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Choosing timber for its tactile, warm and inviting aesthetic, Alistair turned to Silva Timber having previously used its wood finish and fasteners on a previous project. No.2 Clear & Better is the second highest grade of Western Red Cedar that Silva Timber supply, Clear Vertical Grain Heart being the highest. Western Red Cedar The Western[…]
Schueco is constantly working to develop its system façades into three-dimensional geometric building envelopes. With its new Parametric Façade System, it is able to offer architects a higher level of design freedom. Designed to make the bespoke mass production of free-foam façades affordable for all, the system allows architects to design geometrically complicated system solutions[…]
Home Farm Observatories used the sustainable, old-growth timber due to its impressive performance characteristics. Siberian Larch’s popularity lies in the fact that it is aesthetically beautiful, naturally durable and long lasting. Living in an ideal location to better observe celestial events, Nick Tanton contacted Home Farm Observatories wanting to take advantage of the elevated obvserving[…]
The damp treatment system, designed by Safeguard, aims to condense the process of treatment for rising damp, re-plaster and re-decoration to 24 hours. The BBA issued its Agrément Certificate to Dryzone Express Replastering System for use on existing internal walls, to act as a barrier against salt and moisture transfer follwing the insertion of a[…]
With climate change an increasing concern, we are using renewable energy sources, such as the sun and the wind, to heat our buildings. Unfortunately, many renewable technologies are unsuitable for the large steel clad structures which are used for diverse buildings, such as leisure centres, factories and retail outlets. Sustainable living can also come at[…]
Condensation and mould growth Impact of thermal bridging on condensation and mould growth To identify areas where there is a risk of condensation and therefore mould growth in different design situations, a surface temperature factor’ (fRsi) can be used. It allows surveys under any thermal conditions and compares the temperature drop across the building fabric,[…]
Schöck and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]
Schock and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]
CASE STUDY: Schöck prevents thermal bridging at Irish distillery development The new Still House (Courtesy of Wain Morehead Architects) Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard 100 million is being invested in new plant to double the capacity at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard development of its main distillery in Midleton, County Cork. When complete, Midleton will be one[…]
New Canada Water Library Schöck thermal bridging solution at Canada Water Library – 3,165 sq m library partly overhangs the lake and in style resembles an inverted pyramid Led by Southwark Council and BL Canada Quays Ltd, the Canada Water regeneration programme is a key part of the new town centre for Rotherhithe in London[…]
