Fit for the job, or forget

Steve D’Arcy of Visqueen examines how revised guidance around waterproofing make it vital to appoint a ‘fit for the job’ specialist as part of the design team – a crucial factor for avoiding pitfalls down the line Since BS 8102... View Article

Lifting the lid on water control

Carole Armstrong from Delabie provides some practical options for water controls in commercial washrooms, and looks at the specification challenges For building users, a visit to the washroom comprises three simple steps: use toilet, wash, hands, dry hands. As a... View Article

A tile inspired by Heritage at Royal Exchange Kingston

Wall and floor tiles from Parkside feature at Royal Exchange, Kingston, a luxury residential development by St George, part of Berkeley Group. Parkside Acrux and Hexil mosaic tiles are being used throughout the bathrooms and en suites of homes at... View Article

Hunter Douglas marks five years of HeartFelt®

Hunter Douglas Architectural, the global architectural products company, has celebrated the fifth anniversary of the launch of its award-winning, innovative HeartFelt® ceiling and wall system. The world’s first linear felt ceiling system has revolutionised how designers and architects apply their... View Article

Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ rated binders

Structural Warranty provider, Build-Zone, has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK... View Article

Architect chooses Yeoman Rainguard for home renovation

LISTEN HERE Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish. Having started by completely gutting and refurbishing the... View Article

An eye for detail

Jon Ducker from Kingspan Insulation explains the nuts and bolts of the Part L update – and why designers now need to pay even closer attention to the details In June, England introduced its first update to the energy efficiency... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

Triton Systems waterproofing – meeting BS 8102 (2022)

Within the British Standard BS 8102 (2022) Protection of below ground structures against water ingress it can be quite confusing as there are many acceptable options on what can be specified to provide a waterproofing solution when designing a new... View Article

modulyss takes shape at Clerkenwell Design Week

modulyss used Clerkenwell Design Week for the unveiling of its new Clerkenwell Road space with a programme of talks and workshops on sustainability and design. In a striking interior designed to immerse the architecture and design community into the carpet... View Article

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton. Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are... View Article

It’s in our nature

Under the theme ‘It’s in Our Nature’, UNILIN Panels explored the connection between nature and design in a packed programme of events for this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, welcoming the architecture and design community to The Gallery Clerkenwell. With live... View Article

Leeds City Council use the Resiblock Route at ELOR

Resiblock, and the Resiblock ‘22’ product, have been utilised by Leeds City Council to seal paving associated with the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR). The ELOR is a key part of the East Leeds Extension which aims to create a... View Article

Sliding doors framed in style with Brooklyn

Available in a sophisticated matte black finish. The CRL Brooklyn frame system brings style and timeless elegance to sliding glass door partitioning for domestic and commercial use. In the domestic setting, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living,... View Article

Secondary glazing has reduced my energy bills by 40%

Amid concerns over rapidly escalating energy prices – and with more rises to come- homeowners are naturally concerned over how they can conserve energy and keep costs down. Installing Granada Glazing’s secondary glazing has helped the owners of a single-glazed... View Article

Now available! Easy9 Multirow and AFDD

Schneider Electric has just launched AFDD and Multirow solutions for our Easy9 range. The fully compliant BS 7671 unit offers flexibility in device configurations, is suitable for AFDD installations, and has additional module capacity for larger installations too. Click here... View Article