Biophilia and Natural Materials Enhance Education Settings and Protect the Environment
Over recent years, there has been a significant rise in societal interest in, and commitment to, finding sustainable ways to live. More recently, in these pandemic-addled times, there has been a growing awareness of the positive impact of simply being outside and connected with nature. Using natural, ecologically-sound building materials and creating connections with the natural world outdoors are the two cornerstones of biophilic architectural design. These principles can be applied to create learning spaces that enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of today’s occupants while preserving the environment for future generations.
Why the Pre-construction Phase is Vital for Avoiding Unforeseen Costs and Delay
James Brett, Director of London-based construction contractor, Edgeley Construction, discusses the importance of building pre-construction into the main contractor’s package.
Biophilic Regenerative Architecture Brought to Large-scale Urban Developments
The need for healthy homes has hardly ever been more apparent than during the current global condition. The current efforts to reduce the negative impacts of buildings are inadequate. Therefore, the built environment must be designed in a different way. To bring regenerative, collective habitation to all scales of development, Amsterdam architecture practice GG-loop, sharing the vision with Arup, is developing Mitosis: a modular building system created by a parametric design tool following biophilic and user-centric design principles.
First Skyscraper on Bulgarian Seaside
Astral Tower is the highest building in Varna, Bulgaria, reaching up to 140m. The location of the building lot is chosen based on a thorough urban planning survey and solar analysis. Locked between two main boulevards of the city, Astral Tower is within walking distance of public and institutional buildings, as well as the historical centre.
Evolution™ Forms an Integral Part of an Artistically Inspired Restoration Project
The innovative Evolution™ range of coatings from Powdertech Corby is fascinating in that it is able to look both contemporary, meeting the current trend for realistic metal patination or an industrial look, as well as being highly appropriate for the restoration of a 13th century Abbey.
Quality Over Price Provides Long Term Gain
Pressures of budgets are still at the forefront when it comes to businesses selecting products & services rather than a focus on quality, a decision which is causing long term issues, rising costs and questions regarding safety.
Create Luxury Flooring with Osmo
Give your floors the treatment they deserve with Osmo Polyx-Oil. With Winter fast approaching, and the UK now in the second lockdown, it’s time to treat yourself and focus on creating your luxury dream floor!
Harlequin Launches a New Improved Harlequin Cascade Dance Vinyl with BioCote® Antimicrobial Protection
Harlequin has launched a new, improved version of their highly regarded Harlequin Cascade performance vinyl. Harlequin Cascade is the ultimate heavy-duty dance floor and is the dance floor of choice for the world’s most prestigious dance companies, dance schools and studios, universities and colleges.
Innovative Cladding Combines the Best in Modified Wood, Timber Engineering and Surface Protection
A new range of cladding brings together the best of modified wood, timber engineering and protection in one product.
