Taking over ten years from concept to reality, the University of Birmingham Library was described as heralding a new generation of libraries in UK higher education. The state-of-the-art development replaces the old 1950s library and meets modern users’ requirements with... View Article

When Gordon Barron, CEO of Inverness Ice Centre Ltd, was looking for a temporary cover for the ice rink, he sought the advice of Inverness-based wood-panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord). The Board of Directors of the Ice Centre... View Article

Timeless and enduring, New England style homes are big news in exteriors right now. Find out how to get the look with Cedral facades. What’s the New England look? Originally exported from the southeast of England, it’s now associated with... View Article

An innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system which protects and enhances architecture without compromise to style, value and lifespan. K Systems launches its first A1 system – A1 Dash. Our innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system protects and... View Article

Leading commercial tile supplier CTD Architectural Tiles has revealed its latest carefully curated tile collection, seamlessly combining style with substance. Responding to the changing demands of its customers, including architects and interior designers working across the commercial sector, CTD Architectural... View Article

Back in 1997, VMZINC launched the first Focus on Zinc magazine with the idea of highlighting how architects use VMZINC on projects around the world. Over the years the magazine has shown a wide range of architecture, project size as... View Article

Skyfold has launched a pioneering, fully automatic, moveable wall solution into the UK. The Skyfold Prisma, which is exclusively available from leading moveable wall specialists, Style, is a new and streamlined glass vertical partition which not only allows light to... View Article

The new AshGrid™ DuoTherm system is advancing positive change in the development of twin-skin roofing and cladding. It features a choice of standing seam or profiled sheet coverings, solid and acoustic perforated liners, and all the fixings and ancillaries needed... View Article

Frameless glass balustrading is no new thing, a broad range of solutions and fixing methods have been available for some time, so why does the ONLEVEL TL-6020 stand out from the rest. Glass balustrading is no new thing, a broad... View Article

With the provision of fresh, healthy indoor air of key importance right now, SIEGENIA’s AEROPAC positive air ventilation unit provides a quick and simple retrofit option. Many sectors are rightly looking at how best they can keep their environments safe... View Article

Smoke kills twice as many people as fire. Smoke control is a crucial life safety system. It needs to be carefully designed, installed and commissioned properly by fully competent experts. Equally, it must be maintained by competent people who should... View Article

The switch to low carbon heating systems is vital in achieving the UK’s net zero carbon emissions target. The Ecodan air source heat pump range is the perfect low carbon heating and hot water solution. Discover more about Ecodan Air Source... View Article

Dutch manufacturer, Keller has added the hi-tech material, Fenix®, to the range for 2022. Available initially in black and white, Fenix® is used for door fronts and panels, thanks to the special technology built into this material, the super-matt finish is soft to the touch,... View Article

Marley Alutec’s Evolve Deepflow, Tudor downpipes and Evoke fascia and soffit products have been selected for a new self-build residential property in Lanarkshire. The aluminium rainwater and roofline systems were chosen for their durability, high quality appearance and ease of... View Article

Kingspan Insulation has launched the OPTIM-R E Inverted Roofing System, the latest evolution in its innovative vacuum insulation panel (VIP) range, providing a thin solution for challenging applications. The VIPs feature a protective spray coating, providing a robust finish which... View Article

Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C, a highly efficient de-centralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) unit. Designed for kitchen, utility, bathroom and cloakroom applications, the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C achieves Building Regulations with... View Article

Fully certified products from the range of TBA FIREFLY™ have been employed to protect a potentially vulnerable roof-space above a doctor’s surgery in Chingford, Essex, ensuring any outbreak of fire could not spread to other parts of the building. The... View Article

Completed to a high standard throughout, Independence House offers multi-purpose office space on the outskirts of York. Delivering an impressive frontage, TORMAX was contracted by Frostree Ltd to install a 3-wing revolving door to the main entrance. Manually operated, the... View Article