Kathryn Tormay, Head of Product at Crown Paints, delves into the latest eco-friendly innovations.
FC&A hears from Gordon Hines, the UK Technical Manager for SFS Group Fastening Technology, about best practice in relation to specifying the appropriate mounting solutions for rainscreen systems in new-build and retrofit situations.
ECD Architects specialises in the design of low-energy, low-environmental-impact buildings and retrofits, with 25% of its designers being Passivhaus specialists. Lizzy Westmacott, Associate Director and Regional Head of Sustainability, co-chairs the company’s Sustainability Working Group and is particularly responsible for developments in the north of England, where the firm has recently opened an office. ECD’s Preston office connects the existing London and Glasgow bases, enabling the business to operate seamlessly throughout the UK.
As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose sight of the need for maintaining quality, regulatory and environmental standards.
Housebuilder Lovell Homes has selected Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) and the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C (decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation) as part of its Tomorrow Home project at Cornish Park in Spennymoor, County Durham.
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has launched its first Passivhaus-certified Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq.
A recent survey conducted by Crittall Windows reveals that an incredible 84% of architects consider the company to be the market leader in steel windows and doors.
The use of diesel fuel to power construction plant and machinery has been identified as one of the ‘hotspots’ in energy consumption and carbon emissions for many contractors across the UK. With businesses seeking to reduce operational carbon emissions this creates an opportunity to achieve significant steps towards sustainable construction and Net Zero targets.
Sliding doors have become a must-have in the era of new development for residential and commercial buildings. Due to the many benefits and visual appeal offered, architecture firms and developers now recommend including them when planning a building design. When considering what your door will be made of, however, an aluminium sliding door is the best choice for lasting and functioning well.
Early engagement between Peter Brett Associates, PRP Architects, and Berkeley Homes ensured that Sapphire could supply balconies that reflected the architectural vision and historical significance of the Huntley Wharf site.
