Features

In October, Sektor Interior Solutions hosted a roundtable with figures from the design and construction community including AHR, IBI Group, MRL Design, Space Group and Travis Perkins. Here we explore what the discussion reported – in particular the drivers influencing the changing shape of our interior spaces and the opportunities that innovation presents.

Tidal Basin Road in East London, gateway to the soon-to-be regenerated Royal Victoria Docks area and a short stroll from the ExCel Exhibition Centre, is now home to a new twin tower glass-clad landmark building – the HOOLA.

Contrary to general assumptions, the design process for industrial wood construction can be high quality and fast. The advantages of modular design are clear: dimensionally-accurate wood elements can help improve both the technical design process and collaboration between partners.

Peter Thompson, General Manager UK of ISO-CHEMIE, considers the role of high-performance foam sealing tapes used to drive faster installation in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

3D laser scanning and CAD modelling offer an important resource for design and construction teams. Where complex geometries are involved, more traditional techniques such as dimensional control may be more appropriate advises Peter Field, Managing Director of Warner Surveys.

Fintan Wallace from Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness in ensuring a roof build-up delivers its designed thermal performance.

Passive House principles have been adopted and proven across Europe and are increasingly being employed in the UK to deliver buildings that are energy efficient, comfortable and affordable at the same time.

Peter Thompson, General Manager of ISO-CHEMIE UK, provides an insight into the trade-off between airtightness and ventilation in sealing products.

Chris Lloyd, Director of Flexcrete Technologies, discusses the most effective and cost-efficient waterproofing for basements.

Steve Cookson, Technical Services Manager at Sika Liquid Plastics, discusses the importance of prioritising health and safety during roof refurbishment schemes by considering alternatives to hot works.