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NewsBEAMA lays out framework for transition to Net Zero Ready Homes
The association’s report offers advise to government and industry on the future of HVAC technologies, including key recommendations to make the transition to net zero a success
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OpinionWhat do specifiers need to know about BSI’s new standard for porcelain facades?
There has been a huge focus on fire safety in facade specification since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and rightly so. But combustibility is not the only safety hazard that needs to be considered when specifying porcelain rainscreen systems. As cladding system innovation has progressed, leading to much larger facade panel ...
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FeaturesLang Architecture revamps New York townhouse
The project focused on the parlour floor with the creation of a centralised kitchen flanked by a dining room and living room on either side
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OpinionLaing O’Rourke’s decision was admirable
As the company announces its transition to low carbon concrete, this could be the catalyst needed for the sector to embrace more sustainable building products
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NewsKingspan accelerates its journey to a zero carbon emissions future
The manufacturer has launched its lowest embodied carbon access floor panel
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NewsNorman Foster unveils housing design for displaced communities
The Essential Homes Research Project is a concept designed to provide sustainable and swiftly assembled housing for people displaced by disasters
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NewsUnsuitable ventilation to blame for host of medical issues, study reveals
Imperial College London reveals proper ventilation systems could help prevent severe health problems ranging from mental health to impaired lung development
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NewsRetrofit 23: The Building Centre explore retrofitting at scale
The Retrofit 23 exhibition and events programme will explore the factors necessary to achieve an accelerated delivery of domestic retrofitting at different scales
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Steel Q+A with Asselia Katenbayeva, ASBP
From sustainability credentials to reuse potential, we ask Asselia Katenbayeva about the properties of steel and the challenges facing the industry
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OpinionEvery space has a story to tell and lighting is an integral part
Vinod Pillai discusses the ways in which lighting impacts project design and the importance of lighting designers and interior designers working collaboratively
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NewsA new standard for masonry support
The masonry support system by ACS is a patented design combining wall tie, masonry support and cavity tray in one
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NewsThe Specifier at Net Zero Live 2023
Net Zero Live’s specification session will explore how designers should tackle net zero in the commercial sector
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NewsShining a light on Circular Design: Hassell presents Ale.01 for Artemide
Hassell’s first venture into product design sees the team collaborate with an Italian lighting manufacturer
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FeaturesSchool design: Achieving net zero with panelised solutions
Premier Modular Group has launched a new division to meet its growing demand for panelised solutions
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NewsFast and smart: Mixergy launches integrated heat pump cylinder
According to the manufacturer, the award winning Mixergy iHP delivers hot water 10X faster than rival systems on the market
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Structural timber Q+A with Andrew Orriss, STA
Building Design sat down with Andrew Orriss to unearth some insight into specifying for structural timber
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FeaturesLiving Places Copenhagen: Creating sustainable, healthy indoor climates
The Living Places concept holds the lowest CO2 emissions in Denmark, demonstrating that we do not have to wait for future technology to build more sustainably
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FeaturesFlexible bathroom furniture range launches in Milan
Global architecture practice, Foster + Partners, teams up with Italian manufacturer to design a geometric, Japanese-inspired bathroom range