to the north of Sheffield, comprises forty high-specification homes. The term ‘Sky-House’ being derived from the spacious feel of the properties, which benefit from unrivalled views and offer bright and airy living, complete with... View Article

Join the green scene

Klasse Group is excited to announce the launch of Outwear™ a high-performance sheathing board designed to transform the construction of the building envelope. Created using a distinctive green finish it provides the important Euroclass A1 level of fire protection and... View Article

Passivhaus goes large

Agar Grove is set to become the UK’s largest Passivhaus scheme, with its housing tenants already seeing the benefits from the first completed phase. James Woodward, architect at Hawkins\Brown, tells Roseanne Field why the practice decided to pursue the ‘gold... View Article

Practice Profile: White Ink Architects

James Parker spoke to a Belfast practice founded at the start of the 21st century, which expanded to specialise in “difficult” mixed use schemes, and is now the first in Northern Ireland to be completely employee owned White Ink Architects... View Article

Opening a new volume in NYC

A renovation project on 5th Avenue opens up a public library facility and resolves the functional anomalies of a former department store to provide high quality spaces for all users. James Parker reports on a fruitful collaboration between two leading... View Article

View Point: Rory Bergin from HTA Design

Rory Bergin from HTA Design says that with timber under fire in the complex testing landscape post-Grenfell, specifiers are being wrongly deterred from choosing the material for taller buildings, while being asked for more sustainable designs Current amendments to Building... View Article

Schöck Isokorb for Passivhaus Large Project of the Year

Winner of the Large Projects category of the UK Passivhaus Awards 2021, the first phase of Agar Grove, in Camden – anticipated to be the UK’s largest residential Passivhaus development when completed – tackles occupant wellbeing, climate action pledges and... View Article

Immerse yourself in a sensory experience for doors

When we talk about interior doors in the context of sensory experience, the obvious topic is to think about looks and general appearance. However, in our hopefully soon to be, post-pandemic world, a more immersive experience is sought in our... View Article

A cracker of a project – self-build in Lincolnshire

Fulfilling the meaning of “Crackerjack”, which means an exceptionally good person or thing, everything about Crackerjack Barn is exceptional; from the barn style building itself to the stunning views of the surrounding land, and incorporating Jo’s Great Grandfather’s name Jack.... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Lighting

Different aspects of lighting such as colour and brightness have the power to influence how you feel about a room – which is why it needs to be considered in the early stages of design. Here are a few products... View Article

Home Styling: Post-lockdown on the farm

Richard Bradley of V33 offers styling tips on achieving the ‘modern farmhouse kitchen’ look, and plants some seeds on possible finishes to go for in your build Most people would understand completely what a traditional farmhouse kitchen look would entail.... View Article

Ask the Expert: Cut your losses and save CO2

Improving insulation is at the heart of the country’s mission to reduce CO2 emissions in new homes. Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation answers key questions around the materials and details to consider to avoid heat loss in your build, and... View Article