Introducing the gold standard of BLANCO craftmanship

The eternal popularity of gold is a tale as old as time. To capitalise on this perpetual trend, BLANCO UK has launched Satin Gold as the latest finish for their range of high-quality LINUS and LINUS-S tap designs. Gold represents many things: achievement, triumph, prosperity, prestige,... View Article

Metallic accents to enhance ancient building blocks

Metallic Clay is the latest random lay carpet plank in the Rudiments carpet tile collection from IVC Commercial. With an organic design that adds elemental highlights to echo our desire to enhance organic structures and create new meaning, Metallic Clay... View Article

Putting pedestrian safety first

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Since it was introduced in 2013 the European safety standard EN 16005 remains a key standard to be followed to ensure pedestrian safety at automatic doors. Considered to be a more onerous standard it defines the responsibilities... View Article

ROCKWOOL® releases guide to Approved Document L

Insulation manufacturer produces straightforward guide to updated thermal regulations Following Approved Document L (England) 2021 coming into force on 15 June 2022, ROCKWOOL has created an easy-to-digest guide to the new building regulations to support specifiers and installers in meeting... View Article

Cut-to-falls multiboard helps drain top floor balcony

LISTEN HERE 🔊 An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London. Lightwood Construction... View Article

Back together for the 55th Steel Window Association AGM

The Steel Window Association welcomed members and guests to the 55th AGM – the first physical event for two years. Hosted at The Glass and Glazing Federation, the attendees included member companies and associate members for the formal proceedings, and... View Article

A tile inspired by Heritage at Royal Exchange Kingston

Wall and floor tiles from Parkside feature at Royal Exchange, Kingston, a luxury residential development by St George, part of Berkeley Group. Parkside Acrux and Hexil mosaic tiles are being used throughout the bathrooms and en suites of homes at... View Article

Hunter Douglas marks five years of HeartFelt®

Hunter Douglas Architectural, the global architectural products company, has celebrated the fifth anniversary of the launch of its award-winning, innovative HeartFelt® ceiling and wall system. The world’s first linear felt ceiling system has revolutionised how designers and architects apply their... View Article

Architect chooses Yeoman Rainguard for home renovation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Spatial Design Architect, Sharron Dobrev, when renovating the exterior of her late Victorian home, chose Yeoman Rainguard rainwater systems for both functionality and design capabilities to achieve a desired finish. Having started by completely gutting and refurbishing... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

Triton Systems waterproofing – meeting BS 8102 (2022)

Within the British Standard BS 8102 (2022) Protection of below ground structures against water ingress it can be quite confusing as there are many acceptable options on what can be specified to provide a waterproofing solution when designing a new... View Article

modulyss takes shape at Clerkenwell Design Week

modulyss used Clerkenwell Design Week for the unveiling of its new Clerkenwell Road space with a programme of talks and workshops on sustainability and design. In a striking interior designed to immerse the architecture and design community into the carpet... View Article

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton. Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are... View Article

It’s in our nature

Under the theme ‘It’s in Our Nature’, UNILIN Panels explored the connection between nature and design in a packed programme of events for this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, welcoming the architecture and design community to The Gallery Clerkenwell. With live... View Article

Leeds City Council use the Resiblock Route at ELOR

Resiblock, and the Resiblock ‘22’ product, have been utilised by Leeds City Council to seal paving associated with the East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR). The ELOR is a key part of the East Leeds Extension which aims to create a... View Article