FC&A January 2016

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Sustainability in Development Conran and Partners completes 20 hectare regeneration in Tokyo, Japan

Greenhouse An innovative screen solution prevents residential property from overheating

Design & Desire Regional showpiece in Azerbaijan hosts the nation’s cultural programs

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American white oak has helped to achieve seamless spatial flow in Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan.

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hile optimists remain positive about the prospects for the construction industry, recent figures reflect a downward revision since the summer owing to a slowdown in third quarter housing and commercial activity. Despite forecasted growth expected between 2015 and 2019 in private housing, commercial and infrastructure, it is a far cry from the activity of recent years – such as the construction boom experienced with London 2012.

It is now that all eyes are on Tokyo, Japan as the host begins to embark on delivering its eclectic mix of structures for the 2020 Olympic Games. After scrapping the original architectural plan for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic stadium by Zaha Hadid, due to spiraling costs and ridicule, officials have selected a new design.

The final plan, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, echoes Japanese temple styles, with a low-lying steel and wood structure, surrounded by trees. It will sit more than 20m lower than the previous design and supporters say it fits better with its immediate environment, which includes the greenery around the nearby Meiji Shrine. Turn to page 7 to see what the world of social media has to say about this winning design.

Meanwhile on page 14, FC&A pays tribute to a further Tokyo master plan recently completed by internationally-renowned practice, Conran and Partners. The 20 hectare scheme, located on the south-west edge of the city alongside the Tama River, comprises a total of 400,000m² of retail, office, leisure and residential building, as well as a new city park.

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Contents News 06 Industry Updates: FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including awarded contracts, completed projects and much more.

18 Voice of the Industry: Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, reflects on creating workspaces fit for employees.

26 Legal & Business: Associate Andrew Clarke of Gullands Solicitors looks at the key features of the new sentencing guidelines for safety offences.

Features 24 Hotel Build Focus: Falconer Chester Hall’s design for The Ageas Bowl Hotel brings together reflections of the site’s sporting heritage and the beautiful countryside.

32 Technical Focus: Waterloo Air Products explains how poor air distribution will significantly compromise the efficiency of a building’s HVAC system.

36 Roofing & Cladding: Chris Allwood, Managing Director of Welsh Slate Ltd, discusses some of the challenges facing the UK slate industry.

38 RAIN/SuDS: Industry experts have welcomed revisions to the CIRIA SuDS Manual, the so-called UK ‘bible’ for Sustainable Drainage System design and delivery.

40 Modern Methods of Construction:

Greg Cooper of the X-LAM Alliance discusses how offsite methods of construction can help reach targets.

42 Sustainability: A vertical garden, designed by award-winning architects CPMG, has transformed one of Teesside University’s buildings.

44 Security: Zaun stresses the need for common accreditation and test standards in the global war on terror and organised crime.

46 Surface Design Show Preview:

Returning to London’s Business Design Centre between 9-11th February, the 2016 show will be the largest and most exciting show yet.

48 RCI Show Preview: FC&A profiles the upcoming highlights of the RCI Show 2016 – the established show for the roofing, cladding and insulation sector.

Portfolios 10 Greenhouse: External, roll-up sun protection systems made from metallic mesh supplied by GKD prevent a residential property’s large, glazed second floor from overheating.

14 Sustainability in Development:

Conran and Partners has completed a 20 hectare urban regeneration project in Tokyo, Japan.

28 Design & Desire: American white oak has helped to achieve seamless spatial flow in Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan.

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief Green light for major Lambeth regeneration scheme

Architectural Awards results announced

Cast your vote for the artistry in building

The built environment’s biggest international photography competition has opened for voting, with 12 finalists in the running for the £3000 cash prize.

Photography fans around the world are being asked to vote for their favourite picture out of 12 dramatically contrasting images. The architectural feast includes skyscrapers, a London underground station, a tiny Spanish chapel and the interior of 17th century Danish observatory.

Build UK welcomes EFIA

Build UK has welcomed EFIA (European Fencing Industry Association), as the first trade association to join its growing membership. EFIA has been serving the professional needs of the fencing industry since 1982 and has more than 80 members, including fencing contractors, manufacturers, stockists, installers, and other individuals and organisations involved within the industry.

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Lambeth Council, Ovalhouse Theatre and Brixton Green have just been granted planning approval by Lambeth Borough Council for a major regeneration scheme in central Brixton. The Somerleyton Road project is a linear 1.7 ha site that will bring 304 new homes for rent by local people, a mix of community facilities and a purpose built home for the Ovalhouse Theatre.

The winners of the European Copper in Architecture Awards 17 have been revealed.This year, the European Copper Institute celebrates online through videos of the Winning and Commended projects including architect interviews, a social media campaign, an Awards brochure and coverage in the latest issue of Copper Architecture Forum magazine – all available via copperconcept.org/awards.

The seventeenth iteration of these popular, biennial architectural awards recognises the growing influence of copper and its alloys on modern design. But it also exposes to a wider international audience inspirational projects, some of which might otherwise go unrecognised.This year, over 50 entries were received from 17 countries.

Entries were assessed by an international team of architect judges, all recipients of previous Copper in Architecture Awards: Ulla Hell (PLASMA studio, Italy); Erik Nobel (NOBEL arkitekter, Denmark); Fernando Sá (Pitágoras Aquitectos, Portugal) and Keith Williams (keith williams

Personnel Brett Landscaping appoints new Managing Director

TTF appoints David Hopkins new Director

Abloy UK appoints Steve Wintle as Head of PEU

Brett Landscaping and Building Products has announced the appointment of Alastair Forbes as its new Managing Director.

Alastair takes over the role of Managing Director from Alan Smith who has been promoted to become the Chief Operating Officer of the Brett Group.

Having worked for over 30 years within the building products sector,Alastair brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

The Timber Trade Federation has announced the appointment of David Hopkins as new Director.

Mr Hopkins is currently Director at Wood for Good, the timber industry communications campaign. During his time at Wood for Good, Mr Hopkins led the award winning ‘Wood First’ and ‘Building with Carbon’ campaigns and helped develop the timber industry lifecycle assessment database.

Security expert Abloy UK has announced Steve Wintle as its new Head of Professional End Users (PEU) division. Steve has a strong background in the security industry, having spent 12 years at ASSA, which is also part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Prior to this, Steve had held the position of UK Sales Manager for Acoustic Ceilings at British Gypsum, and also spent over two years at Kaba access control solutions.

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In Brief ISG completes fashionable fit out

architects, UK).They were impressed by the high standards demonstrated across the entries generally. But eventually settled on 10 shortlisted projects, from which five awards were made.

The 2015 Awards outright Winner is Trollbeads House, Copenhagen, Denmark, designed by BBP Arkitekter.

This regeneration of a 1960s office block into a high security building is organised like a Venetian merchant’s house, with goods loaded at the ground floor, stock and offices above, then a penthouse for the owner with a roof terrace.

The design is defined by a patterned, perforated golden copper alloy curtain, incorporating motorized

folding elements, that effectively changes the architecture of the building. The judges said: “This transformable building is a unique and powerful response to its urban context – surprising, yet obvious. The central concept is carried through undiluted and executed with care to an impressive level of detail.”

Four Commendations were also made. In Destelbergen, Belgium, Graux & Baeyens Architecten’s VDV House takes mandatory planning requirements as its cue to create a thoroughly contemporary subversion of the traditional gabled house in copper and glass.

Also Commended was a group of Ferry Terminal Buildings in

Stockholm, Sweden, designed

by Marge Arkitekter and clad in burnished brass, in one of the city’s most visited areas opposite the Royal Palace.

The judges were also impressed with a deceptively simple Sports Hall in St Martin, Austria, designed by Dietger Wissounig Architekten.This is characterised by façades of folded, perforated copper plates covering the hall with a semi-transparent veil.The final Commendation was awarded to architect LAN’s Euravenir Tower in Lille, France, which creates a new urban space at its pivotal location, combining private and public, vertical and horizontal. copperconcept.org/awards

ISG has completed the fit out of a two-storey interim office and design space for a leading global fashion house, ahead of the completion of its new London headquarters. The company will be based in the temporary accommodation in EC1 for a year while its permanent London headquarters is constructed next door. ISG’s fit out scheme included elements specifically designed to be reused in the new offices when the fashion house relocates in 2016.

Kingsmere neighbourhood centre plans submitted

Detailed plans for a new neighbourhood centre have been submitted at Kingsmere, the new village being created on the outskirts of Bicester

by Countryside Properties (Bicester) Limited. The neighbourhood centre plans include a multi-use community centre with separate youth centre building and outdoor space, a day nursery, convenience store and four additional retail units.

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The £0.5m refurbishment of Manchester city centre’s former Cornerhouse building into the newly named Number 70 on Oxford Street has been completed. Designed by architectural, building surveying and planning consultancy Cassidy + Ashton, the building has been refurbished for Manchester Metropolitan University which will be renting the building as an exciting and creative hub for students and staff.

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Ecobuild Updates

FC&A previews the upcoming highlights and talking points of Ecobuild, the industry’s most established show for the sustainable built environment.

Facts & Figures 68% of the top 25 engineering firms attended Ecobuild 2015

84% of the top 25 contractors & housebuilders attended Ecobuild 2015

96% of the top 25 UK architectural practices attended Ecobuild 2015

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Construction growth drives anticipation ahead of Ecobuild 2016 Michael Dall is an economist specialising in the construction and built environment sectors at UBM’s construction market specialist Barbour ABI.

Product sourcing and debate look certain to be among Ecobuild 2016’s biggest draws as the industry moves to build on the latest UK construction output figures, which show strong growth across numerous key sectors.

Michael Dall, Lead Economist at Barbour ABI, explains more.

Our most recent output figures confirm that construction is on a sustained growth trajectory with the core sectors of residential, commercial and

infrastructure all seeing a strong pickup in activity towards the end of 2015. Our Economic & Construction Market Review (EMR) reported that in November 2015 the crucial residential sector experienced growth in volume and value on October, with contract awards up 7% to 12,372 units. Importantly, the figures also showed evidence of buoyancy in the London market filtering across the UK, and a 40% rise in contract values year on year.

Following record output figures in September, the infrastructure sector is going from strength to strength supporting major road, rail and energy projects and the Government’s announcement of the £100bn

National Infrastructure Plan.

There was a 7.2% increase in output in November across the sector driven by large projects including a tranche of Thames Tideway Tunnel contract awards, offshore renewables projects and further road projects.

The commercial sector had mixed fortunes immediately following the recession however we reported an 18.6% increase in commercial contracts awarded in November boosted by major office developments. Other areas of construction that saw growth in late 2015 included the Hotel, Leisure and Sport sector with a 107% rise in November on October following big project awards including Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium and

New Features Ecobuild announces the creation of a new destination

Big Innovation Pitch launches call for entries

Stirling Prize Winner to speak at Ecobuild

In line with Ecobuild’s focus on design and next generation, a competition is being staged, in conjunction with feature sponsor Medite-SmartPly, to create the DISCOVER bar and exhibition space.The competition will challenge students from The Bartlett School of Architecture to create an innovative, creative design for one of Ecobuild’s main visitor attractions which will make it a beautiful oasis within the busy exhibition floor, honing their design skills in a real life application whilst providing exposure for the student’s talents.

Ecobuild is again teaming up with Marks and Spencer to provide a platform for companies to pitch innovative building products and solutions in the hope of becoming a potential supplier to the retailer.

The aim is to uncover innovation that will help M&S’s properties perform better and be more sustainable as part of fulfilling the goals of their Plan A sustainability strategy. Under the plan M&S aims to source responsibly, reduce waste and help communities, with the ultimate goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable major retailer.

Award-winning architect Simon Allford has been confirmed as a guest speaker on the second day – when the show throws a spotlight on the architectural industry. Mr Allford, Director of AHMM, which won this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize for its striking work at Burntwood School, London, will give a presentation on timeless design and the role of the architect in successfully masterplanning residential developments and therefore communities.Winners of this year’s Architect of theYear Awards will also be announced on Ecobuild’s Architecture day.

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Sun protection with a view Behnisch Architects has once again demonstrated its holistic approach to sustainable architecture at a private residence in Stuttgart. The extension to the building, which was originally constructed in the 1930s, respects the environment while improving the quality of life for the users – all in equal measure.

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he deliberately unobtrusive structure of the new upper floor of the building takes account of the building’s exposed location.

External, roll-up sun protection systems made from metallic mesh supplied by the company GKD protect the large, glazed second floor from overheating without compromising the view of the surrounding countryside from the inside. With their purist look, the metal roller blinds shimmer in the sunlight and underline the overall architectural concept.

A solid-built, detached house, situated above the town on a quiet hillside, was to be extended incorporating transparency and lightness to open it up to its beautiful surroundings. In addition to the view over the southern part of Stuttgart, the property gleans a certain amount of charm from the immediately adjacent forests. In the 1990s, the existing building underwent a thorough renovation.

In response to the increased space

requirement, the owner was impressed with the architects’ idea of building another open-plan floor of the same size on top of the existing floor rather than fitting a pitched roof. In contrast to the existing cubic masonry construction, the new glass-box type structure gives an open and floaty impression. Thus, the approximately 150m2 extension does not dominate the traditional stonework of the lower floor nor its scenic surroundings.

Purist aesthetics Overhangs on the west and south sides underline the horizontally oriented building structure. Simultaneously, they function as canopies, providing cover for seating areas in the garden. Visually, they also act as separation lines, dividing the structurally unmodified ground floor from the new roof system. The glazed traverse section is divided into strictly geometrically arranged functional areas.

The bathrooms and dressing room are

With their purist look, the metal roller blinds shimmer in the sunlight and underline the overall architectural concept

External, roll-up sun protection systems protect the large, glazed second floor from overheating or undesirable insights

adjacent to the bedroom, which extends across the full depth of the floor.

A large sliding door separates this private area from the lounge, which leads on to the study room and reading corner.

The study room projects into the only room that remains from the existing building on the upper floor, in a baywindow shape. From the lounge, residents can reach the ground floor via an internal staircase. An external staircase leads to the new roof, where a sprawling terrace with timber flooring provides a view of the city.

Simple elegance Floor to ceiling, triple-glazed windows in narrow wooden frames produce a light-flooded upper floor with unimpeded views of the surrounding forests. External roller blinds made from spiral mesh,

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solar energy and dissipates it into the environment. The chosen mesh type, Licorne 13A, has a normal-normal energy transmission level of just 0.2.

That means 80% of the solar energy input is dissipated through reflection or diffusion. In conjunction with the triple glazing commonly used today (U=0.7, g=0.5, Te=0.75), the overall g-value is even reduced to 0.14. This enormous reduction in solar heat input reduces the cost of cooling the rooms in summer to a minimum, while making a solar energy gain possible in the winter.

External roller blinds made from spiral mesh, type Licorne 13A, guarantee a pleasant indoor atmosphere

Pleasant atmosphere At the same time, the light-permeable mesh immerses the interiors in a pleasant, soft light that also significantly reduces the need for additional, artificial lighting.

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type Licorne 13A, guarantee a pleasant indoor atmosphere even in the height of summer because the motorised blinds reliably protect the interiors from overheating. The simple elegance is a clear commitment to a timeless look. All in all, 120m2 of aluminium mesh were used to create the cable-operated blinds. The profile-free corners and the weight of the system, due to the size of the elements, presented particular challenges during assembly. Eleven elements, each up to 3.76m wide and 2.4m high, reinforce the symmetrical design of the whole building with their linear arrangement, interrupted only by the vertical struts of the window frames.

Above all, the decision to use the innovative sun protection system from GKD came down to its excellent solar factor. The metal fabric reflects

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Fact File Location: Setagaya-ku,Tokyo Area: 11.2ha Total floor area: 423,000m2 Phase 1: Design and Supervision: Research Institute of Architects,Tokyu Architects + Engineers, Nihon Sekkei Inc Landscape: Landscape Plus Inc. LEED Consulting: Woonerf Inc Phase 2: Design and Supervision: Research Institute of Architects,Tokyu Architects + Engineers, Nihon Sekkei Inc Construction (Phase II): Kajima Corporation Project Implementation Body: Association for Urban Redevelopment of Futakotamagawahigashi-Chiku

The scheme reflects the site’s important transitionary role at the threshold between city and nature

Masterplan design responds to nature Won in limited competition against a list of international architects including Cesar Pelli, KPF and Kengo Kuma, Conran and Partners has led this significant project, Tokyo’s single largest development in the last 10 years, as both Design Architect and Design Supervisor since 2004.

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he scheme, located on the southwest edge of the city alongside the Tama River, comprises a total of 400,000m² of retail, office,

leisure and residential building, as well as a new city park. The first phase of the project, launched in March 2011, was made up of 260,000m² of mixed use

Section showing the green link connecting the Tama River to the ecosystem of the Todoroki Valley

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development including two department stores, a retail galleria, an office building, three residential towers ranging from 28 to 40 storeys, as well as two low rise residential buildings, providing a total of 1000 apartments.

The recently completed final phase of construction creates an additional 140,000m² of development including retail, a cinema complex, TV studio and leisure uses, surrounding a 30-storey office building surmounted by a three-storey hotel.

Conran and Partners’ design concept for the project responds to the essential elements of the site: its location on the very edge of Tokyo, its adjacency to the Tamagawa River and the shift across its one kilometre length, from the urbanity of the railway station to the west, to the park to the east. As such, the scheme reflects the site’s important transitionary role at the threshold between city and nature in this popular, family-orientated neighbourhood.

A unifying landscaped plateau has been created across the whole site through which a ribbon element defines the journey: a promenade celebrating this transitional route. The individual building designs respond to their specific location

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A unifying landscaped plateau has been created across the whole site

Conran and Partners has been improving the built environment by producing thoughtful and inspired architecture and interiors for more than 30 years. Based in London and Brighton it has a wealth of local, national and international experience at all scales from Masterplanning and Urban Regeneration

to Restaurant design.

The practice’s design skills have been endorsed by over 50 design awards and commendations, including Civic Trust Awards and RIBA Awards for its work in sensitive contexts.

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along the route, with a bolder use of colour adjacent to the railway station, becoming lighter and more delicate in detail towards the park.

The scheme’s references to nature are expressed as stone strata, both as eroding planes within the base plateau and in the stepping form of the low rise buildings.

The project is the first in Japan to achieve LEED ND Gold Standard (Pre-Certified Plan) – equivalent to the UK BREEAM ‘Excellent’.

Tim Bowder-Ridger, Managing Director, Conran and Partners comments: “Futako Tamagawa Rise epitomises our commitment at Conran and Partners to creating places that enhance the lives of those that live, work and visit them.

It also demonstrates yet again the high quality of construction we have become accustomed to in Japan, as well as the essential collaborative spirit of the local project team.”

Richard Doone, Project Director at Conran and Partners adds: “The eleven years spent developing the Futako Tamagawa project have been a fascinating journey and further builds upon our experience of working in Japan, where we have been busy since 1993.”

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Sustainability in Development Tamagawa Rise epitomises Conran and Partners’ commitment to creating places that enhance the lives of those that live, work and visit them

improves our lives. In all projects, Conran and Partners’ aim is to create considered, well detailed buildings which are mindful of brief, context and user requirements, whilst bringing delight and satisfaction.

It brings to the team and project a wide range of relevant expertise and experience.

Conran and Partners is skilled in producing viable and high quality proposals which show sensitive consideration for the context and local planning constraints. It was instrumental in developing the vision and master plan for the regeneration of the Butler’s Wharf estate, close to Tower Bridge and Roppongi Hills in central Tokyo, for the Mori Corporation. The practice is currently delivering several largescale schemes in London, including the conversion of the landmark Centre Point development to residential, for Almacantar, and the redevelopment of the Green Man Lane Estate in Ealing, West London.

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Voice of the Industry A carefully planned office design can reap tangible daily rewards for employees

Design for life

Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE is recognised as one of the world’s leading experts on well-being and stress at work and is the media’s first choice for comment on workplace issues.

Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, Founder of Robertson Cooper, and author of the Human Spaces report reflects on creating workspaces fit for employees.

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ebate surrounding the impact the office environment has on employees is becoming more prevalent, but what has been proven is the well-being and productivity benefits incorporating natural elements, or biophilic design, into a workspace can bring.

The biophilic design concept is founded on the idea we have an innate need to be continually connected to nature.The body of work supporting this concept and its benefits in the context of the workplace is growing rapidly. In most recent research, the Human Spaces global report – commissioned by global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface – office spaces incorporating natural design elements were found to increase workers’ well-being by 15%, productivity by 6% and creativity by 15%.

Interface is passionate about the concept of biophilic design, leading the industry in developing beautiful flooring solutions that are inspired by nature. Its collections give designers more freedom to create commercial spaces where people are more engaged, collaborative and creative.

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Bringing the outdoors in, as it is often envisaged, can convey a number of challenges for designers, however.You may have the luxury of building from the ground up, but many will be coping with existing spaces that don’t lend themselves easily to biophilic design, and, of course, budgets are a prime concern. Regardless of the project, research clearly headlines a number of areas that form the foundation to approach biophilic design in the workplace.

Natural light When asked about the most desired element in an office, 47% of global office workers in the Human Spaces global study specified natural light as their number one choice.

Sunlight is the most fundamental aspect of the natural world and, regardless of what lighting is available, design professionals should advise business leaders on how to maximise this as much as possible in the workplace.

As an example, Google asks its employees to wear light meters to collect data on how much natural light is achieved in-house and inform the design process.

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Another key consideration is the function of space. It is much more beneficial if natural light can be optimised for long-term workstations, rather than spaces that are only temporarily occupied, such as meeting rooms.

Colours The subject of colour is a complex one.

The range of shades and lack of research mean, currently, it’s impossible to attribute defined meaning to any one colour. What we do know is that certain colours engender a deeper physiological and psychological response, including enhanced creativity or better cognitive focus.

For example, shades of greens have been linked to better creativity, while blues have been associated with improved productivity.

What the designer should consider is how these shades can be incorporated as accents into the overall look and feel of a workspace and where the use will be most effective.

Layout Many modern offices adopt an open plan design, a sprawl of desks grouped together

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One of the ways designers can look to incorporate patterns inspired by nature into the workspace is through texture

One of the ways in which biophilic design is thought to be most effective is through the use of patterns that mimic the randomness and variety of nature.

It’s thought that this diversity produces the greatest amount of activity in the brain, and as a result delivers the most stimulation and pleasure. Creating effective randomness is almost asking for the impossible, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that this is fast becoming one of the most scientifically studied areas. One of the ways designers can look to incorporate patterns inspired by nature into the workspace is through texture. This could be in larger areas such as flooring or walls, or individual pieces such as artwork or furniture.

A carefully planned office design can reap tangible daily rewards for employees. They could potentially see their outputs increase, well-being improve, and creative processes boosted, which all can affect the bottom line rather healthily. Design professionals are the lynchpin of this, ensuring the concept of biophilia can work effectively in any space to help organisations create inspired workspaces that challenge the norm and cultivate better, more effective ways of working.

www.interfaceflor.co.uk to encourage collaboration.There are few barriers, while ringing telephones, clattering keyboards, and colleagues’ voices likely form the backdrop. Questions are being raised over the suitability of this environment for ensuring happy, productive and creative employees.

As a case in point, almost two fifths (39%) of respondents who were surveyed for the Human Spaces global study said they would be most productive working on their own in a solitary environment, while 36% opted for an open plan office. Interestingly, individual countries also show a much greater preference for certain environments.

For example, in Germany almost two thirds (59%) of workers prefer private offices, while almost half of workers in Brazil (46%) and India (47%) preferred open plan spaces.

What these country preferences for office layout suggest is that it’s likely individual inclinations extend to the organisational and individual employee level.

Designers need to work with businesses to establish how the space will work effectively for each client on that individual basis.There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, however offering flexibility with the types of spaces available and considering acoustics can all improve the overall impact of the environment on well-being and productivity.

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Damp Proofing

Newton cavity drain membranes were effectively applied to the interior vaults of the Grade 1 Listed Royal Courts of Justice, London

Newton on treating damp and water ingress Historic and listed buildings are not benefiting from modern forms of protection, they are often subject to the detrimental effects of damp. Maintaining structural and aesthetic integrity, whilst still achieving the desired effect is a challenge when dealing with buildings of historic interest.

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hen treating damp in historic and listed buildings, it is important that any products meet with the stringent Listed Building Requirements. Many products require surface preparation techniques that are unacceptable due to the detrimental effect on the structure, which are often irreversible.

However, some products, such as damp proofing membranes, can still be sympathetically applied with little preparation and minimal fixings. Once installed, the membrane provides an impervious barrier between the damp surface and the new internal wall, preventing moisture and moisture vapour from affecting internal finishes. When supplemented by drainage, this is one of

The completed system, prior to the application of the internal finish

the most effective forms of protection.

However, if completely dry and untainted internal wall finishes are required, there are ideal products for providing a barrier between the damp construction and internal finish. The air gap created by the studs of cuspated damp proof membranes, for example, provides an equilibrium of moisture-laden air, maintaining the natural state of the structure and prolonging its longevity whilst protecting internal finishes from damp. Internally applied damp proof membranes should be installed to approximately 200mm above the highest evidence of rising dampness, to allow the natural vapour drive to continue unimpeded through the walls above the treatment.

Penetrating damp should be treated externally at the source of the water entry.

Water in its liquid state can only pass through a wall if there are defects large enough to accommodate it, so it is these defects that require repair.

Many old walls were designed to be dampened by wind-driven rain with the expectation that they would dry out before any moisture reached the internal surface.

However, persistent rain means that this can sometimes happen, and it shows as penetrating damp.

The solution is specially formulated external treatments, which penetrate into the wall materials, block the capillaries and prevent moisture from entering.

Breathability also allows residual moisture to exit, resulting in damp-free internal walls that are dryer, warmer, and have a dramatically reduced probability of internal condensation.

Subterranean areas will always be subject to penetrating damp due to the natural watercourses within permeable soil, which channel the water like pipes. Saturated soil develops a head of pressure surrounding the subterranean structure, leading to water ingress through gaps and joints in the construction. Habitable or useable below ground areas therefore need to be waterproofed.

For historic and listed buildings, cavity drainage systems are ideally suited for this application. When installed by qualified contractors, the systems depressurise and collect water that enters the structure, before removing it safely. Internal finishes are isolated from the water, leaving a dry and habitable space for the occupier even in the most demanding situations.

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Modular Buildings

Externally, the sides of the building were factory clad with timber, which will naturally darken to match the surrounding buildings

‘Portabarn’ provided for Ella’s Kitchen When Paul Lindley set up organic baby food company Ella’s Kitchen in 2006, he believed passionately that his daughter Ella and son Paddy should have the opportunity to “eat better food and also to discover that healthy food can be fun, tasty and cool”.

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ince then the company has grown hugely, to the extent that it was running out of room for staff at its Head Office. It was at this point the company approached Wernick Refurbished Buildings for a solution.

Based in a leased building on Greys Green Farm in Henley-on-Thames, there was little

room for expansion on the site. “We know that eventually we’ll have to look for larger premises,” said Facilities Manager, Jo Wilby.

“In the meantime we needed a cost-effective way of providing space for our staff.”

The design of the building would also be vitally important; and would need to not only blend in with the existing surrounding

Most of the building is used as a large breakout room, complete with benches and a projector for holding company meetings

buildings (which are barns), but also fit with Ella’s Kitchen’s relaxed work culture. An amalgamation of these two specifications can be found on Jo’s business card, which reads ‘Makes the Barns Run Smoothly’.

A modular building was identified as the ideal solution, but the only feasible location for it was occupied by a dried out pond. After approaching several major modular building companies, it was Wernick Refurbished Buildings’ response that inspired the most confidence in Jo. “We knew this was going to be a difficult project,” she commented, “and Wernick’s honesty and professionalism in communicating the challenges of the site reassured us they would be able to deliver.”

The first challenge was prepping the site.

Wernick recommended that a Ground Investigation Report was carried out to ensure the suitability of the ground.

Thankfully, only minor alterations to the proposed foundations would be needed.

Getting the six units that would make up the building onto those foundations, however, was another challenge.

With no line of sight between the foundations, crane and delivery area, a lot of careful planning was needed for a successful installation. As the units would need to be lifted over normally occupied buildings, the install took place on a Saturday, and great care was taken to avoid damage to hedgerows and other vegetation that restricted the movement of lorries.

The finished building, affectionately dubbed ‘The Portabarn’, is a massive hit with staff. Jo commented: “It’s used constantly; people love just coming here to chill out.” Most of the building is used as a large breakout room, complete with benches and a projector for holding company meetings. However, Ella’s Kitchen were determined to get the most out of the new building and have found room for an additional formal meeting room, staff kitchen, and development kitchen for new recipes.

Externally, the sides of the building were factory clad with timber, which will naturally darken to match the surrounding buildings. The building also features full height windows both internally and externally and roof lights above the development kitchen to provide extra light.

After only 5 weeks on site, the building was finished and opened by Ella Lindley herself, now aged 16.

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Hotel Build Focus

Falconer Chester Hall’s design makes full use of the dramatic double height lobby

The reversible hotel

The Ageas Bowl Hotel by Hilton sits in a unique context.

It overlooks the Ageas Bowl, home to Hampshire County Cricket Club and nestles between the historic city of Winchester, Eastleigh Aerodrome which saw the first flight of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, Hamble-le-Rice yachting mecca and the unsurpassed environment of the New Forest.

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nsuring excellence in both accommodation and press/media facilities, the hotel wraps around the stadium bowl. The pitch-facing bedrooms are designed in such a way as to convert to hospitality and spectator use on major match days. The second-floor central function room becomes a world-class media centre for press and broadcasting.

The building can therefore operate as a hotel for the majority of the year, but the requisite facilities are available on match days and other sporting occasions. This highly flexible dual-purpose use makes the Ageas Bowl fundamentally unique in terms of both its hotel and stadium design.

Falconer Chester Hall’s design for the hotel’s interiors brings together reflections

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of the site’s sporting heritage, its historic connections and the beautiful countryside, creating a luxurious and inviting space to welcome guests.

The client brief was to create an ageless and welcoming design whose feel, quality and attention to detail would complement and enhance the international Hilton brand whilst establishing a hotel of individual character, rooted in and responding to its unique environment.

Says Mark Doohan, Director of Falconer Chester Hall Architects: “Our design brings together reflections of the site’s sporting heritage, its historic connections and the beautiful countryside that surrounds the city, creating a luxurious and inviting space to welcome guests to

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the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.”

The design combines organic forms and patterns reminiscent of the New Forest with the rich hued timbers and leathers of the site’s sporting past, finally adding a dash of the panache and excitement of 1920s aviation.

Bright, professional and welcoming, the lobby and reception provide the important arrival space and first point of contact for all the facilities, creating a hub for the hotel and a visual link between it and the spa, golf club and cricket ground. From the outset, the guest feels that this hotel is unique to Eastleigh and Southampton. Rich muted colours and heavy textures echo the sporting pedigree of willow and leather, with rugged stitching reminiscent of cricket balls and touches of brass introducing the guest to what else they might find in the hotel.

Falconer Chester Hall’s design makes full use of the dramatic double height lobby, with arresting pendant lighting casting enchanting shadows across the other surfaces.

Meanwhile, the lounge and restaurant have a classic look; parquet flooring and wooden panelling give a deep warm feel to the space. Leathers and heavy drapes, mixed with metal work redolent of vintage luggage, have influenced the detailing to the bar and fixed furniture. Opulent lighting combined with a sumptuous colour palette of deep magenta and plum, defines the spaces. Leather bar stools, dark woodwork and accents of stainless steel and glass add a touch of glamour. In the Executive Lounge, the use of leathers and bold colours is continued but lightened and freshened with soft greys and warm whites.

The lounge and restaurant have a classic look

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In the spacious guest bedrooms, stylish comfort is the aim

Panelling either side of the sports bar entrance provides focus and direction towards the areas of relaxation

Panelling either side of the sports bar entrance provides focus and direction towards the areas of relaxation. Bespoke multi-use display units provide visual connection between the areas and the openings within the panelling will evolve over the years as glimpses through to the relaxation spaces are accented by accumulated sporting trophies. The design uses different flooring materials to create a flexible space that caters for dining, casual seating, small groups and classic high bar seats. Rich timber and muted carpets define the main lounge and dining areas, whilst the bar itself is tiled with almost startling blue and white geometric designs. A mix of pendant lights, their bold ball shapes echoes of past cricket and golf games, floor and table lamps and contemporary downlighters animate the space, providing arresting and practical solutions to the range of lighting needed for the bar area.

All the materials used adhere to Hilton’s strong brand standards which have been developed to assure the high quality end product required, balanced with maintenance demands and the overall project budget.

For example, the wallpapers throughout are heavy-backed to provide very high durability.

They are also sealed so that stains and the walls in general can be wiped down with a damp cloth, facilitating a 10 year maintenance warranty for these elements.

The budget for the interior design for this project was considerably smaller for projects of this standard due to problems inherited from the original contractor.

This created considerably more financial pressure, which Falconer Chester Hall met by adopting more design initiatives to enable the quality and comfort of the hotel to be presented through a more subtle high end finish.

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Natural light is plentiful thanks to glazing running the length of the restaurant, opening out onto a terrace allowing this space to be flexible during the day and night. Come nightfall heavy drapery is introduced, whilst during the day the view is celebrated with light voile window treatments allowing prime views over the ground.

In the spacious guest bedrooms, stylish comfort is the aim. With all the rooms having views of either the pitch or the forthcoming golf course, the design deliberately reflects the outside, with cushion and carpet patterns in limed green. More distinct cricketing references are contained in the artwork as well as cricket bails incorporated into the design of the carpet. The stitching detail on the headboards is inspired by the leather ball. The furniture is more classical and conservative in nature, with crisp detailing and accessories, emphasising personal indulgence for this private environment.

Falconer Chester Hall has combined elements relating to the unique context and history of the site to create the Lakeview Sports Bar, a relaxed and informal bar and lounge space.

The interior design deliberately applies the effect of light and dark, with the inky finishes serving as a backdrop to the warmer walnut timber work and earthy tones of the furniture and accessories. A masculine palette is softened with rich textures and luxurious fabrics.The bar, finished in brass and whose stone counter is accented with brass vanes, creates a balanced high-end feel required by the Hilton brand.

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Legal & Business

Organisations should study the definitions of culpability and the aggravating factors

Sentencing guidelines for safety offences and corporate manslaughter take effect on 1st February 2016. Here, Associate Andrew Clarke of Gullands Solicitors looks at the key features and how companies should respond.

Courts will have to consider the following: 1.Culpability Very high, where there is a deliberate breach of or flagrant disregard for the law.

High, if it falls far short of the appropriate standard. For example ignoring industry standards, failing to heed concerns when raised, failing to act on previous incidents, allowing breaches to subsist over a long period of time and where there are serious systemic failings.

Medium, defined as between “high” and “low” Low, where there were significant efforts to address the risk although they were inadequate or there was no prior event or warning indicating a risk. Failings must be minor and not systemic.

2.Harm Traditionally prosecutors have been mainly preoccupied with the outcome of an incident but the new guidelines now also look at the risk of harm.

The net effect is to bring cases that could have been fatal or serious into the “high harm” category. Many health and safety incidents have the potential for death or serious injury and prosecutors are likely to highlight this fact.

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3.Turnover The guidelines include case studies such as a near miss scaffolding collapse in a high street. Company turnover was £3m. It was a medium culpability case with a high risk of “level B” harm, a medium risk of “level A” harm (death or a lifetime of dependency) but not involving large numbers of people.

The starting point was £24,000 and category range £12,000 - £100,000.

4.Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Aggravating factors include cost cutting, deliberate concealment, obstruction of justice and falsification of documents. While Mitigating factors include no previous convictions, remedial steps taken and effective H&S procedures.

The court applies these within the “category range” and may consider factors including profitability, profit margin, benefit derived from the offence, whether the fine could put the offender out of business and impact on third parties such as employees.

How will the guidelines be applied?

New guidelines for environmental offences were looked at by the Court of Appeal in 2015 giving us an idea of what is to come.

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to enter an SSSI. The fine was £250,000.

The court said objectives of punishment, deterrence and the removal of gain must be achieved by the level of penalty imposed.

This may well result in a fine equal to a substantial percentage, up to 100% of the company’s pre-tax net profit, even if this results in fines in excess of £100m.

These comments involved a huge utility company, but warn us that fines equal to a substantial percentage of a company’s net profit are a distinct possibility, particularly as guideline fines for health and safety are set higher than for environmental offences.

How should organisations respond?

Organisations should study the definitions of culpability and the aggravating factors and make sure the definitions do not apply to them.Avoid allowing breaches to subsist over a long period of time which is an indicator of high culpability. Particular attention should therefore be paid to systems of monitoring and review so issues are never left unaddressed. The new guidelines expect to see directors and senior managers proactively leading health and safety so organisations should also study HSE guide Leading health and safety at work (INDG417rev1).

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Associate Andrew Clarke joined Gullands’ criminal and regulator y team in 2015 to concentrate on health and safety law. He has advised on health and safety and regulator y crime alongside his personal injur y and inquests practice since qualifying in 1994.

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New year, new classroom?

Rising pupil numbers mean many schools face a classroom shortfall putting pressure on them to provide more space quickly and economically.

Modular buildings from Wernick provide a modern, spacious, energy efficient environment for pupils and staff. What’s more, while the building is being manufactured, the foundation is being prepared on-site. This makes it possible for us to deliver a building of exceptional quality very quickly and with a saving of up to 50% when compared to a traditional building.

Modular buildings can be sited where space is limited and can be multi-storey.

They can form permanent buildings with traditional features such as a brick finish and a pitched roof or temporary so that if your student numbers fall in the future the building can be relocated.

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Design & Desire

An expression of culture

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American white oak has helped to achieve seamless spatial flow in Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan.

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s part of the former Soviet Union, the urbanism and architecture of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan on the Western coast of the Caspian Sea, was heavily influenced by the planning of that era.

Since its independence in 1991, Azerbaijan has invested heavily in modernising and developing Baku’s infrastructure and architecture, departing from its legacy of normative Soviet Modernism.

Zaha Hadid Architects was appointed as design architects of the Heydar Aliyev Center following a competition in 2007.

The Center, designed to become the primary building for the nation’s cultural programs, breaks from the rigid and often monumental Soviet architecture that is

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so prevalent in Baku, aspiring instead to express the sensibilities of Azeri culture and the optimism of a nation that looks to the future.

The design of Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior. The plaza, as the ground surface; accessible to all as part of Baku’s urban fabric, rises to envelop an equally public interior space and define a sequence of event spaces dedicated to the collective celebration of contemporary and traditional Azeri culture.

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functions: welcoming, embracing, and directing visitors through different levels of the interior. In this way, the building blurs the conventional differentiation between architectural object and urban landscape, building envelope and urban plaza, figure and ground, interior and exterior.

The Heydar Aliyev Center is a national symbol for Azerbaijan, a catalyst for regeneration and, in the broadest sense, a regional showpiece. Constructing Zaha Hadid Architects’ audacious design for the Center drew on expertise from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as further afield. This explains the feelgood factor and can-do mentality, which made it possible.

Design & Desire The design of Heydar Aliyev Center establishes a continuous, fluid relationship between its surrounding plaza and the building’s interior

It is in the design of the auditorium that Zaha Hadid Architects’ approach can be seen at its most formalistic

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It is in the design of the auditorium that Zaha Hadid Architects’ approach can be seen at its most formalistic, and its swirling free-form geometry in American white oak was one of the practice’s principal challenges to the project team. For specialist Ankara-based contractor, 7koor, who were responsible for the construction of the auditorium, free-form meant anything but a free-for-all. The architects expected the outcome of their design exploration to be replicated to the letter, providing little scope for rationalization and no possibility of “design creep”.The forms of the auditorium, appearing to metamorphose in algorithmic sequence from one bay to the next, could not be reduced to repetitive modules.

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Design & Desire the operation. Each bay of the auditorium comprises three sections, one for the ceiling and two for its flanking walls, assembled from 8 to 15 subcomponents.

Such was the scale of the construction project that, overall, 230m3 of American white oak were used in the auditorium. Melih Gün, co-founder and owner of 7koor says that American white oak was chosen for the principal reasons that it “would perform well in an application where temperature and humidity levels would vary, it is homogeneous in texture with the right color for the desired end result, it has good working properties and, especially important for this project, it has good acoustic performance”.

7koor was not only the contractor of this project, but also was responsible for the acoustics and coordination tasks related to the auditorium.The company worked together with Dr. Mehmet Çaliskan from Mezzo Stüdyo Acoustic Consulting, also from Ankara.

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Acoustic challenge

7koor worked with Rhino software to accurately construct a carcass from horizontal and vertical MDF members

At the outset, 7koor were unsure how to proceed, evaluating the alternatives of a five-axle CNC router-milled solid wood shell, 45mm thick for optimum acoustic performance, and a timber-clad carcass.

They also considered CNC router-shaped polystyrene, strengthened with fiberglass and veneered with timber. Concerned about accuracy, unsatisfactory wood grain patterns, expansion and contraction, 7koor rejected these options for a fourth they called “engineered craftsmanship”, that involved working with Rhino software to accurately

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construct a carcass from horizontal and vertical MDF members.

These members were CNC-formed, so they could be assembled to form a shape, which is a precise offset of the finished surface as modeled by Zaha Hadid Architects.

Next, this surface was covered with four layers of accurately dimensioned 10 x 10mm American white oak strips, successively glued, nailed, worked, and adjusted until they precisely matched the geometry modeled by the architect, checked with digitally generated templates.This was the crafted stage of

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For acoustic reasons, the internal surfaces were constructed as a shell within a box.

Once this box was constructed, the internal shell was attached to a secondary steel frame, with rubber pad connections to the internal faces of its structure. An intermediary shell of multilayered sound insulation and steel wire suspension cables provide further acoustic isolation. Although this wasn’t a routine operation for the project team, its greatest challenge was the auditorium’s roof acoustics.This challenge was partly inherent in the project’s brief, requiring a space for conferences, which need low reverberance, so speech can be heard clearly, and music, which benefits from more reflection and richer acoustics.

The proposed use of the auditorium for opera and ballet as well as concerts was an additional complication, because each requires a different configuration of orchestra shell and pit. Zaha Hadid Architects’ prescriptive geometry, choice of reflective surface finishes and unwillingness to entertain acoustic enhancements that would transform the appearance of the auditorium according to its use, wound up the ratchet still further.This wasn’t just an acoustic form finding exercise.

Mezzo Stüdyo, no stranger to headstrong architects’ visions for auditoria or conflicting requirements in clients’ briefs, was unfazed and, like other project team members, accepted Zaha Hadid Architects’ detailed proposals as a given. Mezzo Stüdyo also knew a deus ex machina was to hand: coupled volume room acoustics.This involves two or more spaces joined by a common acoustically transparent surface, known as a coupling

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The proposed use of the auditorium for opera and ballet as well as concerts was a complication for the design team

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aperture.The core concept relies on unequal time requirements for sound decay in each space.This entails excess energy in one space during the decay process, which is transferred to the other.This can produce a sound decay that is suitable for the desired acoustic qualities within a space.

In the case of the Heydar Aliyev Center, an unused ceiling void adjacent to the proscenium opening provided an opportunity to construct an enclosure with reflecting surfaces to act as the coupling volume. The configuration of flaps opening into this space was optimised through acoustic simulations involving 8751 plane surfaces derived from Zaha Hadid Architects’ model, using ODEON software.

This configuration of multiple apertures provides a better diffusion and flow of surplus energy from the coupled room into the main hall than would be achieved with one large opening.

“As with all of our work, the Heydar Aliyev Center’s design evolved from our investigations and research of the site’s topography and the Center’s role within its broader cultural landscape. By employing these articulate relationships, the design is embedded within this context; unfolding the future cultural possibilities for the nation,” concludes Zaha Hadid Architects.

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Technical Focus

Indoor air really matters Poor air distribution will significantly compromise the efficiency of a building’s HVAC system. That’s according to Luke Bigg, Research & Development Engineer of Waterloo Air Products, who explains more here.

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espite the need to meet the requirements for more efficient systems and tighter building regulations, many buildings continue to rely on inefficient air distribution systems that are poorly specified or, in some cases, obsolete for this critical function.

The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) process is one of the most complex systems installed in a building and is responsible for a substantial component of the building’s total energy use.

A correctly sized HVAC system will provide the desired comfort and will run efficiently.

The performance criteria of a well-designed air distribution system will ensure draft-free air delivery and acceptable noise levels which are dependent on the type of building.

The correct specification of a HVAC system involves the selection of equipment and the design of the air distribution system to meet the accurate predicted heating and cooling loads of the building. These loads are dependent upon a number of factors including the building’s location, construction of the building, functionality and infrastructure. The equipment selection and the air distribution design are dependent upon both the loads and each other.

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spots. Thermal comfort also depends on the following air temperature, mean radiant temperature, air velocity, relative humidity, type of clothing and degree of activity.

ISO 7730 (2005) delivers guidance on defining and setting comfort criteria for occupied areas. Air velocity is the most significant factor in the design of air diffusion schemes providing that: Dry bulb air temperature is controlled according to air movement in the range 20-26°C Mean radiant temperature is within 10°C of mean air temperature Relative humidity is in the range 30-70% Activity and clothing type is taken into account for the occupants.

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The location, type, size and shape of an air terminal device will determine the way in which supply air and the resultant room air motion will behave.When used with full air conditioning schemes they will provide changes in supply air temperature from a cooling to a heating cycle and will also modify the jet trajectory and room air movement patterns.

create a high turbulence discharge which accelerates the mixing of supply air into a surrounding space. This is greater than the mixing effect generated by conventional square or circular diffusers. Designs can vary from radial face to multiple slot or perforated face units.

Floor mounted diffusers are specially designed to generate a swirl motion of the discharge air which can be vertical or horizontal.

There are various specialist air terminal devices such as ‘Nozzles’, which produce a maximum throw with minimum entrainment. Displacement ventilation panels displace the air to provide uniform air discharge at low velocity over the face area and supply air directly into the occupied zone of a conditioned space.

A better understanding of the various types of air distribution systems will produce a well-designed HVAC system.

Good reference tools that provide essential information on products, detailed comparative selections, comfort criteria, acoustic information and performance data enables designers, specifiers and contractors to make informed selections, thus ensuring buildings gets the environmental system that best suits their needs.

Air supply Grilles are typically found in side walls but can be fixed into the floor (linear bar grilles) or used as ceiling mounted extract terminals (usually square or rectangular). Grilles are essentially decorative covers for return air inlets and are frequently used to block sightlines and prevent occupants from seeing directly into return air openings. Installations are governed by the thrown, spread and drop of the resulting air stream.

Diffusers are normally installed in ceiling areas providing supply air, but can also be used for extracting air.

Linear slot diffusers have either single or multiple slots. Each slot may, or may not, have adjustable control elements to vary the direction of the air or the rate at which it is delivered to a space.

Circular diffusers produce radial horizontal or vertical air diffused patterns as do square and rectangular diffusers.

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Many building owners are reasonably informed when it comes to the performance of their buildings and the efficiencies of their air handling plant. They are aware of the need to provide EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates), the benefits of natural ventilation, reducing emissions and the financial benefits these can bring as well as the reputation of a company.

For many projects, aesthetics is a prime factor. Increasingly air terminal selection has to combine well engineered products that efficiently deliver conditioned air to the space alongside architectural features which complement the interior design. The wide choice of available products can be daunting.

While much thought is given to the performance of the HVAC system, projects often overlook air terminal devices.This is changing as CEO, FDs, Facilities Managers, and CTOs, as well as the architects, take a holistic approach, thus leading to a more integrated approach to building and systems design.

Waterloo aims to simplify the process further and believes that collaborative relationships help customers to feel more confident in their choices.

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Treated Timber

The Paiva Walkway is constructed from around 3000m3 of timber treated with Celcure supplied

by Koppers Performance Chemicals

A walk on the wild side The 8km Paiva walkway running through the stunning scenery of the UNESCO recognised Arouca Geopark in Portugal is a landmark in itself.

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housands of walkers and tourists have already taken a walk on the wild side and loved it. With an ever growing number of travel reviews and blogs singing its praises, the Paiva Walkway, constructed from around 3000m3

of timber treated with Celcure® supplied

by Koppers Performance Chemicals, snakes along the left bank of the River Paiva providing visitors with a safe and secure way of navigating through the impressive flora, fauna, geology and archaeology of the area.

The timber was treated at Carmo Wood’s treatment facility in Portugal

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The route extends from the river beach of Areinho to the beach at Espiunca, taking in the Vau beach along the way in a region recognised by UNESCO as a Geological Heritage of Humanity.

Work started on the project in May 2014 with the final touches applied in June 2015 before the inauguration ceremony.

The total cost of the project was €1.9 million with 85% of the funding coming from the European Union. Municipal funding made up the shortfall with running and maintenance costs expected to be around €40,000 annually.

Ivo Brandao, Press Officer for the Arouca Geopark, explained: “The President of the municipality came up with the idea with local government technicians involved in the planning and checking process.

The project was delivered by a private corporation under our strict guidelines with glued, laminated timber supplied by CARMO. “We expect somewhere between 700,000 and one million people to use the walkway every year and initial feedback has been very positive. We are already impressed with the positive impact that this walkway has had all around the country. We have received enquiries from lots of tourists looking for a specific kind of experience with close contact to nature.

This kind of natural tourism is proving to be very popular all around the world.”

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The route extends from the river beach of Areinho to the beach at Espiunca

CARMO, added: “The contract for the path not only included supply of the treated timber but also the assembly, maintenance and inspection.

“It has so many twists and bends and relies on many creative and technical solutions to attach the path to the rocky scarps. Some parts of the walkway were inaccessible by foot which meant we had to call in climbers to help with the assembly.”

Matthew Hempson Business Development Director at Koppers Performance Chemicals said: “We are seeing a growing interest in these sorts of nature-based walkways. They offer an excellent way of experiencing nature up close and personal.

“We have just been involved with a similar project in the Cuilcagh Mountain Park in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland with a 1.6km boardwalk treated with MicroPro. The 8km Paiva Walkway is, however, on a wholly different scale.

“Celcurised Timber is the industry recognised term for timber that has been preserved with a Koppers Performance Chemicals Celcure brand preservative system, based on an effective combination of copper and organic co-biocides. In use for more than 25 years in locations throughout Europe, North America, Australia and Japan, Celcure preservatives have a proven track record of performance.

“Pressure treated to force the preservative deep into the wood structure; it provides protection where it matters.

Timber treated using this system is suitable for Use Classes UC1, UC2, UC3 and UC4, including fencing, timber decking, landscaping timbers and construction timbers.

“Celcurised Timber will initially have a green appearance that highlights the natural variations of the wood. This will weather to an attractive natural honey brown colour before finally fading to a driftwood grey after longterm exposure to the sun.

Celcure treated wood products can be painted or stained to match any outdoor colour scheme. In the case of the Paiva Walkway, the timber was treated at Carmo Wood’s treatment facility in Portugal.”

The final word belongs to one of the many walkers who are helping to turn this boardwalk into a well-worn path. “Even though we didn’t manage the full walk this

time around, we were all most impressed and will return for more,” wrote English tourist Julie Fox in her blog at juliedawnfox.com.

“The scenery is gorgeous and although the walkway stands out in its newness, it will soon fade in colour and blend into the background. “With the Celcure preservative, this wonderful area of natural beauty, on Europe’s periphery, will now be accessible for visitors for generations to come.”

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

The future of small-element roofing seems to be dependent on a relatively small number of high-quality roofers

Home and away

Chris Allwood, Managing Director of Welsh Slate Ltd, discusses some of the challenges facing the UK slate industry.

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oes anyone else out there feel that today’s focus on Modern Methods of Construction and even modern methods of education are the biggest challenges facing our UK slate industry?

I, for one, believe that individual sectors of the construction industry, such as small-format roofing and slate roofing in particular, have their own individual needs but these are often at odds with the drive for modernity in construction.

A classic example of this could be the current skills shortage which some might say has partly been brought about

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by the recent drive in many areas of the construction industry to “de-skill� by moving towards off-site larger-module construction processes.

The future of roofing While all this is with the laudable aim of reducing project and delivery lead times, carbon footprints and costs, I am concerned it might be at the expense of the slate roofing process which may not remain viable if it is not given sufficient consideration.

The future of small-element roofing seems to be dependent on a relatively

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small number of high-quality roofers who have traditionally been dependant on our heritage building stock which continues to demand particular slating expertise but have more recently become increasingly so on generic maintenance and refurbishment.

These people are striving to show that high-quality workmanship, craftsmanship even, is not a lost art and deserves its place in the construction agenda as much as any other. Certainly this seems to be getting through to an increasing number of riskaware specifiers.

These architects and planners appreciate a roofing material that is Kitemarked and lasts, and is warrantied to last, two to three times as long as more modern materials (and also poor-quality slate), and as a bonus continues to look good throughout its 100-year-old plus life, as evidenced by St Asaph Cathedral in Denbighshire where the Welsh Slates are still performing after 300 years.

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It can take up to four years to learn how to split Welsh Slate

A skills shortage While the focus on offering university places to the majority of school leavers is as laudable as some of the aims of the MMC ethos, as a parent I feel it puts pressure on young people who might otherwise have gone into a “trade” straight from school but are now opting for an exam pass because that is what they are led to believe is the real test of a skill.

Then when they graduate but find the competition for the jobs their degree helped aspire them to is too great because there are too few due to the economic climate, they are perhaps deterred from reverting to a trade because of the £30,000 debt they have accrued.

I believe this has contributed to the shortage of apprentices and no amount of support from slate manufacturers like us for the UK’s construction-orientated colleges in terms of technical expertise and materials can really help with the issue of initial recruitment. That requires a shift in strategy at the highest level.

Certainly, it can take up to four years

to learn how to split Welsh Slate. Many of our splitters’ fathers, grandfathers and even great-grandfathers worked in our quarry.

Not surprisingly, there is a huge amount of pride in every slate produced – more than 120,000 every week from our Penrhyn and Cwt-y-Bugail quarries.

Some of these slates meet the MMC trend for large-module building elements themselves as it was not uncommon for Welsh Slate to produce random slates in lengths up to 52” (over 1.3m long). Known as the Queens Rag and ranging from 25” upwards, they can still be produced today.

Lack of home-grown apprentices apart,

the UK slate industry is also losing more experienced roofers to the former Colonies where buildings dated 1850 are required by the State Heritage Boards for any repairs or replacements to be as near as possible to the original building materials. Out there, the expertise of our slate roofing craftsmen is even more lauded than here.

In Australia for example, Welsh Slate has recently been reinstated on the Supreme Court in Sydney due to the failure of the 30-year-old Spanish slate. A failure of valueengineering too!

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Fixing small-format roof slates is a relatively time-consuming process which is inconsistent with the drive for better value in the supply chain – faster build speeds, economies of scale, reducing manual handling, increasing numbers of tight sites with restricted access and so on.

Couple these Modern Methods of Construction with modern methods of education and it’s easy to see why I believe the slate industry is facing perhaps unprecedented challenges.

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RAIN/SuDS Precision-engineered devices such as the Hydro Downstream Defender enable multi-functional SuDS

Revisions to the CIRIA SuDS Manual, the so-called UK ‘bible’ for Sustainable Drainage System design and delivery, have been welcomed by industry experts for heralding a more pragmatic approach that could help to get more SuDS schemes delivered in future.

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IRIA are to be commended on delivering an excellent document through widespread industry consultation,” says Mark Goodger, Stormwater Regional Technical Manager for Hydro International and who was a member of the project steering group consulted prior to the publication of the new CIRIA C753 SuDS Manual on 12th November 2015.

“The update is a significant step forward, particularly in the way it has realigned the use of proprietary treatment devices as a fullylegitimate member of the SuDS component toolbox. In the 2007 edition, manufactured treatment devices that remove pollutants through processes such as hydrodynamic vortex separation were classed only for use in ‘pre-treatment’; this distinction led to restrictions in the way they could be applied in schemes across the country.

“This first major upgrade to the manual was widely welcomed by the industry, bringing seven years of surface water management

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theory and practice right up to date.

“Precision-engineered solutions are not the enemies of Green Infrastructure, they can enable it. The more balanced, pragmatic approach represented in C753 recognises the valuable contribution that manufactured devices make, helping to bring about a ‘can do’ approach to getting SuDS schemes built.

“In particular manufactured devices can help to define and implement more predictable maintenance and service approaches for SuDS that can facilitate adoption and ownership; issues that have been a barrier to progress.

Precision-engineered solutions “Just as important is the need to change perceptions that land-take and construction cost limitations stand in the way of delivering effective schemes. By creating precision-engineered solutions using a range of components, developers

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Improved performance “A management train of appropriately engineered components such as Hydro International’s Downstream Defender advanced hydrodynamic vortex separator, can mimic natural pollutant removal processes – as the key principles of SuDS dictate.The solution could even improve on nature, especially where the ground conditions are unfavourable to infiltration or natural treatment solutions.

“I would urge every consulting engineer and local authority to take note of the updated document, which will no doubt continue to be a seminal reference guide not only in the design of new developments, but also for local planning and lead local flood authorities as they interpret and implement schemes locally in the light of the regulations in place in England, Scotland and Wales.”

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can achieve the best of both worlds, retaining valuable space for building and still engineering drainage pathways that work as nature intended. It can be done.

“Hydro International was able to provide explanatory text and illustrations to help with chapters of the manual devoted to proprietary treatment systems and to flow controls techniques. We are delighted to have made a contribution to the continuing campaign to get SuDS installed routinely, not only in new developments, but also in retrofit surface water flooding and pollution control projects.

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– a new qualifying route What is the MCIAT Professional Assessment?

The MCIAT Professional Assessment is a flexible, rigorous, robust and quality assured qualifying process, based on performance and designed to recognise the diversity of Architectural Technology.

Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis clearly summarising their professional experience. This should be a reflective report and should refer to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects and how any issues were resolved.

Applicants should also undertake a self-evaluation highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their area(s) of practice.

The Professional Assessment process is based on four core competencies: • Designing • Managing • Practising • Developing (self)

Who can apply for the MCIAT Professional Assessment?

Any applicant working in or on, for example, academia, general practice, component design, refurbishment, small residential projects, large commercial projects etc within Architectural Technology, should be able to apply their own experience to the Professional Assessment process, but they must hold one of the following membership grades: ACIAT, TCIAT or profile candidate.

Each application will be assessed on its merit. However, each applicant will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding and professional competence/experience in relation to their sphere/s of practice and demonstrate to the Institute they can meet the expectations of a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT.

How much does it cost?

To apply for the Professional Assessment, applicants are required to pay £300 for the assessment of the application and the Professional Assessment Interview.

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Modern Methods of Construction

Offsite methods of construction produce far lower amounts of waste

Controlled construction

Greg Cooper, Pre-construction Manager of the X-LAM Alliance discusses how offsite methods of construction can contribute significantly towards reaching zero carbon targets.

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looking to source materials, this can be achieved by identifying Chain of Custody Certification for both PEFC and FSC. By carrying this out, it not only promotes legal compliance but also ensures that forest cultivation of sourced timber is well managed, the local ecology is protected and that forest workers are treated fairly.

Figures show that 32% of landfill waste comes from the construction and demolition of buildings, this is something that can be avoided through the use of offsite construction.While conventional building practices have been proven to be extremely wasteful when it comes to materials, offsite methods of construction produce far lower amounts of waste. Design for manufacture ensures that the process of ordering and cutting the materials to size in a factory are much more controlled, therefore reducing the waste involved with the manufacturing process.Waste collection, sorting and recycling is significantly easier to organise within a factory environment than onsite.

Now that eco-credentials are of the highest importance in the construction and modern trading world, it is vital to continue to innovate and find new ways to monitor and reduce environmental damage in building.The X-LAM Alliance has developed a Carbon Calculator, an innovative digital

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Design for manufacture ensures that the process of ordering and cutting the materials to size in a factory are much more controlled

resource, which delivers carbon estimates to help assess the most viable lowest carbon solution. Relevant information influencing the calculation is entered into the system – such as material volumes and transport factors.The Carbon Calculator produces carbon estimates to act as guidelines for different project scenarios – enabling professionals to gain early information about the environmental impact of their proposed development.

It is absolutely vital for companies like the X-LAM Alliance to consistently strive to adopt and apply Best Practice sustainability principles through all aspects of their processes, this is something that we follow through from raw material procurement to manufacture, offsite processes and onsite assembly.

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lthough the target of zero carbon buildings may appear to be something in the distant future, it is vital that every business within the construction industry should have a corporate responsibility mapped out that is underpinned by principles of sustainability.

This covers a broad spectrum of factors that play into the ideals of carrying out activities without exhausting resources or implementing harmful impacts to society and the environment. Particularly within construction, it is fundamental that we meet the needs of today without compromising the world of tomorrow.

We must first understand the complexity of this subject and acknowledge that sustainability values should be considered, not only throughout the construction process but in every aspect of a company.

The built environment accounts for 45% of total UK carbon emissions and we must tackle this initially from the selection and sourcing of materials to the long term effects of the final build. Timber is the number one renewable mainstream construction material, allowing the production of greener buildings with low carbon footprints. An assured system for sustainable source verification of timber products is fundamental to any business

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Sustainability The lush garden is home not only to hundreds of plants, but also to a 36m2 television screen

A sustainable display

The living wall works independently from the LED screen

A vertical garden, designed by award-winning architects CPMG, has transformed one of Teesside University’s buildings creating a three-storey oasis of flora and fauna.

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– living walls hold a high percentage of rainwater and attenuate fall off naturally.”

Combining drainage and plant-life with an LED screen required specialist designs to ensure that the separate entities were coordinated seamlessly.

“Combining these two elements can often be quite challenging with projects like this, but we developed our proposals with specialists to meet the university’s brief and the interface was relatively simple once structurally resolved.The living wall works independently from the LED screen and the drainage is such that there is no risk of water penetration behind the screen due to location and design.

Environmental strategy “Plant species local to the university have been specifically chosen to encourage birds, bees and insects – making it not only sustainable but also extremely eco-friendly.

“This sustainable approach shows the university as forward thinking with its environmental strategy and it is a key attraction for potential students and the community alike,” added James.

Teesside University’s living wall design is a first for the Nottingham-based architects and Director, Nick Gregory, is

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pleased with the results.

“We are proud to have been involved in the redevelopment of the Teesside University campus over the past 10 years,” said Nick.

“The introduction of this wonderful feature to the North side of the ‘Campus Heart’ has created lots of interest from passers-by and complements the newly completed landscape scheme really well,” he added.

Malcolm Page, Chief Operating Officer at Teesside University, said: “The living wall and screen provide a fantastic addition to our Campus Heart developments. Alongside our other developments they really enhance the experience for our students and staff.”

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‘living wall’ now adorns the side of the university’s student centre to create an impressive facade.

The lush garden is home not only to hundreds of plants, but also to a 36m2 television screen which broadcasts information and showcases events at the university throughout the day.

The screen and living wall are part of the £30m Campus Heart development at Teesside University which has created an attractive focus to the centre of the Middlesbrough campus and also includes a newly pedestrianised area with extensive landscaping and a flagship teaching and learning building, The Curve.

James Sweet, Senior Architect at CPMG, worked with the SCAPE framework contractor, Willmott Dixon, to complete designs for the unusual feature of the Campus Heart.

“The living wall was discussed and agreed at an early stage – it is not only an attractive feature to the building but is also incredibly sustainable,” said James.

“The benefits of a living wall in terms of sustainability are enormous. Much of our urban landscape is made up of hard surfaces, which contribute to insufficient drainage

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Security

The standards approach to security Alastair Henman, Director and co-founder of British perimeter protection systems specialist Zaun Limited, says we must all pull together behind common accreditation and test standards in the global war on terror and organised crime.

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ecurity in building design has been top of the agenda ever since 9/11, 7/7 and the rash of school hijackings, shootings and massacres the world over – even before the November atrocities in Paris.

So architects have become more inventive at ‘designing in’ security to buildings by getting inside the minds of their perpetrators.

However security is only powerful when a system of products is manufactured, assembled and installed securely and tested for integrity in the actual way intended.

This requires greater conformity, rigour and collaboration among independent testing and accreditation bodies.

Sadly, there is no single international ‘gold standard’ that is recognised across the world but progress is now being made.

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 223 is dedicated to ‘Societal Security’

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standards that help form the framework for CNI & others’ risks assessment and security planning. Another ISO TC is focused on supply chain security.

But there are currently no international standards in my world of physical security articulating the key criteria for vehicle security barriers, high security fencing, pedestrian access control or their installation.

Recently the UK Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) drove an initiative via ISO to publish two International Workshop Agreements based on the UK’s PAS 68 & PAS 69 but importantly including US test considerations.

In addition to the more general risk management and business continuity standards, ASIS has published ANSI/ASIS PAP.1-2012 Physical Asset Protection and ASIS GDL FPSM-2009 Facilities Physical Security Measures.

This could spell the route forwards: since

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Security is only powerful when a system of products is manufactured

US, German and British standards are well accepted in other regions of the world, we should be asking individual accreditation bodies to drive initiatives via ISO but reflecting global test considerations.

CPNI led the way on vehicle security barriers and high security fencing with widespread support from other UK organisations.

The Association of Chief Police Officers’ Secured by Design scheme celebrates security products which ’design out crime’, however many specifiers now prefer the LPCB’s security ratings to LPS 1175.

For this, products are literally ‘attacked’ by experts at the Buildings Research Establishment, who rate and continually monitor the security worthiness of both the products and how they are assembled live in the LPCB Red Book.

The Fencing Contractors’ Association has introduced a Certified Contractor Scheme for fencing installers.

While the Perimeter Security Suppliers’ Association is following up with the necessary technical requirements and verification mechanisms. It has raised the standard to assure high perimeter security with a new installation module, as part of its perimeter security verification scheme.

All these bodies are working together to avoid duplication of effort and cost and avoid market confusion and to try to join up standards for instance covering manual attack, as in the case of LPS 1175, with others dealing with other aspects, such as reliability, longevity and health & safety.

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Surface Design Show Preview

The biggest and best Surface Design Show to date Surface Design Show is the only event in the UK that focuses solely on interior and exterior surfaces, connecting innovative and exciting materials with architects and designers.

Returning to London’s Business Design Centre between 9-11th February, the 2016 show will be the largest and most exciting show yet.

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015 saw 5586 professional and trade visitors, an unprecedented increase of 49% on the previous year. 80% of the audience came from architectural, interior design, lighting design or multi design practices with 5% of these visiting from abroad.

Event Director Christopher Newton comments: “The overwhelmingly positive comments from exhibitors at Surface Design Show 2015 along with the huge increase in visitor numbers has led us to extend the show and introduce some new and exciting categories and events. Surface

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Design Show 2016 looks set to be our biggest and best to date.”

Since its inception in 2005 the show has become the destination for industry people to see, touch and explore the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers.

In 2016 there will be over 150 exhibitors and with less than 5 months to go sales for the show are running 30% ahead of this time last year. Already confirmed are RAK Ceramics, James Latham, Grestec Tiles and Concreate all

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A growing market Future Thinking is Surface Design Show’s annual look at the future of materials, highlighting colours, topics and surface trends for 2017. New for 2016 will be Surface Spotlight Live curated by Sally Angharad. The two sector spotlights highlighted will be Health + Wellbeing and Retail Design featuring materials that make a significant contribution to both areas.

New for 2016 is Stone Gallery which has been introduced to reflect the importance of the rapidly growing stone market in the UK. Hosted on the mezzanine level, the gallery will focus on natural stone from across the world.

First introduced to Surface Design Show in 2014 Light School has established itself as the UK’s main event for architectural lighting. Light School is presented by Light Collective and supported by the Institution of Lighting Professionals and consists of three parts: The School Room, Product School and the School Newspaper sponsored by Xicato.

The School Room, sponsored by iGuzzini will provide architects and designers with education and knowledge about lighting design and lighting products.

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Surface Design Show 2016 will be full of new ideas and firm favourites, refreshed to provide the specifying audience with a unique visiting experience

of whom are returning from last year.

New exhibitors for 2016 include Velstone, Soundtect, Lumiscopic, Green Interiors and Bokart.

Surface Design Show 2016 will be full of new ideas and firm favourites, refreshed to provide the specifying audience with a unique visiting experience. The packed programme of events and entertainment will include the Preview Evening Live Debate and the ever popular PechaKucha Evening – an informal and fun presentation of inspirational slides.

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FILA to launch two new stain removers Surface care specialist Fila is launching two new stain removers to the UK market. Both treatments feature a highly viscous consistency, making them ideal for application onto horizontal and vertical surfaces for maximum results and minimum waste.

New FILAZERO SIL is designed to remove new or old silicone and glue as well as sticky label residue, whilst FILANO RUST removes oxide deposits.

The removers will be available from FILA stockists from January 2016.

Designed for absorbent and nonabsorbent surfaces, FILAZERO SIL dissolves hardened deposits within 20 minutes of application. It can be used to remove silicone and sticky residue as well as candle wax and resin, from stone, grout, porcelain and ceramic, marble, glass and metal. The treatment has a fresh citrus fragrance and is available in 250ml units, with a small, soft brush included to agitate and lift thick, stubborn deposits.

FILANO RUST removes oxide tarnish from stone, marble, granite, agglomerates, porcelain and ceramic, terracotta and concrete. Its non-acid formula makes it particularly suitable for delicate surfaces,

including polished marble and limestones.

After 15 minutes contact, the treatment turns a deep purple, which indicates a reaction with the rust. Excess product is then wiped off and the surface rinsed with clean water. FILANO RUST is available in 75ml units.

Both new treatments are safe to use in domestic home and contract environments and are offered alongside FILA’s award-winning wide range of surface care solutions.

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Osmo to attend Surface Design Show 2016

Heradesign continues to innovate and excite

At last year’s Surface Design Show, Heradesign from Knauf AMF Ceilings made an impact on architects and designers for the visual energy and contemporary warmth it adds to their interiors.

Heradesign is a range of sustainable, woodwool based ceiling tiles and wall panels, which are cost effective and easy to install.

The visible wood fibres give Heradesign its naturally textured finish.The panels are robust to ensure longevity. Heradesign is available in a wide range of sizes, edge details and unlimited colours.To create memorable interiors, Heradesign can be fitted as a suspended ceiling, hung as rafts or fits, as well as fitted directly onto walls and ceilings.

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert, will be exhibiting at the Surface Design Show 2016.Visitors to stand 330 will have the chance to see Osmo wooden flooring and high quality wood finishes. Osmo will be exhibiting its ESCO wood flooring range, as well as its renowned wood finishing product, Polyx-Oil. ESCO offers stylish European oak wood flooring, which is pre-finished with Osmo Polyx-Oil.Visitors will be able to view the collection based on nine solid oak flooring styles. Requiring no additional coating or finish, Osmo’s ESCO flooring is favoured by architects and interior designers and provides the ideal solution for anyone looking for a stand-out wood floor. *

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ROCKFON to display innovation Renowned for its high quality acoustic ceiling and wall solutions, ROCKFON continues to push the boundaries of technology and is pleased to exhibit its latest innovations at the 2016 Surface Design Show. The company is also proud to announce that it has been selected as a Commercial Interior Surface finalist at the design awards and has been selected to feature at Surface Spotlight Live for Health + Wellbeing within the Surface Design Show. ROCKFON has developed a durable matte ceiling tile that is visibly smoother and is the manufacturer’s whitest ceiling tile ever. The super white tiles have outstanding light reflection and light diffusion properties which optimise the uniform spread of natural light.

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RCI Show Preview

The UK now has a dedicated annual, national exhibition to support the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors

Roofing show returns to Ricoh Arena Do you want to see the latest products from the leading companies in the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors?

Hear about the key issues affecting your sector? Or pick the brains of the leading experts? Well visitors to the RCI Show 2016 can do all this and much more.

Leading players on show Whether you are looking to see where your sector is headed or perhaps to diversify into new areas, the RCI Show 2016 has representation from the pitched, flat, liquid, single ply and green roofing sectors, plus metal cladding, fixing and fasteners and insulation manufacturers and

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suppliers, as well as all the latest PPE and safety equipment providers.

Top demos and seminars The RCI Show 2016 will see the popular demo zones return, but bigger and better with 10 manufacturers from various disciplines giving practical demonstrations of their latest offerings and enabling visitors to get up close and ask the experts.

Perhaps you’ll find the product will add something different to your business in 2016? Each day within one of the seminar theatres we will be hosting a debate on some of the key issues affecting the industry.

A panel chaired by Ray Horwood, Former Chief Executive of the NFRC, including roofing consultant and RCI Technical Note author Keith Roberts, the Construction Product Association’s Peter Capelhorn and Gary Wilburn of HPW Architects, will provide a lively debate on the key topics of how as an industry we can reduce call-backs on projects, and the importance of substituting with care when it comes to specification. These are issues that impact on projects throughout the UK,

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so make sure you don’t miss out!

As the issue of skills shortages and concerns around training continue to affect construction, the RCI Show has teamed up with CITB to explain what companies in our industry can do to find and develop skilled workers. With this in mind, visitors will be able to visit the CITB dropin clinic where experts will be on hand to answer any questions concerning taking on apprentices and funding for training, or up-skilling your workforce.

This is just a small snippet of what visitors can expect to see at the RCI Show 2016. The UK now has a dedicated annual, national exhibition to support the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to see, touch and hear about what’s current, plus the future of the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors. The RCI Show 2016 really is the route to success!

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he Ricoh Arena, Coventry, opens its doors for the RCI Show 2016 on 27 and 28th January 2016. The second instalment of the UK’s number one show for the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors has brought together over 130 exhibitors including a great mix of manufacturers, suppliers, leading trade associations and governing bodies, all ready to show their latest products and offerings, plus provide guidance and advice on all the key issues.

This year a number of technical experts and leading industry experts will be on hand to explain how visitors can save money and time on site; highlight the latest product developments, plus answer the key questions visitors may have on business, industry and product-related issues.

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RCI Show Preview Cembrit to showcase natural slate and fibre cement cladding

Roofing and cladding specialist, Cembrit will be showcasing its range of natural roofing slates and fibre cement cladding.Visitors to stand E4 will be able to view examples of the products, find out about the latest developments within these product ranges, and discover how they can be best used to deliver outstanding results. Cembrit has created a dedicated natural slates division to offer the UK’s specifiers greater choice of top end material for prestigious roofing contracts.

Visitors to the show will be able to find out more information about this investment and view the full natural slate range. Cembrit’s range of fibre cement rainscreen claddings in 60 combinations of colour and surface treatment will also be shown. *

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Cavity Trays showcases ventilation solutions

Cavity Trays of Yeovil manufactures a range of roof ventilation products and many are being displayed at the RCI Show on stand L4. Of particular relevance is the Roof Abutment Ventilator for flat and mono pitch roofs. Designed for where conversion to a warm roof is not possible – a common occurrence with existing structures where adjacent openings, pipes etc prevent roof remodelling – the Type RAV Roof Abutment Ventilator provides an alternative route to structure upgrading with the minimum of disturbance.

Supporting the largest range of approved cavity trays available in the UK, the company offers over 100 ventilation solutions for roofs, walls and floors. *

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ALM launches new concept in aluminium

ALM, on stand G11, is exhibiting its wide portfolio of metals and accessories, including decorated rolled and cast lead ornaments. Among hard metals, the Alu-FX Patina collection of five aluminium painted finishes replicate some of the most popular colours and effects in architecture today, at a fraction of the cost. Products are available in oxidised, brushed and textured black, grey and bronze, with coils of 0.7mm material supplied from stock.All are up to 60% lighter in weight, 50-75% lower in cost and have Class A1 Fire Classification (EN135011). Design life can be up to 60 years.

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RCI Show Preview

Kee Safety to showcase its safety products range Kee Safety, a global supplier of fall protection equipment and safety railing systems, will be returning to the RCI Show to showcase its wide range of safety solutions. Visitors to stand F2 will be able to view examples of a range of working at height products from Kee Safety companies, Easi-Dec and Safesite.

Easi-Dec will be showcasing a range of safety products including Board-Walk,Valley-Walk and ladder safety products. Board-Walk is a mobile, lightweight open mesh walkway designed to provide safe access from the eaves to ridge when working on fragile and industrial roofs.Valley-Walk is designed to provide safe access on valley gutters for one or two people via a lightweight mobile walking frame.

Ladder Spurs are a ladder safety accessory designed to increase the base width of the ladder to reduce the outward slip, whilst Joist Safety Matting provides a safe working

platform for laying the loft insulation between joists.Visitors to the stand F2 will be offered 10% discount on all Easi-Dec products ordered before 29th February 2016.

The Safesite range of fall protection products including the Kee Walk rooftop walkway protection, KeeGuard Premium, and an example of a bespoke access platform will also be on show on stand F2.

Kee Walk is an anti-slip, level, roof walkway system designed to provide safe access to and across the roof. Designed as a free standing edge protection system, KeeGuard Premium is ideal for roofs with limited space such as

where solar panels have been installed.

An example of bespoke access platforms, which is designed to provide safe access to areas where off the shelf fabricated platforms or other systems like ladders are not suitable, will also be on display.

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NVELOPE to exhibit its cladding support systems

NVELOPE, the rainscreen cladding specialist, will be exhibiting its industry-leading rainscreen cladding support systems at the RCI Show 2016.Visitors to stand G6 will be able to familiarise themselves with the full product range and find out more about the latest developments in the range. NVELOPE’s rainscreen cladding support systems are developed using the highest specification alloys, and are ideal for supporting a wide variety of facade materials.These include high-pressure laminate, timber, weatherboard, fibre cement, fibre concrete, ceramic, thin stone, aluminium composite material and other metals.

NVELOPE supplies a versatile, quick to specify and simple to install, BBA certified range which is manufactured under the ISO 9001 quality management system. *

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ROCKWOOL to attend the RCI Show 2016 For the second year running, ROCKWOOL, the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation, will be exhibiting at the RCI Show at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. ROCKWOOL will be highlighting the importance of acoustic and thermal systems, through a range of product demonstrations and thought leadership seminars. During the two-day event, ROCKWOOL technical experts will be available to offer advice on the full range of insulation solutions for schools, offices, and public building.Visitors will have the opportunity to discuss ROCKWOOL’s unique combination of outstanding fire, acoustic and thermal insulation properties, as well as its unrivalled sustainability credentials. *

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RCM to showcase new products at the RCI Show

At the forefront of industry research and development, RCM is constantly striving to innovate and develop its range of building boards and facades. Finding the latest technology is an ethos which lies at the very heart of RCM business and one that separates the company from its competition. With a comprehensive range for all applications – RCM recognises the importance of providing quality certified products which have been rigorously tested, to meet the demands of a challenging construction industry. New to RCM’s product portfolio for 2016 are the Tilcor and DAFA ranges which are being showcased on stand E9.

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CPD Focus

Tridonic launches CPD programme Tridonic, a leader in the provision of lighting control and technology, has announced the launch of its CPD programme.

The scheme, which currently consists of six separate modules has been certified

by CIBSE and is designed to help both CIBSE members and other specifiers and architects keep up to date with the latest developments in lighting technology, its use and surrounding legislation.

Understanding the pressures on individuals to meet their annual requirements for CPD training, Tridonic is able to deliver each of these modules in approximately one hour.

layout, waterproofing, drainage, floor build up and installation.

To complement these sessions, CCL has recently unveiled a new contemporary website, designed to provide architects, specifiers and house builders with comprehensive technical information to aid the wetroom specification process for their clients. * cpd@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

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Wetroom Design and Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms The Wetroom Design & Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms guides architects through the process of designing and specifying a watertight wetroom. The free, 45-minute technical presentation can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and covers the key considerations of designing and specifying a wetroom. This includes wetroom design and

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RIBA Approved online CPDs from Ronacrete Ronacrete has announced the introduction of the Ronacrete CPD Academy.This means it is now possible to earn CPD credits online via the Ronacrete website at a time convenient to the learner.

The Guide to Specifying Modified Screeds seminar offers guidance on how to specify modified screeds successfully. It looks at the types of screeds available and the design considerations and installation methods that can affect your decisions on screed selection. Also available is SuDS Compliant Permeable Paving Resin Bound Surfacing Systems.

This seminar offers guidance on the importance of SuDS compliant permeable paving systems, focusing on resin bound surfacing and what bases and sub bases are required to ensure you have a fully SuDS compliant system. * tech@ronacrete.co.uk

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Breathing Life into Cities Scotscape’s Living Wall CPD ‘Breathing Life into Cities’ is an engaging and interactive CPD which focuses on the benefits to Green Infrastructure that living walls deliver. It consists of detailed information on approaches to excellent design, installation and maintenance, irrigation of living walls and the variety of living wall systems available from Scotscape to benefit urban greening. The CPD includes interesting case studies which demonstrate the importance of specialist knowledge at the point of specification.Scotscape’s living wall system is lightweight, flexible and economical, it is suitable for use in large commercial projects or for domestic gardens, for exterior and interior use. * heatherp@scotscape.net

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Break convention with Arturo Unique Flooring DA unique floor can determine the atmosphere of a room or workplace. Arturo offers a wide range of resin floors and pushes the boundaries of what a floor can do. Arturo is now providing

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Continuing Professional Development and is part of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, delivering free CPD seminars to clients at their offices. The seminar ‘Exploring The Design Possibilities Of Resin Flooring’ provides a detailed overview of what can now be done with resin flooring; find out about resin flooring and discover the benefits, discover the interior design potential, look at bespoke designs, concrete looks, flake effects and graphic encapsulation. * info@arturoflooring.com

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CPDs to enhance fire and smoke curtain knowledge Coopers Fire is a leading manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and offers CPD seminars on Smoke Barriers, Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies and BS 8524 Parts 1 & 2, plus a combination of all three. Its CPD seminars help to educate architects, building control officers, approved inspectors, fire engineers and Fire & Rescue Services with a greater understanding of smoke and fire curtain barriers, their application and the governing standards that regulate their use. Coopers Fire is the only fire and smoke curtain manufacturer approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide CPD educational seminars. * info@coopersfire.com

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

The company invested in manufacturing resources to develop a wood-effect balustrade system called Timberline

neaco launches innovative design options neaco has introduced some exciting new innovations for its Spectrum range of balustrade and balconies with the launch of rails with integral LED under-lighting and structural glass with fabric or mesh inserts.

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he new features can be combined with a multitude of modular design options including balustrade in powder coated aluminium or stainless steel and a comprehensive choice of infills, from toughened glass and rails to mesh, tension wire and perforated panels.

Aluminium balustrade is available in a wide variety of solid and metallic finishes and the Spectrum range also includes free-standing structural glass, glass-panelled Juliet balconies and glass-panelled walk-on balconies. neaco’s UK Business Development Manager, Peter Melia, said:“neaco’s policy of continual investment in product development has delivered some exciting results once again.

The LED under-lighting is another impressive example of the superior architectural aesthetic which characterises our Spectrum balustrade range. It will add an atmospheric touch to all kinds of design schemes and our structural glass fabric and mesh inserts include a wide variety of textile patterns which can bring colour, texture and style to enhance visual impact. I’m sure that each of these new

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options will prove to be a popular specification across a variety of projects.” neaco boasts a rich pedigree in design innovation. The company invested in manufacturing resources to develop a wood-effect balustrade system called Timberline, engineered from aluminium with a powder coated finish which reproduces the intricate detailing of natural oak grain. The system offers the aesthetic virtues of timber without the environmental, hygienic and maintenance concerns associated with it.

Combining superbly with metallicfinish stanchions, Timberline handrails are smooth, warm and comfortable to the touch. The wood-effect finish is non-absorptive and extremely durable, providing a clear advantage over genuine timber handrails, which are prone to surface damage and require ongoing treatment to maintain their aesthetic, prevent absorption of bacteria and control infection. Timberline has become one of the most popular specifications across neaco’s entire balustrade range. Building

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on its success, neaco has developed a new carbon fibre-effect finish which is now available for specification.

Other innovations developed in recent years include Neatdek 188, an aluminium decking system with concealed drainage gaps below the surface to provide an unrivalled combination of privacy, low maintenance and safety underfoot. With a unique T-bar grille design which appears to be closed but is actually open, Neatdek 188 completely restricts the view from above and below – making it ideal for balconies – and keeps litter and other items on the surface for easy cleaning. The absence of gaps on the foot contact area also makes it suitable to walk in any type of footwear, including stilettos.

Like all neaco decking systems, Neatdek 188 is lightweight yet strong and durable with a patented swage-locked construction between bars which enables high structural efficiency. It is also non-toxic, non-combustible, corrosive-free, 100% recyclable and easy to install with lowenergy construction methods. Modular panels are precision-manufactured off site and provide straightforward assembly with no welding required.

All neaco products are backed by a classleading Lifetime Guarantee.

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The LED under-lighting is an impressive example of the superior architectural aesthetic which characterises neaco’s Spectrum balustrade range

Doors, Windows & Balustrades Crittall wins on history and performance

Lazari Investments wished to create a new headquarters building for marketing specialist Publicis at 82 Baker Street in London. Marks Barfield Architects was commissioned for a refurbishment that would create 72,000ft2 of prime office space. “Crittall Windows was chosen on this project over other window suppliers – including a Chinese company – for its history, authenticity, locality and performance,” says architect Yevgeniy Beylkin. All the original Crittall windows at 82 Baker Street were replaced with new double glazed thermally and acoustically enhanced Crittall windows of the same profiles. The colour of the windows and panels was carefully chosen to re-emphasise the hierarchy and verticality of the original facade.

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AluK systems specified for new Birmingham hub

The Advanced Manufacturing Hub in Birmingham is one of six economic zones created to provide growth environments for key sectors in the city. In constructing the new facility, multidisciplinary contractor Buckingham Group engaged fabricator, Window & Door Commercial Ltd, to supply and install the complete aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling to the facade of the factory office. Fitted in 10 weeks, the project utilised AluK’s 58BW window systems, 58BD and GT55 TB door systems as well as SL52 curtain walling, using 340m2 of aluminium profile.

Industrial development specialist, First Industrial, wanted to create a manufacturing unit that met specific sustainability requirements. *

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Senior’s fluent design

As an international education provider operating across the world, the students and teachers of Education First (EF) are used to enjoying beautiful surroundings and the recently completed language school in Cambridge is no exception.With a key requirement of the scheme being the use of both natural light and ventilation, Senior Architectural System’s innovative Hybrid range of doors, windows and curtain walling has been specified to fulfil the exacting brief.The innovative construction of Senior’s Hybrid range, which combines the durability of aluminium externally with the environmental and aesthetic benefits of timber internally, made it the ideal choice for this ambitious scheme.

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Doors, Windows & Facades

London hotel offers a peaceful night’s sleep with Selectaglaze Located in one of the most vibrant parts of London lies the stunning boutique Ham Yard Hotel. Centred around a pedestrian thoroughfare connecting Great Windmill Street and Demark Street, Ham Yard Hotel has everything guests could want on its doorstep, from an eclectic nightlife of buzzing bars and clubs to quirky shops and quaint cafes.

Many plans were put forward over the years to develop the site, but all were rejected until, finally permission was granted for Firmdale hotels to redevelop the area. They went on to create 91 individually designed hotel bedrooms and 24 apartments, along with a 1950s style bowling alley, cinema and restaurant.

However, building a hotel in the centre of an area with such vibrant night life does come with its drawbacks.

Although new double glazed windows were installed throughout the hotel, the corner of the hotel on Great Windmill Street still had trouble with external

noise levels. Firmdale Hotels approached Selectaglaze to help deliver a solution with their bespoke secondary glazing systems. The introduction of secondary glazing, which is fitted to the room side of a building, is one of the most effective solutions for combating outside noise, and a reduction of 45dB is achievable when there is a gap of at least 100mm.

Three different unit styles were used, one of which was the S80 horizontal slider, typically used for larger windows as it can hold up glass to 12mm thick glass. Acoustic laminated glass was used, which absorbs the outside noise levels, to assist in creating a

more peaceful and relaxing environment – as well as a good night sleep.

A total of 37 openings were treated with the secondary glazing being finished in a dark grey colour to match the existing primary windows, making them as inconspicuous as possible. As testament to the detailed planning throughout the design and build phases, their efforts were rewarded with the Hotel gaining a BREEAM Excellent rating.

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REHAU Polytec 50S curtain walling used in stylish university project Glacier creates a visual sensation Glacier is just one of three new door finishes set to change the landscape for interior design. Introduced by leading internal door manufacturer Vicaima,Visual Sensations provides a new collection and welcome addition to the popular Dekordor SD foils range. Designed to capture the essence of dramatic landscapes, bringing exterior colour and pattern to an interior environment, these wood look doors bring genuine innovation. Dekordor Standard Duty (SD) finished foil has long been a preferred choice for specifiers, offering as it does, a consistent and economical door finish which is suitable for a multitude of applications from homes to offices, in both the new build and refurbishment sectors.

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The innovative REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system was an integral part of the design scheme at the new £30m St Mary’s Student Village built at Bangor University in North Wales. 23 REHAU Polytec 50 screens, at heights of up to 11.3m, have been installed in new student accommodation blocks by specialist fabricators Per-Fit Windows, based in Heywood.

Per-Fit worked alongside main contractors Vinci Construction on the project, which also involved the refurbishment of the existing quadrangle and ‘1906’ buildings to create a new village square environment for the 600 or so students living at the site. * irene.smith@rehau.com

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Only Mumford & Wood windows for girls’ boarding house

Replacement like-for-like period style timber windows from the Mumford & Wood Conservation range have been installed in the thermal upgrade programme of St Margaret’s junior girls’ boarding house at the famous Cheltenham Ladies’ College. Main contractor M C H Building Services Limited, Gloucester, a member of the Federation of Master Builders, has undertaken the first phase of this challenging project.The front elevation is now complete, requiring over 80 casement and sash windows, and the remaining return and rear elevations, requiring a further 250 made-to-order Conservation windows, have been surveyed by Mumford & Wood for staged deliveries from July 2016. * sales@mumfordwood.com

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

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Paver system specification takes off Levato Mono porcelain paver system from The Deck Tile Co has recently been installed on the new roof terrace at Bristol Airport east terminal extension.

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pproximately 400m2 of the system was specified in order to conquer a number of challenges; covering EPDM membrane laid with multiple falls; to hide services and drainage gulleys but still have accessibility for future maintenance; cutting around the numerous stainless steel posts and glazed partition with accuracy for the shroud detail.

The finish specified by the architect was Teknotimber Dark oak – offering the client an attractive, flexible and well designed raised flooring solution and with incredible technical properties; R11 slip rating; lightweight at just 45kgs per m2; non porous surface and 1000kgs loading per 600 x 600 x 20mm paver to name but a few of the benefits. Self-levelling head/height adjustable pedestals were used on this project to facilitate a speedy installation and enabling the installers to adjust the pedestal heights to millimetre accuracy, thus creating a perfectly level deck.

The system is available in 40+ colours and finishes in both ultra-realistic timber and stone effect, by combining 3D printing and mould making technology

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to reproduce identical copies of natural materials and with up to 30 prints available for each paver range. Once laid, the eye is unable to discern any replicated pattern allowing for a completely natural looking surface.

Recently specified for external dining areas at London Zoo, LIDL HQ Northfleet and the new Portico Terrace at Theatre Royal Drury Lane – where Levato Mono

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sandstone effect paver ranges were considered so similar to natural sandstone material that is was sanctioned for use on a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.

Used in conjunction with height adjustable fixed head or self-levelling pedestals or fixed height paver support pads, the Levato Mono system makes it possible to create perfectly level surfaces over uneven sub-surfaces. Ideal for installation over all waterproof membranes, the support systems cover height ranges from 9 to 550mm and incorporate a patented self-levelling slope correction facility with the convenience of height adjustment after the pavers are installed.

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Forbo maps out the floor at Manchester Science Partnerships The Sheila Bird Group has helped Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) to create the wow factor in the main social space of its client’s Greenheys building. The custom-designed A to Z map of Manchester, digitally printed onto Forbo’s durable Eternal vinyl floor covering, has created an eye-catching and engaging focal point.

As one of the UK’s leading science park operators, MSP wanted an events and community space on the park that would encourage its group of scientists, innovators, investors and entrepreneurs to connect with one another.

Chris Naughton at The Sheila Bird Group commented: “The interior of MSP’s Greenheys building has a lot of exposed brick and so we wanted to retain the industrial feel of the building within the space, but also install a completely unique floor covering to inject a stand-out feature in the area. Therefore, we created a custom A to Z map, pinpointing the various MSP buildings dotted around Manchester in different colours, enabling visitors to

Interface brings Common Theme to global businesses

Common Theme, the latest collection from modular flooring manufacturer Interface, helps designers working for multi-national companies to create a consistent identity in office interiors around the world. Inspired by the latest global trends, the range’s subtle but distinctive grey palette provides a foundation for interiors which will resonate in design cultures around the world.

The products can be used to zone areas in open plan office spaces through the use of varied textures and colour ways in the collection. The products in the range perfectly complement brighter accent colours featured in Interface’s other global collections, such as Human Nature and Urban Retreat. * interface.uk@interface.com

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Knauf Creanova combines aesthetics with practicality

Architects designing the striking atrium at the entrance to a multimillion college development in South London have employed Creanova panel from Knauf – manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems – to provide the aesthetic appeal of real wood veneer combined with the practical benefits of gypsum fibre panel. LeSoCo, an amalgamation of Lewisham College and Southwark College, engaged Richard Hopkinson Architects, working with Platform 5 Architects and Deloittes in a 14,100m2 project to create a major new college building and refurbish existing buildings on its site in The Cut, by Waterloo. Ideal for interior walls and ceilings, Knauf Creanova panels are especially suited for applications subject to strict fire regulations. * kd@web-response.co.uk

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immerse themselves into the map and orientate themselves in the city by just looking at the floor covering.

“We have used Forbo on many projects as they offer good quality products at a competitive price and have the ability to deliver custom floor coverings – something we definitely desired and attained for this project. Indeed, the interior of the building could not have looked this great without Forbo. This project has been very successful and it has led to us developing a great relationship with MSP.” 8 www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/eternal * info.flooring.uk@forbo.com ( 0844 822 3928

Contractors keep faith in F. Ball

A range of high performance floor preparation products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd have been used to create a stunning new floor at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Pyrford, Surrey. Contractors initially used Stopgap F77 waterproof surface membrane to impede the passage of rising moisture from the ground, before applying Stopgap 600 Base and Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayments to raise and level the surface. New linoleum tiles were then installed using Styccobond F54 emulsion adhesive. The existing asphalt flooring, which ran throughout the church’s ground floor, was beginning to crumble through years of wear and tear.

8 www.f-ball.co.uk * mail@f-ball.co.uk ( 01538 361633

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HVAC/HVP

The Ecodan QUHZ has just been launched to the company’s heating partners and will be available from the end of January 2016

Innovative heat pump from Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new 4kW Ecodan air source heat pump designed specifically to tackle the needs of new-build homes, with a system that matches the hot water requirements, whilst still meeting the lower heating demand of today’s well insulated properties.

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ew homes built today differ from previous ones because the requirement for hot water is likely to exceed the demand for heating for the first time. A reduction in fabric U-values and thermal bridging has reduced the energy requirements for heating and also allows for smaller plant.

“What is needed is a new way of delivering energy efficient heating and hot water,” explains Jordan Jeewood, Ecodan technical expert for the company.“We have engineered the Ecodan QUHZ monobloc system to meet this need by providing exceptionally high efficiency in the production of hot water, along with renewable space heating for the home.”

The Ecodan QUHZ unit is MCSApproved and straightforward to install, delivering water at 70ºC to a packaged 200 litre thermal store. From this thermal store, mains water is heated directly up to 65ºC via Mitsubishi Electric’s unique plate heat exchanger, meaning the homeowner receives hot water on demand.

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The fundamental design, application and control of the Ecodan QUHZ is exactly the same as the rest of the range with advanced control logic within the thermal store allowing the system to deliver the high efficiency levels that the market has come to expect from the Ecodan brand.

As a nation, we have not been building enough new homes to meet demand and the UK Government is now pushing for the construction of more new homes. At the same time, legislation is forcing housing developers to use products and practices that reduce the energy required for space heating and hot water is becoming the dominant load in new dwellings.

This means that high-efficiency water heaters are required for new-build dwellings to help tackle CO2 emissions and reduce run costs, with air source heat pumps already recognised by the Government as an important part of that solution.

Mitsubishi Electric has therefore developed this pioneering new Ecodan model to deliver

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a viable way of meeting the new hot water and heating demands of these new homes.

The Ecodan QUHZ has just been launched to the company’s heating partners and will be available from the end of January 2016.

New homes are needed in both on and off-gas grid areas but the additional cost of delivering mains infrastructure to new developments can also make the Ecodan QUHZ an attractive proposition for housebuilders within the grid.

Other alternatives to gas such as ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers, LPG, oil, direct electric and coal may incur additional higher install costs, greater maintenance regimes, or may simply not meet targets for energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

The UK Government is already committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 80% of 1990 levels, by 2050 and achieving a 34% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020.

Buildings account for 44% of all UK CO2 emissions (more than industry or transport) and space heating and hot water account for almost 75% of total energy consumed in homes.

In addition to high efficiency levels, with a Seasonal Co-efficient of Performance (SCOP) of 3 for hot water and 2.9 for heating, the Ecodan QUHZ poses no risk of legionella because it does not store hot water. At the same time, it is still able to provide a variable hot water capacity, with water heated directly as required.

The system also includes automatic in-built in energy monitoring, using the company’s MELCloud, internet-based system, which allows for full control and monitoring from anywhere in the world.

The Ecodan QUHZ unit delivers water at 70ºC to a packaged 200 litre thermal store

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Rinnai UK’s technical know-how on tap Rinnai UK, a leading supplier of ‘A’ rated continuous flow Infinity gas fired water heaters, has a dedicated technical service team to ensure customers get service performance that matches the excellence of product performance.

Rinnai technical services offer all customers help and advice throughout the complete lifecycle of a product – from inception to disposal. The team can and will respond to any queries on specification,

installation and operation of Rinnai unit.

Operating from Rinnai UK’s Cheshire headquarters the principle members of the team includes Ian Jenkins,Technical and Compliance Officer, Pete Seddon,Technical

and Product Development Officer and Danny Kay, Design Support Officer.The technical department will happily check over designs and schematics and advise on changes.

Installers can also call on the Rinnai technical department for training, which is provided free. Rinnai has recently increased its training portfolio, adding different packages has opened the engineers’ eyes to the possibilities of Rinnai technology.

Pete Seddon, Rinnai’s Technical and Product Development Officer, commented: “Rinnai is in its 12th year in the UK and more and more engineers are having a positive experience with the brand. Rinnai units are technically advanced but really easy to understand so we can alleviate any fears customers may have about undertaking the job.”

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JS Air Curtains announces new product catalogue ATAG helps Co-op cut energy costs

When the Co-op decided to replace the heating and air conditioning system at its Stockbridge store, the key objectives were to achieve significant reductions in both energy and maintenance costs whilst being able to monitor energy usage, to keep future costs firmly under control.The Co-op facilities management team selected a system based around two high efficiency ATAG XL140 gas-fired boilers.The store’s old system comprised a warm air unit mounted in the ceiling, an electric door curtain, and a combined gas-fired and DX air handling unit. Reflecting its Dutch energy saving heritage, the XL140 gives a class leading efficiency of 109.3% (EN677) achieved through seamless upwards modulation.

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JS Air Curtains, one of the UK’s leading air curtain specialists, is pleased to announce the launch of its new product catalogue. Packed with detailed information on its wide range of exposed, recessed, industrial and revolving door units, the catalogue incorporates quick glance product options and performance data tables for each model.Tim Scott, Head of Sales at JS Air Curtains comments:“This catalogue has many new products, an easy to view selection guide, information on heat pump technology and more control options.These details and its comprehensive range for all air curtain applications, makes this catalogue the ‘go-to’ resource for air curtain selection and expert advice.” * sales@jsaircurtains.com

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Rinnai’s newest space heater offers sleek looks

Rinnai Energysaver fanned convection gas fired space heaters are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories, churches and other large spaces where they have earned themselves a considerable fan base over the past 30 years. Now, the new Rinnai Energysaver 559FT, with fan assisted heat distribution, is introduced with improved aesthetics to match its superior energy saving performance. Sporting a modern, sleek casing, the heater simply blends into the background while offering exceptionally high efficiencies in operation and reduced running costs. Changes have been made to the operation board which is now an easy-to-use touch control pad sited conveniently and discreetly on top of the appliance. * info@rinnaiuk.com

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Aurubis copper afloat Designed by Architect Simo Freese, the ‘Meripaviljonki’ restaurant is the first innovative floating public building in Finland. The building is characterised by a facade clad in Nordic standard copper from Aurubis.

The 200-seat restaurant’s raft is connected to two giant tripod anchor piles by a rectangular, swinging arm ensuring that there is no detectable movement for visitors on board. The pontoon below the raft contains all the HVAC installations.

A novel solution has been found for connecting these to the land-side infrastructure below the entrance bridge, which is able to accommodate a 2.4m variation in sea level.

The Nordic Standard copper facade

references the famous, neighbouring 1960s ‘Round House’ and recognises the material’s sustainability credentials, longlife, durability, minimal maintenance and beautiful natural patination. Copper also announces the main entrance lobby and is used to form lettering for the restaurant’s illuminated sign. The floating building is an eye-catching, modern addition to the Art Nouveau Helsinki Workers’ House, adding to the historical cityscape of downtown Helsinki.

Nordic Standard is produced by Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. In addition to Nordic Standard, other Aurubis architectural surfaces include Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper with either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment.Various Nordic Green and Nordic Blue factoryapplied patinas have also been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world.

8 www.aurubis.com g.bell@aurubis.com * ( 01875 812144

FAKRO launches RAL colours for flat roof windows

VMZINC for £250m Cardiff Bay development

VMZINC standing seam facades and roofs in pre-weathered ANTHRA-ZINC feature throughout phases 1 and 2 of Cardiff Pointe, a £250m residential project to provide 600 homes in Cardiff Bay. Scott Brownrigg’s design used zinc on traditional waterfront apartments and two 24 and 18 storey towers on the north of the site. These cantilever out over the water to provide added focus for the visual aesthetic of ANTHRA-ZINC’s matte black appearance and visible grain structure. The high profile site is on a peninsula adjacent to Cardiff Yacht Club and opposite the International Sports Village.

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‘ColourLine’ is an option with FAKRO DEF flat roof windows. It enables outer cladding to be specified in any RAL colour from the Classic Palette. Whether to blend with a green roof, terrace landscaping or tiles on pitches up to 15°, thermally efficient glazing units provide an installed U-value as low as 0.76 W/m² – ideal for Passivhaus construction. White PVC interiors are ideal for bathrooms and wetrooms, while windows from 60 x 60 – 120 x 220cm have a glazing area up to 16% greater than competitors’ windows of comparable size. All can be installed with an XRD upstand to add 15cm height. * sales@fakrogb.com

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Klober introduces 8th Profile-Line Tile Vent With growing demand for universal, low profile tile vents, roofing ventilation and accessory specialist Klober has introduced the Profile-Line Thin-Line Tile Vent. Designed for use with Marley Edgemere, Russell Galloway, Lagan Elite, Quinn Lakeland Slates and Redland’s Slate 10 range (Richmond 10, Landmark Slate 10 and Saxon 10) – available in five standard colours. The vent can be used at high or low levels to provide an effective ventilation area of 7850mm2 and for soil ventilation or mechanical extraction. It comes with a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defect. * klober@yourresponse.co.uk

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New light on waste recycling Mid-Sussex District Council has opened a new stateof-the-art refuse and recycling depot at Haywards Heath. Designed by Milan Babic Architects, its crisp simplicity is a dramatic example of the Kalwall translucent cladding system in action.

Replacing an existing 50 year-old depot, the new Mid-Sussex District Council building is designed to be more environmentally friendly, reducing the council’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and use of

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water, thereby generating long term financial savings and other benefits for every resident of the District. It is being run by Serco.

The project boasts a number of new technologies to reduce running costs and

the carbon footprint including photovoltaic cells and rainwater collection tanks. It also benefits from the use of highly insulating Kalwall cladding which helps to reduce both energy consumption and heat loss by diffusing natural daylight across the interior.

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the offices are bathed with natural daylight, both from the cladding and the roof above the workshop which means less artificial lighting.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK – a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products. The company has had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years: OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.

8 www.structura-uk.com * kalwall@structura.co.uk ( 01233 501504

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Building Elements weathered by time. Casted Grey gives the depth in a weathered patina design on a raw dark grey surface.

Timeless appeal “Trespa Meteon Naturals combine a timeless natural appearance with the solid durability associated with all Trespa products,” explains Lucas. “The panels have been tested extensively for weather- and UV-resistance.

“The surfaces are easy to clean and 3000 hours of weather exposure simulator testing showed outstanding performance, guaranteeing the products’ longevity worldwide, which is why Trespa offers a 10-year conditional product warranty on the entire range.”

The panels are the latest extension of the popular Trespa Meteon range.

Trespa Meteon is engineered for vertical exterior wall coverings such as facade cladding, balcony panelling, sunblinds and other demanding exterior applications.

With a broad range of colours, finishes and tactile effects, Trespa Meteon brings compelling aesthetic and almost limitless design possibilities to next-generation architectural claddings.

The new range makes it possible to add the aesthetic qualities of natural materials to any design

Bring facades to life Trespa has announced a new range of panels with seven unique decors and finishes, allowing the architect and specifier to express their individual design creativity in new ways. Now, any building can acquire instant character with decors inspired by natural materials and processes.

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he irregular, raw, weathered surfaces of the high quality, durable panels allow structures to stand out in any environment,” says Lucas Stevens, Design Expert at Trespa. “The new range makes it possible to add the aesthetic qualities of natural materials to any design. No matter how large or small the structure, the scalable, dimensionless designs of Trespa Meteon Naturals bring both accents and complete facades to life.”

The new Trespa Meteon Naturals showcase the next step in decor technology as they feature unique innovations. Firstly, their matt finish includes gloss elements. Secondly, the decors have metallic pigments. This combination of features creates a stunning

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effect on the facade. When you walk around the building, each elevation will totally change with the angle of light.

Unique colours Rusted Brown creates a beautiful design inspired by corroded surfaces grown by the elements over time, while Forged Alloy provides a natural, subtle patina touching a yellow gold surface.

Corroded Green adds nuanced variations in an exciting green patina.

Sintered Alloy depicts a rough brown yellow surface resembling traces of the forces of nature.Hardened Brown gives a strong brown surface with a touch of volcanic red.

Tempered Grey provides a bright grey design, inspired by surfaces, stained and

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Building Elements BSI Kitemark for Harmer’s Below Ground Drainage

Harmer Building Drainage SML Below Ground range has been awarded BSI Kitemark certification, an assurance that the materials and methods used to manufacture it are fully compliant with internationally recognised standards.The BSI Kitemark Stamp confirms Harmer’s Below Ground drainage system is durable and impact resistant, and is manufactured and tested to the highest standard. It also works seamlessly with Harmer’s SML Above Ground range, providing a complete and fully connected system for all building drainage. Harmer Building Drainage is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), the first joined up brand in the industry to provide an overall water management solution, from rain to drain. * info@alumascwms.co.uk

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Washroom fashions colourful new washrooms

Washroom designer and manufacturer,Washroom Washroom, has completed work on a colourful project at 103 Wigmore Street in London.Working closely with fit out and refurbishment specialist BW,Washroom installed new male and female washrooms on levels five to seven of the building, with everything finished to a high specification to meet the exacting standards demanded. For the vanity units, which included integral basins and stylish mirrors above,Washroom used HI-MACS, a new generation of solid surface material from LG Hausys. Consisting of approximately one third acrylic resin, it boasts a smooth, non-porous and dirt-repellent surface, designed to be resistant to common bacteria and viruses. * sales@washroom.co.uk

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New remote flush buttons from Geberit New research has revealed that more than half of UK householders would locate the flush away from the traditional area behind the toilet, given the opportunity to do so.

As many as 30% of us would prefer to site the flush to the left or right of the WC, rather than directly behind it. Almost as many people again are keen on the idea of siting it by the bathroom door, ready for flushing on their way out.The launch of the Geberit Type01 and Type10 flush buttons gives homeowners the freedom to position the flush within 1.7m of the toilet, be it for practical or aesthetic reasons.

8 www.geberit.com * enquiries@geberit.co.uk ( 0800 077 8365

New Sika ComfortFloor 3000 – the choices are limitless

DuPont Corian from CD UK shines

Design studio Caxton Rhode has unveiled its latest work of art, a solid light installation made from Corian for a luxury Chelsea apartment. Rob Bartlett opted for Glacier Ice White Corian from CD UK and fabricated by Zone Creations for the material’s durability and beauty.

The product’s translucent qualities and malleability made it the perfect choice for this design. To maintain the material’s integrity and ensure a flawless distribution of light, the patterned fascia was milled directly into a single solid sheet.An outer shell was constructed from sections of the same material, before being bonded and polished to create one unified and seam-free piece.

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Available in an expansive range of colours to meet a wealth of aesthetic requirements in public and commercial buildings, Sika ComfortFloor 3000 is the new high performance base for the market leading Comfortfloor Decorative range of resin flooring.A two-part,self-smoothing polyurethane resin, ComfortFloor 3000 is the new substrate within the Sika ComfortFloor Decorative range. Developed to offer low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) levels which improves health and safety conditions during the floor installation process, thiseasily applied, high performance liquid can even be used to create two tone floors by mixing colours during application to help realise the most modern creative concepts. * enquiries@uk.sika.com

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Trio of new contracts for Washroom Washroom

Washroom Washroom has secured three prestigious office contracts. At Heathrow Approach, Washroom is currently installing new washrooms to both east and west cores of the building on all five floors including the ground floor and showers and changing areas in the basement. Early next year the team will commence work with ISG on the Bower building which will see high specification elements such as glass WC ducts and glass wall linings incorporated into the design while the Corian vanities will be manufactured off-site at Washroom’s factory to allow ease of installation. Rounding up the trio, Washroom will be installing new washrooms in two cores of the high specification HQ style office building at 4 Longwalk in Stockley Park. * sales@washroom.co.uk

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Building Elements The Portakabin Group wins award for business excellence

Stunning round bath in DuPont Corian from CD UK CD UK and solid surface specialist fabricator Solidity has used DuPont Corian in an outstanding bespoke bathroom design for a private client in London.

This scheme by Kirsten Wain at West One Bathrooms has a round bath as its centrepiece, with walls seamlessly clad in feature colour panels. Unable to find what the customer wanted off the shelf, Kirsten contacted Solidity to manufacture and install a bespoke solution. Installation was challenging as the bathroom was accessed via a spiral staircase, requiring the bath to be delivered in sections and constructed in situ.

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The performance of the Portakabin Group and its continued success and expansion has been recognised with an Excellence in Business Award at the Yorkshire Post Business Awards 2015.The award for ‘Best Company with a Turnover over £50m’ was presented by Archbishop John Sentamu at a ceremony in Leeds attended by more than 200 guests and hosted by the BBC Today Programme Presenter, Justin Webb.This latest accolade for the Portakabin Group follows a number of significant awards this year which have included Yorkshire’s Environmental Business of the Year.The award judges carried out a thorough business assessment of the company, which looked at its financial performance and its approach to innovation. * information@portakabin.co.uk

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Audatex appoints Saracen to create dynamic new workplace

Audatex, a global leader in the provision of risk and asset management software and services, has chosen workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors, to revamp its offices in Theale, Reading.The project reflects Audatex’s commitment to ensuring its team of connected technology experts continue to be at the forefront of product and service innovation. Following an initial workplace assessment, Saracen has been appointed to completely strip and refit 10,000m2 of commercial space, including mechanical and electrical services.

The result will see the Audatex office transformed into a more agile, open plan work environment, whilst creating a showcase for it to welcome insurers and bodyshops and demonstrate its cutting edge technology solutions. * enquiries@saraceninteriors.com

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Thermoblock premieres in Leicester Square project

The refurbishment of a landmark listed property on London’s Leicester Square has seen Marmox Thermoblocks specified in very large quantities for an unusual application.

The project team elected to make use of the Marmox Thermoblocks as a means of minimising heat loss at the critical floor wall junction. The 600mm long insulation units incorporate mini columns of high strength, low conductivity concrete to support the load of the wall above while the low lambda value insulation virtually eliminates the path for cold-bridging. They are laid using normal bricklaying mortar with special Marmox Multibond sealant used to secure and seal the stepped joints. * sales@marmox.co.uk

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IDS and FINSA host successful design trend event

Spanish surface materials specialist FINSA and UK distributor IDS hosted a successful event at the Innovation Centre at Great Portland Street last month, where it showcased the latest trends in materials for the architectural, design and furniture sectors, coinciding with the launch of FINSA’s latest international trendbook 2015-2016. Produced in partnership with the renowned Global Color Research trend prediction agency, the inspirational 70-page trendbook acknowledges the importance of how social and cultural changes define the way we live and how we consume.Visitors were encouraged to interact with the four cleverly-designed installations which portrayed the key design stories of Embrace, Nurture, Pioneer and Construct. * info@idsurfaces.co.uk

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New brochure now available from tremco illbruck

The phenomenal performance of TREMCO’s rapid cure roofing membranes is detailed in a new brochure now available from tremco illbruck.

The four-page brochure introduces the CP380/ CP930 ETAG OO5approved system which is based on PUMA technology – utilising the flexibility of polyurethane with rapid cure and low temperature cure of methyl methacrylate. Suitable for both newbuild and refurbishment projects, the new Rapid Cure Roof System can be applied directly to most roof substrates without the need for a primer. For refurbishment projects, this has the advantage of being able to waterproof almost any roof surface without removing the existing system and exposing the habitable space below to a risk of water ingress.

8 www.tremco-illbruck.com * info.uk@tremco-illbruck.com ( 01942 251400

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Permeable paving reviewed A new case study, published by the trade body Interpave, reviews the successful long-term use of concrete block permeable paving around a Milton Keynes school, including benefits for wildlife and simple maintenance.

The Hazeley Academy is a purpose-built secondary school incorporating a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) designed by Robert Bray Associates with extensive areas of concrete block permeable paving installed around 10-years ago.

It exemplifies the use of permeable paving

in distinct compartments with accessible flow controls to provide demonstrable water storage, manage sloping sites and optimise pollution removal.

The concrete block permeable paving has been shown to deliver a controlled flow of clean water for wildlife habitats such as ponds.

In particular, research showed an overall post-development increase in the population of protected great crested newts native to the site and suggested that the ‘Favourable Conservation Status’ has been achieved.

Experience of the academy site manager demonstrates that the concrete block permeable paving is also a problem-free technology over the longer term, able to accept roof water and run off from adjacent sealed paving.

Care of the permeable paving forms a part of the general maintenance programme for the academy, carried out by a small nonspecialist team using day-to-day equipment.

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Knauf Spray Plaster keeps boutique motel to tight schedule Stunning roof for London pub Specialist roofing contractor Hambro Roofing has recently completed works to a new JD Wetherspoon pub in London, known as ‘The Mossy Well’, which now boasts 500m2 of Sika Sarnafil Self Adhered membrane. Extensive refurbishment and adaptations to the building needed to take place due to the existing roofs being in such a bad state. Essex-based Sika Sarnafil contractor, Hambro Roofing, was awarded the contract after proposing to use Sika Sarnafil single ply for the flat roof repairs.

The client required the new roof area to look like a traditional zinc roof covering.

Sika Sarnafil G410-15 FSA was specified for the job, with decor profiling to match the surrounding roofs.

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Ready Mixed Spray Plaster developed by Knauf – a leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems – delivered the finest finishes on the fast-track construction programme to develop a major new hotel in the centre of London. Motel One LondonTower Hill was constructed by main contractor McAleer & Rushe for Endurance Land and Aberdeen Asset Management. Its 291 bedrooms were finished with approximately 33 tons of Knauf Deco Plus Plaster, which provides a textured finish and is applied using a rotary screw worm pump machines.The Ready Mixed Spray Plaster has other advantages too, cutting both waste and the need to add water on site. * kd@web-response.co.uk

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Knauf know-how accelerates primary school construction

Innovative fixing systems combined with top class design and technical support from Knauf – a leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems – has accelerated and simplified the construction of Hampshire’s first ‘all-through’ school.The drylining sub-contractor, MTEC Walling, believes that using Knauf’s Linear fixing system to install Cleaneo Akustik perforated plasterboard in the new school hall shaved around 15% from this element of the construction schedule. And the project lead, Simon Alford from Hampshire County Council property services, comments that Knauf’s simplified the specification using the same board throughout for the walls and partitions and Cleaneo Akustik for the ceilings to achieve the robust finish. * kd@web-response.co.uk

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