Sustainable steel enamel shower surfaces from Kaldewei

The Kaldewei Cayonoplan shower surface adapts to many different structural requirements. For instance, if adequate height is available it can be installed at floor level or can be easily installed directly on top of the floor tiles. Thanks to 22 different dimensions,... View Article

MVHR: sourcing the essential resource

EnviroVent’s Larry Soper gives his top tips on specifying the correct MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) system to provide fresh air to your air-tight property Self-builders are increasingly choosing MVHR as their preferred choice for ventilating a new home.... View Article

Kaldewei Cayono bath

The Cayono bath from Kaldewei packs a punch with compact dimensions starting from 150cm length and a very attractive price point. The clever design features space-saving outer dimensions with a generous interior with steep sides. The flat base allows safe footing for... View Article

Crawley regenerate Queensway with Resiblock

Crawley Borough Council have placed their trust in Resiblock and the Resiblock Resiecco product, following sealing works of over 2,100m² of paving as part of Queensway Regeneration. The project, which saw Queens Square extended throughout Queensway and The Pavement, saw... View Article

Latest Wembley success for the Schöck Isokob

The massive Wembley Park regeneration project continues apace. And one of the latest completions is The Alameda. It comprises 10-storey and 15-storey, blocks providing 340 new residential apartments with cafes and restaurants planned at ground level. The slide-on balconies are... View Article

Filtered fresh air vent systems improve air quality and wellbeing

SIEGENIA’s single-unit mechanical vents are a simple, effective solution for planners looking to tackle poor air quality and to enhance inhabitants’ wellbeing by providing clean, allergen-free fresh air. Wellbeing and the creation of “healthy” homes are topics which have gained... View Article

New venture Belvedere Stone joins forces with BAL

Launched in February, Belvedere Stone is part of the Lovell Stone Group, a family-owned company who own and operate five quarries in the UK. The company has taken its significant knowledge and technical expertise and applied that to source stones... View Article

The hottest trends

LISTEN HERE Steve Birch of Vogue (UK) explores the latest bathroom heating trends for 2020. The desire for versatile, energy-efficient solutions in the home has given the industry the opportunity to create new designs which are lightweight, non-polluting, durable and... View Article

An ‘I’ on innovation

LISTEN HERE Angus Macfarlane of James Jones & Sons discusses the increasing popularity of I-joists, and their inherent economic, technical and environmental benefits for addressing the current challenges the housebuilding industry faces. With the Government’s promise to build 300,000 new... View Article

Decking – do your homework

LISTEN HERE Sarah Francis of Arbor Forest Products gives an insight into how to spot quality decking products – both in terms of timber and composite options. Despite our changeable weather, we Brits are a nation of garden-lovers: even if... View Article

The multi-generational living opportunity

LISTEN HERE The growing trend of multiple generations living together in one house offers a whole new market for housebuilders – they just need to consider age-inclusive and flexible design options, says David Schill of Aritco Lifts. Much has been... View Article

The Pool House, Warwickshire

Environmental credentials and performance were why Kerakoll products were chosen for the Pool House, a development that included internal and external tiling and engineered oak flooring. This modern house on a beautiful site overlooked by Oversley Castle was purchased as... View Article

Marmox Showerlay360 – behind great bathrooms

Marmox, synonymous with high-performance tiling preparation, waterproofing and insulating solutions for showers and wet rooms has always been behind great bathrooms. Now with Marmox Showerlay 360 floor level shower bases, Marmox is providing architects and designers with the latest in... View Article

An opportunity our industry MUST take

With an open Government-led consultation to review the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, Paul Richards, Managing Director of Aquarian Cladding Systems, discusses why a balanced explanation is needed to enable... View Article

Hörmann UK specified for standout Sunderland Eco Homes

Since 1983, Building Design Northern Ltd (BDN) has been providing the North East and surrounding regions with architectural, structural engineering and project management services that push the boundaries in sustainability, innovation and aesthetics. One of its most recent residential developments,... View Article

Tessera Earthscape – seeing things from above

As the distance from ground level increases, patterns, textures and colours reveal themselves upon the canvas of the earth. And it is this new perspective of the world, which inspired Forbo Flooring Systems’ design team to develop its new carpet... View Article