Allowing the GSHP sector to flourish
Many in the ground source heat pump (GSHP) industry are encouraged by the proposed refinements outlined in the Government’s 2016 response to the Renewable Heat Incentive consultation. At the time, the Government made clear it intended to pass legislation in the spring of 2017 but the unexpected General Election put paid to that schedule, says Simon Lomax, Managing Director at Kensa Heat Pumps.
The best of bamboo
Thailand-based organic-focused architect practice, Chiangmai Life Architects, provides earth and bamboo architecture construction and design for offices, resorts, homes or public landmark features. Here, FC&A explores its latest project for a sports hall at an international school in Thailand.
In full bloom
Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado, USA, is a community-based botanical garden that aims to educate and enthuse its visitors around the importance of conservation. With green intentions at its core, the Denver Botanic Gardens team further implemented its environmentally-friendly ethos with the inclusion of the Science Pyramid.
Q-railing's near-invisible Juliet balcony system
Q-railing have launched a brand new innovative railing system: Easy Glass® View. The minimalist glass Juliet balcony provides uninterrupted views and high fall protection for floor-to-ceiling windows. A key feature of the product is its fast and intuitive installation procedure.
Selectaglaze helps a Cambridge College to improve sustainability in a Grade II Listed building
Selectaglaze recently worked with Jesus College, part of the University of Cambridge, to improve heat efficiency and sustainability in a Grade II Listed building.
Giacomini receives RIBA CPD approval
One of the UK’s leading underfloor heating providers is now offering a RIBA Approved CPD course to architects and construction professionals.
Four-step solution for penetrating damp
A new CPD seminar created by Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp-proofing and waterproofing technology – sets out four steps to help architects, builders and other specifiers to deal with both the causes of penetrating damp and the factors which can exacerbate the problem.
Marshalls launch New Ethical Risk Index
During recent years, improper practice in large organisation’s supply chains have been brought to light in the media, with brands such as ASOS, Mango and Marks and Spencer all being put in the spotlight, with issues including child workers and the exploitation of refugees being uncovered.
Breathing Easier with Smart Technology
The revolution in indoor climate control and security spearheaded by smart technologies is the subject of a UK Construction Week seminar being given by GEZE UK’s head of window technology.
G-SMATT targets architects and developers with its ‘architainment’ solution
Following recent success in the Far East for both its architectural and events media display solutions, G-SMATT has announced the formation of a European company. Based in Oxford, the company, which will be known as G-SMATT Europe, is led by Dr Orhan Ertughrul and will be bringing the benefits of its unique, smart glass solution to the architectural and city planning audiences as well as the events industry. Orhan is joined in the senior management team by Niraj Kapur, Sales Director and they are supported by a number of experienced and skilled design and architectural personnel.
