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616 Walnut Sabec finish creates a warm, executive feel Fabricated by Decra – a specialist in washroom and cubicle manufacturing – the 616 Walnut Sabec finish was selected to create a warm and executive feel for the luxury washrooms. Manufactured in 0.9mm thickness and in large 3050mm x 1300mm sheet sizes, the Legni and Legni[…]
CE Solutions at THE VAULT To meet a growing demand for its products and services, CE Solutions has expanded into a new headquarters in Worcester plus added a southern regional office in Surrey and a new showroom in central London. This new showroom, re-named THE VAULT, is London’s latest Interiors specialist showroom, right in the[…]
Flexible use of space CE Solutions offer a total service from design through to manufacture, installation and on-going maintenance. They can advise on new and innovative design ideas as well as all standard requirements and layouts, providing a wide range of products in various finishes including fully customised options. To meet a growing demand for[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
