Government-Backed Modular Construction: A Misguided Investment?
Despite repeated failings, the UK Government continues to back modular construction efforts with millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money. Jenny Smith-Andrews, Head of Marketing at H+H UK, questions if this support is misplaced.
Biomimicry & Nature-Inspired Architecture
The architectural form concept of the Xylopolis Centre for Wood Art and Science stems from a profound contemplation of the human-nature relationship, exploring coexistence, human impact on the natural ecosystem and the ensuing responsibilities.
Architect in Profile - Phil Cooper
Phil Cooper, Founder of Hope Architects, has had an inspiring career journey marked by passion and innovation. From his early days in his mother’s engineering office to founding Hope Architects in 2019, he has continually pushed design boundaries. In this Q&A, FC&A explores the milestones and motivations that shaped his career, his commitment to creating homes that foster cherished memories and the exciting projects on the horizon for his firm.
Diffusion Provides a Sustainable Fan Coil Solution to Bank Centre, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Keane Environmental supplied Diffusion fan coils units to the Bank Centre site in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The Bank Centre site was redeveloped with the campus designed to be a state-of-the-art work environment and one of the most sustainable workspaces in Europe.
Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Econiq Cool-Flow Tackles Overheating in New Build Homes
Vent-Axia has launched the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq Cool-Flow to help housebuilders manage overheating in new homes.
Vent-Axia's Sentinel Apex Installed in Carbon Negative Workplace
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia, has supplied its CIBSE award winning Sentinel Apex to provide ventilation for ECO MEP’s highly-efficient commercial office environment in Ashford, Kent.
Metsec Underlines Commitment to Accurate Product Information
voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Meeting Sustainability Objectives with Durable Products
It’s a well-known statistic that the built environment generates around 40% of our global carbon emissions – a figure that the industry is working hard to reduce. While there are many factors to consider, product durability is a vital part of achieving more sustainable building envelopes.
Senior Launches ReAL 2.0 - A New UK-sourced Low Carbon Aluminium Extrusion Offering
Window, door and curtain walling systems designer and manufacturer, Senior Architectural Systems is going the extra mile to reduce the carbon footprint generated through the transportation of its products by supporting the use of UK-sourced closed-loop recycled aluminium.
