Building Tall for a More Sustainable London
Steve Avery, New Equipment Technical Manager UK at Carrier, explores the trend for building tall in London and the role high-efficiency HVAC solutions play in reducing carbon emissions and supporting intelligent climate and energy solutions.
Shining a Light On Part L and Rooflight Specification
Rooflights can help flood a space with daylight. However, specifying the right product to comply with Building Regulations is far from straightforward, as Ross Finnie, Sales Director at SIG Design & Technology (D&T), explains.
A Pint of Perfection
London-based architecture practice Gundry + Ducker has meticulously designed a spectacular concertina facade for one of the capital’s cherished brewing companies, Camden Town Brewery.
From the Fast Lane to Luxurious Living
Known for their unwavering and uncompromising commitment towards excellence, Bugatti and Binghatti – two visionary brands – have unveiled their first collaboration, a ground-breaking real estate development in the heart of Dubai.
Architect in Profile - Vicky Hallam
This month, we dive into the creative mind of Saunders Boston Architects’ Vicky Hallam, who has always had a knack for design. Combining her love for science and art, Vicky first discovered her passion for architecture during her A-Level studies.
Modular Building Blends in Perfectly at Martin High School
Students and teachers at Martin High School are enjoying a beautiful new classroom block at their school in Anstey, Leicestershire.
Brighton Based Specialist Tanking Old School Basement Using Triton Technology
A damp-proofing and timber treatment specialist, whose business has expanded and developed in parallel to that of Triton Systems over the past 40 years, is currently employing two of the manufacturer’s well proven products for the tanking of a large basement beneath an old school in Ovingdean, Sussex.
FIREFLY Apollo Lite Helping Protect Hertfordshire Homes
A leading passive fire protection contractor is employing fully tested and trusted products from the range of TBA’s FIREFLYTM for the creation of half hour fire barriers within roofspaces of low rise sheltered housing in the St. Albans district of Hertfordshire: with the manufacturer providing on-site assistance in respect of regular inspections and the provision of recommended fixing details to ensure the work is fully compliant with current regulations.
New Energy Efficiency Rating for Commercial Offices: An Opportunity for Lighting Retrofits
Leading lighting manufacturer Tamlite believes a new building energy efficiency rating called NABERS UK could be the ‘next big thing’ to drive LED upgrade opportunities for the contracting market.
Traditional Timber Windows and Doors
The Sash Window Workshop specialise in traditional, energy efficient timber windows and doors for period property renovations.