Incarnation secondary glazing from Roseview Windows helps owners and architects working on renovation projects get modern levels of thermal and acoustic performance without changing windows. Renovation and refurbishment projects on historic, heritage and listed buildings can be challenging. They’re often accompanied by complications that come from working on older buildings, Continue reading
The village of Bramcote in Nottinghamshire, has been a popular place for home owners with discerning taste since Victorian times, so it’s little wonder that is now attracting fresh interest for twenty first century living with the select Baxter Green development by William May. Envisioned by internationally recognised Leonard Design Continue reading
As demand for higher levels of natural illumination grows, the Rooflight Company’s neo range maximises light ingress with style ‘I want more natural light’; say more clients than ever, who are increasingly clued up on the health and wellbeing and energy-saving benefits that natural light provides, but also want to Continue reading
Janisol Arte 2.0, the second-generation renovation window from steel systems specialist Schueco Jansen, is proving popular with architects because of its enhanced specification, improved performance characteristics and ability to satisfy the aesthetic concerns of local authority planners and conservation officers. Now being seen as the preferred solution for many refurbishment Continue reading
After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems deliver the Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door and Framing System. Research indicated that a thermally efficient future-proof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material content. Comar Continue reading
Intelligent window automation is the way of the future and the need to specify the best products to take a project from concept to completion is vitally important. Teal Products have a reputation for providing smart window ideas that will help create beautifully designed, naturally ventilated environments and bring a Continue reading
When the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) decided to expand its Gloucester headquarters, they opted for a refurbishment and extension scheme which would give them a spacious, modern and professional building to help deliver the Association’s ambitions for the future. To seamlessly link the original 1990s structure with the Continue reading
ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has secured a series of high-profile contracts with Transport for London and Crossrail Limited. These contracts have included supplying and installing security doors for major London Underground redevelopments including London Bridge, Bond Street Continue reading
Bowater by Birtley has introduced an exclusive new FireShield FD30S fire door after successfully securing BS EN 1634 certification. The door is manufactured using a sustainable agrifiber core, a material recognised as a green product that can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits. A solid timber Continue reading
Creating a streamlined finish and providing an unobstructed view, the new CRL Paris System offers a simple solution to install a French balcony. In domestic situations, a popular way of gaining natural light internally while achieving a sleek and modern look on a building’s exterior is to opt for French Continue reading
GEZE UK has helped make the Welsh Government fit for the future with a refurbishment of one of its regional offices in Carmarthen. Picton Terrace, a three-storey 1960s block and a five-storey 1970s building with connecting link, has been refurbished inside and out to provide a flexible working environment that Continue reading
35 Cosway Street, was granted a Grade II* Listing in 1954. It is a distinctive deconsecrated church in the Lisson Grove Conservation Area. Greenhouse Sports was founded in 2002 as a sports coaching charity and initially set out to provide deprived young people something positive to do in the Continue reading
Historic England is mainly responsible for the management of historic environments and guides Government Departments and Local Planning Authorities on development proposals that can considerably affect Listed buildings or conservation areas. Fortuitously, conservation professionals as well as heritage organisations understand that historic buildings need to be adjusted in order to Continue reading
To many, modern windows and doors all seem much the same. However, high-end manufacturer Bison Frames points out that the industry has moved forward dramatically in the last three years, with their Genesis Collection leading the way. When they think of modern windows and doors, many will picture plain white Continue reading
VELUX® is offering customers across the UK and Ireland who are planning a home renovation project rewards this July. The promotion will reward installers, builders and homeowners who choose VELUX white-polyurethane roof windows, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms where humidity can often be an issue. To help promote the latest Continue reading