Author: KoruEditor

12 August 2015

Healing hospital environment features DuPont Corian surfacing

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CASE STUDY: Reception area and welcome wall of the Angie Fowler Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals (UH) Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital.    Life affirming hospital space for young cancer patients Thoughtful design focused on the patient and their family has the potential to change the clinical hospital environment. The architecture[…]

12 August 2015

Combined smoke & natural ventilation system for prestigious development

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In Johannesburg’s Sandton business area, a new office building has been constructed. Comprising seven floors of office space, the Capital Hill development is worth over £10 million. Designed by MWLF Architects, the building offers residential accommodation, as well as business facilities. It has been constructed to achieve a ‘Four Green Star’ rating from South Africa’s[…]

12 August 2015

Brick cladding system used in innovative hospital build

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Aquarian Cladding Systems contributed to the project by supplying the Gebrik Insulating Brick Cladding System to clad the building’s brick façade. Around 650 square metres of Gebrik was specified in a VS70-00 cream finish; this shade was selected to compliment the adjacent Bath stone buildings. The project was commended at the South West Build Environment[…]

12 August 2015

Holistic response means future-proofed facilities for students

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Clos-o-Mat fully accessible hygiene room Havering College of Further & Higher Education in Hornchurch has just opened a new hygiene room at its Ardleigh Campus, to compliment existing facilities at its Quarles Campus, Harold Hill, and ensure the College is fully accessible for all students, regardless of their individual requirements. Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita The room[…]

12 August 2015

New rainwater system offers increased drainage capacity

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The frequency and intensity of rainfall rises every year, making it essential that rainwater drainage systems are equipped to protect the buildings they are fitted on. Offering increased drainage capacity, Brett Martin’s Deepstyle 170 rainwater system has been designed to provide effective drainage for large residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial roofs. The Deepstyle 170 rainwater[…]

12 August 2015

Timber used to create wooden Colosseum vision

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MetsäWood’s ‘Plan B’ microsite has been designed to focus on the impact timber can have when it is used in the construction of a large scale structure. MetsäWood has imagined how timber could be used to recreate the Colosseum Exploring the use of the company’s structural timber on a variety of projects, the new site[…]

12 August 2015

Passivhaus technology and its place in UK construction market

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REHAU and the Passivhaus Trust As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU’s latest seminar demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept and its practical application in the construction sector. More than 70 delegates were at the seminar from across the Midlands and South[…]

12 August 2015

Cladding panels specified to protect seafront development

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The contract, worth £48.5m, comprises three towers. The landmark residential tower stands at 26 storeys high and is supported by two residential buildings at 50m and 30m high respectively. The development offers 299 private apartments and 2,800 metres squared of retail and leisure space overlooking the marina. Trespa Meteon cladding panels have been specified to[…]

12 August 2015

Renewable heat offers green solution for commercial sector

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Working in conjunction with Ecoliving, Dimplex hosted its Renewable Heat Showcase at Dumfries House in Scotland. The Renewable Heat Showcase was attended by a wide range of people, from architects and contractors to estate agents Designed to demonstrate the opportunities for renewable heat in commercial properties, the event was attended by consultants, architects and contractors,[…]

12 August 2015

Demonstrate quality with BM TRADA Marine Plywood Q-Mark

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BM TRADA Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme BM TRADA Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme From 1 September 2015, the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) will require all Marine Plywood contracts placed by its members to be accredited to an independent third party certification scheme, such as BM TRADA’s Marine Plywood Q-Mark scheme. Accreditation will provide independent verification that[…]