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As we fully embrace the summer months, we’re being hit with the news of a new wave of COVID infections in the UK. Coupled with recent changes to the Building Regulations – particularly Part F – this means our attention to ventilation and infection control within our buildings isn’t going anywhere any time soon.

In this month’s issue, we talk to Ian Rogers, Sales Director at Gilberts Blackpool, about the new factors influencing ventilation specification. Here, Ian looks at the pressures placed on architects to meet both COVID and environmental demands when designing spaces. Turn to page 22 to read the whole story. We also talk to Andrew Cameron, Founder of leading hand dryer and washroom accessory company, Intelligent Facility Solutions, about how the popularity of touchless washrooms was already growing before the pandemic hit. Andrew explains how technologies, such as UVC and photocatalytic air and surface sterilisation, are helping to reduce the spread of infection. Head to page 24 to find out more.

Elsewhere, we put Mark Ellson, Director of Holmes Miller, in the limelight in this month’s Q&A, Sarah Virgo from Wood for Good runs through everything you need to know about engineered timber, and we profile a sustainable theatre design and uncover supermarket ALDI’s new HQ in our portfolios.

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NE WS I N B R I E F: DHF APPLAUDS FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION AND GUIDANCE

Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) welcomes the announcement that cladding of the type used on Grenfell Tower is to be banned from use on any building in England. The Building etc.

(Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022 outlaw the use of metal composite material panels with an unmodißed polyethylene core (MCM PE) as part of an overhaul of Building Regulations and associated guidance that will come into eœect on 1st December 2022. The trade association has also welcomed The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which come into eœect inJanuary,where at entrance ßre doors are subject to annual checks and those in the common parts of High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB) require quarterly checks.

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TRIPLE WIN FOR THE ALICE HAWTHORN AT RIBA REGIONAL AWARDS The Alice Hawthorn was awarded a 2022 RIBA Yorkshire Award at a ceremony held at RIBA’s London HQ in May. DE MATOS RYA N

Keepmoat Homes has completed the purchase of a former factory site that built the iconic Spitßre planes used during World War II from British heritage brand and automotive manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Permission was granted by Derby City Council in June of 2020 for the housebuilder to deliver 372 one- and two-bedroom apartments and two-, threeand four-bedroom homes that make up part of the council’s wider Osmaston Regeneration Area project and aims to reinvigorate the vacant land that was formerly e Matos Ryan’s Director, occupied by Rolls-Royce for Angus Morrogh-Ryan, 100 years. The housebuilder comments: “ We are is also working closely delighted that this project has with Places for People in been recognised by the RIBA allocating a number of Y rkshire jury in this way. It has additionalaœordable homes o been an honour to collaborate alongside the delivery of 12 with such a brilliant client and bungalows, available to rent contractor team, and together with Derby Homes. ensure that this village pub

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De Matos Ryan transformed The Alice Hawthorn’s sustainability with the addition of 12 guest bedrooms and the renovation of its Grade II Listed pub. At the confluence of the Rivers Ouse 6

and Nidd, the village of Nun Monkton was historically an important Northern trade hub for the medieval river transport network, with many travellers stopping overnight.

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PERSONNEL The qatest appointments from the constru cD on and architectu raq indu stries:

GROWTH FOR TURLEY’S TEAM

Planning and development consultancy Turley has strengthened its planning service offering in Birmingham with the appointments of Simon Zargar as Director, Jessica Herritty as Associate Director and Sam Cripps and Holly Okey as Assistant Planners.

Simon joins from Avison Young’s London team and has over 15 years’ experience managing projects across the UK. Jessica joins from Oxalis Planning and has experience providing planning services for residential development, agricultural developments and employment schemes.

Sam graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2020 with an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning and joins from Birmingham City Council. Holly is studying for a master’s in Urban Regeneration and Development at the University of Manchester.

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Studio Anyo has announced new appointments as it continues to develop and expand. Michelle Tang joins as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant, while Alannah Lyons comes in as an Interior Designer. With a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Edinburgh, Michelle Tang will be part of an expanding practice, supporting the architectural project team and undertaking a range of duties, including client briefings, preparing drawings, schedules and reports, undertaking site visits and completing surveys.

Alannah Lyons will be involved in Studio Anyo’s expanding range of commercial and residential interior design work, as well as supporting the senior management team in project management and development work. Studio Anyo is continuing to recruit skilled people for several roles to support new business wins and growth.

Steel-framed modular housebuilder CoreHaus has appointed a commercial manager as it presses ahead with its ambitious growth plans. CoreHaus, based from a state-of-art manufacturing facility on Jade Business Park, Murton, in County Durham, has appointed Shane Murray to spearhead its commercial team as it continues to expand.

With over 25 years’ experience in the construction sector, Shane has extensive practice and knowledge in leading large-scale projects, from public buildings and commercial complexes to residential and social housing developments.

He has specialist leadership and change management skills and has delivered a wide range of projects on time and within budget. At CoreHaus, his primary role will be driving the company’s business development pipeline, identifying new business opportunities, negotiating new contracts and onboarding clients.

NEWS IN BRI EF: FIRE SAFETY GUIDANCE STRENGTHENED FOR NEW H I G H RI SE H O M E S_

Speaking of the changes to Building Regulations Approved Document B, Andrew Carpenter, Chief Executive at the Structural Timber Association (STA), says: “Following a review and consultation, the ban on combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, introduced in 2018, will now apply to hotels, hostels and boarding houses – in addition to blocks of ats, hospitals, student accommodation and dormitories in boarding schools. These changes help to strengthen critical ßre safety guidance, and the STA fully backs the Government’s safety in construction agenda. There is now more clarity and reason for a timber- ßrst¶ approach; building with construction timber safely up to 18m.”

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t r a d e a n d s o c i a l p o i n t . Th e c l o s u re o f t h e v i l a g e ’ s fo u r t ave r n s i s s a d ly c o n s i te n t with socio-econ mic and legal changes impacting p u b s a c r o s t h e c o u n t r y.

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ye a r s , t h i s c r i t i c a l m e t i n g p o i n t a n d s o c i a l h u b fo r t h e l o c a l co m u n i t y wa s i n economic decline and had c o m e u n d e r t h re a t .

Cre a t i n g a n i n o v a t i v e e c o n o m y a ro u n d a s e t s s u c h as the vil age pub is es ential to t h e we l b e i n g o f a ny r u r a l c o m u n i t y. Be fo re t h e c l i e n t

to k ow n e r s h i p i n 2 0 1 3 , t h e pub strug led and closed in 2 0 .7 It n e d e t o i n c re a s e i t s a p e a l t o a b ro a d e r a u d i e n c e .

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Pick Everard has strengthened its presence in the South West, expanding its capabilities by opening an office in Bristol. Pick Everard’s 15th national office will be headed up by Director, Kieran Bradley. Kieran, who has joined Pick Everard from Chapman Taylor, is set to use his 23 years of industry experience to grow the company’s offering in Bristol to support existing clients and form new relationships with local clients. Pick Everard joins the vibrant business community located in The Generator Building in the Waterfront Quarter, a stunning historic building with state-of-the-art studio space commensurate with the collaborative environment the consultancy consistently creates nationwide.

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ARCHITECT IN PROF I LE HOLMES MILLER

Harris Academy in Dundee

MARK ELLSON IS THE DIRECTOR AT HOLMES MILLER

Please tell us a bit about your career background .

Initially, my Part 2 role at Holmes Miller focused on working in the conservation and modernisation of listed buildings within Glasgow city centre. As I progressed, I began specialising in public-sector projects, particularly the design and delivery of new primary and secondary schools.

As part of this, I was seconded to the Scottish u F tures Trust to aid the Scottish Government in its plans for a Learning Estate Investment Programme. I was also part of the team that delivered a new international school in Shenzhen, China, for Merchiston Castle, a prestigious independent boarding school in Edinburgh.

I’m now leading Holmes Miller’s London and south-east England studio, helping develop a portfolio of schools, leisure centres, public buildings and residential developments across the U K .

Sackler Crossing at Kew Gardens, London; Museum Island in Berlin and Marseille Museum and Harbour – all of which are fantastic examples of contemporary architecture.

Have you always wanted to pursue a career in architecture/design?

Absolutely. rF om an early age, I always had my head craned towards the skyline – whether walking around Glasgow city centre (where

students and the wider community. It was also

of the world. The process of shaping the built environment within which we live, and crafting a building that will hopefully serve many generations to come, will always fuel my passion for architecture and design.

What has been your most notable project to date?

If I had to pick one, the Harris Academy in Dundee shines through as the most notable.

Working with Dundee City Council, I led a team to design and deliver the 15,000m 2 facility for The project was an enormous undertaking and embraced best practice by providing a series features enhanced leisure facilities, including a swimming pool and sports hall and an SEN/ enhanced autism department, providing specialist support and guidance to pupils. It was

which added a little extra pressure.

How do you approach your projects?

I have always designed my projects from the inside out – it is the intricacies and relationships between spaces and the experience of the user as they move through and inhabit the building that I believe creates meaningful architecture.

This takes even greater priority now that we know the internal environments we create are proven

What has been your greatest Understanding how people use and experience

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architects, we are ultimately aiming to create spaces that bring excitement, safety and comfort and that are uplifting and encourage curiosity.

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sA a practice, we have also invested considerable time and resources in our approach toward sustainability. sA part of this, we established ‘Sussed Sustainability’ in 2020 with two sustainability experts, which informs policy and helps us implement the latest in sustainable design, operational and embodied, to mass architecture. In a little over a year since it was us to recognise how the drive towards sustainability has changed every aspect of our work.

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£60m campus for Craigie High School and Braeview Academy

What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability?

London South Bank Technical College in Lambeth

London South Bank Technical College in Lambeth

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DON’T LET COST CUTTING TAMPER

Guarding against cost cutting

By specifying construction products that have been independently third-party certificated, architects can be assured that With the spiralling costs of many construction materials and products, they have done their best to ensure that Hannah Mansell, Group Technical Director for Masonite companies in changes to inferior specifications won’t the UK, cautions against the prospect of lowering specifications to happen further down the line. At Doormitigate price rises.

Stop International, part of the Masonite MASONITE companies in the UK, we’re committed to independent third-party certification of s part of the need for increased over the lifetime of a building. This our products and are in a strong position transparency in the specification includes considering alternative to help architects avoid the pitfalls of design solutions, the availability and specification trimming. of building safety components, use of materials, construction methods, By specifying a particular fire doorset it is more important than ever to guard transport, process and logistics, plant that has been third-party certificated, against the prospect of specifications being negatively changed during the and machinery, and site issues. architects can be assured that the product So, what are the issues that design in question is fit for purpose and has been design and construction phases or when and construction teams are dealing manufactured precisely to the original a building is refurbished. with here? Construction materials cost product specification.

This is sometimes referred to as value engineering, although true value increases reached a 40-year high last When a third-party certificated product engineering should not just be a cover year, based on the annual growth of the is manufactured, it is labelled with a BCIS Materials Cost Index. Increased unique number, providing full traceability for cost-cutting. It should be a creative global demand in the construction of the manufacturer and any certification process during which the project team sector as the effects of the pandemic relating to its specification and production can improve the overall value of a project by considering the function wane, alongside materials shortages records. This enables onsite checks to be and performance of each construction and labour cost rises, have made against the door’s original standards all contributed to this situation. and provides information on replacement element against its cost. parts that are compatible with the original This process should look at optimising General building costs are forecast to every element of a project through an rise by almost 10% in 2022, while the specification and test requirements so that analysis of all benefits and downsides, cost of materials is forecast to rise by compliance with the original specification almost 18%. is maintained. including the total cost of ownership

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Certification includes precise details of the products covered (including maximum permitted dimensions). It also provides information on door leaf configurations, doorframes, thresholds, door-to-frame gaps, supporting construction, installation instructions, glazed apertures, intumescent protection, locks and latches, selfclosing devices and ancillary items.

Competent installation

Of course, certification of fire doors does not stop with the product itself. Equally important is to ensure that the doors are installed strictly in accordance with the certificate, data sheet and installation instructions by trained, competent installers. One way to be assured of using a competent installer is to make sure they are third-party certificated under a recognised scheme. If fire doors are not properly installed, their fire-resistant capabilities can be seriously degraded.

Certification schemes for installers are designed to provide reassurance that fire doors have been correctly installed and should perform as intended.

Door-Stop International use a digital ‘Critical to Safety’ framework that records the checks carried out during the manufacturing process. Products are shipped with copies of the full certificate, data sheet and installation instructions, which list the original primary test evidence reports. This is a vital link in helping stakeholders manage, inspect and maintain the product throughout its lifetime.

‘Golden thread’

By using third-party-certificated products, such as fire doorsets, architects can also be assured that they are contributing to the ‘golden thread’ of building safety information, first introduced by Dame Judith Hackitt in her report Building a Safer Future.

In essence, critical fire and other building safety information should be collected at each phase of the building’s development and passed on to the managers of a building for its occupation. As people who commission building work and participate in the design of buildings, architects become Golden Thread dutyholders under secondary legislation to be made using powers within the Building Safety Act. As can be seen, attempting to trim the specification of fire doorsets is never a good idea, even under cost pressures.

By specifying independent third-partycertificated products, architects can be assured that they have discharged their professional duties, as well as reducing the chances of cost-cutting specification changes further down the line.

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ALDI NORD CAMPUS, BAID ARCHITEKTEN

LEADING SUPERMARKET CALLS FOR SUPER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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communication structures by two multi-storey car parks and electricity for the campus that enable a fast and open with a large roof-mounted via a district heating connection. exchange among departments solar power system, a day-care Special elements are the two and employees, both external centre, a porter’s pavilion and a water areas on the campus, and internal, are reflected in sports pavilion. which collect the rainwater that the architecture. accumulates on the property’s The ALDI Nord Campus Sustainability roofs. The lakes, which, thanks to consists mainly of open space and foresight their design, are much more than oces, co-working areas and BAID developed a sustainable mere rainwater retention basins, communication hubs for various architecture for the campus that also increase the sojourn quality requirements. Among a total wasawardedGold¶certißcation onthecampusandsignißcantly of around 1200 permanent by the German Sustainable improve the local microclimate. workplaces in the main building, Building Council (DGNB). there are fewer than 50 Decisive sustainability factors Spontaneous, individualoces.Acentralcafe are the large solar power system chance encounters and the staœrestaurant create on a the rooftops of the car parks, The entire design of the direct link to the extensive park the consistently-intensive roof ALDI Nord Campus portrays landscape with water basins, a greening of the buildings, the use a contemporary corporate herb garden and a jogging track, of geothermal energy via heat culture in architecture, which which was designed by WES pumps, a ventilation concept focuses on communication and Landschaftsarchitekten. The with heat recovery and an exchange with one another. oce complex is complemented ecientbasicprovisionofheatThe large plaza in the centre of 12

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the oce complex is the focal point. Around the void, which extends over ßve storeys, the so-called communication hubs provide numerous opportunities for spontaneous meetings. All circulation routes lead across the plaza – everyone inevitably moves through this space. The main entrance to the oce complex also leads directly to the central hub.

hall, the staœ restaurant andgeometric ßgure for the entireGlass, light-coloured walls and the cafe. With their oversized campus. The signet-like formal ceilings prevail, the oces are sliding glass doors, both vocabulary with rounded ßtted with acoustically- eœective catering facilities allow direct triangles or polygons recurs and robust carpeting in various access to the stepped outdoor throughout all design elements, shades of grey, and a lightterraces on the two lakes. from the ground plans of the coloured terrazzo oorwas Between the individual building reception and sports pavilion poured in the circulation areas sections, the plaza with its and the day-care centre to and in the plaza. In contrast transparent glass areas opens space- deßning features such as to the enormous dimensions towards the park landscape skylights, windows or objects in of the open spaces, BAID has on all sides. Eye-catchers in the buildings. worked with a large area and, the plaza are the two vertical BAID designed the building as because of the acoustics, green walls, which noticeably a reinforced concrete skeleton micro-perforated wooden Construction and improve the microclimate structure with a classicallysurfaces to increase comfort. design vocabulary and the acoustics in the large modern, horizontally-structured Furniture and triangular The plaza is column-free and indoor space. Combined with facade with ribbon windows and luminaires in blue, the CI ooded with daylight through numerous acoustic measures white aluminium elements. colour of ALDI Nord, are a vast, ßligree glass roof. The that include all wall and ceiling For the interior design, BAID used in specißc places to most important additional surfaces, they also contribute to acted according to the motto loosen up the design with their facilities for ALDI employees a pleasant atmosphere. ‘plain and clean’, limiting itself decorative colour. are directly adjoining this The ground- oor plan to comparatively few, but central space: the lecture of the plaza is the deßning durable, materials and surfaces. www.baid.de 13

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DAVID BROWNLOW THEATRE, VALE SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION

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SUSTAINABLE THEATRE TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN SCHOOL GROUNDS Working in partnership with Jonathan Tuckey Design, Vale Southern VALE SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION

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Sustainable construction

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then shipped to the UK and delivered just in time by lorry to Berkshire, ensuring they could be immediately installed by the CLT contractor.

As well as providing a cost-effective solution, the use of CLT reduced construction time on site by around 20%. Using a CLT superstructure also saved 40 tonnes of CO 2 compared to traditional blockwork.

Problem solving

The Viroc wood-fibre panelling had never been used for a development of this type or size in the UK before. The product is made using a compressed, dry mixture of pine wood particles and cement to give a natural appearance.

“It was crucial that the Viroc panels were protected from the elements as even a drop of water would stain the product,” explains Ashley Reynolds, Quantity Surveyor at Vale Southern. “This saw our team work closely with the architects and Viroc supplier to develop the most effective preparation and installation techniques, including a cutting schedule.”

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Extensive testing was carried out using different coating systems to establish which one would offer the best protection while maintaining the required red hue finish. However, once the coating had been agreed, it was not possible for the panels to be sprayed before they were shipped to the UK as the risk of damaging the protective coating in transit was too high.

To overcome this challenge, Vale Southern built a temporary, weatherproof building on site at the school. This enabled precut panels to be unloaded as soon as they arrived and safely stored. The coating was applied to the panels in the same building to ensure they were protected from the rain.

“Installing the Viroc panels presented many logistical challenges, so required highly effective planning and sequencing,” says Ashley. “The panels were only taken outside when ready to be installed, and the conditions were right – unlike traditional cladding which is painted or stained in situ.”

Specialist joinery

Inside, the CLT frame was left exposed, which required Vale Southern to design and install an undulating ceiling for acoustic purposes. Working with the architects, the team devised a structure comprising high-grade timber ribs in thick ply. These were arranged in 40 boxed sections, which were then joined together before being suspended from the ceiling.

To represent the night sky, this specialist ceiling was painted dark blue.

To absorb sound and prevent echoes, beech battens were installed to line the walls, with grey acoustic panels positioned around the auditorium.

“Carefully crafted to sit in concert with the neighbouring buildings, the theatre draws from its surroundings by being consciously distinct in materiality and structure,” adds Jonathan Tuckey, Director of Jonathan Tuckey Design. “However, the warm red hue of the Viroc panelling roots the theatre among the earthy brick of the neighbouring Victorian buildings and more recent additions.”

The quality of the building’s design has been recognised at several awards. In 2021, it was highly commended at the Wood Awards, was a finalist in the Small Project of the Year category at the Building Awards, named one of the top 10 British architecture projects by Dezeen magazine, and shortlisted at the RICS UK Awards 2022.

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The theatre, which is named after its main benefactor, Lord David Brownlow, founder of the David Brownlow Charitable Foundation, has significantly enhanced the school’s campus and provides 130 pupils with a unique space for school assemblies, music recitals and drama productions. Outside of teaching hours, the new theatre is also available to the wider community through local theatre clubs and groups.

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( !, ( , !"?( A?A! The acute energy crisis we’re currently facing will have, no doubt, given housebuilders, developers and residential asset owners up and down the UK pause for thought. Indeed, if anything, it will have made them consider how they build and how to achieve as thermally-efficient properties as possible, says Phil Cox, Director of MPA Masonry and MPA Precast.

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This more sustainable approach is further Of course, it’s not a one-size-fits-all exercise, accelerated by the ongoing introduction of and several other factors need to be considered the Future Homes Standard and the early to ensure these fabric-first properties deliver implementation of Part L, setting out a clear maximum efficiency and comfort. Location is a vision for high-performance, low-impact key factor to consider, as the local climatic and residential construction. meteorological conditions will affect the type of Central to this important policy document is construction material used or the depth of the the goal of ensuring that all new homes built wall cavity specified. For example, the higher from 2025 onwards produce 75 to 80% fewer probability of wind-driven rain on the west coast carbon emissions than currently registered of the UK will require a more moisture-resilient whilst maintaining optimal performance and system than, say, a house built in the drier east the highest quality construction. of England.

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On those occasions where this is not possible, a large array of low-energy, technology-backed solutions are available that can enhance fabric performance.

Fundamentally, developers should be looking to make the efficiencies elsewhere, but only after they’ve exhausted every opportunity to achieve it through the fabric, first.

Innovations in PV panels and natural HVAC are an excellent place to start, reducing the reliance on mechanical, emission-intensive systems whilst still delivering the same benefits. They can also take advantage of weather patterns and, when complemented with careful structural coordination, can achieve a degree of energy self-sufficiency, reducing CO 2 and lowering energy bills.

As the housebuilding industry starts to get more serious about achieving fabric first as a baseline requirement, we’re seeing some great case studies that offer a benchmark for future developments. Barratts is a case in point, and they’ve made really impressive strides in estates like Delamare Park in Frome, Somerset. This is great news for buyers and tenants alike, who will achieve better value from their properties, whilst the developer is seen to be doing the right thing in the context of lowering emissions and the cost of living simultaneously.

At MPA Masonry, which represents the UK’s rich ecosystem of concrete brick, block and mortar manufacturers, we want to celebrate examples like this one and help other builders realise this low U-value, high-performance landscape as soon as possible. To this, we are reaching out across the sector, engaging with housebuilders of all sizes to demonstrate the benefits of fabric first, and how material choices are crucial to achieving it. We hope this will help them achieve Part L requirements and overcome any existing challenges they face in the process.

With rocketing fuel, energy and imported material costs, it will be in the universal industry interest to achieve homes that can add value to residents already feeling the pinch in a harsher economic landscape.

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MAKING GREEN HOMES WORK FOR ALL With sustainable building methods and materials often increasing the price of green homes, some buyers are being ‘priced out’ of the market. More expensive construction methods and materials can also eat into profits for developers, preventing them from wholeheartedly committing to building eco-friendly properties. So, what strategies can incentivise buyers and developers alike to embrace green homes? Neil Gosling from Shakespeare Martineau investigates.

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ith the need to address the The research results also show that of climate crisis at the top of the 18% of people who said they were the Government’s agenda, neither likely nor unlikely to purchase a green home, 79% said they didn’t know sustainability is becoming key to enough about green homes, and only consumers’ buying habits, with products from cosmetics to cars being scrutinised 21% said they were indifferent to green for their green credentials. However, when homes. This indicates a lack of education or awareness of eco-friendly homes in the it comes to purchasing a home, it seems general population, preventing people that environmental impact is not as from making an informed choice rather important a consideration for consumers than a lack of interest in buying them. as location or price.

Unsurprisingly, ßnancial considerations In fact, after being given information on green homes, 76% of people said are the most common reason someone they would be more likely to consider would consider a green home. According purchasing one for their next property. to ßndings from law ßrm S hakespeare Martineau, upper- and middle-class people To encourage the public to choose green homes, there needs to be a are more likely to consider purchasing a nationwide education campaign to raise green home, whereas 80% of people said awareness about their benefits, not only they would be more likely to consider a for the planet but also for a person’s green home if there was a 30% reduction in the price of the property. Features health. Secondly, short- and mediumthat make a house more eco-friendly, term financial incentives need to be implemented, such as reduced council tax, such as double or triple glazing or smart better lending rates and lower stamp duty. technology, generally increase the overall house price. As a result, this limits some The European Union has plans to reduce people’s ability to buy an environmentallyor remove tax on green homes, whereas friendly home. However, the research does there are only a handful of UK mortgage providers that offer better rates to homes indicate that the majority of consumers are that are classed as energy efficient. willing to pay more for some eco features.

Despite this, the people usually There also needs to be more benefits and assistance for property developers targeted with greener new builds are investing in more sustainable building first-time buyers or those moving into methods and materials. This process their second homes. These buyers tend often involves significant time and not to be looking for their ‘forever home’ and, therefore, don’t plan to live in the financial investment and may prevent them from pursuing building green property for long enough to realise a homes wholeheartedly. return on their investment.

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Making green homes the default nationwide will require more education from the Government and property development companies to ensure the public is making an informed decision when purchasing a home. In the shortterm, introducing financial incentives would significantly impact people’s decision-making and help make green homes more accessible.

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the human element of opening windows, with the secondary issues this brings.

It is, after all, the original form of ventilation and uses only physics and natural air movement to function.

But, however well you design a building, it may not always be possible or practical to include natural ventilation in a compliant way. Whatever the intended use of most buildings, they need to be zoned/compartmentalised inside to deliver the required areas for specific activities, be it work, play, healthcare etc. The alternatives are mechanical ventilation or hybrid.

pecißcation of ventilation strategies into force (June 2022). During that time, is experiencing a period of ux post-the NHS similarly reviewed its guidance on COVID. The Government’s COVID ventilation (Health Technical Memorandum approach – reinforced by recommendations 03-01), which, at the time, instigated to from the Health & Safety Executive at the help address the health estate’s carbon time – was to open windows as much as emissions/footprint but, coincidentally, possible. However, whilst this maximises also reviewed ventilation in terms of the fresh air, it also allows in pollutants, cold spread of infection. Likewise, CIBSE (The Mechanical ventilation evolution or overlywarm air and noise; not ideal for Chartered Institute for Building Services Mechanical inevitably requires energy a working, energy control, healthcare or a Engineers) published new guidance for consumption. However, the advent of stable learning environment. commercial buildings. low-energy fans, heat recovery and lowAnd as we return to the oce, architects The issues are interconnected. What pressure technology are all playing a part face new pressures on how to design and does this all mean for architects? in helping mechanical ventilation remain a reßt those spaces to satisfy all the above valid option.

Equally, the means of supply and demands and give workers peace of The common denominator mind – whilst creating an architecturallyThe overriding common denominator is exhaust of conditioned air is evolving, stimulating environment. indoor air quality (IAQ) – optimising fresh giving you a whole new array of tools to However, there are other forces at play air and ßltration. The issue architects explore face in your designs. Swirl diffusers beyond COVID, most critically the human is how to do that energy eciently for the are a case in point. They adjust airflow eœect on the planet and the need to reduce health and wellbeing of the buildings, the depending on the internal and supply our carbon emissions. Buildings are, after all, occupants and the planet. air temperatures without supplementary one of the biggest contributors towards the The new Building Regulations Approved energy/power. They cleverly provide UK’s carbon emissions. Yet data prediction Document F recommends as best rapid entrainment and mixing, harnessing maintains that most of the buildings that practice increased ventilation rate – of physics principles to achieve a stable, will be used by 2050 – ‘target date net-zero 10 litres/second/person or 1l/s/m 2 floor comfortable internal environment, carbon’ – are already constructed. area, whichever has the higher rate – and whether warming or cooling is required.

Also, now increasingly in the mix is the inclusion of CO 2 monitors to maintain Swirl diffusers have value from an consideration of health and wellbeing good IAQ. architectural perspective too. With the for the building occupants. The Building trend towards exposed ceilings, specifiers Regulations Part F (Ventilation) and Natural ventilation evolution have unwittingly created a ventilation Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) Natural ventilation would logically be problem. Fresh air discharges from the were already under review before the the preferred solution, especially when inlet and ‘dumps’ onto people below, rather than dispersing along the nowpandemic, with the revisions just coming adequately designed in and removing F C _ A J U LY

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Swirl diffusers, with or without thermal, work great in exposed ceiling environments, ensuring compliant ventilation without ‘dumping’

What looks like an attractive feature wall is actually poolside ventilation missing ceiling and intermixing with the existing air. The solution is simple – a coanda plate. Added to the swirl diffuser, it creates a tiny surface (ceiling) that is just enough to make the correct air circulation pattern. The coanda can be almost any design, shape, size or material you like – we’ve even manufactured backlit acrylic versions.

Thermally-controlled diffusers – aka jet nozzles – deliver omnidirectional, rotating warm air in the vertical, and cool air in a horizontal direction, thereby eliminating draughts whilst providing rapid and efficient initial warm-up and eliminating potential cold spots at a low level.

Hybrid ventilation evolution

The Education & Skills Funding Agency, when it revised Building Bulletin 101, was ahead of its time, advising hybrid ventilation as the most effective means of ensuring adequate ventilation and IAQ whilst addressing increased energy usage.

Hybrid ventilation centres around standalone natural ventilation for each space/ zone, complemented by an as-needed mechanical boost, usually via a lowenergy fan. The system works by mixing the incoming fresh air with the warmer internal exhaust air to maintain compliant IAQ in each stand-alone space.

Most systems can be tailored to individual specifications by including heat coils and filters. It is even possible to adjust the system to run on 100% fresh air, using the optional heat coil to temper the incoming air temperature. This keeps a cleaner and safer environment whilst ensuring indoor temperatures are not compromised, thereby avoiding cold draughts without needing to boost heating systems to maintain internal comfort levels. Using the heat coil also eliminates the need for radiators, optimising useable floor space.

Hybrid systems are easily configured to work with heat pumps, utilising that energy source to provide managed ventilation for each space. As solely ventilation, they cost as little as £5/ space/ year to run; even when serving as the heating, the cost is increased by only £2.19/space/year.

The way ahead

With a little thought, it is possible to achieve the perfect balancing act of good ventilation, good air quality and low/no energy for ventilation within an airtight building.

The trick for architects going forward is to work with experts – building services consultants and, ideally, manufacturers.

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Coanda plates help efficient distribution of the conditioned air, and can form an integral element of the design

Working with such complexities daily, they have the in-depth knowledge to guide you. You can then be sure that the systems you specify are as energy efficient and environmentally friendly in all aspects as possible. You will still deliver the desired aesthetics with the appropriate internal air quality and comfort.

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GOOD INFECTION CONTROL AND GREAT WASHROOM DESIGN GO HAND IN HAND Andrew Cameron, Founder of leading hand dryer and washroom accessory company, Intelligent Facility SoquDonsdhasspenttheqastears y orking w withcommerciaqspecifiersandarchitectstoheqpthem design washrooms that maximise hygiene and sustainability. Here he shares his insights on the trends, innovaDonsandtechnoqogiesinfluencinginfecDoncontroqinthebathroom: INTELLIGENT FACILITY SOLUTIONS

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espite the pandemic focusing everyone’s attention on potential infection hotspots throughout buildings – such as hand and surface hygiene, good ventilation and air cleaning – touchless washrooms with automatic toilet flushes, sensor-operated taps, soap dispensers and HEPA-filtered hand dryers were already growing in popularity.

Over the years, washrooms have become increasingly cleaner and waste-free, with less need for bins and crossinfection touchpoints. This is not only a hygienic step forward, but a positive environmental step using less water, energy and consumables, such as paper towels.

Like it or not, paper towels can potentially create more hygiene issues with blocked sinks and toilets. They also increase touchpoints, are always at risk of running out (leaving users with no option to dry their hands), allow overflowing bins that breed bacteria, and force staff to enter the washrooms more frequently to empty and clean up.

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UV-C and photocatalytic air and surface sterilisation are rising in popularity, allowing odours to be controlled at the source. This is an additional low-cost way of providing a maintaining solution between cleaning, reducing bacteria and virus concentrations. So, you must include electricalpoints fortheirinclusion in specißcatio IoT is also starting to make its way into washrooms, enabling cleaning staff to monitor usage levels and ensure equipment is fully operational and ready to use, as a lack of soap or drying facilities can be the biggest issue for hygiene. This also has substantial time-saving advantages for FM managers within large buildings or schools.

Other innovations include antibacterial door plates, using copper and silver ions to make surfaces more sterile, and even splashback materials that absorb water into anti-microbial structure and then dry out, inhibiting the opportunity for bacterial growth.

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Cleaners are starting to use hand-held sanitisation devices that use only water and oxygen. SAO, which stands for Stabilised Aqueous Ozone, is a highly-effective natural cleaner, sanitiser and deodoriser, produced with only two ingredients, water and oxygen. SAO is made similarly to hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) in that both compounds require the introduction of one extra oxygen atom.

However, SAO differs from hydrogen peroxide in terms of toxicity, as it requires only water and oxygen to produce.

As a result, SAO is 100% free of toxins, VOCs and QACs. After SAO finishes interacting with the dirt and germs on surfaces, it reverts safely back into oxygen and water and does not negatively impact health or the environment.

How can architects and specifiers maximise infection control in washrooms?

Good hygiene starts with ventilation, so maximising clean air changes is of primary importance. The next priority is to ensure washroom equipment is as non-touch as possible, supported by the broad and growing range of touchless, over-sink products on the market, which not only look sleek and minimalistic but create space and convenience for the user.

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Making adaptions for children is also very important. There are more accessible, colourful and child-friendly products on the market than ever before, designed to make visits to the washroom a more enjoyable experience that encourages good hygiene.

Things to consider are noise a nd p o s i ti o ni ng; ch il dre n often need a quieter hand dryer option at an appropriate height for their ears.

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In a nutshell, a small investment in hygiene doesn’t mean a compromise on aesthetics. Quite the contrary.

It will instil confidence, improve efficiency and effectively pay for itself.

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FLOORING AND WELLBEING: HOW THE PANDEMIC HAS INFLUENCED DESIGN Biophilic design is no longer just a trend but has become the core consideraDon forcommerciaq projectsd saysorna L Wiqqiamsd AmD cofs Head ofProduct Design andVisuaq CreaDon:Andd as peopqe head back toworkpqaces afterthe pandemicdweqqbeingJ focused design is gaining momentum.

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In the March 2022 report, ‘Workplace After Lockdown’, written by the University of Southampton and the Institute for Employment Studies, there’s a section called ‘Lessons from Lockdowns’. It states: “Hybrid working is the new workforce expectation.

The evidence of our research is that there has been a permanent mindset shift around how work can be organised, and the grand experiment that nobody wanted has worked.”

When it comes to the ‘grand experiment’, it’s not just physical changes that we’re seeing. It’s emotional and managerial too. S o how do you reect this new, calmer, more person-centred approach when it comes to ooring in commercial interiors? It¶s a great ques and one we work with daily here at Amtico.

Biophilic design – which is all about harmony between people, buildings and nature – has become an essential pillar in commercial design. The move towards more natural-feeling environments that positively impact wellbeing is reected in all kinds o building products ‡ and ooring has a foundational part to play.

This past year or so has seen designers and architects creating workplaces with a very warm and comfortable feel – encouraging people back to the office. Real consideration is being given to making the work environment an enjoyable place to be, so our new Spacia palettes and nature-inspired designs reflect that. We have also seen floor designs increase in scale, as well as in simplicity. Interiors specialists are choosing larger tiles and using flooring design to create zones or areas for different activities. By dividing larger, open-plan floors using materials or

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colour, you can define key spaces in a As you would expect from the ooring subtle but design-led way. As a flooring design ‘toolbox’, colour plays a vital designer and manufacturer, we’re role when creating a scheme that can helping designers to use material and positively inuence wellbeing. There¶s texture combinations, such as LVT in plenty of research explaining how terrazzo or aged oak designs, to provide colour can aœect mood, and a more pattern and detail, rather than relying nature-based approach will make for on abstract shapes or strong contrasts a more comfortable and welcoming of colour. environment. This is less about bold When we begin working on a new greens or blues and more about subtle LVT ooring collection,we look at injections of colour that can be dialled what’s changing in the built environment up or down using complementary and create the complete ‘toolbox’ for shades that highlight the tones. For designers and specißers to make their example, LVT ooring with a blue- grey jobs easier. Biophilic and wellbeingundertone can look more grey with focused design should be easily furniture or shelving in neutral colours, incorporated into all projects, so we while soft furnishings in blue will curated the new Amtico Spacia Woods accentuate the blue undertones. These and Stones to deliver a collection of hints of nature and the outdoors are complementary palettes and products calming and enhance the wellbeing of that can be installed seamlessly together the people inhabiting the space.

– which would be much harder to do if Interior design, like the fashion you were using the actual materials – like industry, reects seasons and trends ‡ timber, marble or terrazzo. some of which are longer lasting than Importantly, it’s not just new-build others. It’s safe to say that including interiors which are seeing design natural palettes and biophilic design is overhauls to improve wellbeing sticking around. and mood in the workplace. For the The pandemic has undoubtedly conversion of older properties and challenged us all to think diœerently and buildings, there¶s a need for the ooring prioritise what’s important, which has to be sympathetic to the architectural pushed manufacturers to respond in space while also reecting the heritage innovative ways. It may not have been of the building. LVT delivers functionality anyone’s choice to participate in this and aesthetics, allowing designers to ‘great experiment’ caused by COVID, but choose woods that capture an authentic it has produced some amazing creativity and aged feel with sawn wood details in response, and I’m excited to see while also withstanding heavy footfall. where it takes us next.

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HOW TO EFFECTIVELY BALANCE SECURITY AND AESTHETICS IN PUBLIC SPACES Ensuring that buildings are well protected has become an increasingly crucial part of modern building design – parD cuqarqyas securitythreats to the buiqt environment have evolved, writes Lucy Ketley, Director at ATG Access.

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the 1970s and ‘80s, the modus operandi of terrorist groups was mainly focused around using improvised explosive devices to target critical infrastructure. However, in more recent years, terror attacks have increasingly been focused on so-called ‘soft targets’ (such as large public spaces, crowded places and even bridges), carried out using varying forms of vehicles directly as a weapon.

This, in turn, has highlighted a need for these spaces, and indeed the built environment as a whole, to be better protected.

Thatsaid,arecurrentissueforarchitectsandspecißershasbe how to implement the physical security measures needed to keep us safe without compromising on the unique architectural appeal of a space and not impacting the visitor experience or the feel of an area.

With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at how to better implement security solutions that are both robust and architecturally sympathetic.

The importance of visibility

Although it’s important for security solutions not to detract from a location’s appeal, there are some significant reasons that they should be visible to the public.

In the climate of heightened awareness around security threats, security measures can provide much-needed reassurance to those using public spaces. When out in busy, crowded locations, particularly those that have been a target of attacks in the past, visible security solutions can put people’s minds at ease.

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The other key role that security products play is deterring would-be attackers from attempting their plan in the first place.

For example, if they can see bollards or barriers around the entrance to a building or event, it may be clear that any attack would be unsuccessful.

Security doesn’t have to be an eyesore

Whilst the primary purpose of physical security measures is to protect, it doesn’t mean that they need to be an intimidating eyesore. You must strike a balance between eœective security and aesthetic needs to ensure that solutions are as noninvasive as possible and blend into the surrounding environment.

Considering a tailored and exible physical security solution, including protective street furniture, can oœera system that complements the design of the surrounding area,with manydiœerent styles and ßnishes available. Protective street furniture, including lighting, seating, water features and planters, can be used alongside traditionalsolutions, oœering architects and planners more freedom to the airport feel safe and even enhances the design public spaces. overall aesthetic appeal of the space.

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ensure robust security is combined with a sensitive awareness of aesthetics.

By working in this way, the security measuresspecißedcanprotect developments directly, preserve their aesthetic character and safeguard the built environment and its inhabitants, both now and in the future.

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Wi t h l o c a l c o u n c i l s a n d h o u s e b u i l d e r s u n d e r p re s u re t o re a c h t a r g e t s o f 3 4 0 , 0 0 h o m e s e v r y y e a r u n t i l 2 0 3 1 , t h e r i s a d a n g e r t h a t s u s t a i n a b i l i t y w i l t a ke a b a c k s e a t . Bu t j u s t h o w c a n d e v l o p e r s a n d l o c a l c o u n c i l s s t e p u p a n d b e g i n t o m a ke a d i f e r n c e? Th i s c o m e s a t a t i m e w h e n t h e UK p u b l i c i s b e i n g s q u e z e d b y t h e c o s t o f l i v i n g a n d r i s i n g e n e r g y b i l s , w i t h c a l s t o i n s u l a t e UK h o u s i n g s t o c k b e c o m i n g m o re v o c a l .

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TECHNICAL INSIGHT: TIMBER

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When it comes to challenging the continued use of carbon-intensive building materials, timber is leading the charge in offering a low-carbon, resource- and time-efficient alternative to traditional materials. In more recent years, engineered timber, in particular, has experienced a surge in use and popularity. But what is it, and why is its use in construction growing?

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SORTING THE WOOD FROM THE TREES: THE POWER OF ENGINEERED TIMBER Sarah Virgo is a Campaign Manager for Wood for Good, the timber industry’s campaign to increase timber use in design and construction and promote industry knowledge around the aesthetic, biophilic and environmental benefits of wood products. Wood for Good’s objective is to make wood the first-choice material for specifiers and designers by demonstrating its many strengths and versatility.

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aking wood’s natural properties and strengthening them even further to create elements that compete structurally with concrete or steel, building with engineered timber brings a whole new range of possibilities when it comes to designing the super-sustainable buildings of the future.

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Engineered timber optimises the use of the material by combining veneers, strands or particles of wood, removing natural weaknesses and enhancing natural strengths. One of its major advantages is that unlike sawn timber products, which are subject to variations and defects and are often constrained by the size of the tree they come from, engineered timber products are not. Instead, its properties and F C _ A J U LY

quality are much more uniform, making them stronger, more stable and easier to work with than natural timber.

Types of timber

There are several types of engineered wood, but the ones used most often for large structural elements in the UK are glued laminated timber (glulam), crosslaminated timber (CLT) and laminated veneer lumber (LVL).

Glue laminated timber (glulam)

The most familiar and earliest adopted type of structural engineered wood product in the UK is glulam, which is made from smaller solid timber layers glued parallel to each other to form a single unit.

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made from spruce or pine and is a way of manufacturing timber elements that cannot be easily sourced in solid timber due to their large size or unusual shape.

An example of this is the new swimming pool at King’s College School in Wimbledon, which was designed by David Morley Architects to have a series of curved, wavelike glulam beams mirroring the movement of the water below. This makes up the ceiling of the swimming pool and supports cross-laminated timber roof panels with integrated timber acoustic linings.

The glulam beams have been whitewashed, reecting the light into the energy- ecient space to make the most of natural daylight. Timber works particularly well as a material for swimming pools as it is resilient to damage caused by a moisture-rich environment.

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King’s College swimming pool, David Morley Architects

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King’s College swimming pool, David Morley Architects

Cross-laminated timber (CLT)

CLT panels are large, rigid, solid timber construction sheets used for all elements of a building’s superstructure, particularly for beams, floors and roofs. Like glulam, CLT is manufactured by glueing layers of timber together and is usually made from spruce or pine. However, as the name suggests, the layers are built up perpendicular to one another in an odd number (from three upwards) around a central layer and can be made up of differing thicknesses. An ideal material for off-site construction, CLT panels arrive on site machined to precise sizes.

The UK boasts some of the world’s largest CLT buildings, such as the 10-storey residential Dalston Works in Hackney, designed by Waugh Thistleton.

Also designed by Waugh Thistleton, the six-storey Black & White Building in Shoreditch is London’s tallest engineered timber office. It comprises a CLT core and slabs combined with ‘BauBuche’ columns and beams, a type of hardwood laminated veneer lumber (LVL). With no structural internal partition walls, the building’s layout, which has been designed around biophilic principles, can be easily changed and adapted over time. The timber frame can also be taken apart and re-used at the end of its life.

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL)

LVL is manufactured by peeling thin veneers from softwood logs and bonding them together, normally with their axes running parallel to each other. This means it can be created from smaller logs and trees, making the most of forest resources.

Sometimes, 20% of perpendicular veneers are added so that it does not warp and twist. It can be used in a wide range of applications, including beams, columns, trusses, structural decking and I-joist anges. LVL can be an excellent alternative to CLT for lower-storey housing because slimmer, lighter panels can be used. For instance, Kiss House, which delivers premanufactured homes predominantly for self-build, chose LVL for its homes.

Laminated strand lumber (LSL) and parallel strand lumber (PSL) are often referred to as structural composite lumber and sister products of LVL. However, these are less widely available in the UK due to the preference for LVL.

taller buildings. The Paradise building in Vauxhall, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBS), is set to be a great example of hybrid systems of engineered timber and how these can work together.

CLT slabs and cores and glulam beams with some supporting steel beams on a concrete foundation will reduce its carbon footprint and enable the main structure to be demountable and manufactured quickly.

The exposed timber interiors and high ceilings will also oœer high levels of natura light and ventilation. FCBS calculated that the sequestered carbon in the timber would oœset the embodied carbon emissions generated during construction plus the ßr 60 years of operational emissions.

Why turn to engineered timber?

A deßning characteristic ofengineered timber, and the main cause for its rising popularity as a building material amongst architects and designers, is its environmental credentials. Moreover, if designed with re-use in mind, engineered timber frames can be fully disassembled and re-used, creating an eœective circular economyand signißcantlyreducingwaste and a building’s carbon footprint.

From an aesthetic perspective, biophilic design incorporating wood and exposed timber has also increased occupants’ health and wellbeing.

For these reasons, it is time for the construction industry to embrace How do hybrid structures work? timber technology to develop better Many buildings don¶t suit the one- sizebuildings ßtsmore efficiently that minimise all criteria, so hybrid structures combine environmental impact. This, in turn, will reduce energy costs for building owners timber with steel or concrete to take the and improve their quality of life. best qualities from each material. This is a good solution when reimagining existing buildings or designing more complex, www.woodforgood.com 35

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The Anzeiger-Hochaus in the centre of Hannover, built in 1928 and 51m high, with its characteristic facade in the style of ‘brick expressionism’, is a unique example of German skyscraper construction.

The city’s planetarium was once located under the 17m-high dome, and subsequently the highest cinema in Germany. The 2019 renovation included a completely new Nordic Copper Special Patina dome roof meeting strict listed building protection.

SUSTAINABLE RESTORATION WITH NORDIC COPPER Although considered to be a thoroughly modern material offering limitless possibilities for contemporary architectural design, copper is also – of course – one of our oldest building materials, traditionally covering the domes and spires of city skylines. Nordic Copper Special Patina has been developed specifically to help with repairs, restoration or extensions to historic buildings.

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opper’s unique architectural qualities are defined by its naturally-changing patina – which cannot be successfully replicated using other materials with surface coatings.

Within a few days of exposure to the atmosphere, a copper surface begins to oxidise, changing from the ‘bright’ mill finish to a chestnut brown, which gradually darkens over several years to a chocolate brown. Continued weathering can then result in the development of the distinctive green patina – or blue in coastal locations.

This process is an expression of the metal’s propensity to revert to mineral compounds that resemble the ore from which it originally came. Some rainwater is needed for the patina to form and its rate of development will depend on the water ‘dwell time’ on a surface. As a result, vertical cladding and sheltered surfaces will take much longer to patinate naturally than exposed roofs.

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Natural surface treatments

Airborne pollution also increases the rate of patination, which, therefore, takes longer in more remote, cleaner environments than in cities or industrial areas. The complex combination of factors determines the nature and speed of development of patination, giving copper unique, living visual characteristics developing over time in response to local conditions.

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All these naturally-developing surfaces can be provided straight away with the ‘Nordic Copper’ range. The factory processes involved are generally similar to those taking place over time in the environment utilising copper mineral compounds, not alien chemical processes. The surfaces form an integral part of the copper, generally continuing to change over time, and are not lifeless coatings or paint.

The architectural range includes Nordic S tandard mill ßnish¶ and Nordic Brown pre- oxidised copper, oœering lighter or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer. Copper alloys include Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass, which can also be supplied pre-weathered.

The innovative Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, retaining its golden colour and simply losing some of its sheen over time with exposure to the atmosphere to give a matt ßnish.

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But of particular interest to architects and conservation specialists working with historic buildings are the extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges. They have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world.

As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material.

Individually developed special patinas

Suomenlinna Church, built in 1854, is on the UNESCO world heritage list as a unique example of military architecture. The presence of the church on the Helsinki skyline is significant, and patination of the master tower – which doubles as a lighthouse – is particularly important. The new Nordic Copper Special Patina roof does not just resemble the old one but was actually made from recycling the original copper.

Suomitalo is a major, unique office building in the heart of Helsinki dating back to 1911. Its complete roofscape has been replaced using Nordic Copper Special Patina to match the original material, which has been recycled for new applications.

Copper’s patina film provides impressive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged, defining the exceptional longevity of copper cladding – counted in hundreds of years. But repairs and restoration – following substrate or structural failures, or other damage – or extensions to historic copper buildings may still be needed. The Nordic Copper Special Patina system is designed specifically to help architects with restoration projects.

Aurubis has several decades of experience in developing unique patinated architectural copper products, successfully applied to historic – including listed – buildings in the UK and abroad.

With Nordic Copper Special Patina, unique pre-patinated copper material can be produced to match naturally-patinated copper, especially for historic buildings. An original sample from the building is used, but initial development can be started with the help of a Special Patina Tool (which can be downloaded from www.nordiccopper.com and printed). The card is simply placed on the original copper surface and photographed. Once a specific patina mixture has been established and product supplied, the project mix is retained in case of follow-up orders.

100% recycled material

Aurubis can also recycle the original copper removed from a project. All of our architectural copper products are manufactured using 100% recycled raw material.

Copper’s ability to be recycled repeatedly, without any loss in performance, is an important sustainability benefit.

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SCxC L H TERSYSTESM STESM A AHEAD IN RESIDENTIAL PROJECT I t is not u nu su aq for SchqD ` terJSy stems to be caqqed u pon w hen a bathroom or wetroom installation fails. If the preparation hasn’t been executed to the appropriate standard, it will likely lead to failure later. If this is the case, recognising and rectifying this before further work is carried out is the best course of action.

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n ex a m re s i d e n t i a l p ro e r t y i n La n c a s h i re , w h i c h s aw a va r i e t y o f Sc h l ü te -r K ERDI p ro d u c t s a i d i n t h e c o r e c t i o n o f a p re v i o u s i n s t a l a t i o n , re s u l t i n g i n a s t u n i n g s te a m ro m e n - s u i te . In i t a l y b ro u g h t i n t o f i n s h o f t h e p ro j e c t with the ad it on of some beautiful t i l e s , Stev Wa g s t a f o f ProT - ilers UK s aw t h a t t h e o r i g n a l wo r k wa s n ot u p to s c ra tc h .

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tile bacekr boadr Schlüte-rKERDIBOARD, whic becam a pormine t a n d b e a u t i f l ef a t u r w i t h n t h e or m. This porces was simpl fied using Schlüte-rKERDI-BOARDZB, a U-shaped stainles - te l p or f i l e , w h i c s p e c i f a l y c o n e c t s s t r u c er s m a d e f or m p a n e l s o f Schlüte-rKERDI-BOARD. The steam or m section was waterpo efd using Schlüte-r KERDI-DS along with Schlüte-r KERDI-COLL-L and sealing band Schlüte-rKERDI-FLEX giv ng a er l i a b e , l o n g - l a s t i n g w a t e r p o f solution. To fin sh of the steam aer , a framel s Schlute-rKERDILINE-DRAIN was instal ed, nestl d b e t w n t h e b e n c h s of r a s e a m l s a n d a t r c t i ve t i l e d f i n s h .

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MAGPLY GAINS COVETED BBA CERTIFICATION MAGPLY

Magply magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) boards have recently undergone a stringent testing programme by the British Board of Agrément (BBA), which helps clients validate their processes and mitigate risk SœIVMRKAKVIEXIVAGSRßHIRGIAJSVAWTIGMßIVWASJAXLIA products tested. After a painstaking two-year process, Magply’s faith in the multipurpose TERIPA[EWANYWXMßIHAF]AXLIA’’U¶WAMWWYIASJAEAQYGLGSZIXIHAUKV‡QIRXAGIVXMßGEXIARSA OL A Stages involved the BBA carrying out a full audit of Magply’s existing testing regime – along with undergoing several of the authority’s own rigorous trials. These included a six-month evaluation of the board for leeching, which, thanks to the material’s inherent stability, resulted in a zero score.

NEW BBA CERTIFICATION UNDERLINES THE QUALITY OF THE STOVENTEC GLASS A SYSTEM STO

The award of a new BBA certificate has underlined the quality and performance of a rainscreen cladding system SETCRETE LVT SUBFLOOR manufactured by one of the U K ’s leading PREPARATION SYSTEM OPTIMISES providers of external wall insulation, LUXURY VINYL TILE INSTALLATIONS rainscreen systems, renders, coatings SETCRETE and acoustic ceiling and wall products.

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hilst cavities today continue to get wider, there are always situations where the opposite can 100 years ago, in the 1920s, a West-Country family of builders started occur, and here we look where cavities narrow and the need to fabricating “damp courses and other devices to allay the fears of the unpredictable and volatile English climate”. The company is now called Cavity address water evacuation.

Trays, and it continues to specialise in keeping the building envelope dry.

Rain blown against a cavity wall CAVITY TRAYS will gradually permeate the exterior masonry skin and gravitate. Where the cavity wall incorporates an arched opening, the water is prevented Typical Type BA Barrier from permeating in and around Arch Cavitray, from a the arch opening by incorporating range of 148 styles a preformed DPC cavitray, known as the Type BA (Barrier Arch). The cavitray is ready-shaped to match the opening design and arrests the water that is then evacuated out of the structure via caviweeps. Such caviweeps are usually oœset on both sides away from the opening on the springing line.

However, where a number of arches are linked together, or the distance between each arch is minimal, the gravitating water from the higher masonry absorption area can end up gravitating into the converging valley between arches. In such cases, the discharge arrangement should be reviewed to reduce water volumes owing intowhat is commonlycalled a pinch point.

Multiple connected arches and arches rising oœshared columns, mullions or piers can create pinch points. Pinch points also occur where a cavity width reduces, narrows or ceases because of a structural feature.

Water control can be introduced into a cavity wall to reduce the volume of water reaching a pinch point. This is achieved by incorporating what is termed an Showing Cavitray Arresting Barrier. The Type Q protection around arches and Arresting Barrier invisibly reduces adjacent bullseye water-wash in cavity walling above opening, with a given feature or construction Type Q Arresting detail, and evacuates it away Barrier featuring from its usual gravitational path. a central radius By doing so, the residual onward, to accommodate downward water flow is minimised shape of before any feature or construction stonework, at the detail is reached. highest level In the case of multiple arches, the shelter and evacuation benefit of a higher-level barrier can commonly result in an 80+% reduction in the downward water impacting the converging pinch points.

Approved Cavitrays are manufactured by Cavity Trays of Yeovil – the UK cavity tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval. Comprehensive technical manuals can be sent upon request.

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VICAIMA DESIGN BOWLS THEM OVER AT THE HEYFORD HOTEL A new and stylish boutique hotel at the heart of the Oxfordshire cou ntry side has specified Vicaima trendJsettin g door designs to complement the mood of its relaxing and entertaining interiors.

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Develop r Docrhest r Living has col abor ted with Vicaim over many years in its transofrmation of the ofrme RAF and USAF Upper Heyofdr airf eld. Therof , it was only natur l tha it should cho se Vicaim ofr this jew l in its corwn. With a er p u t a i o n of r c l o s e a t e n i o t o d e s i g n d e t a i l a n d t h e a b i l t y t o er f l c t t h e d e s i r d b l e n d o f c o n t e m p o r a y d e c o r ye t b e s y m p a t h e i c t o t h e porject’s historic heritage, Vicaim was able to er a l i s e t h e h a r m o n i u s i n t e r i o s .

Working in conju ction with partne s ABL Doors on this phase, Vicaim porducts include t h i dr - p a t y - a c er d i t a n d r i g o u s l y - t e s d and certif ed FD30 Fier do rs, whic Vicaim sup lied as po ular Portao Door Kits. Thes c o m p l e t m a tc h i n g d o r a n d f r a m e a s e m b l i e s , d e s i g n e d of r e a s y a n d r a p i d i n s t a l t i o n , w e r factory fin shed in Crown Cut Ash ven r with a Marina Grey semi-translucent tone. This at r ctive fa ce f i n s h a l s o i n c l u d e a f i n a l a d i t o n , w i t h t h e i n c l u s i o n o f t wo ve r t i c a l a n d p a r l e b l a c k i n l a y s p o s i t o n e d c l o s e to t h e d o r ’s c l o s i n g e d g .

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Jack Aluminium’s JD7 4 system has once again shown its incredible versatility, being used for a bonded double-door set at the headquarters of one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies.

Architectural aluminium glazing specialist Rodnic was asked to provide something with an elegant aesthetic to match the external facade, as well as being stronger and more durable than a standard frameless glass door. The slim sightlines and robustness of the JD7 4 made it the obvious choice for this project. “The JD7 4 was ideal for this situation as the bonded door set was being used as an external windbreak with another set of doors inside,” says Chris Rodger, Managing Director at Rodnic.

SIDEY LAUNCHES NEW STREAMLINED WEBSITE SIDEY

Sidey is delighted to announce the launch of its new website. After listening to customer feedback, the website has been redesigned to make it easy to navigate the company’s four sectors and includes exclusive download areas, interactive software, innovation HIXEMPWI A ERHA WIGXSVWTIGMßGA TVSHflGXA MRJSVQEXMSRJ A EVELA Mackintosh, Sidey’s PR & Digital Promotions Manager, said: “The new company website is part of the ongoing evolution of the Sidey brand. Our design is more modern and intuitive, and with this new look, we wanted to make the user experience as simple as possible. The new site is easy to use and navigate. eW also have a clearer structure featuring drop-down menus on the top of the page for a streamlined experience”.

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ACCESSIBILITY AND CONVENIENCE COMBINED GEZE’s TS 5000 ECline overhead door closer with guide rail combines accessibility and conv enience in one innov ativ e aqqJrou nd cqoser: GEZ E

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EZE, a leading manuf ctuer of d o r a n d w i n d ow c o n t r l s y t e m s , has cal ed the porduct the TS 50 ECline, porn u ced EASYLINE, to hig light t h e e a s of o p e n i g t h e c l o s e r of e r s .

Provid ng bar ie-rf , easy-to pen do rs, the TS 50 ECline is suitable ofr right and left single-action do rs with a do r leaf width of up to 1250m . It also h a s a n i n t e g r a t e d b a c k c h e k , h yd r a u l i c l a tc h i n g a c t i o n , a n d t h e c l o s i n g s p e d c a n b e i n d v i d u a l y a d j u s te d .

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PUBLIC REALM REGENERATION WITH PERMEABLE PAVING A new case study explores recent urban realm regeneration projects in Tottenham, London, exemplifying the synergy of concrete block permeable paving and street trees to address climate change while delivering SuDS. It demonstrates important new techniques applicable to all urban areas.

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ompleted in 2018, the regeneration of White Hart Lane in north Tottenham, by muf architecture/ art, was a pilot designed using ‘healthy streets’ principles.

These aim to create: “Streets that feel pleasant, safe and attractive. Streets where noise, air pollution, accessibility and lack of seating and shelter are not barriers…Streets with seating, shade and greenery, and reduced dominance of vehicles by designing for slower vehicle speeds.” The project delivers these aspirations and was one ofthe ßrst to use the healthy streets’ indicator as a metric.

through the integration of bioretention raingardens to collect and treat polluted road runoœ. In addition, extensive concrete block permeable Multifunctional paving (CBPP) surfaces not permeable paving But it also applies innovative only act as SuDS elements sustainable drainage (SuDS) – attenuating and treating rainwater runoœ ‡ but also techniques introduced by enable essential air/CO2 design collaborator Robert exchange and optimised water Bray Associates. This approach reduces ooding and pollution supply for tree roots, using a range of techniques. of the hidden Moselle River

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A focal point of the scheme is a new Pocket Park, enabled by the relocation of a bus stop and removal of extensive asphalt paving. The park is separated from the road by bioretention raingardens, intercepting runoff from the whole width of the ‘sidehung’ carriageway, which acts as a catchment. It also includes long planters to accommodate mature and

new trees, and other green infrastructure, incorporating seating. This also enabled de-paving around a mature but suffocated and asphaltlocked Plane tree.

Love Lane, which runs perpendicular to White Hart Lane in front of the new landmark Underground station, is now a concrete block permeable paved, adopted highway. CBPP can also accept runoff from White Hart Lane and other impermeable surfaces. At two points, structural tree pits span the full width below the road surface connecting road-narrowing tree planters on each side in readiness for future planting. Based on the ‘Stockholm solution’ for urban tree planting, the deep structural soil zones form sumps which are hydraulically connected to the coarse graded aggregate sub-base of the permeable paving.

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Structural tree pits connect road-narrowing tree planters on each side, based on the ‘Stockholm solution’

Healthier, resilient street trees

This means that in heavy or prolonged rain, once percolated runoff begins to move laterally along the interface between the subbase and subgrade, it moves toward the structural tree pits where it begins to be attenuated. Once the pits fill to the level of the base of the road sub-base, the attenuation and infiltration spread out over the whole road zone.

This pattern of flow and attenuation means that trees benefit from rainwater collected from an extended catchment, making them healthier and more resilient to drought. Although initially unfamiliar with the structural tree pits, with support and advice, the installation contractors soon became comfortable and are now installing them elsewhere.

At the renovation of Broad Lane Square in south Tottenham, the same designers take forward these principles with further innovations. In particular, ‘inverted raingardens’ protect existing trees and new green infrastructure, supplied with a gradual supply of clean water from extensive CBPP catchments.

Permeable paving in harmony with trees

Concrete block permeable paving and street trees have been proven to work together in synergy. CBPP – whether full construction with sub-base or applied as an overlay on an existing impermeable road base – can collect rainfall away from the canopy and convey it to the tree. It can then simply discharge horizontally into a raingarden, with overflow into existing adapted gulleys.

The raingarden stores water during heavy rain for SuDS, retains soil moisture during dry weather and provides additional water quality ‘polishing’, as well as irrigation.

Alternatively, CBPP can be used over standard tree pits, proprietary tree planters, Stockholm system or other structural soil installations, enabling irrigation and simple air/carbon dioxide exchange essential to trees – without additional reservoirs or pipes.

CBPP also avoids tree root disruption common with other paved surfaces. Concrete block permeable paving technology will prove invaluable in delivering the street trees now demanded by planning policies for new developments as well as regeneration.

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“SECONDARY GLAZING HAS REDUCED MY ENERGY BILLS BY 40%” Amid concerns over rapidly-escalating energy prices – and with more rises to come – homeowners are naturally concerned over how they can conserve energy and keep costs down. Installing Granada Glazing’s secondary glazing has helped the owners of a single-glazed apartment to save around 40% on their monthly electricity bills, as well as exclude external noise.

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indsey Gordon’s monthly electricity bill dropped from around £450 per month to £230 in the following month after 11 secondary glazed panels were fitted in her three-bedroomed home at Murrays’ Mills, Ancoats, in central Manchester.

Formerly the world’s oldest steampowered cotton mill dating back to 1797, the Grade II and II* Listed buildings have been sensitively restored for residential use. The 107 apartments retain many historic features, such as exposed brickwork walls and multi-pane, sash and bay heritage windows.

“Secondary glazing is the best investment we’ve made, I think, on this property to date. It’s made a huge difference, saved us money, and the flat is now silent and warm,” comments Lindsey, who moved into the all-electric duplex flat in November 2019.

Atßrst,theirheavyusageoftheelectric says the improved thermal eciency it also heaters meant their monthly bills were as high provides makes it “a very wise investment, as £900 for three months. “They are energyespecially in these times”. saving heaters, so we left them on all the time She adds: “The secondary glazing has tokeeptheatwarm.Butoncewerealised made the at completely soundproof, and the cost and reset the timer, our bill halved.” the rooms remain warmer for longer after The secondary glazing was ßtted in the heating goes oœ.

February 2021, and Lindsey noticed an “Although bills are going up, we’re saving immediate diœerence in heat retention and over £200 a month. I’m sure anyone we noise reduction, and the March bill had sell this at to would be delighted with the dropped to £230. secondary glazing!”

“We had a whole year where we couldn’t Suitable for all property types, Granada’s understand why the bills were so big. It slimline aluminium secondary glazing was a combination of not having secondary frames can be powder coated in over 200 glazing and leaving the heaters on most of RAL colours. Virtually invisible, they blend the time. I reckon it’s a 40% saving overall.” in with any interior decor. The Granada Reducing outside noise intrusion Glazing product range encompasses was Lindsey’s main reason for getting hinged, sliding and vertical sliders, secondary glazing, and the 6.4mm acoustic including tilt-back and lift-out options. laminate glass oœers enhanced sound For more information on the Granada insulation that can reduce noise levels Secondary Glazing range, please visit the by as much as 80% (54 dB). However, she website below.

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WDO P RTE E :SA H C TETEI L RFE P;TAC E PARTNER FOR AMRON ARCHITECTURAL METAL MESH AND PROFILES <Sateqqitefd a u niqu e range of finishes dev eqoped by P ow dertech Corby, has arrived on the scene. These finishes have mesmerising metallic and pearlescent effects with a depth of coqou r u nriv aqqed in a oneJcoat appqication: The midJsheen finishd with vibrant flashes of light set in a rich colour, is so intense that it looks like a million satellites in the sky, hence the name.

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Domus eV ntilation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Cook as General Manager. Jessica joined Domus eV ntilation at the start of 2021 as Head of Marketing, but her wide-ranging, in-depth experience in marketing, strategy, leadership, sales, operations and people management quickly paved the way for this new role of General Manager. Jessica’s experience spans over 15 years in UK manufacturing, with a well-developed career in security and defence before entering the HVAC market. In her previous company, where she focused on safety and survival equipment, she joined as the Sales Manager. She then worked closely with the Managing Director before moving into a marketing and events role.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE UPS THE POWER WITH 45W USB CHARGING SOCKETS KNIGHTS BRIDGE

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RAK CERAMICS TO UNVEIL NEW GLOBAL DESIGN HUB IN LONDON L ocated at St J ohn Streetd in the heart of L ondonfs design qu arter for designers, architects and developers, the RAK Ceramics Design Hub is one of the largest in the area, with 7276ft 2 over two floors.

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The RAK Ceramics Design Hub wil be a n i n t e r a c t i v e a n d i m e r s i v e e n v i or m e n t d e s i g n e d t o i n s p er c er a t i v y a n d i n c l u d e s a wo r k i n g k i t c h e n d i s p l , a y wo r k i n g t a p displ,ay Virtual Worlds 4D Theatr and a g r a b - n d g o s a m p l e a er .

Many signatuer porducts wil be d i s p l a y e d , i n c l u d i n g a n e w c o l e c t i o n f or m world-enow ed Fashion Designer Elie Saab along with porducts form Designers Mauriz o Scut el a, Debias & Sandri and Patrick Nougret.

Co m e nt i g o n t h e d e s i g n h u b co n e pt , Le o n a rd o De Mu ro , VP of Ma r ket i n g & Co m u n i c at i o n s at RAK Ce ra m i c s , s a i d : “ T h e RAK Ce ra m i c s De s i g n Hu b i s a u n i q u e co n e pt i n o u r ret a i l p o r t f l i o t h a a l ow s u s t o b r i n g t o g e t h r t h e d e s i g n c o m u n i t, y s h owc a s e u n i q u e p ro d u c t s , a n d c re a t a b r a n d e x p r i e n c t h a i s b o t h i n s p i r n g a n d i n fo r m a t i ” v e .

C o m e n t i n g o n t h e o p e n i g , Al v i n Bi g s , Ma n a g i n g Di re c t o r a t RAK Ce r a m i c s ( U K) , s a i d : “ We a re p ro u d t h a t Lo n d o n h a s b e n s e l c t e d a s t h e l o c a t i o n fo r RAK Ce r a m i c s ’ f i r s t g l o b a l De s i g n Hu b , a n d w e l o k fo r w a rd t o we l c o m i n g t h e i n te r n a t i o n a l d e s i g n c o m u n i t y t o s h o w c a s e RAK Ce r a m i c s ’ g l o b a l p ro d u c t i n o v a t i o n s” .

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Helping ensure the safety of pedestrians, TORMAX automatic sliding door systems can be fitted with a full-g lass screen behind, which the door leaf can recess as the entrance opens. This removes the risk of the sliding door mechanism being interfered with or blocked by anyone, allowing immediate, clear opening as people approach the door. To keep the entrance looking smart, the pocket screen features a lockable hinge, allowing it to be quickly opened out for easy cleaning and for any accumulated debris to be removed. “Without the screen, if someone is, for example, leaning on the side panel as the door opens,” explains Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX U K , “the sensors on the outer edge of the leaf will pick up the obstruction and cause the door to stop moving and return to the closed position. This is obviously unhelpful for those walking through the doors, as the sensors on the inner edge then respond to the obstruction in the doorway and try to reopen.”

FASSA BORTOLO RISES TO THE CHALLENGE FASSA BORTOLO

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Explore – offsite technologies

The case is unequivocal‡ oœsite technologychallenges outmoded construction practices and is a progressive and productive step that is set to revolutionise the way buildings are designed and assembled. Every major review of the construction industry has in some way recommended a move towards advanced factory-based construction methods.

This specialist oœsite technology event is desti to become Europe’s largest dedicated event, providing direct access to explore this innovative and fastmoving sector. Get to grips with the latest oœsite methods and smart digital technology, OFFSITE EXPO showcases the widest and most comprehensive display within the built environment.

Expertise – CPDaccredited masterclasses

S FO ITE EXP:O THE HOME FO S FO ITE TECHNOLG O Y INNOVT A ION The construction sector is at a critical crossroads – offsite technology is now recognised as providing the most important solution to overcome many of the challenges facing the industry today.

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Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 20th and 21st September 2022, OFFSITE EXPO is the focal point

of innovative building and digital construction technologies.

Presenting a compelling proposition, OFFSITE EXPO will feature a combination of advanced manufacturing approaches and smart digital construction technologies. With innovative displays, live demonstrations and pioneering speakers, the event will play host to leading experts, offsite manufacturers and component suppliers showcasing a broad spectrum of panelised, volumetric modular systems, pod and prefabricated MEP solutions.

Presenting the optimum personal development opportunity, rapid and efficient access to the latest information is crucial to success. Advanced offsite approaches and innovative technologies are changing the face of construction. The Offsite Masterclass Theatres provide over 40 hours of CPD-accredited presentations in a dynamic and interactive format for those looking to learn directly from eminent offsite industry experts.

Expect – business development opportunities

The Offsite Connect Forum is the most dynamic ‘meet the buyer’ business development opportunity of the year. OFFSITE EXPO exhibitors can gain access to key industry professionals with a buying or specifying remit. This forum offers a structured, highly-effective way for new and existing offsite industry suppliers to connect with potential customers easily and cost effectively in highly focused meetings.

Exposure – offsite awards

It is not only the exhibition that has exciting development plans. Returning for 2022, OFFSITE EXPO will host the dynamic and innovative Offsite Construction. Taking centre stage, the Offsite Construction Awards will take place at OFFSITE EXPO on 20th September 2022. Since its inception seven years ago, the awards have been on an upward trajectory presenting professionals operating in the sector with outstanding opportunities to showcase excellence and network with those who are gaining industry recognition.

Experience – the offsite event of the year

Showcasing the greatest display of offsite building and digital construction technologies under one roof, OFFSITE EXPO aims to attract circa 4000 delegates and is geared towards creating the ultimate visitor experience. OFFSITE EXPO is the place for people to engage with key industry contacts, acquire new knowledge and network in vibrant surroundings.

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ADVANCED WELCOMES FIRE SAFETY UI G RO F EWRIC N HA GDI H SE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction to improve fire safety in new highJrise residentiaq bu iqdings?: ADVANCED

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art B (Fire Safety) offers new improvements to fire safety guidance to ensure tall buildings are made safer in England as part of a wider package of reforms.

A ‘significant’ addition to the document is the mandatory requirement for new residential developments over 18m to incorporate an evacuation alert system, offering new clarity for those involved in the design or construction of residential developments.

An evacuation alert system is vital to help fire and rescue services inform residents of a change in evacuation strategy during an incident. This gives fire and rescue services an additional tool to use on the ground, alongside existing methods of evacuation, improving safety for residents. To comply with the amended Part B, an evacuation alert system should be provided in accordance with BS 8629 Code of Practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for fire and rescue services in England.

Ken Bullock, Business Development Manager for Evacuation Alert Systems at Advanced, said: ‚An evacuation alert system gives ßre and rescue services a valuable tool which allows them to evacuate residents at risk in a safer, managed way.

At Advanced, our EvacGo Evacuation Alert System is designed as an easy way to meet BS 8629:19, so can it oœerpeace ofmind to those responsible for a building that by choosing this system, they are complying with Building Regulations.”

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