With urban jungles growing around us, something must be done about noise pollution. Here’s what Lignacite discovered when the sound insulation of their flagship blocks was put to the test. There’s nothing worse than being able to overhear your neighbour’s chatter through... View Article

An introduction to timber frame and SIPs with KTS Join us on Friday 21st October at 12:30pm for our free Introduction to timber frame and SIPs. During the event we’ll look at building with timber frame and structural insulated panels,... View Article

Sanjit Dosanjh, West Fraser‘s (Trading as Norbord) National Sales Manager for the UK & Ireland, examines the relationship between merchants and the timber industry. The relationship between the timber industry and the merchant sector has never been stronger. Through effective communication... View Article

Designed for an out-of-this-world fireside experience, the new Onyx Orbit is an electric fire that defies the norm with a floating presence and ultra-contemporary styling. The Orbit creates a dramatic suspended centrepiece, particularly suited to open living spaces. For architects... View Article

At the touch of a button, the new Newton Waterproofing App provides users with offline access to Newton’s complete range of product documents and technical drawings, wherever you are in the world. Once downloaded, the app’s wealth of information is... View Article

Offsite Expo 2022 is being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on the Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st of September. This event involves companies which are on the cutting edge of Offsite manufacturing, on both the construction and the... View Article

Designed to offer a stylish alternative to traditional shower cubicle products, the Onyx Care Pod is an intelligent adaptation solution for those needing to replace a bath quickly. Developed alongside local authorities, housing associations, occupational therapists and contractors, the Onyx Care Pod... View Article

Now that the new regulatory and guidance changes have been introduced, what do they mean for the future of building design and external walls in particular? Have we gone far enough? And will they actually work in practice? For a... View Article

According to BRE, “Thermal bridging can be responsible for up to 30% of a dwelling’s heat loss”. So, what is a thermal bridge? Often referred to as a cold bridge, thermal bridging occurs in areas of a building that have... View Article

In Vantaa, Finland, the company Urho & Alarik Oy has entrusted RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products with the roof construction, for its Ring III Park project. The flexible root-resistant PVC membrane RENOLIT ALKORPLAN F Sedum, specifically designed for green roofs, was... View Article

The history of Keller begins, as so many things often do, with the dream of one person. The year is 1935. Parquet flooring isn’t necessarily something one thinks of straight away when kitchen design comes to mind. But, back then, kitchens required... View Article

IVC Commercial’s Imperfection Bruut premium carpet planks have been installed in the headquarters of Oktra, one of the UK’s leading office design and build companies. The 6 St Cross Street, London office of Oktra is not just home for the... View Article

Transposing the impact of digitisation on human existence into three-dimensional textures, IVC Commercial’s Immersion carpet tile collection creates a more involving experience in work and living spaces. The carpet tile collection uses the world’s first carbon negative carpet yarn, Thrive® matter.... View Article

Presenting the natural beauty of sustainable and renewable cork, Carioca in the Delivering Nature collection by Granorte brings a colourful new meaning to interior walls. With 15 colours and two large formats, combined with the natural and unmistakable aesthetic of... View Article

With Master Oak, UNILIN Panels has created a decorative surface that looks and feels just like oak. Through technological leaps in the way it makes decorative panels, UNILIN Panels has added definition and detail and textures that go deeper than... View Article

Finding the right tile for your project is now easy with Parkside’s new website. Whatever your specification mission, the new Parkside website makes it easy to find the right answer from a choice of over 20,000 commercial tiles. Whether you’re... View Article

Switching to Ecodan air source heat pumps can dramatically improve the lives of residents in social housing. In our case study film, George Clarke, Architect and Ecodan Ambassador, visits Sovereign, one of the UK’s leading housing associations. He discovers how... View Article

As we become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental issues, there is one area of our lives in which sustainability is now more crucial than ever – and that’s the construction of the buildings in which we live. The... View Article