Aluminium systems from Reynaers frame iconic views at One Tower BridgeMore than 300 sliding doors from leading aluminium systems company Reynaers have been installed at Berkeley Homes’ development at the foot of London’s landmark Tower Bridge. One Tower Bridge sits o…
Access to nature among top considerations when designing buildings for people with dementiaBuildings designed for people living with dementia must prioritise unrestricted access to nature, support for wayfinding and navigation, and the safety of the environment – new research has f…
Key considerations for green roof specificationStuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, discusses the rise of green roof applications and specification best practice. The green roof market is quite literall…
Parapet Walls? – Avoid Taking the Wrong StepParapet cavity walls behave differently because both faces are exposed. The prevailing document dealing with the design of masonry structures and sections is PD6697 and it states the protective DPC…
Healthy, Happy HomesHealth and wellbeing is a hot topic, it’s affected by everything from lifestyle to the air we breathe and even noise levels in our environment. Recent research has highlighted the crucial importanc…
Leake Street: Waterloo’s Iconic Graffiti Tunnel Gets LitLeading-edge lighting design consultancy Nulty, has recently completed work on the regeneration of Leake Street Arches in London’s Waterloo, including lighting 300m of dramatic street art. Original…
Porcelain takes to the floorFlooring needs to be extremely hard wearing and easy on the eye, but how can you ensure that all practical and aesthetic requirements are met? Simon Boocock, Managing Director or CRL Stone, looks a…
Tall, dark and handsome – That’s Dekordor 3D BlackLeading internal door manufacturer Vicaima has extended its standard colour scheme to include 3D Black to its stunning collection of Dekordor 3D door models. With a choice of plain horizontal, groo…
Trend creates a comfortable and safe environment at Bournville GardensNamed The Older People’s Development of the Year by Inside Housing magazine, Bournville Gardens retirement village boasts a range of state-of-the-art facilities for high quality living. It aims to …
Bushboard Set to Change Perception of Bathroom Wall PanellingBushboard is set to change perceptions about bathroom wall cladding. The company’s NUANCE range of bathroom wall panelling products is proving popular with designers, facilities manager and build…
Is the future of commercial building below our feet?by Ellina Webb ~ Marketing Specialist at Mitsubishi Electric The term “iceberg” is usually referenced when speaking about climate change, the demise of the Titanic or a rather luscious lettuce, but…
Another Productive Day at the OfficeTitan Court in Hatfield is one of the town’s most prominent buildings and acts as home to a diverse range of companies. However, with high energy bills, action was needed to optimise the effectiven…
Architectural Technology Awards: 2017 WinnersThe Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is pleased to declare the winners for its annual Architectural Technology Awards. Announced and presented by CIAT President Gary Mees o…
Drainage without compromising designGeberit brings luxury and practicality to this residential and public sector project Geberit’s siphonic drainage solution, Pluvia, has been used on the roof of London’s new Design Museum (previousl…
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