EDITION 90 SQUARE by KEUCO

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The square is a pure, strong shape and forms the basis for EDITION 90 SQUARE’s consistent and elegant design. The precise 90 degree angle, linear contours work extremely well in chrome; the shine on the surfaces with... View Article

Advanced reaches new heights at Manchester climbing centre

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A QuickZone conventional fire alarm system from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed at BlocHaus Climbing, Manchester’s newest bouldering wall. Newly opened, BlocHaus Climbing boasts an array of facilities at its East Manchester site, including 130 climbable... View Article

Site Lines: A natural train of thought

Irina Adam of Twelve Architects & Masterplanners describes an adaptive reuse project in Manchester which transformed a Victorian viaduct into a nature-rich public amenity The rise in prominence of cities in the global economy over the past two centuries has... View Article

Renewed sense of purpose

Arup believes that its redevelopment of the workplace it designed in the 1990s in West London, including a refurbished facade, will save 40,000 tonnes of carbon compared with a new build approach. ADF’s Tom Boddy reports Situated on London’s Euston... View Article

Hidden in plain sight

A new private residence overlooking a valley in the Czech Republic offers a seamless blend of expansive sight lines and privacy, but also a design that subtly disguises itself in its hilly site. Jack Wooler spoke to project architect Petr... View Article

A grand return

What’s been called the UK’s biggest festival of construction, London Build, returns in style to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for a live experience on 17 and 18 November focusing on key issues such as diversity Much more than just your... View Article

Ask the Architect: Rory Bergin

Rory Bergin, a regular contributor to ADF, is an architect and offsite specialist who set up and runs the Sustainable Futures team at HTA Design. He leads a specialist team of architects and engineers analysing building performance, and has overseen... View Article

LAMILUX launch new website: www.lamiluxskylights.co.uk

LISTEN HERE 🔊 LAMILUX U.K Ltd invite you to visit www.lamiluxskylights.co.uk – the brand new website that’s visually clean and easy to navigate around. Four simple headings direct you to the ‘Rooflights’ ‘Smoke Ventilation’ ‘Access’ and ‘Passivhaus’ overview pages, each detailing... View Article

Enhancing intercom access

Melissa Lloyd-Williams of Intratone explores how access control technology can enhance building accessibility. Accessibility continues to be an important issue for housing professionals. Affordable housing and private property managers alike, help tenants – with a wide variety of needs and... View Article

Paint – more than just aesthetics

Dawn Scott of Dulux Trade explains why painting and decorating is the ideal way to keep maintenance costs down while boosting the wellbeing of tenants. The effect that colour has on an individual’s mood has been recognised and well documented for... View Article

The future of living

HOMES UK is returning to the London Excel on 23-24th of November 2021, intended to provide a safe and timely opportunity for the housing sector to collaborate and plan for a post-Pandemic future. From discussing how to revive housebuilding to... View Article

Aico receives a Royal visit

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Aico were honoured to receive Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to their headquarters on Friday 8th October, in recognition of their impact as a prominent business in Shropshire. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived at Aico... View Article

Sink to the top

Dave Mayer of Reginox explores the latest trends in sinks and taps that he says housebuyers are searching for. There was a time when the kitchen sink’s purpose was no more than being somewhere to wash up. A ‘1.5 bowl’... View Article