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Moving onto this issue and following our theme of reection, we talk to Chris Wilkinso Managing Director at Jo Cowen Architects ( JCA) , who reveals his occupational pathway to becoming an Architect. Here, he explains how an educationalvisit to the Pompidou Centr in Paris broadened his horizons during his teenage years and conßrmed his career p for a future in the industry. Turn pages to08-09 to read Chris¶ full story and discover the journey he took to arrive at the helm of JCA.

Elsewhere, to coincide with the great British weather, we¶ve talked to Chris Hornby, S eniorTechnical Manager at Wienerberger UK, for expert advice on getting buildings weathertight quicker. Turn pages to 16-17 for his advice. What¶s more, two contributors forecast the imminent future of infection control and how door hardware plays a role in improving hygiene in a duo of articles that inform specißers of the expected trends a technologies that are set to facilitate the next generation of infection control. Fli pages 20-21 for S ontay¶s outlook on what specißers need to considerwhen regarding infection control in the year ahead. And turn pagesto 22-23 to learn from Consort Architectural Hardware about where door hardware ßts into improving a building¶s

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Welcome to the very ßrst edition of 2 0 2 . During this time, I¶m habitually inclined to hark back to the happenings from the past 1 2 months. Despite the obvious lingering COVID- related challenges, it¶s clear to see what a surprisingly optimistic year 2 0 1 has been. There were numerous positives that came to light ‡ specißcally in the world of architecture, construction and design. We embraced several industry breakthrough welcomed sector-wide technological adoptions ‡ not just up and down the country, but throughout the world ‡ and conclusively opened our eyes to the environmental destruction that we¶ve instigated. A leading example of the industry¶s technologic advancements is the world¶s ßrst 3 D- printed school in Malawi, which was built with minimal material use and carbon footprint at a record speed, having been printed in 1 8 hours. More generally, however, was the rife utilisation of artißcial intelligence ( AI) i helping to support infection control in our public buildings. And, of course, let¶s the pledges and heightened awareness of building for a greener, cleaner planet that aros from autumn¶s COP2 6 , too. Overall, the architectural and construction ßeld has been a hiv of alterations, tech adoptions and eco mindfulness.

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How can construction teams get to the weathertight stage more quickly without compromising quality? Chris Hornby, S enior Technical Manager at Wienerberger UK, explores the benefits of multicellular clay block walling systems.

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Following today¶s heightened awareness ofinfection control, Sontayforecasts the role that sensorswill playin tacklingviruseswithin ourbuilt environment throughout thisyearand highlights keyelements specißers should look out forwhen opting forbuilding products fora project.

Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses door hardware¶s role in improving hygiene within public building environments.

Rob Doherty, S pecialist Construction S olutions Product Manager at S ika, explores how concrete¶s sustainable production and application is an issue of increasing importance for the constru industry and regulators worldwide.

AmbarKellyis utilising the latestAR software to trace and analyse the installation ofits RiserSafe unit Square Mile¶s latest skyscraper, 6-8 Bishopsgate, London.

Post- COP2 6 , sustainability has come to the fore of architectural designs. Here, James Latham forecasts how we¶ll be designing sustainable and biophilic- centred workspaces in the year ahead

The pandemic has heralded a fundamental rethink of our public realm showing that a fresh approach is needed to designing the spaces between buildings with multifunctional and long- life but adaptable solutions, ready to meet climate change requirements. Here, Interpave explores further.

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The Boathouse. ©Jim Stephenson. Zaha Hadid Architects ( ZHA) has transitioned to employee ownership through its recentlyestablished Employee Benefit Trust. ZHA is built around a deep commitment to the culture of diverse people working collaboratively. This collective, multidisciplinary approach to problem- solving has been a cornerstone of its success since the practice was founded by Zaha Hadid 4 2 years ago. As the trust has no external shareholders, ZHA can now reinvest all profits back into the business, into its people, equipment and facilitiesSix to structures and two product designs were announced as the Wood Awards 2021 benefit employees; allowing winners at a ceremony in November ‘21 held at The Building Centre in London. The competition is free to enter and aims to encourage and promote outstanding timber the firm to prioritise its design, craftsmanship and installation. The independent judging panel visits all the work with visionary clients, shortlisted projects in person, making this a uniquely rigorous competition. communities and industry WOOD AWARDS experts around the world to advance the quality of the h e judges chose built environment. Ma g d a l e n e Co l e g e Li b r a y a s t h i s y e a r ’ s Go l d Aw a rd a n d Ed u c a t i o n & WATES GROUP Pu b l i c Se c t o r c a t e g o r y w i n e r. STRIKES GOLD AGAIN Wates Group, the J u d g e J i m Gre a v e s c o m e n t s : construction, property “ M a g d a l e n e Co l e g e Li b r a y i s services and residentiala t o u r d e fo rc e o f a rc h i t e c t u r a l development business, has d e s i g n a n d a c h i e v m e n t . Th e d i f e r n t fo r m s o f t h e retained its Gold Investors in People ( IiP) accreditation. re a d i n g ro m s a re b e a u t i f u l The award stands for the a n d ex p e r i e n c e d s e q u e n t i a l y a s t h e y l e a d o n e t h ro u g h t h e next three years, until 2 0 2 4 . IiP, which is 3 0 years old thisb u i l d i n g . Th e b r i c k , t i m b e r year, is an internationally-a n d s t o n e h a s b e n d e s i g n e d recognised and prestigious exq u i s i t e l y w i t h a t h o r u g h standard that evaluates u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e i r i n t r i n s i c q u a l i t i e s” . how well organisations Th e Co m e r c i a l & lead, support and manage Le i s u r e w i n e r i s Th e Al i c e their people for sustainable Magdalene College Library growth. David Allen, Chief Ha w t h o r n . J u d g e Ru t h Sl a v i d com ents: “This is modest Executive of Wates Group, said: ‚We are delighted to a rc h i te c t u re i n a h i g h ly Th e In t e r i o r s w i n e r Th e j u d g e s s e l c t e d Th e a c h i e v e d m a n e r, w i t h i s St J o h n St r e t . J u d g e Bo a t h o u s e a s t h e Pr i v a t e retain the gold accreditation, J o n a s Le n c e r s a y s : “ I w a s w i n e r. J u d g e Ki r s t e n Ha g a r t which recognises what we¶re e v e r y t h i n g t h o u g h t t h r o u g h i m p re s e d by t h e l i g h t to u c h com ents: A “ fabulous trying to achieve as a group.c a r e f u l y . It a c h i e v e s interventions, which gave hand-built home with a t h e d e s i re d a g r i c u l t u r a l We are proud of our razorc h a r a c t e r, b u t t h i s i s a n t h e wa re h o u s e a p a r t m e n t w o n d e r f u l s t o r y. Th e u s e o f sharp focus on employee a n e w i d e n t i t y . Th e p r o j e c t l o c a l m a t e r i a l s , exc e p t fo r t h e wellbeing, performance and a g r i c u l t u r a l b u i l d i n g w i t h a s t a n d s a s a n ex a m p l e fo r t w o Ca n a d i a n s p r u c e t re s , inclusion, which is central level of sophistication never continued use of a longa n d l o c a l l a b o u r ove r s e n by s e n b e f o r e . Th e r e s u l t i s a to our drive to become lasting, but carbon-intensive t h e o w n e r, a c r a f t s m a n w i t h series of delightful one of the UK¶s most b r i c k a n d c o n c re te s t r u c t u re at ention detail and rigour progressive, trusted andb u i l d i n g s w h e r e a l t h e sup orted by high-quality i n h i s a p ro a c h , m a ke t h i s a sustainable businesses. j u d g e s „w h o s a w t h e p r o j e c t t i m b e r i n t e r i o r s .” w o r t h y w i n e ” r. w o u l d l o v e t o s t a y .”

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NEWS IN BRI EF: CPMG ARCHITECTS REVEALS NEW NOTTINGHAM BASE

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CPMG Architects has moved into its new headquarters in Nottingham. The company has overseen a substantial internal refit of the property, which started life in the 1 8 7 0 s as the headquarters of the British Waterways Company. It later became the S tandard Chartered Bank before more recently being used by several bars before sitting vacant for nearly three years. The team is now settling into the newly- revamped space at the Grade II Listed threestorey building in S t. Peter¶s Gate. MD, Richard Flisher, said: ‚We are proud of our Nottingham heritage and have been based in the Lace Market for more than three decades. This move is a vote of confidence in our home city and the future vitality of the city centre and brings a brilliant building back into full use.„

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Whilst undertaking his college studies, Chris Wilkinson’s tutors tried to discourage a career in architecture. After a further year at art college, instinct kicked in, and Chris overlooked his teachers’ deterrent, treading the architectural career path. Today, he sits at the helm of Jo Cowen Architects ( J CA) . In this Q & A , we talk to Chris and follow his route to landing several positions at some of the country’s most notable architecture firms. JO COWEN ARCHITECTS JCA

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Present Made, Eddington Had you always wanted to pursue a career in architecture? To cut a long sotry short, ym ientsr in c a h r i e t u e m g r d o f m r y m x ep r i n c s a t c o l e g , w h e r I aw s m a k i n g t h i n g s le i k g u i t a r s , f u r n i t e a n d s o o n , b u t I a w s ’n t q u i e t s e u r what I awnetd ot do. Unievrsty aplictons c a m e o a u r n d q u, i c k yl a n d I o t l d y m t u o r s t h a I a w ne t d o t d o c a h r i e t u , b u t t h y e s e t d r m e y a w o f m r i t . I h e d t h e i r a d v i c e a n d e wn t o t a r t c o l e g o r f a n o t h e r , e ya r d o i n g a o u f n d a t i at the Clevland Coleg of Art and Design, w h e r I x ep r i n c d a p l e t h o r a o f a r t i s c medius. Instin,cevyl I stil elft I should go i no t c a h r i e t u , b u t i t a w s n o t h i g m e o r t h a n an inst c. It aws an op rtuniy ot be ecartiv b u t w i t h a h i g d e g r o f e s o f p ri n a l m o t it. At art coleg, I aws devling inot things leik p h o, t g r a y w h i c I e a r l y e n j y d o b u t e l f t tha al of thes had their limtaons. At the s a m e t i m e , c a h r i et u aw s a n o p r t u n i y XSAIQFSH]AQER]AHMœIVIRXAEVXAERHAHIWMKRA p r i n c l e s w i t h n o n e . ce a r

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Jo Cowen Architects (JCA) Victorian bakery project What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability? Present Made, Mill View budgets, which is often something that degrades the quality of many architects’ work. Those able to avoid this problem keep scale and proportion in mind. As long as you’ve built in beauty by considering proportion and setting, it’s hard to make it look bad or as if you’ve stripped costs out of it. o Y u need rigour without reliance on materiality.

To get some work experience as early on as you can. Sitting in a practice and being around the people who work in the industry can give you a real understanding of what it feels like day to day. Architecture students often spend any work experience and then start work

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don’t have a prior understanding of the working environment. An artistic routing is often not directly relevant.

What is your favourite building? universities. Portfolios can vary to such high degrees that it can become capability based on their education. But beyond that, there’s not enough vocational experience being linked into the education system. We’ve got an apprentice working with us right

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of a new wave of evaluating how we should educate architecture students. Vocational training gives you an excellent opportunity to understand what the world of architecture really commands because people often come in with very artistic portfolios. 9

We’re currently working on reimagining single-family housing, and using modern methods of construction that can promote it. We will start construction on our net-zero, singlefamily housing sites for Present Made at Eddington (Cambridge) and Mill View (central Bedfordshire). We’re also looking at multi-unit build-to-rent schemes, which we’re trying to push to the forefront of the build-to-rent market, and helping to build buildings that are functionally correct and promote longer-term rental lifestyles. FC_ A JANUARY

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sone of central China¶s flagship R ef l e ct ing Wuh a n¶s stro ng rive r bThe o nd, Gorge shopping centres, Paradise Walkth re e key inte rio r zo ne s ta ke up wate rIn the opposite wing, The Gorge¶ creates Wuhan Jiangchen sets new th e me s , articul ating th e m in a sp atia a veryldifferent atmosphere. Like a standards for large- scale urban retail l ayo ut a nd mate ria l ch o ice to evo ke adeep n ravine, a narrow, elongated atrium in conjunction with mixed- use and TOD e moti o na l re a ctio n fro m v isito rs.extends across several storeys, offering components. Its site straddles Wuhan¶s select skyward views. Levels differ in CBD and financial street business district The Source strata, bending to provide a distinct on top of Fanhu S tation, served by two T h e S o urce¶ sta nds a s th e o rigin of wate spatial r experience with every turn, in metro and 2 5 bus lines. a s i t e me rge s fro m th e gro und. Th e an ascending move towards the large T his transit base induces a dichotomy s p h e ri ca l mul ti- sto rey atrium sy mb skylight. o l ise s Narrow wood- clad bridges in the functional setup of the retail floors. co nce ntrate d p owe r in co nce ntric crisscross the void, introducing a nat Its hub character strives to swiftly accept, mo no ch ro me p atte rns th at e ne rgetica character l ly that is taken up by the warm channel and distribute large passenger di re ct m ove me nt. Th e de nse ce il ing tones of the vertical surfaces. volumes vertically into the business o rb zones. i ts are mirro re d in th e b l a ck a nd w h ite The retail aims to attract and retainci visitors rcl e s of th e fl o o r to a nch o r th e sp a The ce Bridge to dispense them horizontally into its at i ts ba se . Mirro r a cce nts in th e veTh rtica e B ridge¶, l th e co nne cting elem ent multiform commercial environment. ci rcul atio n cre ate b right v isua lb effe etwects, e n th e two w ings, a cts as a spat i al On a triangularplot topped bytwo oce w i th e s c a l ato rs a p p e a ring to ca sca a nd de a meta s p h o rica l h inge; a cent ral 2 towers, the 1 0, m shopping centre¶s twoth ey tra nsp o rt p e o p l e fro m o ne l eve l tozo ne fo r e nco unte r a nd ce lebrat i on, a wings converge towards the apex ofthe site,a noth e r. Co nne cting to th e metro h ub , co mmuna l gath e ring p o i nt and a ver t i c a informing the placement ofkeyspaces, their T h e S o urce is th e disch a rge p o int of a l nd l h o rizo nta l distribu tor. Red feat u r hierarchicalorderand distinct shape. a cti v i t ie s into th e deve l o p me nt. e sca l ato rs cro ss a cy li nd r i c al void o FC_ A JANUARY

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mu lt ipl e leve ls, m ov i ng v i s i to rs ve rti T he interior ca lly key zones and their P erforated metal screens feature throug h t hi s pi vot p o i nt. Fro m h e redynamics , are reproduced in an approach diverse intensities in corrugation for a linea r eve nt space s tretch e s o ut to towards the exterior facade design. The further articulation and visual layering cu lm in ate i n f u ll- w i dth l a nds ca p e dV- shaped s ta i rs massing is bisected by the focal along the extended sides. This introduces that l ead u p to a pano ra mi c w i ndow ; a n glass protrusion of The Bridge, with the lightness and diœerentiation to the stack elongated c ant i leve r th at p ro mi ne ntly adjacent volumes receding in terraces, volumetric, a eœectively breaking down reache s o u t i nto t h e s urro undi ng gesture to the park across the intersection. building mass. citys c ape . T he br i dge na rrati ve co nti Key functions, nue s such as a cinema and Advertisement panels and oversized in the i n d u st r i al fe e l of th e b ri ghtsports re d zone, are volumetrically expressed shop windows¶ create rhythm and ex p osed ce i li n g st ructure . in protruding cuboid volumes that mark animation, their scale reacting to the T hro u g ho u t t he ce ntre , s tro ng co l othe urbuilding corners, entrance zones respective viewing distance they respond accent s m ar k spat i a l i mp o rta nce and programmatic highlights. In addition, to the urban level, the speed of passing and act i vi t y. D i ve rs e f l o o r a nd ce i lthe i ng corners set out the colour identities by, and the human scale that eventually pattern s e m phasi s e di f fe re nt ways of of their respective adjacent facades, attracts and draws individuals into th m ovem e nt ; wave s an d l i ne a r s tri p e s with each side of the triangular footprint shopping centre. c reate d i rec t i on a l dy na mi cs , w h i l erepresented in an individual colour T his multitude of spatial experiences c ircle s est abl i s h fo ca l p o i nts . C lscheme us te reof dgold, red and blue. The strong that CLOU Architects has designed helps c ircle s evo ke bu bb l i ng¶ a e s th eti cs hues th at diffuse in a dynamically- pleated to create an environment that encourages hig h l i g ht feat u re zo ne s . A nci l l a ry facade a nd that adds three- dimensional visitors to return and explore Paradise Walk t rans i t i o n al spa ce s ta ke up th e b odepth ld and a clever two- fold colour play, Wuhan Jiangchen time and time again. pattern s to g et he r w i th s of te r co l o urs allowing a nd for different aspects from every warm text u res. angle viewed. www.clouarchitects.com 13

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ODEA O M E RTN ,LA E L Y AM

esigne d by Le may, in co l l a b o ratio n wit h wor ld re now ne d indig enou s A rch ite ct D o ugl a s Card inal, Od ea Mo ntre a l is a 2 5 - sto rey proj ec t t hat w il l incl ude 4 3 5 re sid ent i al u ni t s, co mp rising 2 6 4 re nta l apar t m ent s a nd 1 7 1 co ndo miniums for sale. Th e na me of th e p ro je ct, Od ea, is b a se d o n th i ndige e n ou s Cree wo rd o de¶, me a ning ca noe, whic h ex p l a ins th e subtl e and st ylised sy mb o l of th e ca no e to be feat u red in th e a rch ite cture. The fu t u re o ccup a nts w il l b e sur rou nd ed by b o l d a nd functio nal com m on sp a ce s, incl uding an ar t i st ¶s st in co l l a b o ratio n w it h t he Dar li ng Fo undry a rt co mp l ex , green spaces, two ro ofto p p o o l s a nd a sk y lou ng e. S ite p re p a ratio n fo r const r u c t ion is a l re a dy unde rway, and Od ea Mo ntre a l is sch e duled to be co mp l ete d in th e sp ri ng of 2 0 2 4 . Speaking of the project, Derrick Neeposh, President of the Cree Regional Economic Enterprises Company ( CREECO) , says: ‚We are extremely proud to work on this project with Cogir Real Estate, and for our communities to participate creating benefits for their members and for future generations.„ ‚I am proud to see my nation¶s contribution to the Montreal skylin with an innovative and forwardthinking project that will not only showcase the history of the Cree nation but, more importantly, will also create space for indigenous organisations and entities. The Odea Montreal project is the first of its kind and will be an economic driving force with endless opportunities for additio investment,„ adds Mandy Gull, Grand Chief at Cree Nation Government. ‚We a re de l ighte d to be par t of th is ma jo r re a l e state proj ec t along w ith a n ex p e rie nce d d eveloper and v isio na ry, C o gir Re al Est ate, t hat w il l p rov ide a new cult u ral d iver si t fo r th e city of Mo ntreal,„ com m ent s Ra ndy B o sum, Pre sident of EERP. ‚ We l o o k fo rwa rd to p l ayi ng an a ctive ro l e in th is d evelopm ent , and we a re o ptimistic t hat t his proj ec w il l b e a succe ss.„ ‚We a re p ro ud a nd h o nou red to wo rk w ith th e C re e Nat ion of Eeyo u Istch e e o n a p ro jec t t hat wi ll b e co me o ne of Mo ntre a l¶s c u lt u ral a nd a rch ite ctura l land m ar k s. We b e l ieve Ode a Mo ntre a l will be ico nic in so ma ny ways,„ conc lu d es Math ie u D uguay, Pre si d ent and CEO of C o gir Re a l Estate .

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V O I C E OF T H E I N D U S T R Y

DELIVERING WEATHERTIGHT B U I L D N G S M O R E Q U I CY K L G e tti n g a p rop e rty w e a t herti g h t i s a key m i l e s t on e i n a ny n e w - b u i l d p roj e c t , u s a l y m a r k i n g the en d of the ‘ h eav y w o rk ’ a n d the s t a r t of i n t ern a l w o rk s w h i c h m i g h t otherw i s e b e d a m g e d by ex p o s u re to the w e a t her. Bu t how c a n c o n s t ru c t i o n tea m s g e t there m o re q u i c k l y, w i t hou t c o m p rom i s n g q u a l i t y ? Chri s Ho rn by, Sen i o r e T c h n i c a l Ma n g e r a t Wi e n e rb e rg e r U K , ex p l o res the b e n e f i t s of m u l t i - c e l u l a r c l ay b l o c k w a l i n g s y t em s . WI E N E R B E R G E R U K

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With multicellular clay block walling, t is no secret to constructors and architects that a building¶s external envelope needs to horizontal faces are ground to tolerances meet a long list of challenges and demands.that allow a 1 mm mortar joint and the unique interlocking vertical joints do not require The envelope must provide a weathertight, airtight seal that aids energy efficiencymortar. while The heart of the system ‡ and the also being sustainable, easy to apply and secret of its speed and efficiency ‡ is the precisionengineered clay block. A unique long lasting. It must also be time efficient to interlocking design rules out the need for mort construct, allowing the site team to reach that in the vertical joints and ensures consisten weathertight stage as quickly as is practically possible to enable the build to progress. construction quality. G etti ng to th e we ath e rtight sta ge is critica Wienerberger¶s l system offers a solution for a b e ca us e i t ma rks th e p o int at w h ich mo st wide of range of requirements, including inner lea brickth e i nte rna l wo rks ca n b e gin. Pl a ste ring a nd faced cavity walls, inner and outer leaves of rendered cavity walls, infill panels within e l e ctri cs , fo r exa mp l e , ca n¶t p ro gre ss w h il e th e b ui l di ng i s at r isk of ex p o sure to th e weframed ath e r. structures, partition walls, separati I t i s a l s o v i ta l to h e l p ke e p mo isture o ut walls of and single- leaf ( monolithic) external walls. th e b ui l di ng. A nd th a nks to th e co ntinue d Speed without compromising on quality i nnovati o n of b uil ding mate ria l s, it is e a sie r U ltimately, this type of system allows builders t th a n eve r. get the property weathertight more quickly. The Design principles – the importance interlocking construction is quick and rel providing a weathertight envelope that allows of product specification for internal works and external finishing such M anufacturers have innovated with the as rendering or brickwork to be completed development of multicellular clay block walling, such as Wienerberger¶s Porotherm in parallel, particularly useful on large, multi system, which enables site teams to build occupancy buildings or where properties aren¶t released until the site is complete. quicker, smarter and better. 16

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Taking brickwork off the critical build path, developers can build two storeys ahead of tradition methods without compromising quality or thermal performance. In some projects, it has taken as littl as nine days to get to internal works. T he Porotherm system is delivered straight to site ready to be installed with the accompanying bagged mortar, which is applied using a mechanica roller. It reduces wastage because site teams need to only mix what they use and ensures consistency of mortar. S peed of build also results in preliminar savings regarding site cabins and crane use.

Weathertight and breathable

T here is another huge benefit, particularly when considering the thermal performance of the buildin M ulti- cellular clay block walling is delivered virtually at equilibrium moisture content, around due to the kiln- fired production process. Provided i protected when going up, it will remain at equilibriu which supports thermal performance and enables the property to reach equilibrium far quicker. It is breathable, reducing excess humidity insi the property, and the construction process also minimises the amount of water being imparted from mortar to other building components. The thin join system requires up to 9 5 % less water for blockwork construction compared to a traditional build. N egating most of the moisture during construc ensures thermal performance is achieved far quick whilst no drying shrinkage cracking also means virtually no snagging for a better quality build. In we have never carried out snagging on a Porotherm property due to cracking from blockwork. T his is even before you consider the benefits of thin- joint masonry for ongoing thermal performanc In a traditional build, mortar takes up around 6 . 7 % of the wall area. With thin- joint, multicellular clay block walling, it is around 0 . 4 % . The mortar not only goes off quicker ( there is no need for a 1 . 5 m build height restriction before the mortar goes off ) , but it also reduces the impact of thermal and moisture bridging through mortar joints.

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INFECTION CONTROL

INFECTION CONTROL AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Infection control has always been a top priority. From a young age, we are instructed on the importance of behaviours such as hand-washing to keep pesky bacteria at bay. However, infection control is an area that people have become more aware of since the pandemic began. As we continue to live with the virus, its importance will only maintain momentum. Infection control is essential from a built environment perspective; we spend 90% of our time indoors, which means these spaces must hit the mark on safety and comfort. With this in mind, what do specifiers have to look out for in 2022? SONTAY

Monitoring is king

At present, the Government Inthebuiltenvironment, seems to be investing infectioncontrolhasalwaysbeen heavily in hospitals and NHS fundamental.Manymaintenance infrastructure, meaning schedulesclearlyoutlinewhat specißers will have to look cleaningneedstobedoneand at solutions that can assure where,fromtheductworkto infection control, including thefans,tocreatetheoptimum sensors. There will, therefore, environmentforinhabitants. have to be legislation in place Whetherit is a commercial to clearly outline best practice oce, manufacturing plant for mitigating infection spread in orhealthcare site, it is hugely the built environment. S pecißers important to monitora building¶s must need to keep an eye out conditions so that if, forinstance, for any upcoming legislation there is anybacteria present, around infection control so that the right course ofaction canthe be products they specify are taken. It iswhya BMS (building suitable for use once a building management system) is used to is in operation in the next four measure, report and controla years, for instance. building¶s environment so T h a nkf ul ly, th e re a re ma ny infe ctio n co ntro l to o . S tudie relative s humidity ( RH) of 6 0 % that the spread ofinfection can s e ns o rs ava i l a b l e to e nsure h ave sh ow n th at b a cte ria or more, though some can be prevented. o ur b ui l di ngs are co mfo rta b lv e iruse s ca n p iggy b a ck a nd survive and multiply in >2 0 % Looking forward to 20 , a nd s afe fo r o ccup a nts. As p a rticul ate matte r. PM 2 . 5 RH. Decreasing temperature sensorswillbe high on the we l l a s CO 2 s e ns o rs, th e l ikea snd PM 1 0 se nso rs w il l and moisture ( relative agendas ofspecißers. of a i r qua l i ty s e nso rs ca n definite ly b e sp e cifie d into humidity) creates a less Sensors installed as part of h e l p cre ate a n e nv iro nme nt 2 0 2 a nd b eyo nd. hospitable environment for a BMS playa crucialrole in th at i s s afe fo r occup a nts. AAnother ir type of sensor microorganisms to grow. maintaining an optimum, safequa l i ty w i l l undo ubte dly b ethat will be key for 2 0 2 is built environment.The likes of a n a re a of co nti nuing fo cus the relative humidity ( RH) Case study: Dammam CO2 sensing can be an excellent i nto th e new ye a r. P M 2 . 5 sensor. Bacteria can develop Medical Tower markerto seewhethera s e ns o rs , w h i ch mea sure th ein environments where there H ospital environments require building¶sventilation levels a mo need unt of p a rti cul ate matte r a lot of moisture. Humid close control of many ambient is to be increased. Iftoo much CO 2 i n th e a i r, a re grow ing in conditions are, therefore, theconditions. RH is one of these is present, it can compromisede ma nd, not jus t fro m a n a ir perfect setting for bacteriaaspects to that is important to inhabitants¶wellbeing. qua l i ty p e rs p e ct ive b ut fro multiply. m The majority require monitor in critical areas. FC_ A JANUARY

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high-accuracytechnologyto oœer ßrst- class product support, improve and maintain healthy from specißcation to installati indoorenvironments. and beyond. T he S ontay RH&T sensors With the presence of S ontay¶s were installed to monitor sensors, Dammam Medical humidity and temperature in Tower¶s isolation rooms were the isolation rooms. As well provided with easy- to- install as being renowned for their temperature and humidity accurate and reliable function, sensors at a crucial time during S ontay¶s RH&T sensors are the coronavirus crisis. These extremely quick and simple to provided precise and constant install. This contributed to air their regulation in 4 0 isolation specißcation for the Dammam rooms designed to rehabilitate MedicalTower, as the hospital COVID-1 9 patients whilst required a temperature and keeping other areas of the humidity monitoring solution hospital infection- free. with some urgency due to the M onitoring and controlling growing COVID crisis. Delivery indoor conditions are times and excellent customer essential to creating a safe M aintaining close control and capital of the country¶sservice were other factors built environment. Infection of room humidity in isolatedEastern Province. As part in choosing S ontay, with the control is an area that will company earning praise for its continue to be of prominence hospital areas is vital to aof a recent refurbishment, patient¶s health. In these 4 0 isolation rooms were same- day shipping of materials as we live with and face other spaces, high humidity can introduced to the hospital to insupport the hospital at the viruses and bacteria. Our contribute to bacteria growth. order to cope with an increasepandemic¶s height. indoor spaces necessitate a S tudies show that when cold, in COVID- 1 9 patients. Furthermore, S ontay¶s high level of monitoring that can be achieved through the dry air is warmed once indoors, An eœective controlstrategy,products are covered by a the relative humidity drops by therefore,was required to ßve-yearwarranty, providing specißcation of a sensor. It is 2 0 % . S uch a decrease makes combat detrimentalchanges in customers with long- term why these small, yet mighty, it easier for airborne particles, airhumiditywithin the Dammam peace of mind of their quality solutions will continue to be and performance. This is important well into the future, including viruses, to travel. MedicalTower¶s isolation rooms. ensuring that we can keep the D ammam Medical Tower Sontayhad just the solution. particularly important to clients is a 4 0 - bed hospital based Its space-mounted relative in countries outside of the spread of any infection at bay. in Dammam, the sixth- most humidityand temperature UK. In such cases, S ontay¶s populated city in S audi Arabia (RH&T) sensors use the latest customer service teams can www.sontay.com 21

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IMPROVING BUILDNG GHIYENE ! D&!& %6&"%6 ! !%D!& (,?,4O anie D l , yaM irD ector ta Consort rA chitectural arH ardw e, discues the role door harardw e sypla in improving hygiene within public buildng environmetn s. CON S OR T A R C H I T E CT U R A L H A R D W A R E

ganow, inst infe ctio n, e spec ially i n healt h ealt h an d hyg ie ne a re de l i cate a s s o ciate d w ith th e co ro nav irus. Baut them e s, par t i cul a rly i n to day ¶s th at fo otfa l l h a s returne d. fa cil itie s, such a s h o spit als; for exam Once a ga in, th o se critica l to uchwphoe ints, re fo otfa l l is h igh , a n d t he need s et t i n g s. B oth o ur h o me s a nd to ma inta in strict ster i le envi ronm e p ubli c bu i ld i n g e nv i ro nme nts ca nshuch ave aa s do o r h a ndl e s, a re h a rb o uring a l re a dy ex ists. sign i f i c ant i m p a ct o n o ur we l l b e i ge ng,rms a nd. I n fa ct, re se a rch h a s sh ow n th at over t he past few year s , th i s fa ct h a s o th nly e co ro nav irus ca n surv ive o n surfa Foce ra sdde d p rote ctio n ag ai nst been exe m pl i f i ed . fo r h o urs a nd eve n days o n meta l do o r b a cte ria , fa cil itie s c an im plem ent ‡ a nd th e sa me ca n b e sa id fo r ta il o re d a nti- micro b i al hard ware 8 0 % of co m m on i nfec t i o ns a re s p re a d h a ndl e4 s 1 th e co mmo n fl u. a nd finish e s. A nti- microbi al coat ing by tou ch , an d eve r y 3 0 m i nute s , th e In ce res s p o nse , we¶ve se e n Gove rnme nt a p p l ie d to do o r h a ndl e s are prec i sely avera ge pe r so n i s s a i d to to uch s urfa 2 that expose t hem to 8 4 0 , 0 0 0 ge rms . ca mp a i g ns p ro moting h a nd- wa sh ing, fo rmul ate d to p reve nt b a cter i a bu i ld Th ese g er m s are preva l e nt i n b ui l di ngs s a ni tising a nd dista nce - ma kingup in up th o ne th e surfa ce by inter r u pt i ng ce l l mul tip l icatio n. S o m e d oor seal too, wh e re tou c hpo i nts a re a re a s o r wa ke of a return to p ub l ic fa cil itie s. U ndo dly, infe ctio n co ntro l methso o ds l utio ns a l so use mo d er n ant i- bac ter i items t hat seve ral i ndi v i dua l s us e . W iubte th in wor kpl ace envi ro n m e nts , fo r exa mp l e , s uch a s h a nd- wa sh ing a nd syste matic te ch no l o gy, e mb e dding it wi t hin t he door han d le s are t h e mo s t- to uch e d cl e a ni ng a re th e mo st gua ra nte e d a l uminium a nd sil icone of t he d oor seal 3 during p ro ductio n, fur t her red u c i ng t su rface an d c an b e as s o ci ate d w i th co ntro l of cro ss- co nta minatio n. Yet, th s e meth o ds ca n b e co me re dunda nt sp re a d of b a cte ria in h ig h t raffic areas cross - cont am i n ati o n a nd h e a l th ri se ks . w h e n fa ce d w ith h uma n e rro r o r re l a xe d T h e C a re Qua l ity C o mmis si on ( CQC) At p re s e n t , t h e n e e d t o i m p ro v e co nve ntio ns w ith in p ub l ic b uil dings. sets a re gul atio n th at c leanli ness and hygiene within our building e n v i ro n m e n t s , u n d e r s t a n d a b l y, We¶ re at a p o int w h e re de cisio neffe ctive infe ctio n co ntrol i s a necessi rs fo r ca re a nd h o sp ita l l oc at i ons. As well c a r r i e s a g re a t e r s i g n i f i c a n c e tma h ake ni t a re unde r p re ssure to ke e p b ui l di n g hygie ne sta nda rds a s h igh asa bs e st p ra ctice meth o d s, healt hc are maybe once did. But, in truth, when i t c o m e s t o b u i l d i n g d e s i g n , t h e eve r b efo re . A nd, o utside of th e cl e a r- e nv iro nme nts a re e nco urag ed to intro od duce innovative infec t i on cont r p ro c e s s o f p ro t e c t i n g o c c u p a n t s cut a n d hygie ne me a sure s, it¶s unde rsto meth o ds w h e re p o ssib l e . S im i lar ly, v i s i t o r s a g a i n s t i n fe c t i o n ‡ e sth p e at c imo a lre l y ca n b e do ne th ro ugh o ut t h o s e m o s t v u l n e r a b l e ‡ s h o u l d n e v eth r e b ui lding de sign p ro ce ss, w ith unde r Th e Wo rkp l a ce ( He a l th, S afet y a rch i tectura l h a rdwa re se l e ctio n at a nd th We el fa re) Re gul atio ns 1 9 2 , d ec isionb e o v e r l o o ke d . co re of decisio ns. ma ke rs h ave a n a ctive du t y to keep Design for bacteria control D o o r h a rdwa re is th e first to uch pinh o int a b ita nts safe a nd thei r environm en Over t he past t wo yea rs , we¶ ve s e e n w h e n e nte r ing, ex iting o r nav igating clae a n. A nd a side fro m th e u se of ant i b eui l di n g a nd ca n b e o ne of th e mo st micro b ia l so l utio ns, m any are c halleng bu ildi n g envi ro nme nts cl o s e d, re o p ne d a nd t h e proce ss re p e ate d. T h e i de a of b a cte ria - ridde n. Yet, th e l ate st in to p rov ide hygie nica l ly- m aint ained red uc i n g fo ot fall i n fa ci l i ti e s wahsav rdwa i tare l a dva nce me nts co ul d give e nv iro nme nts w ith o ut s ac r ific i ng fi in fight i n g t he r is i ng i nfe cti o nfa rate ci lsi ty ma na ge rs a n e dge in th e fight safety sta nda rds. FC_ A JANUARY

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Faci l i t i e s w i t h h i gh fo otfa l l mus What¶s t more, these systems can be also co n si d er venti l ati o n a nd e a sintegrated e of with external building security, m ovem e nt . Whet he r i n h e a l th ca re , reducing risk on all fronts. comm erc i al o r pu bl i c e nv i ro nme nts , bUoth l ti mate ly, w h e n p a ire d w ith re gul a r are c ri t i c al e le m e nts of ef f i ci e nt bcl uie a l di ni ng p ra ctice s, th e se mo de rn m a na gem e nt . Whe n d on e ef fe cti ve ly, s o l uti ons ca n p l ay a n a ssist ro l e in t h ey can f u r t her he lp i nh i b i t th e s p re thae d f i ght a ga inst infe ctio n, h e l p ing of infe c t i o n by en su ri ng f re s h a i r ito s ma i nt a in b uil ding hygie ne a nd th e consi ste nt ly m ak i ng i ts way th ro ugh obli h agato l l s ry sta nda rds a sso ciate d w ith and ro o m s. b ui l di n g a nd fire safety. T he most ef fe c t i ve way to i mp rove vent ilat i on t hro ugh o ut a b ui l di ng Infection i s by control at Consort op enin g i t s wi n d ows a nd do o rs . T h i s Co ns o rt¶s b e sp o ke sp e cificatio n se rv ice s c reate s an i n l et for f re s h a i r a nd a nexote utl ndet to hygie nic so l utio ns, offe ring for t h e o ld ai r, an d w i th a cce s s p o i nts us e rs ta il o re d p ro ducts to suit th e op en, mi n i m i se s t h e ne e d to to uch do ne o re ds of any b uil ding infra structure . ha ndle s. Yet , w he n fo c u s i ng o n a i rf l ow,A nti - mi c ro b ia l finish e s ca n b e a p p l ie d it¶s i n o ppor t u n e to di s re ga rd f i re tos aafety. ny to u ch p ro ducts a nd do o r se a l s, Too many t i m e s, we¶ ve s e e n fa ci l i ti e s w h i ch a re a l re a dy sup p l ie d to l a rge , fall fou l of le avi n g f i re do o rs p ro p p eco d mp l ex h o sp ita l s wo rl dw ide , incl uding op en in favou r of i m p rov i ng ve nti l ati Pa me on l a Yo u de in Ho ng Ko ng a nd th e and eas e of access ‡ b ut s i mp ly p ut, Metro p o l ita n Ho sp ita l in B irmingh a m. it¶s i ll eg al to d o s o a nd l e ave s f i re do o rs wholly i n ef fe c t i ve i n a f i re s i tuati o n. www.consortme.com M odern exit systems are purpose built to ensure fire doors can be left FOOTNOTES: open safely and securely. Automatic 1http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/ door controls make use of sensors that prevention-public-health/hand-hygiene 2 activate the operator devices connected https://www.knowingmore.com/2019/10/15/ to the main access doors. In turn, this its-global-handwashing-day/ aids access and egress when required and 3https://www.cbsnews.com/news/onecloses the doors shut when necessary.germy-doorknob-can-infect-half-yourIn the event of a fire, the alarm is sounded, office-within-hours/ and the doors close automatically ‡ 4https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-longensuring safety is never compromised. covid-19-lives-on-surfaces 23

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han k s to m an u fa cturi ng b e i ng re cycl e d mate ria l s, ca n a ctuainfused l ly with GGBS is also at risk when im prove m e nt s , w h i ch h ave i mp rove th e dura b il ity a nd, th e refo re the , concrete itself is exposed to lower in st i g ate d a move away f ro m th e s e rv ice l ife of co ncrete . B etwe e n temperatures. Therefore, the formulation fossi l f u e ls, t he co ncrete i ndus try3 0 a¶s nd 7 0 % of th e ce me nt in co ncrete of recycled materials within cementitiou emissi on s are 5 5 % lowe r th a n i n 1 9 9 0 . h a s b e e n re gul a rly re p l a ce d w ith e ithsolutions er has to be tight tolerances to Th is su ccess i s a l s o b e i ng l e d by new G G B S o r P FA , de p e nding up o n l o ca l ity obtain the desired performance. p rodu c t i n n ovat io ns a nd re p l a ci ng a nd a co ncrete sp e cificatio n. Howeve r, p rop o r t i o n of cem e nt i n co ncrete w i th w i th co al- fire d p owe r statio ns v irtua How l ly architects can recyc l e d m ater i als . B ut, w h e n i t co me sno to n- ex i s te nt in th e UK, finding suita think b l e more sustainably in cor po rat i n g t h e s e s us ta i na b l ere mate cycl ri e daraw l smate ria l s to use in co ncrete when designing buildings into a bu i ld i n g ¶s de s i gn, i s th e reias catch? b e co m ing eve r mo re ch a l l e nging. When designing for new- build projects Integrating recycled products with with sustainability in mind, architects Making the switch a cementitious repair system can also need to consider the whole- life impacts to recycled materials present a number of technical challenges, of the materials they specify. This is made For a rc hi tec t s lo o ki ng to sw i tch new aslyquite often, they are not as effectiveeasier by engaging with manufacturers manufac t u red pro ducts w i th re cyclas e d virgin¶ materials. Manufacturers, who for oœer complete transparency on the mater i als an d u pgra de a b ui l di ng example, are increasingly turning to environmental impacts of their products p rogram m e¶s su st a i na b l e a s p e ct, th waste e re glass as a substitute sustainable in the form of an Environmental Product a re n um e ro u s c hall e nge s . O ne of th e building material for sand. But when Declaration ( EDP) . It¶s information that issu es i s avai la b i l i ty. G ro und G ra used nul ate to form d concrete, if the composite S ika has available on request or its Blast f u r n ace S lag ( GG B S ) a nd P ulve ri s e d waste glass levels are incorrect, the website risk ( https:gbr. // sika. com/ ) for specißc Fu el Ash ( P FA) , whi c h re s p e cti ve ly of alkali- silica reactivity increases. products. ThisTaking a building¶s cradle- toemanate f ro m ste el p ro ducti o n a nd co causes a lthe concrete to weep¶ and emit agrave¶ impact into account is de rigueur fo fired powe r st at i o ns , ca n b e mi xe d w i th gel- type substance, eventually leadingarchitects to focused on sustainability. S ti cement i n co n c rete a nd, i n a ddi ti o nspalling. to The long- term efficacy of mixes not all manufacturers follow S ika¶s example FC_ A JANUARY

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in being open and clear about their materials¶ environmental M o noTo p¶s e nv iro nme nta l ly- frie ndly cre dent ials are esse performance. Improved energy performance from our future built to a ch iev ing B REEA M/ LEED re quire me nts. Inde ed , eac h Br i t i sh environment will be critical in the global eœort to tackle climate S ta nda rd- a p p rove d p ro duct w ith in th e system , i nc lu d ing t change. Greater communication between all links in the building b o nding p rime r, re p a ir a nd l eve l l ing mo rt ar s, cont ai ns r supply chain will make such an outcome more likely, hence wa ste mate ria l s. As th e ava il a b il ity of sust ainable syst requiring more manufacturers to issue EPD verißcationssuch as part a sof Mo noTo p , incre a se s, mo re b uil ding owner s are likely their product oœering. co me to v iew refurb ish me nt a s th e e nv iro nm ent ally- fr i end ly, co st- effe ctive a l te rnative to kno cking down and st ar t ing

PreservaDon ratherthan demotiD on reduces environmental impact

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R ather than carrying out demolition in order to construct As th new e ce ntury p ro gre sse s, we w il l ne e d to l o ok at long - ter m buildings, extending the lifespan of existing structures a l tethrough rnative s to ce me nt if th e co nstruction i nd u st r y ‡ wh refurbishment represents a far more sustainable courseco ofntrib action. ute s to ne a rly 4 0 % of th e gl o b e¶s 2 eCO miss i ons ‡ Building restoration requires less machinery, time, materials re duce s its and ca rb o n fo otp rint. Gre e n ce me nt and com plete labour than new construction, despite the prevalence of recycled ce me nt re p l a ce me nts a re in deve l o p me nt, b ut t heir u se is content within the actual building materials. fa r fro m w ide sp re a d. A rtificia l ly- p ro duced li m estone i s o Fort u n ate ly, repai r sys te ms h ave evo lve d to co nta in mo such re a l te rnative to v irgin a ggre gate s und er consid erat sustai n abl e conte nt, w h i ch ma ke s fo r a gre ate r a rgumeIt nt is a matte r of deve l o p ing th e te ch no l o gy to int rod u ce t hi for bui ld i n g ref u rb i s h me nt w h e re p o s s i b l e . Fo r exa mp l ea, nd oth e r simil a r ce me nt re p l a ce me nts to t he m ar ket place. S ika¶s n ewly- l au n c he d Mo noTo p co ncrete re p a i r ra nge use Th s e refo re , it co ul d b e th at th e wo rl d¶s o l de st bu i ld ing m ate 2 fewer c a r bo n e m i ssi o ns ‡ up to 1 to nne of 2 pCO er 100m ‡ a re a b o ut to unde rgo a n evo l utio n th at w il l t ransfor m t hei compa re d to ot her co ncrete re p a i r sys te ms . Additio na co l mp ly, its o sitio n a nd th e susta ina b l e p e rfo rm ance of ou r bu ilt d ust- red u c i n g pro p e rti e s l i mi t p a rti cl e e missioe ns nv iro by up nme tont fo r th e b ette r. 7 0 % du ri n g t he appl i cati o n, cre ati ng s afe r, l e ss p o l l ute d, mo re comfort abl e on si te wo rki ng co ndi ti o ns fo r o p e rative s. www.sika.co.uk 25

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TANGIBLE INSIGHTS INTO THE BENEFITS OF 3D MODELLING

R iserS afe was selected as a result of Lendlease¶s commitment to ensure safe working practices on site. Over 1 3 0 riser openings will be protected by Ambar Kelly¶s patented system, which is able to seal Technology is playing an increasingly important role on riser floor openings in one action, eliminating f construction sites, improving productivity, visibility and from height and preventing the passage of smoke collaboration. Ambar Kelly, manufacturer of patented riser zone and flame in the event of a fire. solution RiserSafe, is utilising the latest AR (augmented reality) To drive qualityand accuracyduring RiserSafe¶s software – a Trimble Connect for Hololens plugin from tech installation,AmbarKellyis utilising theTrimble Con company Trimble Tekla – to trace and analyse the installation forHololens technologyfrom software provider,Tekla. of its RiserSafe units on Square Mile’s latest skyscraper 6-8 Users put on a ßve-microphone arrayand innovative Bishopsgate, London. bone-conductive headset to provide crystalclear AMBAR KELY two-waycommunication in noisyenvironments.This digitalsolution uses mixed realityforcoordinatio he use of this technology is the distinctive design will feature providing precise alignment ofholographic data on th streamlining project delivery a stacked¶ three- block scheme, construction site orin the factory, enablingworkers t and assuring collaborative architecturally complementingreview the their3D models overlaid in the context ofthe working across the various disciplines iconic Cheesegrater aesthetic of physical the environment.The levelofearlyengagement involved on this part of the build. Leadenhall Building beside it. and the aid oftechnologyis ensuring the RiserSafe Ambar Kelly gives insight into the Ambar Kelly is collaborating with units can be installed accuratelyand easily, assurin technology¶s real- time beneßts. main contractor, Lendlease and a seamless project deliveryforthe beneßt ofall 6 - 8 Bishopsgate is a £3 0 m contractors T. Clarke, MJL, Hall & construction teams. project designed by architect Kay, Gardener & Co, concrete frame Speaking of how the technology is assisting with firm Wilkinson Eyre and will contractor Keltbray S tructureswork and on site, James Cousins, Contracts Manager at 2 offer 5 2 , 9 5 4 m of modern office steel frame contractor William Hare Ambar Kelly, says: ‚The Hololens plugin is a fantastic space and retail facilities atto its coordinate the supply and install visual tool for the client and architect to see how entrance. Located on the corner of of RiserS afe with the structuralthe project is moving, and proves to be particularly Bishopsgate and Leadenhall S treet, frame and M& E services. helpful when viewing how the project will unfold in

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an unbuilt environment. Without the technology, this would be a longer process; thankfully, Hololens gives everyone the earlier engagement that they need. It will also serve as a clear audit trail of which changes have been made, creating that all- important golden thread of information. Plus, it ensures sign offs are completed in a far quicker timeframe. ‚As well as giving bettervisibility of any changes, the AR technology is enabling collaboration, something that has been repeatedly called for in construction,„ explains James. ‚What¶s more, all approved drawings are uploaded into the helmet. You can then collaborate with other users using the same equipment to align, navigate and measure the model in a real- time, trueto- life space. This enables seamless integration. We can also manipulate the modelwhilst on site, which is an added bonus. When it comes to onsite installation, everything is there; everything is cut and manufactured to the detailing in the model. The eciency of the modelling is second to none, and it is keeping project teams better connected.„ On completion, 6-8 Bishopsgate is set to be a striking addition to London¶s skyline.The use ofmixed reality technologyon this project is assuring collaboration andvisibility; two factors that arevitalrequirements in today¶s modern construction industry.

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WORKSPACES TO SEE INCREASED FOCUS ON QUALITY FINISHES IN 2022 Following various lockdown periods, work-from-home mandates and a move towards more flexible working patterns, the office is under threat. J A M E S L AT H A M

een as an essential for many Atthesametime,businesseswere To help address this, Lathams was products based on their businesses, companies who have noticingsomething.Whileproductivitycategorised made a smooth transition to remote up,therewasaslowdowninareassuchas hygienic protection so that specifiers innovation andtraininganddevelopment.could understand the relative working have realised that it is a big item Thesuggestionisthatourocesneed performance levels of different materials. on the balance sheet. This has led to arethinktoprioritisespacesfocusedon This ranged from KYDEX at the very some soul searching around board tables ‡ what is an office for? teamworkandbuildinginternalrelationships. top, a thermoformable plastic with T he suggestion seems to be heavily anti- microbial properties, through to tied to culture. A place to learn, shareGeDand fing back to business compact- grade laminates and acrylics T he that are anti- bacterial. Able to withstand collaborate, an office today is as much aßrst thing to do is make staœ comfortable about going into the oce.An harsh cleaning routines, products in t social space as it is a workplace. S o, what does this mean in design terms? ONS surveyasked employeeswhatwould categories have remained popular. give them the conßdence to return to the workplace; the top answerswere enhanced What does the What does working cleaning practices, improvedventilation newoffice andtook tike5 from home look like? I t i s n o t j u s t a b o u t i n c re a s i n g t h e D uring the first lockdown, around 3 6 % limiting capacityto enable socialdistancing. of people worked from home ( source: ‚We saw a similar trend at the h y g i e n i c p ro p e r t i e s o f s u r f a c e s . W i t h ONS ) . Jump forward to summer 2 0 2 1 , and beginning of the pandemic when people t h e a v e r a g e o f f i c e - b a s e d b u s i n e s s even when lockdown restrictions were first went back to offices,„ said S teve re d u c i n g s p a c e b y 3 0 % ( M c K i n s e y ) , i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o m a ke t h e m o s t o f w h a t lifted, one in four people have remainedJohnson of the Advanced Technical at home. For many returning to the office, Panels division at Lathams. ‚They wanted y o u h a v e . C o m p a n i e s a re l o o k i n g a t a new hybrid model was starting to take surfaces that could withstand heavym a t e r i a l s t h a t a d d d e p t h , t e x t u re a n d cleaning regimes and materials that in could t e re s t t o s u r f a c e s t o i m p ro v e t h e effect. Research estimates that over half quality of their spaces. of staff want this approach to remain.easily separate workspaces.„

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K Y D E X therm o f o rm a b l e l a m i n a t e

B oth laminates and melamines offer an easy way to improve existing surfaces. Made up of layers of decorative paper that are glued together before undergoing heat and pressure treatment, their advantage is that they are available in a wide range of styles and finishes. This provides great design choice and flexibility whatever the project. For those looking at the premium end, XyloCleaf is top of the list. Available exclusively through Lathams in the UK, the range includes melamine- faced panels, laminates and edgings. The unique Thermo S tructured surface results in deep textures and intricate details th make it difficult to distinguish XyloCl from the real material it is designed to mimic, which include stone, linen, metallic and woodgrain finishes. T h is fina l p o int is cr u c ial as i t a ddre sse s two oth e r tre n d s t hat are infl ue ncing re cruitment and retent ion e mp l oye e we l l b e ing a nd th e im por t ance of wo rking fo r a re sp o nsible bu si ness. B oth a re a s h ave grow n in s ig ni fic ance, th e fo rme r a s a re sp o nse to t he p a nde mic a nd th e l atte r d u e to t he foc u s o n susta ina b il ity a rou nd COP2 6 . T his has led to a desire for natural materials and finishes within workspac Referred to as biophilic design, it is abo making connections between indoor spaces and nature through choices in areas such as colours, materials, shapes and textures. Of course, it is not just the way t h a t t h e p ro d u c t l o o k s ‡ b e i n g genuinely sustainable is essential too. It is something that Lathams has c o n s i d e re d w i t h t h e l a u n c h o f i t s n e w c a r b o n c a l c u l a t o r. T he tool calculates environmental impact by looking at the carbon footprint of products, from production through to delivery to Lathams¶ depots. It also looks at how much carbon is stored within the wood¶s structure, known as biogenic carbon. Products are then rated according to a confidence level, which is determined based on the quality of the data points that have been reviewed. To increase visibility for customers, the carbon data will be added to all invoices, delivery notes, and other key documentation. Some of the top- rated products are from manufacturers such as Accsys Technologies, which produces modified timber Accoya, and UPM Plywood, home to WIS A plywood. Because of the quality of the materials, they can be installed as is¶, making them very popular with designers looking for an exposed wood finish from a quality, environmentallyfriendly product.

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PLACEMAKING & PUBLIC REALM

Th e p a n d e m i c h a s h e r a l d e a f u n d a m e n t a l re t h i n k of o u r p u b l i c re a l m s h o w i n g t h a t a f re s h a p ro a c h i s n e d e t o d e s i g n i g t h e s p a c e s b e t w e n b u i l d i n g s w i t h m u l t i f u n c t i o n a l a n d l o n g - l i fe b u t a d p t a b l e s o l u t i o n s , re a d y t o m e t c l i m a t e c h a n g e re q u i re m n t s – a s t h e t r a d e a s o c i a t i o n In t e r p ave e x p l a i n s .

REDEFINING THE P O S T P A N D E M I C P U B L I C RE A L M Apart from temporary measures for social distancing, the pandemic has accelerated implementation of issues raised in the past but put on the back-burner. They include ‘active travel’ (walking, cycling and the ‘15-minute neighbourhood’), ‘low-traffic neighbourhoods’ (reflecting previously-adopted home zones) and reinvention of the high street (responding to the growth in online shopping), writes Chris Hodson, Architect and Consultant to Interpave. INTERPAV E

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SIKA SHOWS ABERDEEN’S FUTURE BUILDING S U RVE YO RS C UTTI N G EDGE MOISTURE DETECTION TECHNOLOGY In a bid to help foster learning among the next generation of building surveyors, Sika Roofing recently visited students from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU)’s Building Surveying BSc (Hons) course to demonstrate Tramex Meters, the world’s first non-invasive moisture detectors. SIKA ROOFING

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