By Chris Cowley and Ciarán McAliskey at Keystone Lintels It has been described as the ‘fifth fuel’ and the cheapest of all, but energy efficiency is the most important measure to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. The built environment... View Article

Catherine Seville-Clare, Group Customer Relationship Manager at Panaz, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of contract fabrics, discusses the key factors architects should consider when specifying fabrics for care home applications. When selecting contract fabrics for care home applications, there are... View Article

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

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

With the spiralling costs of many construction materials and products, Hannah Mansell, group technical director for Masonite companies in the UK, cautions against the prospect of lowering specifications to mitigate price rises. As part of the need for increased transparency... View Article

Paul Trace of Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of maintaining the historical integrity of buildings during an economic downturn. It’s hard to imagine a tougher economic climate. Having emerged from the pandemic, businesses and homeowners are beset by the rising... View Article