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As we leave the January blues behind us and move onward through the year, we’re looking to brighter horizons and, while there has been an sense of pessimism across the nation of late, things are certainly looking up. Last month, data from Glenigan – a market leader in the field of construction intelligence – revealed that construction’s volume output reached pre-pandemic levels, increasing to 3.5%, adjusting October’s 1.7% decline. With activity on the rise, Building Regulation amendments coming into effect – namely Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) – and pushing sector pledges from last year’s COP26, there’s much to discuss. This month’s issue starts with the recent changes to Building Regulations Part F and Part L. On page 20, Andy Swift, Sales and Operations Manager for Iso-Chemie, examines how the changes to Part L will see housebuilders look for alternative ways to improve airtightness and energy ratings within properties. In this article, Andy explains why changes to Part L must be seen as a step in the right direction for the fenestration sector. Meanwhile, on page 24, Ian Rogers, Sales Director at Gilberts (Blackpool), explains how further amendments to Document L focus on calculating building energy rates and covers key points in the revisions for Document F. Here, he explains how natural ventilation ticks all the boxes. Last but by no means least, Tim Reid, Customer Relationship Director at the NHBC, revisits last year’s COP26 and explains how MMC will be a vital part of the puzzle in achieving the UK’s ambitious targets and meeting our COP26 obligations. Turn to page 28 for the full article. I hope you enjoy this issue. Don’t forget, you can also access all of the magazine’s features, product news and supplier information on FC&A’s user-friendly and engaging website. Fully responsive, the website allows you to read all the latest stories on-thego either on your phone or tablet. Simply search www.fca-magazine.com.

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The world is full of engineering marvels that test the limits of architectural innovation. For example, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper to have ever been built. So how will we attempt to overcome this milestone and build the next tallest tower? Anna Richards from Niftylift investigates.

JamesBrett,ManagingDirectorofEdgeleyConstruction,discussestheissueofskillsshortagesandwageinationi constructionsectorandhighlightsthebeneßtsofaretainedteaminresourcingprojects,managingcostsandr

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Andy Swift, Sales and Operations Manager for Iso-Chemie, says changes to Part L of the Building Regulations will see housebuilders increasingly consider alternative ways to improve airtightness as energy ratings for buildings and properties are tightened.

Although one of our oldest building materials, traditionally covering the domes and spires of our city skylines, copper also oœers limitless possibilities for contemporary architectural design. Aurubis explores how innov optimise the potential of this intriguing material.

With current changes to Building Regulations Document F and L, as well as the carbon agenda, pandemic and COP26, there’s much to consider in the world of ventilation. Here, Ian Rogers from Gilberts (Blackpool) explores recent changes you may need to bear in mind.

The grey area of acoustic design can be challenging to navigate, even for experienced acousticians. In this article, Adam Fox, Director of Mason UK, elaborates on this zone of acoustic design.

BU ILD FOCUS : Offs i te Cons tr u c ti on :

Tim Reid, Customer Relationship Director at the NHBC, explains why modern methods of construction (MMC) will be key to achieving COP26 targets.

T ECHNICA L INS IGHT: Waterproofi n g :

Victoria Ramwell of Kemper System answers frequently-asked questions from architects and specifiers considering a liquid waterproofing solution.

PORTFOLIOS

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Brookfield Place, Sydney, designed for Brookfield Properties by Make Architects with Architectus as Executive Architect, is a mixed-use scheme that includes revitalising the pedestrian Transit Hall on George Street for Wynyard Station.

The Wood Pavilion #1 spatial experiment is located near the river in the tourist area of Jiangxin Island in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu. For the design, LIN Architecture overlooked the consideration of functional elements and began by looking at keywords that defined spatial aspects in the environment.

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INDUSTRY UPDATES

NE WS I N B R I E F: THE OTHER HOUSE GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION

Further to its 2021 acquisition of the prestigious Wellington Block in Covent Garden, lifestyle brand The Other House has been granted planning permission to begin transforming the island site into an innovative residents’ club. Located moments from the famous piazza, The Other House Covent Garden will offer the brand’s signature club flats, with public areas comprising a destination bar, casual bistro and a rooftop bar. A private members’ area will offer a restaurant, spa with vitality pool and hi-tech fitness centre. The property comprises seven separate historic buildings, including a former rectory, with plans to create a beautiful inner glazed atrium and add a further three floors, affording guests excellent views across London.

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NEWS IN BRI EF: WATES RESIDENTIAL SEARCHES FOR INNOVATIONS FOR N E TZE RO H O M E S

P E RSO N E L The tatest appointments from the constru con and architectu rat indu stries:

SENIOR LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENT FOR MEP DESIGN FIRM

Black and White (B&W) Engineering, with offices in the UK, Middle East and Asia, has appointed a global HR director to further develop its people and culture strategy. Based at the Newcastle office, Rachel Ovington has over 15 years of experience in HR and talent development and joins B&W from KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack Group – a global savoury snacks business where she has spent the last four years leading the corporate and commercial HR team for the UK as Head of HR and business partner to the KP executive team. Rachel’s immediate priority is focused on how HR supports and drives business growth through a people-centred strategy. Her key responsibilities include enhancing employee engagement, developing great talent and establishing a strong employer brand.

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PAUL BROWNE IS NAMED NEW CHAIRMAN OF DHF

The Turett Collaborative (TTC), Door & Hardware Federation an award-winning architecture (DHF) has announced that its and interiors ßrm founded new Chairman is former ASSA in 1991 by Wayne Turett, has ABLOY UK’s Chief Technology named two new partners: Ocer&BusinessDevelopment James Saisakorn, RA, and Director, Paul Browne. Paul Aleksandr Nizhikhovskiy, RA. has been involved with DHF Alongside Turett, Director of since 2006 when the issue of Interior Design Jessica Shaw, cylinder snapping illustrated and Partner Simeon Seigel, RA, the importance of constantly the new partners will lead the driving up product performance ßrm¶s growth into newmarkets, standards to meet the changing emerging technologies and needs of end-users. He has been evolving aesthetics. Leading on the DHF board since 2007. with special regard for health, In his early career, Paul joined wellness, community and the Lucas Graduate scheme preservation, TTC is known for in the late ‘70s after leaving its collaborative, client-focused Aston University with a Business and sustainably-minded Studies degree. He worked for approach to design. Whether 17 years at Creda, a leading it be new construction, manufacturer of white goods, renovations or restorations, the mainly in marketing roles and, ßrm oœers an all-encompassingßnally,asGeneralManagerofthe approach to sustainable living, contracts division. After two years with the ultimate goal of in the construction industry, building and designing deeply where he gained an invaluable thoughtful, visionary, accessible insight into the need for change, and exceptional environments Paul joined ASSA ABLOY UK as that are made to last. Marketing Director. 7

Wates Residential is launching a campaign to find sustainable technologies and materials that will help it build netzero homes. It is looking for suitable materials, products and processes for the development, design, construction and sale of low- to high-rise residential developments. These could include resourceefficient materials with low embodied carbon content or those derived from natural resources. The company is also looking for suppliers that can help implement MMC, as well as products that deliver significant biodiversity net gains, optimise building efficiency, help with the design and construction of zero-carbon homes and save water. To register, visit www.wates. co.uk/win-portal.

WATES GROUP CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY

One of the UK’s leading family-owned construction, property services and residential development companies celebrates a landmark this year, as Wates celebrates its 125th year of operation. Founded in 1897 by Edward Wates, the company is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Wates was originally a housebuilder in Surrey, developing over the decades into what is now one of the most prominent companies within the built environment, covering all areas of the UK and with an annual turnover of over £1.5bn. Wates today is a national group of businesses committed to greater diversity and inclusion, and focused on construction, property services and residential development.

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ARCHITECT IN PROFILE With a master’s degree in architecture, Yorgo Lyo k uria started his career at Himmel/Bonner, then subsequently

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but that is impossible. eW are building a civilisation that needs nurturing and care to move forward. Sustainability for me is not just about the environment. It is also about human consciousness, our minds. eW are in and digital environment that would mean foregoing authentic experiences. Rather than building a digital infrastructure, we need to build a better reality. There are some very must resist if we want humanity to retain its independence of thought and expression.

The L’Institut du Monde Arab is still one of my all-time favourites because it captured the zeitgeist perfectly. It demonstrated the merging of cultures with a sense of dematerialisation and beauty that we should aspire to.

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With the growing prevalence of technology as tools in our work, there is a risk of getting detached from the profession’s roots. It is essential to know how to use a pencil,

think in spatial terms and not rely on a machine to visualise experiences. The danger is that it is quite easy to produce captivating images that might be horrid experiences. The picture can be very seductive, but architecture is a living experience, not an image. Architects must have a solid connection to their senses and bring that into their work. Digital technology makes the visual component of architecture primary. The other danger is our disappearing audience. Many people forget how to live in the real world and, instead, walk around plugged into their 9

earbuds and looking into their phones. eW must remember that social media does not represent the real world.

Remember what made you choose to be the way. Above all, commit to the craft and keep improving!

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ecurity has long been on the agenda of both the property manager and the architect. However, it is only in the past decade or so that glazing products have entered the security arena with several highly-secure options that are helping to deter crime and other potential threats to the built environment. One of the most exciting innovations is the introduction of high-security glass. By varying the type and thickness of the glass used, the number of panes combined and the use of one or more specialist interlayers, we have produced a range that encompasses security against vandals, determined criminals and intruders, and even potential ram-raiders and terrorists. This is all without compromising on a building’s aesthetics or longevity. Laminated security glass can now pass the standards for EN 356 manual-attack-resistant glass, easily withstanding multiple blows from heavy objects or weapons. Its presence will either prevent the external envelope from being breached altogether or greatly extend the time that it takes to open the glass panel; usually reasonably sufficient to deter the would-be intruder. High-security and ballistic-resistant glass are helping us to design crime out of public buildings, deterring the use of firearms and ramraiding by criminals. Processing techniques are such that we can also produce laminated glass which passes the tests for ISO 16933:2007, which governs the standards for blast-resistant glass. In This means that we can now construct buildings to be more resistant to terrorist attacks without compromising on architectural design. This type of blast-resistant glass is now increasingly specified for use in airports and rail stations. Using glass was once thought to compromise security, but now it can enhance it. You can further enhance high security with the addition of a switchable LCD privacy interlayer, such as ESG Switchable, which allows the glass to be switched from optically clear to opaque at the touch of a button. This switchable secure option is prevalent in high-value retail settings for luxury goods. Not only is the glass highly resistant to attack, but the opacity means that a potential thief does not know whether the goods they intend to steal have been removed for safekeeping. Switchable glass allows security operatives to choose whichever helps most in each scenario, screening from public view or a clear sight of any potential attack. In some high-security settings, it is often desirable to have a means of viewing a tightly-guarded property. In a custodial environment, it may also be necessary to monitor a high-security prisoner. Obviously, the most secure option is to keep them behind a highsecurity door. Using high-security glass makes it possible to incorporate a glass panel into a security door without losing any of its integrity. This can now be a switchable privacy glass panel thanks to the advent of ESG Secure Vue, a new switchable secure panel in which the power for the switchable interlayer is provided by a battery, so no mains wiring is required.

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he complex project has united four separate sites, including the former Menzies Hotel, Thakral House and the retained Shell House and Beneficial House, assembling them into one reinvigorated block that rises out of the reconfigured transit hall of Wynyard Station. Make Architects’ contemporary civic design reimagines the ground plane, making public space the focus, with a strong understanding of how people move around the city. Previously, passengers were funnelled down to Wynyard Station via concourse passageways that ran either side of a central core, which felt dark and unwelcoming. From very early in the design process, Make unlocked the site’s potential by raising and suspending the central core, using megacolumns in the boundary walls to support FC_ A FEBRUARY

the building’s shear load, much like the the commercial lift lobby from below ying buttresses ofa Gothic cathedral. and vice versa. This simple design execution of hanging The site accommodates a change in the core has created a new triple-height level, which enables the George Street urban hall¶ ßlled with daylight, transforming elevation to focus on the public, with the the arrival experience for visitors and station entrance anked by agship retail commuters. This space now acts as a and escalators leading down to a lowersweeping new front door for Sydney’s concourse food hall and the transport commuters on a scale commensurate with interchange. Pedestrians can also now move Wynyard Station’s status as one of the straight through the site, under the tower to CBD’s busiest transit hubs. It also provides Carrington Street and Wynyard Park. a new pedestrian route from George Street The Carrington Street elevation is through to Carrington Street and Wynyard home to the commercial office entrance. Park beyond, right underneath the offices A calmer location away from the bustle as before, but this time across the entire of George Street, it provides a different 25m width of the site. The hanging perspective facing Wynyard Park with core itself has been celebrated. Clad in a nod to the street’s history as a prime almond gold stainless steel with vertical location for large corporate headquarters glazing, it stands out against the GRCin the 1920s and to current aspirations to coffered ceiling and provides views into return the address to its former glory. 12

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The tower is sculpted to respond to the retained and restored, and it is here that it beenachievedatBrookßeldPlace,ydney. S rhythm of its city block, appearing as a joins with the new commercial tower, with This is a true mixed-use project which really series of interlocking orthogonal blocks of internal entrances punched through into demonstrateswhaturbandensißcationcan diœeringscales.Thiscontextualapproach the tower’s 10-storey atrium. Merging the deliver, merging transport with retail and gives the building a sense of permanency two has delivered exible oorplates ofup commercial and F&B to deliver a dynamic and belonging. At 133m high, the central to 3200m2, which are among the largest in environmentthatbeneßtsfromthemix and tallest block accentuates the overall Sydney. Externally, the combination of old of uses and draws people in and through. height, while the other two step down to and new breaks up the block externally into Indeed, the design hinges upon this principle, reduce the overall volume, preserve sunlight seemingly smaller separate entities. and the key design move of suspending the and respond to the views from the various The Grade A commercial spaces have core was all about prioritising that. It was a perspectives. Stepping the blocks also maximised exibility and adaptability,truecollaborativeteameœortandleavesa createssixroofterracesoœeringoccupants from collaborative workspaces to trading great legacy for Sydney.” 1700m2 of outdoor space, alongside a further oors. The design integrates 2 1 st- century Robert Ousey, Architectus Principal 280m2 of green roof. technology and prioritises wellbeing. and National Transport Sector Lead, Each glazed panel of the tower’s facade Wynyard Park plays a key role in this, added: “It has been a privilege to work is deßned by bronze- coloured anodised with views into the park and the tree with Brookßeld Properties and Make aluminium ßns to emphasise the verticality canopyproviding biophilic beneßts.TheArchitects on this transformational project of the scheme. The ßns vary in depth entrance is marked by a double-height in the heart of Sydney. Brookßeld Place, to respond to diœerent solar shading sculptural veranda, which echoes Sydney’s Sydney, has been thoughtfully stitched requirements on each elevation. architectural heritage. Stepping inside, into the city¶s fabric and, for the ßrst time, The facade of the 10-storey Shell House elements like a ribbon staircase and a provides public access to the iconic Shell has been fully restored. The 400-tonne calacatta marble oorandwalls, laid to House clocktower via a rooftop restaurant clock tower was retained as a centrepiece of simulate a continuous seam cut from the and public space. The public transport the building’s historic character, and a new quarry, exemplify the level of quality. interface and retail amenity have been public rooftop restaurant and bar, housed in Theocespacehasbeenleftas transformed to the highest quality, and two glazed pavilions, will bring public food headquartersforbothBrookßeldProperties new public through-site links established. and beverage (F&B) facilities to the rooftop AsiaPacißcandtheNationalBankofAustralia, Brookßeld Place, Sydney, is truly a premium forthe ßrst time. Over30 sandstoneaswellasocesforAllianz,HubAustralia, oce location and reinvigorates the wider coloured faience tiles were replaced with Brookßeld,MoelisandCliœordChance. precinct surrounding Wynyard Station.” new tiles hand-moulded by specialist SimonLincoln,MakeArchitects¶AsiaPacißc craftspeople. The south elevation has been Director, said: “We are so proud of what has www.makearchitects.com 13

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WOOD PAVILION #1, LIN ARCHITECTURE

AN EXPERIMENT OF ARCHETYPE

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fter analysing the site, LIN Architecture’s design focused on three keywords; ergonomics, proxemics and behaviour. The scale of human behaviour is one of the key elements of this project; research on the behaviour of different people was an excellent design resource for the architects. LIN Architecture believes that, by observing and understanding people’s demeanours, designers can discover all kinds of possibilities of space. Proxemics is a concept developed by Columbian University Anthropologist Edward T Hall in his book, Hidden Scales. Applying the same hypothesis to this project, LIN Architecture

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has deepened and extended the idea, applying it to the category of physical space, highlighting how intimate space, private space, social space and public space are defined and designed at different scales. The conduct of various elements in the natural environment was studied and explored. For example, the breeze, sunshine, the sound of waves, drizzle, sweet osmanthus fragrance – affecting feelings, perceptions, touch, hearing and visual elements – all played a vital role in this design.

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THE FUTURE OF SKYSCRAPERS: FOUR ENGINEERING MARVELS TO LOOK OUT FOR The world is full of engineering marvels that test the limits of architectural innovation. For example, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper to have ever been built. The structure, which stands 829.8m tall, continues to represent contemporary advancements in engineering. So how will we attempt to overcome this milestone and build the next tallest tower? Anna Richards from Niftylift investigates. NIFTYLIFT

ANNA RICHARDS IS A CO P YWRITER AT NIFTYLIFT

hether you’re a construction manager seeking inspiration or an architectural enthusiast, the buildings currently being forged are eyewateringly large. But are they enough to cast a shadow on the Burj Khalifa?

to see the finished product for the foreseeable future. Construction began in 2013 but has come to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this doesn’t stop experts and novices alike from looking forward to a future with this masterpiece in it.

Jeddah Tower (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

Merdeka PNB 118 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

First on our list of future skyscrapers is set to be the beacon of Saudi Arabia. Jeddah Tower is on its way to becoming the tallest building in the world. The structure is predicted to be a staggering 1000m high, over 170m taller than the Burj Khalifa. The building will have 1 6 7 oors full of exciting amenities, from luxury apartments to restaurants. Although the Jeddah Tower has been on the radar for a long time, we can’t expect FC_ A FEBRUARY

As well as Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia is building a skyscraper that will change the perceptions of architectural boundaries for generations to come. Merdeka PNB 118 may seem like an obscure name for a building, but upon seeing the futuristic designs for this skyscraper, you might begin to think it is a good match. Merdeka PNB 118 is exactly 678.9m high. The tip of the 16

building, which reaches into the clouds, is over 100m taller than the Empire State Building in North America. The building will be utilised in a number of ways, providing Malaysia with hotels, oces, residential homes and much more. The skyscraper, which also halted construction during the pandemic, is set to be fully built in 2022.

HeXi Yuzui Tower A (Nanjing, China)

Next on our list of up-andcoming marvels is HeXi Yuzui Tower in China. The skyscraper is forecast to be a monumental 500m tall and one of the highest of its kind in Nanjing. A viewing tower will sit atop the huge structure and give people a bird’s-eye view of its surroundings. This will attract visitors from across the world once construction finishes in 2025.

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There will be many other buildings surrounding it, including a 100m office tower, an 86m residential tower and much more. A project this big will require the latest in construction equipment and technology, from the best aerial work platforms to the latest structural engineering software.

Suzhou Zhongnan Center (Suzhou, China)

China is teeming with impressive construction projects. In addition to HeXi Yuzui Tower, the Suzhou Zhongnan Center is attracting attention from around the world. The building is predicted to ßnish construction in 2 0 6 and will be 5 0 m tall. This contradicts original plans to build a tower that was 729m tall, no doubt due to restrictions on high-rise construction throughout China. These are four examples of skyscrapers being built as we speak. There are many more in the pipeline, but these are the tallest on our radar. Whether the structures are to be used as public buildings, residential housing or luxury hotels, people around the globe will travel to see these engineering marvels for themselves.

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JAMES BRETT IS THE MANAG I NG DIRECTO R O F EDG E LEY CO N STRUCTIO N ; A CO N STRUCTIO N LO N DO N THAT O F FERS PLANNING , CO N STRUCTIO N AND MAINTENANCE AND SENSITIVE REFURBISHMENT O F

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WHY A CONTRACTOR WITH A RETAINED CONSTRUCTION TEAM REDUCES RISK FOR YOUR PROJECT For years, there has been an ongoing discussion about the construction sector’s ‘skills gap’. It’s not a new problem, but it’s an issue that is becoming increasingly challenging. Many construction companies that depend on contingent labour and skills risk driving up costs and compromising quality, says James Brett, Managing Director of Edgeley Construction. EDGELEY CONSTRUCTION

n the past, contractors have often relied on buying in skills as and when required to keep their overheads down and their operations agile. Now, however, it’s companies with an in-house team of skilled operatives across all construction and fit-out trades, along with experienced project managers, that can offer improved cost certainty, tighter programme management and reduced risk.

An in-house skills strategy

A multi-disciplinary in-house team has been at the heart of Edgeley Construction’s business model and client service strategy from the company’s earliest days. Our leadership team has lived and breathed construction since the start of their careers, gaining excellent experience of construction disciplines, along with knowledge of what it takes to deliver a project on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards. Our approach has always been to ensure our team includes both experienced tradespeople and trainees so that we FC_ A FEBRUARY

– and our clients – can be confident of succession planning. We leverage the experience of longer serving team members to help us train and mentor younger professionals alongside their third-party training. We are also investing in training across the team, along with digital construction management tools that deliver streamlined systems and improved accountability on site. We also work with supply chain partners, enabling our team members to benefit from accredited training from material manufacturers. For example, on roofing installations, this means our clients benefit from the full performance benefits of the system, a neat and efficient installation, and the manufacturer’s warranty. Employing a retained team ensures the availability of different trades can be planned and aligned to the programme without the risk of delays or resequencing due to skill shortages. This actually improves agility because it enables the flexibility needed to respond in real-time 18

if there are unexpected changes of scope or material supply issues. Deploying waged employees on site also reduces vulnerability to escalating contingent labour costs, preventing clients from the risks of cost uncertainty and delays. And, of course, a retained team means that colleagues all share the same culture and processes, enabling more effective quality assurance and collaboration and reducing the risk of snagging delays.

De-risking

Hopefully, one of the outcomes of the pandemic will be a willingness for more people to try new careers and retrain in construction to boost the number of skilled operatives and reduce our reliance on skills from overseas. But projects in the pipeline now cannot wait that long, so it is the construction contractors that can demonstrate available skills, resource and continuity that are best able to reduce risk for their upstream delivery partners.

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P A RT L C H A N G E S TURN UP TH E H E A T F O R G RE A TE R E N E RG Y E F F I C I E N C Y WI N D O WS

‘criminal’ that the hundreds of thousands of new or retrofit installations completed each year remain unchecked or unregulated. This will leave a legacy of problems for years to come and cost millions of pounds to rectify. This is a pity because, with advancements in cost-effective, easy-to-use technologies, there should never be any justifiable reason for delaying or avoiding the specification of better, energyefficient window and door sealing solutions.

Andy Swift, Sales and Operations Manager for IsoChemie, says changes to Part L of the Building Regulations will see housebuilders increasingly consider alternative ways to improve airtightness as energy ratings for buildings and property are tightened. ISO CHEMIE

hanges to Part L of the Building Regulations are part of the Government’s national drive to see all new homes from 2025 deliver a 75% saving on carbon emissions when measured against current standards. In particular, Part L sees the provision for stricter standards and compliance procedures around energy and ventilation performance, laying out a roadmap to a netFC_ A FEBRUARY

zero carbon future and new homes designed and built in line with more stringent carbon emissions targets. However, despite great strides in housing design and development, evidence continues to point to doors and windows as the biggest culprits for the nation’s chronic energy-inefficient homes. Indeed, it might be said that in the light of product innovation, it’s almost

Right direction

In this respect, the changes to Part L have to be seen as a step in the right direction for the fenestration sector. It will see requirements for improvements in airtightness, forcing them from 10 air changes per hour down to eight air changes per hour and 20

U-values on windows shifting from 1.6 to 1.2wm2k/H, which will require more energyefficient sealant solutions, such as thermal foam tapes. Heat will always find the fastest exit as it comes up against the ‘A’- or ‘A+’-rated window, and invariably this emanates from the 10mm or so expansion gap left around the window following fitment. This is typically left empty, but some amount of spray foam can be injected to fill the void before a silicone trim is applied for a smart-looking finish. Unfortunately, as expedient as this might seem, none of these solutions creates a measurable, long-term, highperformance thermal, acoustic or airtight barrier. The U-value of the installed window is simply reduced, which leads to heat escape and, ultimately, financial loss.

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That’s why the housebuilding industry and wider construction sector deserves better insulating solutions to improve energy efficiencies, especially if, as predicted, the UK market stays buoyant over the next 12 months as the economy continues to recover from the pandemic and building and construction activity remains busy, particularly in the face of a chronic national housing shortage and the need to build more affordable housing. In modular construction, which is gaining increasing traction and will see continued integration with the more traditional methods of building this year, enabling developers to bring forward housing projects more expediently, designers and specifiers are looking at new ways to deliver low-

carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies to provide measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits. And this is where self-adhesive foam sealing tapes can add real value, enabling developers to bring forward housing projects more expediently. They can use ‘smart’ foams impregnated with different substances to create a measurable U-value as low as 0.6w/m 2k, offer superb thermal insulation and can contribute to acoustic sound reduction by 63 dB. As these installation tapes are completely weathertight against driving rain up to hurricane-force wind speeds, installers can quickly apply them around the frame during initial fitting. This assures that they have completed a comprehensive ‘A’-rated

installation rather than just supplying an ‘A’-rated window. This benefit can be sold on to deliver enhanced energy-efficiency advantages for customers and property owners.

Fit for the future

Building Regulation changes will have an unequivocal impact as energy ratings for buildings and properties become stricter, and these include energy and ventilation standards for residential and non-domestic buildings that are far better for the environment and ßt for the future – higher air and thermal standards for house construction has to be a priority. Technical innovation through sealing technologies is one way that those responsible for fenestration specification can do more to support greater energy 21

efficiency and meet the requirements of Part L. Indeed, as sustainability continues to be of paramount concern in the development of low-carbon and ecofriendly building projects, we will see technologies, such as energy foam tapes, which can add real value during the initial and post-construction phases, only grow in importance as the most effective solutions for sealing window and door frame expansion joints and gaps in houses. Today, there are effective products out there to ensure that airtightness and thermal efficiency within buildings should never be overlooked or ignored – it’s simply a matter of designing in these products.

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TIMELESS A RC H I T E C T URA L C O P E R

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Although one of our oldest building materials, traditionally covering the domes and spires of our city skylines, copper also offers limitless possibilities for contemporary architectural design. The numerous natural surfaces and alloys available today, deployed in various forms and systems, give copper timeless qualities, particularly suited to juxtaposition with historic buildings. Here, copper specialist Aurubis explores how innovative architects optimise the potential of this intriguing material. AURUBIS

opper’s unique architectural qualities are defined by its naturally-developing patina – which cannot be successfully replicated using other materials with surface coatings. Within a few days of exposure to the atmosphere, a copper surface begins to oxidise, changing from the ‘bright’ mill finish to a chestnut brown, which gradually darkens over several years to a chocolate brown. Continued weathering can eventually result in the distinctive green or blue patina seen on older roofs. The patina film provides impressive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged, giving it exceptional longevity.

Natural surface treatments

Today, factory-applied surface treatments can provide oxidisation and patination of copper straightaway to a selected level. This is particularly useful for vertical surfaces that might not otherwise ever develop a blue/green patina. The processes involved are very similar to those taking place in the environment – not alien chemical reactions – to bring forward environmental changes without taking away the integrity of copper as a natural, living material. These surface treatments form an integral part of the copper and are not coatings or paint. They utilise the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. Oxidisation can be light or dark. With pre-patination, the process can be accurately controlled so that, as well as the solid blue/green patina FC_ A FEBRUARY

colours, other intensities of patina flecks can be created, revealing some of the dark oxidised background material to give a ‘living’ surface. And, of course, copper alloys – including bronze, brass and a more recent golden material – add to the architectural copper palette.

Forms and systems

Traditionally, copper cladding and roofing utilise thin sheets, or strips, with formed joints and fully supported by a substrate. But modern techniques, such as copper shingles, panels and cassettes, add to its potential. And copper is also being used to clad distinct elements such as fins, screens and brise-soleil. One of the most exciting developments today is experimentation with diverse forms, apart from flatrolled material. For example, copper can be pressed to provide surface textures and modulation, and perforated, expanded or woven as mesh for transparency. Combinations of copper’s numerous natural surfaces, diverse forms and innovative installation techniques offer architects new freedom in design materiality, exemplified here with an international selection of contemporary interventions to historic buildings.

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Referencing historic building fabric

Part of the transformation of the Old Post Office building (picture 1) in Gothenburg, Sweden, into a luxury hotel, a new 13-storey tower takes literal reference from existing materials. The tower comprises a pair of contemporary monolithic

forms, separated by a vertical sliver of glass, one wing clad in patinated copper, the other slate – both materials used on the Old Post Office roof. The architects selected three different intensities of ‘living’ pre-patinated surfaces for the new cladding panels, which pick up on the natural green patina of roof detailing to the original building. 22

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Shared materiality

A different approach was taken with a striking contemporary rooftop extension clad in pre-oxidised brown copper, announcing the rejuvenated Aberdeen Art Gallery (picture 2) – just named winner of the 2021 Andrew Doolan ‘Best Building in Scotland’ Award. It is defined by vertical, scalloped panel facades of brown pre-oxidised copper, some perforated for transparency. The extension was designed as a sculptural element, responding to the proportions and colours of the existing granite frontages but also reinforcing copper’s historic presence on the city’s civic roofscape. This thoroughly contemporary design approach shares materiality with the buildings’ classical green patina copper dome without copying its colour. Having said that, repairs to the dome itself were carried out using prepatinated copper, carefully matched to the existing historic patination.

Lunar inspiration

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At the heart of the renovation and upgrading of ‘the Moon’ children’s art centre (picture 3) in the Belgian city of Mechelen is a small theatre complex – a golden cube defined by its extraordinary, creased golden copper alloy cladding. Despite its architects’ inspiration by associations with the Apollo 11 Lunar Module and its crumpled golden metal underside, the building’s aesthetic is presented as a contemporary reflection on the intricate stone tracery of the neighbouring medieval cathedral tower. This innovative alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc gives a rich golden through-colour that is very stable. The surface retains its golden colour and simply loses some of its sheen as the oxide layer thickens with exposure to the atmosphere, resulting in a protective matt finish. Over time, it behaves differently from other copper products and does not develop a blue or green patina.

Contextually responsive

Envisaged as a delicate, jewel-like crown, capturing the spirit and excitement of the golden era of ßlm, chevron screens formed from copper tiles announce a contextually responsive Sydney hotel conversion (picture 4). Created from the regeneration of an 80-year-old warehouse, the building regeneration references neighbouring Art Deco buildings and its ßlm precinct locati some tiles perforated and others tactically omitted, the system comprises three scenarios, adding richness and visual interest.

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ENDEAVOUR HOUSE SHOWS THAT HYBRID VENTILATION IS RELEVANT IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

V E N TI L A TI O N A N D T H E C O N SI D E RA TI O N S I N B A L A N C I N G TH E P RO T E C TI O N O F O C UP A N TS A N D TH E E N VI RO N M E N T There is a predicament in commercial building design. The pandemic and COP have focused the mind but caused a dichotomy. The first encourages better ventilation and opening of windows; the second to build tight, creating sealed envelopes to minimise energy wastage and cut our carbon emissions. The carbon zero agenda for building also addresses embodied carbon, produced from the manufacture, and delivery to site, of the building components, says Ian Rogers, Sales Director at Gilberts (Blackpool). ,0 &!$" 0 660

o further complicate, the relevant guidance documents for the appropriate Building Regulations – Document F ‘Ventilation’ and Document L ‘Conservation of fuel and power’ – is complete and will come into effect from 15th June this year in England. The key points in the proposed amendments for Document F 1 affect reducing rigid ducting, increased ventilation rates (of 10litres/ second/person or 1l/s/m 2 floor area, whichever has the higher rate), and inclusion of CO 2 monitors to maintain good indoor air quality (IAQ). The proposed amendments to Document L guidance focus on calculating building energy rates 2. There is one ventilation option that ticks all the boxes – natural ventilation. This is achievable in buildings with large open spaces – for FC_ A FEBRUARY

HINTZE HALL, PART OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, DEMONSTRATES HOW VENTILATION CAN BE AN INVISIBLE PART OF THE OVERALL AMBIENCE

example, open-plan offices, sports venues, department stores and retail sheds – especially if appropriately planned from the outset. Then appropriate low-level supply and high-level exhaust with logical air paths can be designed to optimise the natural physics that apply. However, it is harder to achieve in buildings with smaller internal spaces, prompting many to look at

mechanical alternatives – usually that use heat recovery, known as hybrid systems. The hybrid system is predominantly based on natural ventilation, with supplementary mechanical elements such as a lowenergy fan and/or an LPHW (low-pressure hot water) coil to maintain the equilibrium by extracting heat from the exhaust air and transferring it to the cooler, incoming air. 24

It should have some form of night cooling available to allow the start condition of each summer morning to be re-set to an optimum level to enable the building to breathe through the day whilst still maintaining comfort levels for all occupants. The latest options can integrate with air or ground heat source pumps and, when fitted with an LPHW coil, then serve as space heating, obviating the need for radiators. Our temperate climate is ideal for hybrid ventilation applications, with low extremes of temperature providing ample fresh cooling air even in the summer if the building is designed with hybrid ventilation in place. The BREEAM ‘Excellent’-rated Endeavour House three-storey development in Plymouth demonstrates how eœectively such ventilation can be utilised. The open- plan oces are all

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PRIMARK IN BIRMINGHAM USES THERMAL CONTROL INTEGRATED INTO ITS VENTILATION TO OPTIMISE ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH AN A TYPICAL HYBRID GILBERTS’ MFS SYSTEM IN SITU

aired using hybrid ventilation (Gilberts’ MFS Fusion). A standalone system with no ductwork, it is automatically controlled using temperature and CO2 sensors, with a manual override, so occupants have control in atypical seasonal circumstances (up to 143 l/s in summer and 39 l/s in winter). Each unit costs on average as little as £5/annum* to maintain air temperature and air quality within its zone. It also delivers air leakage better than legislative requirements – 5m3/ HR/m², and a U-value of 1W/m²/°C. However, with the COP26 focus on 2050, we are mindful that most of the buildings in use by that date already exist and will, therefore, need retrofitting to help achieve the zero-carbon target. Many comprise a variety of internal space sizes that may not lend themselves – be it through the structure

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or occupancy/activity requirements – to becoming open plan to accommodate natural ventilation. They are probably already ventilated via mechanical means. These may be upgraded to a more energy-efficient variation or replaced with a heat pump. Do not forget that ventilation is not solely the primary air source in a building. It also includes the components to deliver that air where it is needed throughout the building ‡ the grilles and diœusers, which can also contribute to overall energy eciency and carbon emissions. Thermal control may be one answer to prevent wasted energy and ensure occupants are comfortable without spending money and time connecting ventilation to building management systems. The technique means the ventilation inlet (the swirl diffuser) is a standalone 25

designs. We’d always advise solution that adjusts airflow the best way forward is to depending on the internal work with experts (such as and supply air temperatures without any supplementary Gilberts). Working with such energy or power. It cleverly issues on a daily basis, they provides rapid entrainment have the in-depth knowledge to guide you. You can then and mixing, harnessing physics principles to achieve a be sure that the systems you specify are as energy efficient constant comfortable internal environment, whether warming and environmentally friendly in all aspects as possible – or cooling is required. and you will still deliver the Thermally-controlled diœusers deliver omnidirectional, rotating appropriate quality of internal warm air in the vertical, air and comfort and the desired aesthetics. and cool air in a horizontal direction, thereby eliminating draughts whilst providing rapid www.gilbertsblackpool.com and efficient initial warm up 1 https://assets.publishing. and eliminating potential cold service.gov.uk/government/ spots at a low level. Primark uploads/system/uploads/ in Birmingham – the chain’s biggest store in the world and attachment_data/file/953702/ a re-modelling of the former AD_F_2.pdf ² https://assets.publishing. Pavilions shopping centre – service.gov.uk/government/ uses such technology to keep uploads/system/uploads/ shoppers comfortable. Going forward, the trick for attachment_data/file/953704/ ADL_2.pdf architects will be to balance *At current energy rates these considerations in their FC_ A FEBRUARY

ACOUSTICS

TH E G RE YA RE A O F ACO USTI C D E SI G N In many of life’s endeavours, we might have the option of failing at our chosen project once or twice before succeeding on the third occasion. Hence the common expression, ‘third time lucky’. However, there are some contexts where getting things right the first time round is especially important. Here, Adam Fox, Director of vibration isolation specialist Mason UK, elaborates on the grey area of acoustic design and explains the importance of getting the engineering right on the first attempt. MASON UK

e often ßnd architects or acoustic consultants knocking on our door and asking if we can help solve a vibration problem. Although the answer is invariably ‘yes; we can’, it also gives rise to a further question – ‘I wonder how much money and hassle they could have saved if only they came to us sooner?’ The issue is that many common problems and pitfalls are presented to us retrospectively. In fairness to the acoustic consultant or the architect, these problems are located in what you might think of as the grey area of acoustic design.

necessary space allowance. Yet we often ßnd the structure has been designed or built prior to these considerations, and more costly, retrospective action is required. Similarly, understanding what to specify is very different from knowing how to actually do it. Imagine a scientific laboratory or a factory with lots of equipment and stringent vibration requirements. An acoustic consultant is brought on board and quickly realises that vibration isolation will be required. If the existing facility was designed with everything pre-installed, it is unlikely that there will be the right space allowances for the The grey area necessary springs and mounts. This Suppose, for example, an acoustic requires detailing, designing around consultant knows that a oating oor constraints and accounting for will be required to prevent vibration movement from thermal expansion from being transmitted through a as well as vibration which may not structure. However, they might not have been previously considered. necessarily know how thick it needs We encountered a project like this to be or the practical ramißcations recently, of and while we were able its installation. to solve the problem, it rearms If the architect knows from early the importance of having both an on in the project that they will require acoustic consultant and a vibration thick oating oors, they can adapt specialist involved in the project from the design accordingly to make the the earliest possible stage.

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Although space allowance is a frequent problem in this grey area, it is not the only common consideration that architects and acousticians need to be aware of. Another is structural isolation, and it is common that insufficient space is left for well-engineered bearings and correctly detailing surrounding structures such as retaining walls.

Quality matters

Retrospective action is also often required where a low-quality product was used or an installation was not done correctly. Let¶s say a hanger has been specißed, and the contractor takes the specißcation and is persuaded to go for the cheapest product, which may have poor longevity, insucient acoustic performance or no capacity to accept construction tolerances. We are often called upon to devise a solution to a noise problem that has emerged because of a poorquality product or a product that was not installed properly. Technically speaking, the original contractor has fulfilled the requirement in the specification, but they are long gone by the time the customer has a noise problem they were not anticipating. The unfortunate truth is that you cannot simply swap out the faulty product for a superior one in most of these situations. To continue the example above, a hanger is often very difficult to access once installed. Experienced acoustic consultants know the value of higher quality products and the track record they offer, as well as the benefits of suppliers who can offer installation expertise and other assistance on site. There are many situations where you might have the benefit of being lucky at the third attempt. However, when it comes to acoustic design, it pays to get things right the first time round. The grey area of acoustic design can be challenging to navigate, even for experienced acousticians. Making sure your project can call upon the necessary expertise at the earliest possible stage removes the risks of unanticipated problems further along.

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The sustainability agenda has been a hot topic in construction for many years but has accelerated in the wake of COP26 .

M M C W I L L B E K E Y TO A C H I E V I N G C O P s TA RG E TS We all understand the industry’s huge impact in generating carbon emissions – it is directly responsible for 25% of the UK’s total carbon footprint – and its role in ensuring that our net-zero target is met by 2050, says Tim Reid, Customer Relationship Director at the NHBC.

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hile the industry is under no illusion of the scale of the challenge, we are now equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and new technologies to make the shift successfully. MMC will be a key part of the puzzle in achieving the UK’s ambitious targets and meeting our COP26 obligations, coupled with the improvements and innovations being made in the delivery of ‘traditional’ build projects to cut carbon creation within the construction process.

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Tackling embodied carbon Th e u s e of of s i te co n s t r u c t i o n n ot o n ly re d u c e s c a r b o n e m i s o n s t h ro u g h o u t t h e b u i l d p ro c e s , b u t a l s o o f e r s t h e c h a n c e t o a c h i e v d r a m t i c re d u c t i o n s i n embodie carbon.

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and technology, changing attitudes and outdated views and shifting the perceptions of MMC as a risky prospect.

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Building confidence in MMC Howev,r i n s o m e c i r l e s , MMC i s s t i l c o n s i d e r ‘ n e w ’ t e c h n o l g, y w h i c r a i s e t h e r i s k p ro f i l e o f s c h e m s b u i l t u s i n g of s i te co n s t r u c t i o n . An d w h i l e we u n d e r s t a n d t h e p o t e n i a l t o u s e i t t o c u t c a r b o n e m i s o n s a n d b u i l d m o re s u t a i n b ly – w i t h a ra f t of s u c e s f u l y c o m p l e t d p ro j e c t s t o d e m o n s t r a e t h e fa c t – to d ate , t h e w i l to p u s h MMC h a s be n lacking. If i t i s to b e u s e d to i t s f u l p ote n i a l , i n d u s t r y i n f l u e n c r s m u s t l e a d t h e way i n s p e c i f y n g n e w re s i d e n t i a l s c h e m s b u i l t u s i n g n ew o f s i te te c h n i q u e s

While there’s no getting away from the fact that MMC introduces new risks in the build process, we now have the necessary checks and balances in place to manage that risk. And many would agree that, while offsite won’t be appropriate for every residential scheme, the potential upsides often do outweigh the risks; particularly when it comes to sustainability and building greener homes. The recent launch of the Make Modular industry body is a welcome indication of a growing appetite to drive real change in the adoption of MMC – and with £ 5 00m funding committed by existing members, it will be interesting to see how its plans unfold in the coming months.

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TECHNICAL INSIGHT: WATERPROOFING

L I Q U I D WA T E RP RO O F I N G B Y YO UR QUE STI O N S A N SWE RE D

Is a reinforcement layer necessary?

Victoria Ramwell of Kemper System answers frequently-asked questions from architects and specifiers considering a liquid waterproofing solution. KEMPER SYSTEM

With so many liquid products to choose from, how do I make the right choice?

Architects and specifiers must tread carefully when choosing a liquid as many different products and chemistries are now available. If a product is not suitable for the intended purpose, it may not perform effectively once installed. Consider requirements such as compliance with Building Regulations, including resistance to fire of the proposed roof build-up, as well as any specific performance characteristics. These could include the compatibility of the surfaces to be waterproofed, the ability to withstand substrate movement, and resistance to damage from anticipated load levels or trafficking. Wider elements may also impact specification, such as the site’s location, the height of the building, and how much detailing there is on the roof, including what material any outlets are made from. Independent product accreditation will also confirm whether a product is suitable for the application. An example is BBA certification, but there are others. FC_ A FEBRUARY

Is it best to use a wet-on-wet system or a wet-on-dry?

During specification, it is advisable to look for a liquid-applied membrane with a reinforcement layer as this will optimise performance. For a wet-onwet solution, this is typically a polyester fleece material and for a wet-on-dry system, a fibreglass mat is often used.

When specified from a manufacturer with How long should liquid appropriate third-party accreditations, waterproofing last? both should offer a durable waterproofing The lifespan of a liquid-applied solution, but there are key differences to membrane is, on average, around 25 consider before making a choice. years. However, this will depend on Achieving a consistent coverage rate can the type of chemistry and the quality of be more challenging when using a wet-onthe installation. dry liquid waterprooßng product, especially A guarantee regarding the durability with the topcoat. If not applied correctly, of a liquid should be thoroughly checked to make sure it is viable. This this can risk UV damage to the base layer and cause the system to break down. can be done by analysing third-party Specifying a wet-on-wet system, accreditations to establish how the which uses a reinforcement fleece, product was tested and what exactly is means it is easier to achieve covered by the guarantee. consistent depth and coverage as the liquid completely saturates the Is liquid waterproofing suitable reinforcement layer. Operatives know for use in cold temperatures? enough resin has been applied when the Certain liquid chemistries are ideal for projects that need to be delivered fleece is no longer visible, meaning it has been fully saturated. in colder temperatures. One of the The resin then cures to form a most effective is PMMA (polymethyl single, fleece-reinforced, chemicallymethacrylate). This cold-applied liquid bonded membrane that is completely resin can dry in 30 to 40 minutes, even at UV stable. This helps avoid potential temperatures of around 0°C or lower. In problems of inter-coat adhesion, thin some cases, a catalyst can make curing spots or delamination. times even quicker. 30

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s: This is intended as guidance only and is to be read in conjunction with site specific drawings and specifications. Can liquid-applied building. It can also help to waterproofing system applied specifiers can seek further perol waterproofing to be installed by Kemper System Limited approved installers only. membranes help improve a project’s green credentials?

Liquids can contribute to environmental sustainability in a number of ways. Kemper System, for example, offers a cold liquid-applied waterproofing product, which is manufactured using an 80% castor-oil formula derived from sustainable sources. Advances in technology are also bringing new products to market which can help enhance energy efficiency. These include a new liquid membrane that cures to a bright white finish. Solvent and odour free, it is manufactured with properties that reflect UV light and infrared radiation away from the roof. This keeps the surface temperature cooler compared to traditional roofing materials, helping to reduce heat flow into the

increase the efficiency of solar panels.

to the roof substrate, followed guidance on these changes by the insulation, and then the from liquid manufacturers and green roof elements. via the LRWA. However, a liquid waterprooßng solution, such How can I ensure my as Kemperol V210 or Kemperol specified product is 2K-PUR, can be cold applied installed correctly? either below or above the Using contractors authorised insulation, depending on the by the manufacturer type of insulation used. These is essential. This will systems are FLLcertißed as root ensure the solution is resistant, so there is no risk of installed in line with the damage even as plants mature. manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations Which British for effective application, Standards apply to including suitable substrates, liquid waterproofing? surface preparation, mixing As highlighted by the Liquid and application. Roofing and Waterproofing Authorised contractors Association (LRWA), liquidwill usually have attended applied membranes must be the manufacturer’s training specified in line with British course so that they’re fully Standards and UK Building up to speed on applying the Regulations. There have been product, resulting in a robust key changes to both within waterproofing solution that the last few years, especially will last for many years. in relation to fire safety and performance. Architects and www.kempersystem.co.uk

Can liquid-applied systems be used for green roofs?

Liquid waterproofing is ideal for green roofs but always seek advice from the manufacturer to check which products are most suitable. The effectiveness of the waterproofing membrane between the roof substrate and the green roof system is the most vital element of the specification. The membrane should be flexible enough to cope with any post-build settlement, durable enough to cope with the planting’s loadbearing requirements and have a sufficiently-long service life to make the green roof viable. A common green roof design would typically consist of an inverted warm roof build-up with the 31

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Futurebuild, the event that has championed a sustainable built environment for the past 16 years, has opened “Now, it is more important than ever to meet in person and do business face to face because our exhibitors and attendees are all working towards a common goal – achieving net zero,” explains Martin Hurn, Event Director at Futurebuild. “To ensure we can deliver a sustainable future, we’ve curated an event that cultivates cross-sector collaboration, addresses key industry issues and inspires transformational change.” The event will also feature six spotlights: Digital Impact in partnership with Glider, Whole House Retrofit in partnership with the Retrofit Academy, Circular Materials in partnership with 540 World, District Energy in partnership with UKDEA, Future Installer in partnership with MCS and Intelligent Buildings in partnership with KNX. These spotlights will include a mixture of presentations,

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f there is one message that is loud and clear from the global climate emergency, it’s that we cannot go on as we are. The recently-announced UK Government ‘Net Zero Strategy; Build Back Greener’ and the recently-concluded COP26 conference emphasise the importance of taking action now to keep global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Futurebuild, previously Ecobuild, will be perfectly timed to focus on these key issues and the actions needed. The focus is no longer about ambition – it is about delivery. As the only event to attract 20,000+ senior professionals from right across the built environment, Futurebuild is the perfect opportunity for the industry to meet and collaborate together, to achieve

the transformational change needed if the built environment is going to reach net zero. As the home of innovation, Futurebuild 2022 will be organised into six sections – Buildings, Offsite, Interiors, Resourceful Materials, Energy and Critical Infrastructure. The curated event will showcase over 250 leading brands, the companies who are developing the most innovative technologies, products and solutions. Visitors can participate in the innovation trail, which highlights the event’s innovation partners. The winners of the Big Innovation Pitch, a competition that celebrates new approaches to the biggest challenges facing the industry, will also be announced during the event.

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discussions and practical demonstrations that will cover the fundamental issues facing the built environment. Visitors can also attend Futurebuild’s renowned knowledge programme, which includes a conference programme sponsored by Construction Innovation Hub that will explore ambition towards net zero on a macro-level, as well as two keynote stages. Each keynote stage session will be delivered by industry-leading partners and associations, such as the RIBA, Passivhaus Trust, MCS, BEIS, MPBA, ASBP, Good Homes Alliance, The Concrete Centre and many more. For those interested in visiting Futurebuild 2022 and exploring the most innovative products and solutions in the built environment, you can register for your place via the website below.

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The future of the built environment Join us at Futurebuild 2022 Futurebuild is the home of innovation and the essential platform connecting specifiers, decision makers and disruptors in architectural technology with major brands and start-ups from across the built environment.

The curated exhibition alongside the world class knowledge programme will inspire the change needed to propel the construction industry to net-zero. Now is the time for you to act, join your industry by registering today.

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RCI & FACADES

WARLTHC LA ELGNA ROP E TETIC VE ENVEORPEF L BUILDINGS With glass being the material of the moment for exterior cladding, the CRL Langle Al-Wall system makes installation quick and straightforward. CRL

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roviding a protective barrier against the elements and creating a high-end, luxurious aesthetic for modern and traditional architecture, CRL Langle Al-Wall features a clever clip design for joining the individual glass panels. Providing a safe installation method, the clip system joins the panels and securely fixes them in place, completely eradicating the need for glass cutouts which can often require a lengthy, costly and detailed installation process. This way, the original building facade is protected and still visible, while a modern finish is created. Importantly, good building ventilation is also achieved, ensuring that it is safe for occupants. Visually, the CRL Langle Al-Wall System gives buildings a modern appearance and is a particularly good solution for regenerating older buildings, with the glass panels ensuring that the original materials and beauty of the architecture can still be seen. The system has many practical advantages too, offering a highly-durable and long-lasting finish that is the very best protection for buildings old and new. The innovative rainscreen system, for example, ensures safe ventilation of the building and guards against the elements, with a premium coated aluminium that is completely weatherproof. Salt spray- and statically-tested, the CRL Langle Al-Wall System can withstand the harshest of conditions. The result is a modern impression with a highlydurable and long-lasting finish with safe ventilation of the building that guards against the elements, whatever the weather.

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A STUN N I N G P E RF O RATE D M E TA L FA C D E TH TA I S O UT O F TH E O RD I N A RY The Cineworld New Mersey Retail Park is a multi-million-pound complex, comprising 11 cinemas, including one with a super-screen, as well as six restaurants. Located on a major access road into Liverpool, this building looks set to become a landmark. RMIG

he bold design gives a ‘sci-fi’ feel to this unusual facade that is made up of more than 3000m 2 of perforated sheets manufactured and supplied by RMIG. As the building is situated only a few miles from the River Mersey, the stainless steel sheets provide the perfect solution, creating a facade that is durable and resistant to the coastal environment. For more information on RMIG’s perforated sheets, please get in touch on the details below.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Raw material: Stainless steel 316L Grind Pattern: R40T80 Thickness: 3.0mm Surface treatment: Brushed 240 Grit

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DRYVITEXTERNWAAL INSUL L TIA ON TAKESTOTAOLDEC P INDUSTRYWAA RDS A project demonstrating the stunning aesthetics, durability and sustainability features of Dryvit external wall insulation has taken a top industry award. DRYVIT

he Swaminarayan Temple secured the INCA Awards ‘New Build Insulation/ Render Finish’ accolade, sponsored by Aluclad systems, in a glittering ceremony at the MacDonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham. Home to religious figures practicing the Hindu faith, the Annoopam Mission’s Swaminarayan Temple offers a tranquil space in Uxbridge.

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As part of the specification process, careful attention was paid to the design concept, which centred around the client wishing to match the features of an Indian temple. To achieve the effect, the architect and client specified the Dryvit Outsulation system, combined with a limestone texture finish. As well as meeting the design criteria, the system was also selected for its longterm durability and adaptability, coupled with energy efficiency. Dryvit offers bestin-class performance in terms of reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and offering energy efficiencies. At the Swaminarayan Temple, the installation achieves the desired U-value of 0.24W/m 2K whilst emulating the natural stone effect within a traditional place of worship. Cayleigh Shanks of Dryvit said: “ T he building needed to reflect the internal atmosphere, representing quality, workmanship and tranquillity. It was a fascinating project to be involved in, and we are delighted it was recognised at the INCA awards.” Dryvit’s high-performance, insulated cladding (external wall insulation and render) systems set the pace in the industry, blending exceptional aesthetics with outstanding performance.

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SIUN LA K CHESNEWWOO L DOUR ONY C ALB WATERPROOFINGRANGE Responding to the continual growth in popularity of versatile liquid-applied waterproofing solutions, Sika has launched Monoflex LO, an innovative low-odour waterproofing range for balconies, walkways and terraces. SIKA

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eveloped at Sika’s world-leading Global Technology Centre in Preston, the new liquid-applied MonoFlex LO range harnesses Sika’s pioneering patented i-Cure XIGLRSPSK]A[MXLMRA MXWA TSP]YVIXLERIA[EXIVTVSSßRKA element. This improved system maintains its high performance, workability and curing time, but with the odour-causing components engineered out. ;MXLA XLMWA GSQIWA XLIA FIRIßXWA SJA PS[IVA IQMWWMSRWIA VIHYGIHA LE^EVHA GPEWWMßGEXMSRA ERHA VIHYGIHA occupational health risks during application. By using this new advanced technology, which is now included in over 50 patented Sika products [SVPH[MHII A 2SRSI\A 14A W]WXIQWA LEZIA EA RYQFIVA of advantages for the architect, contractor, client and end-user. Most notably, building occupants are not disturbed by unfamiliar odours during the application and curing of the solution. Whether that be on access walkways for sensitive areas such as social housing, hospitals or schools, buildings can remain occupied while external works are being carried out, meaning less logistical hassle for all parties. HMKLP]A HYVEFPII A 2SRSI\A 14A LEWA EA PMJIA expectancy of 25 years and comes in a range of GSPSYVWI A GSEXMRKWA ERHA WYVJEGIA ßRMWLIWI A WYGLA EWA textured for slip resistance or buried beneath decorative tiles, allowing the architect to have design freedom. IXA LEWA EPWSA FIIRA PEYRGLIHA[MXLA ERA X8UA GIVXMßGEXIA GSZIVMRKA XLIA[EXIVTVSSßRKA IPIQIRXI A TVSZMHMRKA XLMVHTEVX]AZIVMßGEXMSRA SJA LMKLA TIVJSVQERGI

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ZENTIUN LA CHESITSSPCIALST E ONTRA C CTORARTN P ERSCHEM Y CLEBPINA ZENTIA UK ceiling solutions manufacturer Zentia has made a major new commitment to its network of approved installers and relaunched its partnership programme under the new name Pinnacle by Zentia. ZENTIA

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esigned in close collaboration with contractors, Pinnacle by Zentia is a marketleading partnership scheme for specialist ceiling contractors in the UK and Ireland. It aims to drive high-quality specifications, strive for a fullytrained workforce and re-introduce offcut recycling. Zentia Pinnacle-approved partners are trained to the highest standards in Zentia products and fitting so that projects can be completed quickly and efficiently. With regular training and support from Zentia, they are fully up to date on best practices and product installation. In its first in-person event since the pandemic, and Zentia’s first event since the company evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the commercial team hosted the launch event for members of the programme at Stapleford Park on November 2nd. Zentia MD Dirk J a spers told guests that Pinnacle by Zentia will become a valuable “g rowth engine” for all involved as the industry recovers from a difficult 18-month period. The launch comes after extensive partner research by Zentia, which identified key priorities for its specialist contractor partners, including the desire for a re-energised and exclusive recycling service. The scheme will be managed by a dedicated Pinnacle partner manager. Andy Goodwin, formerly Area Sales Manager for Zentia in Scotland and with 10 years of experience working with contractors and specifiers alike, will be the direct contact for all Pinnacle partners and will ensure all parties are mutually benefitting from the scheme.

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QRANGEDUORAKE CKSTA AB IRSINO NGS Quantum Flooring’s Q-Range DUO was released in 2020 to offer three 55 x 55mm flat-fronted stair nosings that comply with all Building Regulations, BS 8300-2:2018 and Equality Act guidelines. QUANTUM FLOORING

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DOORS & WINDOWS

VICAIMA AT THE FOREFRONT OF DECOR TRENDS FOR 2022 VICAIMA

he beginning of another year symbolises the closing of cycles and the start of others, making room for growth, change and progress. 2022 invites us to open doors and appreciate the light and nature surrounding us, bringing fragments of these elements into the interior without neglecting the importance of imagination and resilience that characterised last year’s trends. Here, Vicaima shares the innovations that will dominate the interior design sector throughout 2022, demonstrating that it is possible to follow trends and integrate them into different projects in a customised way. FC_ A FEBRUARY

Nature is transported into the interior

explore new dimensions of tone and design. Vicaima’s Naturdor Stained Extra finishes also present innovative possibilities for interior projects through the use of natural wood veneer with striped veining, available in various tones. Wooden panels will also be protagonists as they bring the warmth and comfort of nature into interior spaces, being particularly trendy in hospitality projects, where the creation of cosy environments is a must.

A trend originating in 2021, incorporating natural elements in decoration, will gain even more prominence this year, being present in colour palettes, textures and decorative elements. Nature-inspired materials and textures create holistic and relaxing environments that promote wellbeing. For those that love the visual effect of wood and want to break free from the limitations of the species or shade, the Naturdor Vision range of finishes is an excellent option, as it brings together wood veneer and the use of technology, allowing you to

Multifunctional and minimalist spaces

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them multi-purpose. In 2022, professionals in the sector will be challenged to design multifunctional rooms – not out of necessity but because there has been an adaptation of lifestyles. Minimalism has never been so present, showing that little can become much. For the new generation that favours simplicity without neglecting the design component, the EX70 door collection from Vicaima’s Exclusive line may be the ideal choice. This collection stands out for its elegant design and geometric patterns and is available in five contemporary models that create a dramatic and luxurious style in any environment.

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Very Peri is Pantone’s Colour of the Year

Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2022 is Very Peri, a violet shade that combines the constancy of blue with the energy of red. The shade chosen also symbolises a new stage, as for the first time, Pantone created a brand-new colour instead of selecting an existing one. The tone integrates in perfect harmony within the huge palette of Vicaima’s Naturdor, Dekordor and Lacdor range of finishes, capable of giving subtlety to the spaces that include this new fashionable tone.

Conscious sustainability is essential

The theme of sustainability remains firmly on the media’s agenda because it is increasingly relevant for the current generation of consumers. The responsible use of raw materials is a growing concern, especially with increased exposure to climate change, influencing how we buy and produce. In 2022, the production and use of raw materials obtained in an environmentally-responsible way will be in the spotlight. This, together with product durability, is another major customer concern.

Vicaima, as an environmentallyconscious manufacturer, promotes the use of technologies and raw materials that minimise environmental impact. All of Vicaima’s products are available with FSC certification, an entity that ensures that the raw materials come from responsibly-managed forests. Vicaima also ensures that wood waste resulting from production is reused and recycled. Vicaima – a national leader and one of the most prominent European players in

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SCHÖCK CONNECTORS FOR HEAVY WALKWAYS AT NEW SANTANDER UK HQ

The Schöck Isokorb T type S offers a heavyweight solution

Work on the landmark new £150m headquarters for Santander UK, in the business district of central Milton Keynes, is well underway. SCHÖ C K

he development of this exciting, futuristic 44,000m 2 project, known as Unity Place, is led by a collaboration between developer Osborne+Co, LOM architecture and design and contractor John Sisk & Son. Scheduled to complete this year, LOM’s design for the eight-storey building comprises four blocks connected by three atria. It offers generous employee amenities, including a rooftop bar and running track, garden terrace, restaurant and a health and fitness centre.

An urban workplace ecosystem

Unusually, it also integrates publicly-accessible retail outlets, an urban market, community hall and conference and events centre. This invites the wider community to enjoy the space as much as Santander’s employees, making it an urban workplace ecosystem. The building is designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating for its environmental sustainability performance and will exceed Building Regulation requirements with a further 20% reduction in CO2 emissions.

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15-tonne walkways demand substantial thermal breaks

One of the many interesting features of the new Santander UK HQ is the green garden bridges, where landscaped walkways link the light-filled atria spaces to provide meeting, break-out and relaxation areas. There are six of these walkways. Each essentially is an outside bridge that is thermally broken as it connects to an enveloped, or warm, structure. The prevention of thermal bridging is, therefore, critical at the connectivity points of these structures and with each walkway weighing around 15 tonnes, a substantial structural thermal break connectivity solution was required.

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All Isokorb products are fully compliant In addition to its comprehensive range of Isokorb solutions for concrete-to-steel, concrete-toconcrete and steel-to-steel, Schöck also offers a maintenance-free alternative to wrapped parapets. All products meet full compliance with the relevant UK Building Regulations and have the security of independent BBA certification, which provides NHBC approval. The temperature factor requirement (fRSI) used to indicate condensation risk – which for residential buildings must be equal to, or greater than, 0.75 – is also easily met by incorporating the Isokorb.

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