Refresh your designs with Powdertech ‘Zest’

LISTEN HERE Powdertech Corby has launched ‘Zest’, a vibrant range of powder finishes adding an exciting fresh new look to architectural metal work. Suitable for exterior and interior use on steel and aluminium, Zest finishes have excellent colour durability as... View Article

A new generation of libraries defined by copper

LISTEN HERE Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding, in the form of large shingles and vertical fins structuring glazing, creates a strong civic identity for the expanded and remodelled library in Kirkkonummi, Finland. The revitalised building exemplifies a new generation... View Article

The new forest of learning

LISTEN HERE Erlev school in Denmark’s Haderslev is visionary and award-winning for many reasons. With all columns and beams constructed in wood, it is one of the largest timber structures to be constructed in the country for a long time.... View Article

Four times lucky

Taking on one major renovation project is ambitious enough – but what happens when you take on four simultaneously, including a historic mill? John Chasey and Eleanor are reaping the benefits of embracing the challenge TEXT EWEN MACDONALD IMAGES EWEN... View Article

Beating the odds

Achieving an affordable ‘forever home’ in the right location seemed an impossible dream for a Berkshire family, but Laura Hardie-Gleed and husband Ian succeeded against all the odds by transforming a run-down 1960s property TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES LAURA HARDIE-GLEED... View Article

Appealing to owners

Enhancing a property and adding to its kerb appeal is all about making the right choice of windows, entrance doors, landscaping and, of course, the garage door. David O’Mara of Hörmann UK explains more Although often overlooked, the garage can... View Article

A guide to energy-efficient heating

Alex Burgess of The Radiator Company provides some advice to self-builders on achieving energy efficient heating solutions for their property, for planet and pocket WHAT ARE THE MOST EFFICIENT RADIATORS? With the population increasingly looking to find ways to make... View Article

Canary Wharf office complex upgrades to Advanced protection

A host of industry-leading fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway... View Article

BAL Waterproof 1C – the new one-coat solution

LISTEN HERE All the features, none of the faff BAL, market-leaders in full-tiling solutions, have launched a new one-coat waterproofing solution for bathrooms, wetrooms and showers prior to tiling. BAL Waterproof 1C is a ready-mixed tanking solution that can be... View Article

View Point: Sean Ronnie Hill

Sean Ronnie Hill from RISE Design Studio looks at how and why the whole project team needs to be upskilled to maximise design benefit in pursuing net zero goals in residential retrofits Retrofitting and refurbishing existing dwellings is a large... View Article

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

An education on exterior laminate

LISTEN HERE The new classroom extension to Hob Hill Primary School in Rugeley has been completed using MEG Exterior grade cladding in 781 Ash and 1831 Grey. Designed by Seymour Harris Architecture and installed by Tetraclad, the extension encompasses new... View Article

Sika launches total green roofing package

Market leading roofing manufacturer, Sika, has launched a complete Green Roof package, supplying both the high performance roof waterproofing system and the green roof system, all backed by its trusted technical and application support. Specifiers can now go to Sika’s... View Article