Unintended consequences

Penny Jones of Domus Ventilation looks at how improvements in the energy efficiency of dwellings has led to poor indoor air quality, and why mechanical ventilation is the way forward Over recent years we’ve done a good job of improving... View Article

Indoor air quality: the key to a healthy home

Patrick Calvey from Siegenia looks at the importance of air quality within buildings, and the role ventilation has to play in wellness Wellbeing and the creation of ‘healthy’ homes are topics that have recently gained considerable traction within architectural circles,... View Article

Stairway to historic results

Milbank Concrete Products describe how a precast concrete stair design provided a practical as well as unique result, for a high-end conversion of an Art Deco cinema The Denham Film Studios are a collection of 224 conversion and new build... View Article

Strong enough for a big finish

Kelvin Green of Saint-Gobain Weber explains why render is more than just a decorative feature, and explores the best options for properties built in challenging locations Over recent years, render has had a resurgence in popularity. Modern renders offer more... View Article

Working together to harness the benefits of innovation

David Hulme of Square 4 Services discusses the value of roof trades and architects collaborating to ensure that roofing systems achieve design innovation and maximum performance potential Historically, rooftops have served a primary purpose of providing shelter for buildings, but... View Article