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NewsKnauf Insulation launches free online 3D U-value calculator for steel frame rainscreen facades
Insulation mannufacturer states the new tool allows architects to instantly generate precise U-values tailored to their designs, helping reduce the performance gap and avoid over-specification
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News“Raising the bar on product information”: Wienerberger on becoming first to achieve CCPI assessment for bricks and pavers
Wienerberger explains why transparent product data matters more than ever for architects – and how achieving the CCPI assessment could help reduce risk in design
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NewsAlsecco brick slip facade system claims 80% CO2 reduction over traditional brick
The manufacturer’s recent case study attributes the reduction primarily to differences in manufacturing processes
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NewsCatnic launches Solarseam: a photovoltaic solution for standing seam roofs
According to the manufacturer, the system integrates flexible solar laminates bonded directly onto Catnic’s urban standing seam roofing panels
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NewsThorlux launches emergency lighting system amid concerns over fire safety compliance
Thorlux Lighting has unveiled a new version of its Firefly emergency lighting system, citing recent figures from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) that indicate more than 2,000 premises received fire safety enforcement notices in the past year
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NewsPetrarch launches slimline facade panel with focus on sustainability and reuse
Petrarch has unveiled PlanX, a reconstituted stone cladding panel designed to meet contemporary architectural needs for slimline aesthetics and sustainable material use.
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NewsPre-assembled heat pump unit claims £2,000 installation savings
Hewer, a sustainable heating solutions provider, has launched Heat Saviour, a pre-assembled unit designed to simplify the installation and maintenance of heat pump systems. According to the company, the technology could save up to £2,000 per installation by reducing the need to overhaul existing heating systems.
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NewsTwo-thirds of material and waste data unusable, report warns
A new report from construction data platform Qflow has found that 91% of construction material delivery and waste removal records fail to meet quality standards, with only 34% accurate enough to support embodied carbon calculations. Based on six years of analysis covering over 1 million deliveries and removals, the study ...
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NewsPAS 24 update introduces stricter security testing for windows and doors
The PAS 24 standard, which defines enhanced security performance criteria for windows and doorsets, has been updated to reflect modern burglary techniques. The latest revision, PAS 24:2022+A1:2024, includes a new test method designed to evaluate resistance to current attack strategies, with a specific focus on lock cylinder vulnerabilities.
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NewsRockwool’s rainscreen insulation tested for high-wind resilience in real-world build-ups
Rockwool has announced new testing results for its NyRock Rainscreen 032 product. The manufacturer says it has demonstrated resilience to wind pressures equivalent to a category four hurricane when installed in commonly used facade systems.
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NewsSpecialist cleaning technique used to conserve historic buildings in Dundee
Conservation cleaning specialist EcoGuard Scotland has completed restoration works on several historic buildings in Dundee using a steam-based technique designed to minimise damage to sensitive stonework. The company is now preparing for further conservation-led projects in and around the city.
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NewsWindow maker Finstral enters the UK market
From a single workshop in 1969 to a network of 14 plants across Europe, Finstral’s story is one of integrated manufacturing. This South Tyrolean firm, now a major player in the window and door sector, controls almost every stage of its process, a strategy that underpins its reputation for modular, ...
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NewsStylex launches Ambi: A modular furniture system for flexible workspaces
Developed in partnership with Gensler, Ambi is designed to balance user comfort, flexibility and technology integration. With modular components, sustainable materials and preconfigured layouts, it offers a versatile solution for evolving workplace environments
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FeaturesBKD Architects reimagines Dublin office with facade overhaul
Offsite assembly helps transform Fifteen George’s Quay into a LEED Platinum-certified workplace
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NewsBritish timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
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NewsEscape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
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NewsAHEC, Diez Office and OMC°C unveil modular urban-cooling structure
Team predict project to cool surrounding airspace by as much as 8ºC, cast four times more shade than a 20-year-old tree, and produce as much biomass as an 80-year-old lime tree
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FeaturesArchitectural digital transformation is here – is your business ready?
As digital technologies revolutionise architecture, the industry faces new opportunities and challenges. Explore how these advancements are shaping the future of design