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BARBOUR ABI AND CIAT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO BENEFIT CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Footwear retailer, Pavers, have announced plans for a £9 million environmentally conscious upgrade of their York Head Office at Northminster Business Park.
Leading construction industry intelligence provider, Barbour ABI, and the lead professional body for Architectural Technology, the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) have announced a collaborative agreement to benefit businesses working in the built environment sector. Barbour ABI is a market leader in construction industry intelligence. Its experienced and knowledgeable team of researchers conduct more than 1m interviews every year to produce robust reports that see beyond the data in virtually every aspect of the construction Theindustry.Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists is the global membership body which leads, represents and promotes the Architectural Technology discipline and sets and maintains the standards for education, practice and Kateprofessionalism.Perrin,Group Marketing Director at Barbour ABI, said: “CIAT plays an incredibly important role in the development of the built environment in the UK and overseas. The opportunities and need for architectural technology become ever more apparent and important, particularly given the focus on sustainability and how we can incorporate that into new buildings. Whilst our collaboration will initially focus on the sharing of data and insights for the continued professional development of CIAT members and affiliates, this collaborative agreement has been created to advocate and innovate to support wider accessibility and affordability of specification tools and purchasing standards.”
The company also has one of the largest solar arrays in the North-East on the roof of its existing warehouse.
Since 2018 Pavers have donated over £2.5m to its Foundation, which focuses on promoting causes important to its teams, including planting their first ever Pavers Forest in Yorkshire earlier this year.
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Considered the largest and most advanced timber-hybrid structure of its kind outside of London, the expansion of Pavers’ offices at its headquarters is said to rival the sustainable credentials of Google’s new offices in London.
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Diane Dale, Practice & Technical Director, CIAT, said: “Barbour ABI is the only intelligence provider in the UK that can give robust, verified data on the whole of the built environment sector. Chartered Architectural Technologists are qualified to offer design services and manage projects from inception to completion so can influence outcomes more than any other role. The collaboration with Barbour ABI will give our membership and affiliates access unparalleled insights on the built environment supporting continued innovation as we strive to achieve greater levels of standardisation across specification and procurement which will ultimately support further improvement of critical outcomes such as safety and sustainability’.
The expansion proposals, together with the existing operation, are estimated to bring £190 million to the York economy in the coming Boastingyears.sustainably sourced timber, efficient heating and lighting systems, and a green roof space, the development will accommodate 33,000 sq. ft. of flexible office space to provide the Pavers team with the inspiring environment it needs to ensure their continued growth, while aligning with the business’ social and environmentally conscious ethos.
As the UK’s first major footwear retailer to achieve carbon neutral status, through One Carbon World, Pavers is leading the way on making radical changes for the future of retail by closing the loop on its carbon emissions.
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Although more costly, timber buildings are considered more environmentally sustainable than steel and concrete constructions. As a renewable material, timber can act as a natural absorber of carbon and is less energy intensive to manufacture and transport than pure steel structures.
The expansion will serve as a model for the industry, demonstrating extensive use of a timber-hybrid construction. It follows submission of proposals for a £10m extension of its warehouse facilities, which together with the new office development will generate over 130 additional jobs at the Pavers headquarters.
Global construction brand, Leviat, has evolved its innovative Helifix SockFix anchoring solution to provide two new mechanically grouted sock anchor systems that provide a more costeffective solution when specified in a variety of new and remedial building applications. The development of the Helifix SockFix suite of engineered products was a result of customers demanding more cost-effective, complete engineered project-specific solutions. The proven heavy duty Helifix SockFix product is established in the masonry repair market for its simplicity of design; combination of strength and flexibility; concealed and non-disruptive ease of installation, and long-term power of performance. The new lighter weight Helifix SockFix products will provide customers with these exact qualities for applications as identified by Helifix engineering representatives or a Helifix Approved Installer. Helifix SockFix systems are used in light and heavy duty, high load applications including wall tie/consolidation tie, stabilising rubble-filled walls, securing external walls to hollow concrete floor slabs, stitching cracked solid and multileaf walls and securing unstable parapet walls and arches. To find out more, www.helifix.co.uk/sockfixvisit:
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE THE FIRST APPRENTICES IN THE UK TO QUALIFY AS CHARTERED ARCHITECTS
Richard Prince, Director of Architecture at Mulalley said: “We are incredibly proud of the skill, dedication and hard work that Billy and Matthew demonstrated throughout their apprenticeship and congratulate them on their well-deserved success in qualifying as Architects. We look forward to continuing and developing our relationship with Oxford Brookes University by supporting other students to qualify via this excellent course.”
Oxford Brookes’ Architecture success Degree apprenticeships provide a platform for collaborative research and knowledge exchange and enable the training of future architects at no cost to the students while maintaining full time employment. Programme lead Karl Rosenvinge Kjelstrup-Johnson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, said: “This marks the validation of the Apprenticeship route to qualification. Both Billy and Matt have grown in terms of relevant skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to lead within the constantly evolving industry. This has been a collaborative success of the academic team, the industry partners, and the apprentices. We look forward to the next wave of qualified architects passing through the Apprenticeships Programme at Oxford Brookes.”
Oxford Brookes’ Architecture/ Built Environment course was recently ranked in the top 100 in the QS University Rankings by Subject in 2022. It was the eighth consecutive year in the top 100. The School of Architecturel at Oxford Brookes is ranked one of the five best in the UK by The Architects’ Journal.
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A pair of Oxford Brookes University graduates have become the first two students in the country to qualify as Chartered Architects by completing a full apprenticeship programme that combines university learning and practical experience. Matt Burroughs (pictured on the left) and Billy Taylor (pictured right), both completed the coveted Architect Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship Standard qualification with Oxford Brookes in April 2022, after beginning in 2018. After having completed the apprenticeship, Matt and Billy are now qualified architects and have achieved the equivalent of a Masters degree.
Perfect for entertaining, the triple aspect courtyard of the “Sunken House” is located at the base of a private stair, with a high retaining wall preventing any exposure to surrounding buildings. The courtyard acts as a lightwell and is bordered by expansive sliding doors which lead to both bedrooms and a generous living space looking on to lush planting. This, and the floor to ceiling glazing, blurs the line between the internal and external spaces, extending the living area in the warmer months. Light is further drawn into the space with cleverly incorporated reflective surfaces and a hidden roof light reaching the deepest part of the house, where the material palette is tastefully Theminimal.former brownfield site was a derelict carpark before works began (completed in February this year). Few traces remain of the challenging site, however history has not been entirely erased with some of the original carpark markings visible on the rear brick retaining wall as a playful nod to the past.
Tucked away in a green refuge just a three-minute walk from Angel tube station in central London, the new development marries the design language of the surrounding Georgian Terrace houses with modern sensibilities. These new mews houses are a masterclass in the use of space and natural light, and no more so than the subterranean “Sunken House”. Seemingly pulled from the set of a James Bond film, this unique and discreet home hides below the urban oasis of the mews, subtly hidden by clever communal landscaping.
Tasou Associates, the Islington-based awardwinning architectural firm, has announced its seven-house mews development, Chadwell Mews, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Architect’s Journal Housing Project award for projects with a value of up to £10 million. This follows Chadwell Mews’ longlisting for the Dezeen awards earlier this month, in which the project was selected from a pool of over 5,400 schemes from 90 countries, alongside 30 other housing projects.
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1. IM Shanghai, Shanghai, China (designed by Global Design Principals Christine Lam and David Clayton) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project – Headquarter/ Corporate Park Category 2. Nansha Kingboard Plaza, Guangzhou, China (designed by Global Design Principal Ken Wai and Executive Director Wei Li) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project –Office Category 3. Shanghai EDGE, Shanghai, China (designed by Executive Director Wei Li and Global Design Principal Ken Wai) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project – Mixed-use Category 4. Xi’an Crystal Huixi Plaza, Xian, China (designed by Executive Director Yao Chun Wen) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project –Mixed-use Category 5. Baoneng Center, Shenzhen, China (designed by Executive Director Ed Lam) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project – Mixed-use Category 6. Humen Station Sales Gallery, Dongguan, China (designed by Executive Director Leon Liang) – Merit Award in Comprehensive Commercial Project – Exhibition Center Category
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We are pleased to announce that Aedas has received a total of 6 awards at the renowned CREDAWARD this year. This feat highlights our dedication to creating world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world.
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Seven houses in Chadwell Mews, Islington, recognised as a feat of architectural excellence in housing project category.
Environmental sustainability and particularly biodiversity were primary concerns for Tasou Associates, who implemented a planting scheme in the Mews to positively contribute to local ecosystems. Trees and plants were carefully selected to ensure year-round blooming and biodiverse green roofing to cover most roof area of the houses. In tandem with permeable paving, such green infrastructure aides in the distribution of water across the site, with an attenuation tank also located on site, designed to help combat the future extremes of climate change. Photovoltaic panels have also been strategically placed in the Mews, to supplement renewable energy to the houses. The sunken house is on the market and currently listed with The Modern House for £1,650,000.
There is only one month remaining until The Flooring Show opens its doors to visitors, showcasing exclusive onsite features and over 250 brands. The UK’s largest UK trade event dedicated to flooring is back and bigger than ever for its 60th birthday. To honour this, the King’s Suite will be hostig an extra special feature, commemorating the history and celebrating the future of flooring by showcasing images and memorabilia from past shows and reminiscing about how the industry has evolved. The King’s Suite will also be showcasing the Fitter of the Year competition finals. Organised by NICF, the Fitter of the Year finals put the UK’s top 5 carpet-fitter headto-head to win a coveted prize and claim the ultimate title. The finalists for 2022 are Dan Evans, Darren Ash, Richard Long, Ryan Hughes and Sam Sanders, who will be competing on 18-19th September, tackling this year’s material of carpet. Find out more by clicking here. After a jam-packed day of business and buying, visitors can relax in the King’s Suite bar. Sponsored by Yorkshire Wholesale Flooring Limited, this is a great space to catch up with industry peers or network with new suppliers whilst taking a wellearned break. Happy hour will be taking place from 2-4pm (Sunday & Monday), and visitors can head to stand B59 to claim their FREE drinks token. You can also find even more exhibitors in the King’s Suite including: Easilift Machine, Floorwise Group Ltd, KC-CP Ltd, Luxury Flooring Trade (UKTF) and Visualsoft, plus many more to be confirmed! To see the full brands list, click here. To see all of this for yourself, register now by clicking here. Guarantee you and your colleagues free, fast-track entry.
AQUALISA WINS ROSPA GOLD AWARD FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ACHIEVEMENTS 07 EVENTS & AWARDS NEWS ProjectsArchitect
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British bathroom specialist receives highest safety recognition from industry body. Bathroom product specialist Aqualisa has once again been honoured with the RoSPA Gold Award, an internationallyrecognised accolade for demonstrating the highest health and safety standards.
Organisations that receive a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world leaders in health and safety practice. Almost 2,000 entrants compete each year to achieve the top prize in the UK’s longest-running health and safety industry awards. Mat Norris, CEO at Aqualisa, commented, “Aqualisa has an ongoing commitment to health and safety best practice throughout the business. I am extremely proud of our people, who consistently strive to ensure that the company maintains the highest standards at all times – delivering a safe working environment whatever their role or location. Receiving the RoSPA Gold Award is testimony to everyone’s hard work over the past 12 months, and I thank my team for their dedication.”
When open and closed, the Crittal style doors and use of complementary floor tiles inside and out, cleverly connects the compact rear garden courtyard to become part of the internal lower ground floor area. “ “
Briefed by the client to fully renovate the lower ground floor and redesign the upper ground floor to create a more usable interconnected space with a modern aesthetic; the approach set by the practice was to borrow natural light and use materials to create an expansive, open plan layout full of personality in which to cook, dine, rest, play and read. Fully supporting the main house whilst major structural work was carried out, TR Studio opened up the internal lower ground floor layout, transforming several small, dark rooms into a fresh, open plan space.
Founded by Tom Rutt, London-based architecture and interior practice, TR Studio have transformed the lower and upper ground floor of a West London family townhouse, enhancing family life by creatively maximising natural light. Located in South Kensington, London, the four-storey private residential property known as PNC House was typical of its 1830s style with a small, compartmentalized footprint.
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in from the garden courtyard, a small casual living area comprising of a soft grey wool sofa and a red entertainment centre, connects to a large kitchen diner. Here, bespoke under stair joinery optimises kitchen storage alongside housing a wine fridge and concealing white goods whilst creating a streamlined, contemporary aesthetic. Sleek, pale grey and black kitchen cabinetry are paired with a Kelite work surface. A large central kitchen island also in a mid-grey tone with matching slatecoloured work surface showcases a large spider burner stove with a small rustic wooden breakfast bar and grey woollen bar stools. Introducing a further flash of colour, red velvet dining chairs surround a slate grey table offering a more formal place to dine. Just off from this more formal eating space, TR Studio created a bespoke double height library designed by the practice for the client’s extensive book collection. Connecting both lower and upper ground floors through the use of a glass ceiling/ walk-on glass floor, the library is a visual statement and clever device to maximise light flow, linking the spaces and providing a sense of spaciousness. Mirroring the rear Crittal style glazing, sliding glass doors separate the open plan space from a secondary living space and den located at the front of the property.
Leading upstairs, TR Studio’s attention to detail can be seen in the sophisticated wooden staircase constructed from a hardwood floor, contrasted by a sleek white and mahogany banister. Discreet stairwell lighting is set into cool taupe toned walls.
Featuring period detailing, the front of the property on the upper ground floor level encompasses an entrance hall leading to a main reception room providing a tranquil retreat away from the more practical lower living floor. In the main reception space, the double height library continues providing a reading nook for the client whilst showcasing a classic Arne Jacobsen leather egg chair and Warhol canvas. Here the walk on glass floor adds a sense of modernity in contrast to the traditional architectural detailing of the 1830s period property.
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The practice incorporated a set of contemporary Crittall style doors and glazed roof, bringing much needed natural light into the property. When open and closed, the Crittal style doors and use of complementary floor tiles inside and out, cleverly connects the compact rear garden courtyard to become part of the internal lower ground floor area. The use of natural light was crucial to the project to ensure that the lower ground floor was bright and airy. By creating one continuous level and utilising zoning for the kitchen diner and casual living area, the studio created a generous and useable space for the whole Flowingfamily.
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By transformingstructurallytwo primary living floors, TR Studio created a harmonious, flowing and connected space that works more effectively, maximising space and natural light to truly enhance life for the client and their family. “ “ As with the lower layout, the studio chose again to install sliding glazed doors to allow for a separate or open living room. The studio incorporated soft curves to cleverly maximise space and provide for a TV and bespoke built-in storage designed by the studio in a bold teal hue. At the rear, on a half landing leading on to a guest WC, TR Studio once again installed Crittal style glazing and sliding doors, maximising the use of unused space at the rear of the property to create a multi-purpose cloakroom and storage space.
By structurally transforming two primary living floors, TR Studio created a harmonious, flowing and connected space that works more effectively, maximising space and natural light to truly enhance life for the client and their family. The studio’s signature architectural devices and material palette are seen throughout the project, which is a highly considered, modern refurbishment that is full of personality and which is a spacious retreat from the busy London life outside of its walls.
Work on the project began in July 2021 and successfully reached completion in June 2022, which now brings the warehouse space to 95,000 Sq. Ft. and means that Reynaers can now hold approximately 40% additional stock to suit its customers’ changing requirements for aluminium windows, doors and façades. Enhancements to the site will also help to improve the thermal performance of the building and contribute towards Reynaers’ ambitious sustainability targets. Director of Technical Services John McComb, said: “We had always planned to extend our building, but brought those plans forward by around three years due to substantial continued growth. We don’t generally sit still as a business, particularly when it comes to improving our products and service to customers. Whether they are operating in the domestic or commercial sector, we make every effort to ensure that we support customers as much as we can from initial enquiry, through design, specification and project build. We accept that a key part of this service is managing customer expectations and making sure that we take continual steps to improve our efficiency. The building extension plays a key part in improving efficiency. It will enable us to boost our warehouse stock bulk and pick faces by seven hundred – an increase of more than 46%. This will help us to reduce our lead times and will future-proof our ability to meet demand in the coming years.
For further information about Reynaers visit www.reynaers.co.uk
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Stainless steel options include the Mini Cylinder, an elegant fixture for indirect pathway lighting, and are also available as wall and bollard Decorativeluminaires. options include the ENDURA Wall with a luminance of up to 2,000 lux, can be adjusted to daylight and motion detection with an optional sensor. In addition, the Wall Square and Wall Round are characterised by minimalist design and high light intensity.
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ENDURA STYLE Midi Spot has adjustable luminaire heads, allowing single or dual-lamp spotlights. Mini Spots can rotate full 340-degrees on their own axis and frosted or clear glass hemispheres, with 180-degree swivel, provide further design creativity.
Having seen significant growth in recent years, Birmingham-based specialist aluminium profile company, Reynaers Aluminium UK, has invested several million pounds in the extension of its UK headquarters to optimise lead times and to future-proof the business in line with its growth strategy.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank our operational and warehouse teams who were key to making the building extension happen. They ensured that we were able to operate safely and successfully while the work was in progress - a testament to the agility and flexibility of our team.”
The new ENDURA luminaire range from LEDVANCE combines a multitude of stylish designs with high-efficiency and easy mounting to create ideal outdoor spaces.
Rainforest Concern has helped to protect over five million acres of rainforest since it was founded 28 years ago, with a wide range of successful conservation projects in Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, India and Romania.
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The practice, globally-recognised for its environmentally-driven work such as the iconic Supertrees and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and the Tower of London Superbloom project, will be directly supporting Rainforest Concern to deliver on its ambitious future goals, including the upcoming launch of a forest twinning project that will encourage UK landowners to twin the acreage of their land with the purchase and protection of an equivalent area of rainforest in the Tropical Andes –the most biodiverse region on the planet.
Grant Associates, the pioneering international landscape architecture practice, has pledged its support to Rainforest Concern by becoming a corporate partner of the Bath-based charity, as the practice continues to commit to its promise to ‘Act Global & Act Local’, supporting environmental and social change for the better.
Funded entirely by grants, donations, sponsorship schemes and annual membership programmes, the charity recently launched Corporate Partnership opportunities to selected businesses, with Grant Associates becoming one of the first to pledge its support.
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The charity’s work includes creating hatcheries for endangered leatherback turtles in Costa Rica, protecting rare spectacled bears and eagles in Ecuador and empowering rural women to re-forest the Western Ghats in India.
To find out more about Rainforest Concern, visit rainforestconcern.org.https://www.
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Crown Paints has launched ‘Colour in Design’, a suite of Continual Professional Development (CPD) courses which aim to help architects, designers and specifiers to advance their knowledge and skills around how colour can be used to support their work. There are 8 courses overall, all of which have been approved by The Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) and The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) The courses cover a range of topics including Colour Families, which studies each colour’s history, associations and variations, and Colour Design for Dementia, which explores how to guide the design of a dementia care setting. There are also courses on Inclusive Colour & the Equality Act, Colour Application, Colour Notation, Light & Lighting, Colour Psychology and Physiology and Technical ThisColour.year
Crown Paints is also utilising Material Source Studio, the state-of-the-art hub of inspiration for architects and designers in central Manchester to deliver CPD courses. Recognised as an industry expert in colour and as a trusted partner for the specification sector, Crown Paints offers a range of services to support and inform painting, decorating and architecture professionals, within which Continual Professional Development is a key pillar. Professionals who would like to take part in the course can express their interest https://www.materialsource.co.uk/.MaterialMoreknowledge-hub/training-skills/cpd/.https://www.crownpaintsprofessional.com/via:informationaboutthesessionsatSourceStudiocanbefoundat:
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With offices in Kettering, Gloucester, Harrogate, Milton Keynes and Newcastle, the Practice is opening another space in the Yorkshire area to further build on their presence in the Leeds region and to better meet the needs of both their clients and architectural teams. Based in the centre of the city, with fantastic views of the River Aire, the hub sits at the southern gateway to Leeds City Centre, with excellent motorway links, and only a short walk from the southern entrance to Leeds Train Station and the City Centre.
The homes are set in a green and permeable neighbourhood which pedestrians can access from all sides, with the buildings set back 7m from the street to create green and active spaces, in line with the Healthy COLLABORATION HUB IN LEEDS
With several business lounges and breakout areas, the collaboration hub’s adaptive suite of spaces and geographical location are well suited to support the continued growth plans of the Practice.
To find out how they can help with an upcoming project, please www.gssarchitecture.comvisitHOK’sLondonStudio(“HOK”) has secured detailed planning approval for a new neighbourhood of 92 homes in Northolt, 100% of which will be affordable, on behalf of Broadway Living, Ealing Council’s whollyowned housing company.
The flexible and engaging space will provide the GSS team with a base from which to meet and engage with consultants and clients alike.
Jonathan Hunter, Partner at GSS, said, “The new Leeds collaboration hub marks the next exciting step in our continued growth plans for the Yorkshire region and has come about following several recent appointments and having secured places on frameworks with two major clients in the region. This will increase our ability to be collaborative and further build on our practice values.”
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Northolt Grange, which was approved unanimously at committee, will sit on a oneacre site bordered by Rushdene Crescent, Hartfield Avenue and Down Way and will provide a mix of apartments and family houses, across a variety of housing tenures.
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Founded over 140 years ago, GSS have an extensive portfolio in a range of sectors.
The plans include a 42-storey purposebuilt student accommodation (PBSA) tower comprising 1,125 student beds as well as 18,500 sq ft of ancillary facilities, whilst the second building of 32 storeys would offer 638 student beds and unique Spa facilities/health & well-being suite for students along with further ancillary space of 21,500 sq ft. Both will comprise a mix of cluster apartments and studios.
The new proposals consist of three mixed residential towers which were positively received by Leeds City Council’s Plans Panel at a pre-app presentation earlier this year.
Biophilic structures all feature as a part of the site wide public realm, microclimate and art strategy. The proposals also include associated highway infrastructure works to enhance connectivity through and beyond the site.
HOK’s design includes a modular approach to construction, with the homes comprised of a series of standardised stackable parts increasing quality, accelerating delivery and significantly reducing construction waste.
HOK is the architect and landscape designer for the project.
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Further features include a micro forest which will act as an oasis for biodiversity whilst also providing the benefit of carbon capture and improved air quality.
Streets approach adopted by the Greater London Authority. The landscape-led design will see the green streets connect to a new public park and creates a new entrance to the existing St Raphael’s primary school, allowing pupils and staff to enjoy the outdoor space. The neighbourhood also includes parking provision for 30 cars, accommodated away from view underneath a new 700m² children’s playdeck, which connects directly to each of the buildings at first floor level.
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The third building, standing at 25 storeys would provide approximately 348 one, two and three-bedroom apartments with landscaped residents podium terrace taking advantage of south facing riverside views along with roof top external amenity terrace area.
The plans include considerable landscaped public realm which extends to almost 62% of the site area and completion of a new public space, Headline Square, riverside walk along with reinvention of the iconic Yorkshire Post tower as a major piece of public art.
On behalf of Urbanite, DLA Architecture and planning consultant Quod have submitted a new planning application for the prominent site that was formerly occupied by the Yorkshire Post in Leeds city centre. The highly visible landmark at the Wellington Street gateway to the city was demolished in 2014 and the site was cleared for redevelopment.
Paul Sanders, head of community services at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “Our state-of-the-art Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre is a fabulous facility for the district which, fits well into its National Forest setting. It’s a building we hope will get people excited about getting fit and active, and demonstrates our commitment to ensuring high-quality design.”
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Images : © GT3 Architects & Kristen McCluskie Sport and leisure specialist GT3 Architects has completed a new gateway leisure centre in Coalville, Leicestershire, allowing residents to access the centre’s state-ofthe-art facilities five months earlier than anticipated. Replacing the former Heritage Leisure Centre in neighbouring Whitwick, this leisure destination has been completed ahead of schedule after seamless collaboration with contractor Metnor, project manager Paragon, landscape architect OOBE and M&E and BREEAM consultant Envision.
The project, delivered on behalf of Everyone Active and North West Leicestershire District Council, includes an eight-lane, 25m pool, teaching pool with movable floor, eight-court sports hall, three squash courts and a 120-station fitness suite with spin and dance studios.
One of the themes central to the site’s design was the sensitivity to its setting. Situated opposite an existing further education college, the new pool hall gives the appearance of pre-patinated copper cladding on its overhanging roof to reflect the design of the college. External glulam timber columns were carefully chosen to mirror the National Forest setting, and full-height glazing in the café opens up the centre to its surroundings.
The bricks incorporated into the design have been locally sourced from nearby Ibstock, just 3.5 miles away, linking Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre further to its surroundings. The scheme has already seen great interest, with impressive engagement from the local community.
Clare Noble, senior architectural technologist at GT3, said: “We were delighted to deliver this leisure centre so efficiently in collaboration with a host of great firms and contractors. We’ve worked with Everyone Active, Metnor and Paragon on a variety of leisure schemes and have a brilliant working relationship – this communication and transparency (combined with a lot of individuals putting in hard work) is what allowed us to accelerate the completion of the Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre. A good working relationship is exceptionally important to GT3. We aim to create beautiful spaces while delivering transparency, inclusivity, and added value –which is why collaborating seamlessly with our partners is central to our work. Our ‘people architecture’ ethos extends beyond the people we’re designing for to the people we’re designing with, too.”
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The Silk Route Garden surrounding the Glasshouse invites visitors on a 12-step journey through a landscape influenced by the ancient trading
Heatherwick Studio has unveiled its latest project, a kinetic Glasshouse set on the edge of the National Trust’s Woolbeding Gardens, part of an historic estate in West Sussex.
This unfolding structure provides the focal point to a new garden that reveals how much the ancient Silk Route has influenced English gardens of today. It features ten steel ‘sepals’ with glass and aluminium façade which take four long minutes to open, creating an immense 141m2 space in the shape of a crown.
Conceived in collaboration with The Woolbeding Charity and the National Trust, the Glasshouse draws inspiration from the spirit of Victorian ornamental terrariums. It deploys cutting-edge engineering to provide a functional protective structure while at the same time offering a beguiling, decorative element to the new Silk Route Garden.
On warm days, the Glasshouse opens its ‘sepals’ using a hydraulic mechanism to allow the plants access to sunshine and ventilation while in colder weather the structure remains closed providing shelter to a collection of subtropical species.
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Thomas Heatherwick said: “This is a place and a project that literally unfolds. You step through this bewitchingly beautiful garden and discover an object that starts like a jewel and ends like a crown, as the Glasshouse slowly unfurls. I think it also speaks of our need to keep creating amazing pasts. Weaving contemporary inventions into the fabric of historic settings and having the confidence to let each one speak to the other.”
route between Asia and Europe where commodities such as the eponymous silk were exchanged and along which many plants species were brought back to Britain for the first time, such as rosemary, lavender and fennel. A winding path allows visitors to move through over 300 species and twelve distinct regions of the Silk Road. From Mediterranean evergreens where visitors can enjoy a rare variety of Mullein (Verbascum sp.) grown from a seed brought here by a friend of Woolbeding Gardens, through to the richly scented Gallica roses, now so popular in England but originally introduced to Europe by traders from Persia.
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Andy Jasper, Head of Gardens and Parks for the National Trust adds: “The gardens and parklands of the National Trust are as much about the future as they are about the past. The amazing Heatherwick Glasshouse in the new Silk Route Garden is a fantastic example of this – a wonderful reminder of the historic horticultural legacy we are all so connected to in our gardens today, and simultaneously providing a symbolic reminder of our commitment to and belief in tomorrow.
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“This Heatherwick Glasshouse represents the cutting edge of technical design and engineering but it’s also a restoration of something that is part of Woolbeding’s history,” says Mark Woodruff of The Woolbeding Charity.
“It stands as a crowning achievement in contemporary design, to house the flora of sub-tropical south-west China at the end of a path retracing the steps along the Silk Route, from temperate Europe and across mountains, arid lands and high pastures that brought the plants from their native habitat in Asia to come to define much of the richness and glory of gardening in England. Joining the William Pye water sculpture and Philip Jebb’s noble neo-classical folly, both monuments to the fallen great trees that they succeeded, the Heatherwick Glasshouse and new Silk Route Garden imbue Woolbeding with even more delight, beauty and pleasure for all who come to what Disraeli called ‘the loveliest valley in the land’.”
The Woolbeding project has been an incredible example of technical and horticultural design brilliance. It’s been fantastic working with Heatherwick Studio, with Stewart Grimshaw and the whole project team, and it’s been an inspiring journey that we hope will equally inspire our visitors. It is a chance not only to discover the many stories of owners, gardeners and designers who left their mark, but also experience the excitement and wonder of new designs and ideas.”
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The Glasshouse itself shelters an impressive, rare specimen of an Aralia Vietnamensis which provides shade for a collection of tender ferns growing alongside umbrella trees, magnolias and bananas.
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Location: King’s Cross, London Sector: Commercial Lignacite products used: Lignacite Architect: BDP (Executive Architect) Developers: Google Contractor: Lendlease (main contractor), Lyons & Annoot (sub-contractor) Expected completion date: Mid to late 2023
The high density of these blocks gives them significant strength with loadbearing capabilities. For this project, Lyons & Annoot specified Lignacite blocks able to bear loads of up to 7.3N/mm² (Newton per square belowaboveexternalinternalidealwhichmillimetre),areforbothanduse,andground.
“Our long-standing relationship with Lignacite ensured that they were the supplier of choice for this landmark development. With the ability to deliver a block into a tight London site, all of the necessary certification, and a proactive approach to collaboration, Lignacite was the obvious choice. The project was one of the first closed in London at the start of the pandemic but, upon reopening, Lignacite was able to pick up where they had left off, ensuring the site had the products required,” said Martin Lyons, Construction Director, Lyons & Annoot.
As the first Google-designed and owned building outside the United States, the company’s new London headquarters was going to be anything but subtle. Nicknamed the ‘Landscraper’ due to its 11 storeys and planned 330m length (20m longer than The Shard is high), the new headquarters will not only provide an airy working environment for 4,500 employees but also take ‘multi-use’ to a whole new level with cafés, indoor games areas (including a basketball court), a 25m swimming pool, a gym… and a landscaped rooftop garden complete with a running track. This staggeringly ambitious design for a modern workplace right in the heart of London will sit on a plinth of shops and cover 92,000 square metres. Goliath in scope as well as stature, it goes without saying that its blockwork needs are also substantial, with 18,000 square metres of high-strength blocks required.
GOOGLE HQ: BEARING THE WEIGHT OF A GRAND VISION
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It’s amazing to have been selected as the concrete block supplier for this monumental project which will transform the look of King’s Cross. The pandemic certainly threw us a curveball mid-way through this project, but we were able to maintain production and keep our partners at Lyons & Annoot supplied with concrete blocks to keep the project moving forward. I cannot wait to see the finished result! Paul Blunderfield, National Sales Manager, Lignacite. “ “ 23
They are also well suited to forming partition or separating walls. Their robustness also contributes towards their excellent fire protection, which is another key consideration in a development of this magnitude. Research has shown that a solid 140mm Lignacite loadbearing block can provide up to four hours of fire resistance. With the headquarters acting as an extraordinary place to both work and play, the project also needed a blockwork solution that would insulate Google’s 4,000 employees from unnecessary, and possibly damaging, noise. When fitted with an acoustic panel, the 140mm Lignacite blocks provide excellent sound insulation of 65dB (decibels), making them a fantastic choice for a mixed-use development such as this.
Landmark developments such as Google’s UK headquarters need construction materials that can match the quality of the architectural vision. When it came to finding the ideal concrete block partner for this innovative project, contractors Lyons & Annoot turned to Lignacite.
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Previously a 1980s business park the triangular site in Islington, between Angel and Old Street stations, is being transformed into a vibrant, new, low-energy residential community known as 250 City Road. The proposals include two towers of 42 and 36 floors, with the buildings then stepping down on the south side of the site, respectful of the smaller scale of existing neighbouring residential blocks. There will be 930 apartments in total, with a green park at the heart of the scheme, along with ground level shops and cafes. Balconies of course feature throughout and an interesting look involves the concrete cantilever balconies, where the slab at the heel is 250mm thick, but then thinning and sloping up towards the tip of the balcony. There are a number of inner corner balconies incorporated as well. Inevitably thermal bridging at these various connectivity points is a risk and the design detailing required a structural thermal break with total reliability and unquestionable performance.
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The best-selling European thermal break solution The choice was the Schöck Isokorb T type K for concrete-to-concrete, which is probably the best-selling European thermal break solution for this type of application. It is manufactured using stainless steel and HTE (High Thermal Efficiency) modules with steel fibre reinforced UHPC (Ultra High Performance Concrete). This guarantees the highest quality thermal separation of balconies and floor slabs, due to its low thermal conductivity and integral load bearing capacity. The need to minimise thermal bridging cannot be overstated with any project, but 250 City Road is designed as a high-density, low-energy residential community. So quite apart from local heat loss, which results in more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building, low internal surface temperatures in the area of the thermal bridge can cause serious condensation. This in turn can lead not only to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials, such as insulation products or plasterboard, but the occurrence of mould growth, which can have serious implications for the occupants in the form of respiratory problems. By incorporating the Schöck Isokorb the thermal outflow is dramatically reduced, there are immediate energy savings and higher internal surface temperatures minimise the risk of condensation. A fully compliant and dependable product range Schöck offers the widest range of structural thermal break solutions from any European supplier and in the UK enables projects to meet full compliance with the necessary Building Regulations (and the impending Future Homes Standard criteria where relevant). In addition to the Isokorb type used on this project, there are also solutions for concrete-to-steel, steel-to-steel, renovation projects – and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. All products have the security of independent BBA Certification, which provides NHBC approval. The temperature factor requirement (fRSI) used to indicate condensation risk, which must be equal to, or greater than 0.75 for residential buildings, is also easily met by incorporating the Isokorb.
The slab at the heel is 250mm thick, then thinning and sloping up towards the tip of the balcony.
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AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched its much-anticipated Interpon D2525 Futura Collection for 2022-2025, revealing three brand new, on-trend color palettes – Merging World, Healing Nature and Soft Abstraction – helping designers connect to the latest developments in the built environment. The new collection is the result of rigorous testing and scientific research by AkzoNobel’s trend and color specialists across multiple industries, and particularly those involved in the building and construction sector. It is also the result of more than two decades of evolution, during which time the Futura Collections have inspired innovative designs all over the world. To that end, Interpon D2525 Futura Collection is now available for customers in India, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as other parts of the globe including Europe and North America. Launched with the promise to ‘Futura your world’, the new range delivers a superdurable performance and a 25-year warranty, enabling architectural creations to stand the test of time. With a building’s legacy determined by its ability to withstand its surroundings, the durability provided by Interpon powder coatings reflects the brand’s proven commitment to sustainability and the environment. As a powder coating, the collection uses no solvent emissions or VOCs. AkzoNobel is committed to eliminating carbon emissions by 50% in the value chain and using 100% renewable energy by 2030 as it looks to lead a revolution in sustainability. Interpon’s architectural range was also the first range of powder coatings to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
Maximilien Schréder, Commercial Director South Asia and Oceania, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings says Interpon’s D2525 Futura collection has been created with the future in mind: “Our new collection provides architects with world class colors that enable them to bring their imagination to life. It also provides a sustainable choice in powder coatings that both protects buildings and lowers the environmental footprint compared to other coating solutions.
NEW INTERPON D 2525 FUTURA COLLECTION MARRIES BEAUTY, SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
“The range demonstrates Interpon’s commitment to delivering the highest quality colors, textures and finishes to enable architects to Futura their world and ours. That’s why we are constantly innovating, while collaborating with our Global Aesthetic Center to use deep insight and scientific research to predict future trends and ensure you’re always one step ahead.” For more information go to: https://architectural.interpon.com/en/futura/
WilkinsonEyre has radically transformed London South Bank University’s (LSBU) London Road building, as part of a wider regeneration of St George’s Quarter, to create an open and inviting centrepiece for its main Southwark campus. Conceived as an inclusive hub for the University, the extensive refurbishment and redesign brings together a library, lecture theatres, fitness facilities, teaching rooms, informal learning spaces, and catering amenities to support students and staff, as well providing services for the local community. Located north of Elephant and Castle, the existing 1970s concrete-framed building was/is the largest academic building on LSBU’s main campus, providing approximately 20% of the University’s total teaching and learning space.
An initial feasibility study undertaken by the practice in 2018 identified the negative impact of the blank external façades, warren-like interiors, and poor accessibility provisions, were having upon the building’s users. The university identified the need to allow the building to work in a communal, cooperative, and collaborative way while retaining the key large volumes of the building on the constricted site. Through adaptive re-use, WilkinsonEyre has resolved these issues, opening up the 20,466m² space to improve and enhance user experience while future-proofing the building for years to come. The building has achieved BREEAM Very Good Rating.
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The major makeover includes the extensive internal reconfiguration of the existing sports and catering facilities and the refurbishment of seven retained lecture theatres, film studios and cinema space. The building also incorporates LSBU’s relocated library, the University archive, small group room spaces, high-tech teaching spaces, computer labs with quiet and silent study areas, as well as staff offices.
In order to move away from the traditional tight corridors and repetitive room typologies of the existing building, WilkinsonEyre worked with structural engineer Eckersely O’Callaghan to design two main structural interventions which involved hanging new floors to infill the existing two outer lightwells. These new floors are supported from large steel beams that span at roof level and therefore required no new foundations or columns at the lower levels. As a result, two large double height spaces are created, one above the existing Sports Hall on the London Road side and another above the lecture theatres on the Keyworth Street side. These interventions, with new linear roof lights and acoustic slatted plywood soffits at roof level above, allow for the library to be located to the upper two floors of the building with a variety of well-lit study spaces and deliver easy access to bookshelves and the University Archive. Further teaching breakout areas are provided on the lower library level which supplements the lecture theatres below, as well as two film studios and preview cinema space.
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The existing structure was largely retained, saving 65% on embodied carbon which is just under half of the 2030 RIBA benchmark targets, and incorporates carbon fibre strengthening in areas where it needed further reinforcement.
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The existing blank tiled façade has been overclad with insulation and brick to increase thermal performance and upgrade its appearance. The London Road elevation has been opened up and offers views out from the new library and is combined with the addition of new tree planting to give LSBU a public face. On the remaining three elevations, two storeys of glass reinforced concrete (GRC) panels are given relief with origami-like 3D folded forms, giving a nod to the Thames barge sail that is used in LSBU’s emblem.
Recessed windows sit above the GRC panels to give the building a civic quality. Glass lanterns have been added to the existing stair towers, two either side of the new entrance and a third on the north west corner on London Road, which is visible from St George’s Circus. To the south-east of the development, an existing car park has been converted into a planted amenity space to invite users into the new building entrance, and provides a safe and accessible throughroute between the busy London Road and main teaching building on Keyworth Street. The new entrance sits between the existing central stair cores of the southeast elevation and features a column-free atrium with full height voids and canopy that is fully supported by hanging rods. New lifts are located at the entrance to address the accessibility and navigation issues of the building and three classroom spaces dedicated for digital skills training, for students and the local community, are located next to the entrance.
A new atrium leads users up onto the existing upper ground floor concourse area. In the existing atrium, a new processional metal mesh-clad staircase has been added as a key move to improve circulation and legibility of the building. Along its length, an installation of acoustic panels and birch ply slats includes a striking colourful kinetic image – an enlarged print of David cinemastudiosaslecturesupplementslibraryprovidedbreakoutteachingareasareonthelowerlevelwhichthetheatresbelow,wellastwofilmandpreviewspace.
The major makeover includes extensivetheinternal reconfiguration of the existing sports and catering facilities and the refurbishment of seven retained lecture theatres, film studios and cinema space.
Nat Keast, Associate of WilkinsonEyre, said: “Our design for the LSBU Hub demonstrates how a building that was having such a negative impact on the campus can be totally transformed to meet 21st century standards, extending its design life significantly while minimising the building’s embodied carbon. We hope that the students and local community will enjoy this revitalised building for years to come.
Toby Rolands, Director of Eckersley O’Callaghan said: “It is often easier to design buildings from scratch rather than work with the existing fabric. However, the adaptive re-use of existing structures is a key method of reducing carbon to aid us in meeting impending Net Zero targets. At LSBU the project team has worked hard to retain the existing structural frame and has been able to make some impactful interventions both large and small that totally transform the building.
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Bomberg’s 1914 ‘In the Hold’ painting from the Tate collection. On this level, easy access is provided to the three largest lecture theatres and students have access to catering facilities, a student lounge area with views into the Sports Hall below, a central exhibition and events space, and post graduate support area. The lower ground level contains the Sports Centre accommodation and includes the retained Sports Hall and large fitness studio. These spaces are complimented by three small studios and a 330m² gym, as well as changing facilities and cycle parking. The existing kitchen area is retained but refitted to support the new refectory and opens into the main entrance atrium and concourse to activate these areas. In addition, two small lecture theatres are supplemented by a generous breakout area as part of a large group teaching suite.
“Per m² of floor area LSBU is one of our lowest embodied carbon projects. It is a shining example of successful adaptive reuse in action”. >>>
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The second phase of St George’s Quarter regeneration, which includes a new build element, and will connect with the London Road Building to the North, achieved planning consent in 2017.
The building will open to students at the start of the 2022-23 academic year. We are excited for the building to be used by the local community, LSBU staff and students, including our own apprentices, shaping the future for the next generation of built designers.environment
Carol Rose, Executive Director of Estates and Academic Environment at London South Bank University (LSBU) said: “It’s fantastic to see the new LSBU Hub on London Road now open. WilkinsonEyre has managed to create a highly functional, bright open space which gives staff, students and visitors a great experience. The building now provides modern fitness facilities, refurbished lecture theatres, a hightech library, exhibition space and a wide ride range of social learning and group work spaces to support our students on their university journey.”
Laura Smith, Engineering Director of BDP said: “The LSBU Hub refurbishment has improved the building by creating bright, well-ventilated, and comfortable spaces. A simple but innovative environmentally conscious approach has been implemented throughout from large scale interventions through to smaller scale solutions. We are excited for the building to be used by the local community, LSBU staff and students, including our own apprentices, shaping the future for the next generation of built environment designers.”
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Ryder Architects chose EcoRight Coal Black hydraulic lime mortar to complement the Petersen bricks used for its £7m new build headquarters and campus for on-line gaming company Tombola. Built on the banks of the River Wear, within the Old Sunderland Riverside Conservation Area, Tombola House plays a major role in reinvigorating a historically significant part of the city. This award-winning architectural design was developed by Brim Construction using multiple pitch roof and brick construction which reflected Lime. Today.Yesterday.Tomorrow the warehouses that characterise the surrounding riverside area.
EcoRight colour matched its hydraulic lime mortar to the Petersen bricks to give a stylish and contemporary aesthetic to this landmark building.
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Recent statistics indicated that 3.6 million living rooms in England had overheated during the summer of 2018 and, more recently, the UK experienced its hottest temperatures on record in July 2022 when the mercury rose to more than 40 degrees in Lincolnshire.
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Lucelia added: “The seven-house development has provided a living test-site for leading companies such as E.ON, David Wilson Homes, Saint Gobain, BASF and more, who have worked alongside us to investigate the integration of energy efficient strategies and technologies into houses. As part of this, we have implemented several strategies to help keep the buildings cool, from simple, low-tech solutions, such as shading, insulation, and effective natural ventilation, through to more sophisticated solutions, for example, phase-change-materials, earth-air heat exchangers and evaporative “Understandably,cooling.
Inside the Saint Gobain Nottingham H.O.U.S.E, which optimises the use of solar energy, part of the Creative Energy Homes Project. Photography by Campbell Rowley BELOW: Lucelia Rodrigues Photography by Andrew Hallsworth
Lucelia Rodrigues, Professor of Sustainable and Resilient Cities at the University of Nottingham, discusses why building design is crucial when it comes to keeping homes cool. She said: “Clever design means understanding and responding to context, including climate conditions. Most importantly, today’s designers need to make sure that buildings are climate resilient and are constructed with future weather scenarios in mind. Designing high-quality homes that are comfortable all year round does not cost any more than the construction of a ‘traditional’ home – it’s all about clever design as opposed to expensive technologies.” In 2000, the university’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment launched Creative Energy Homes, an industry-funded project looking into innovative solutions that can make homes more comfortable and, crucially, carbon neutral.
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The UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe, due to the sheer volume of buildings constructed during the industrial revolution and post-wars when quantity was more important than quality. Consequently, most of our homes are cold in the winter months and vulnerable to overheating in the summer months.
Additionally, stopping the sunshine from passing through the window can prevent the greenhouse effect, so it is important to shade the outside using shutters, brise soleils, or cleverly placed plants – even cardboard will do in particularly extreme weather. Finally, for any homeowners with an unshaded conservatory, open everything up, particularly high windows, to let the warm air escape.
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For more information about the Creative Energy Homes project, please homes/index.aspxwww.nottingham.ac.uk/creative-energy-visit: design climatecontext,andunderstandingmeansrespondingtoincludingconditions.
And now, the UK Health Security Agency has once again issued a heat-health alert for the week as temperatures are predicted to rise again, with some areas forecast to reach highs of 36 degrees by Saturday.
it’s not possible for us all to simply redesign our homes. Therefore, we need to redesign the way we think, particularly as we prepare for another heatwave, to ensure both comfort and safety. While it might seem counterintuitive, closing windows during particularly high temperatures can, in fact, help keep the warm air out. Try to ventilate your home at night and in the very early morning instead when the air temperature is cooler.
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“It is important to note that well-designed homes with highly-insulated envelopes that are comfortable and energy efficient in the winter months are also good at keeping the heat out in the summer, and technologies such as air-source heat pumps (ASHP) and mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems (MVHR) can also aid cooling. If you are buying a new property or refurbishing yours do ensure you ask your supplier how you home will keep cool through the heatwaves that are sure to come.”
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Meeting future challenges through data
By Håvard Haukeland, Co-Founder of Spacemaker and Senior Director at Autodesk
Architecture is currently undergoing the next fundamental shift enabled by technology. New digital tools are transforming the way architects work, evolving from analogue 2D plans to digital, networked 3D representations, data analysis and AI-supported software applications. These new tools present challenges, but more importantly, they open up a wealth of new opportunities that empower architects to design better buildings for a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world. Architects love to draw by hand. From Piranesi to Pompidou, the pencil has always been the tool of choice for architects. A fun fact: a main image of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers’ 1970 winning competition entry for the Pompidou Centre was created in pencil on paper. This is still the fastest and most straightforward way to express an idea – this simplicity is what gives the creative process the freedom it needs.
More and more of these tools have been gathering dust since computer-aided design (CAD) software and 3D printing came into the picture. CAD has allowed for faster and more accurate ways of working, but it’s essentially a digital drawing that accurately reproduces what used to be communicated manually: plans, sections, elevations, details. But what happens now when this representation is no longer sufficient, when the preferred and most productive tool no longer meets the industry’s requirements?
The construction industry is currently undergoing this upheaval, which means that many architects need to familiarise themselves with new digital tools.
Meanwhile, 3D models, digital renderings and, more recently, virtual reality technology provide entirely new perspectives on construction plans and Architects love to draw by hand. From Piranesi to Pompidou, the pencil has always been the tool of choice for architects. A fun fact: a main image of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers’ 1970 winning competition entry for the Pompidou Centre was created in pencil on paper. “ “ 34 AS A TOOL FOR THE ARCHITECT OF THE FUTURE
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The biggest societal challenges we face now and in the coming decades are rapid urbanisation combined with population growth and climate change. The complexity of urban areas has increased massively and meanwhile, climate change is fundamentally affecting the way people live and work in cities. At the same time, the economic demands on the architecture and construction industry are also increasing. This means the creativity of architects are being challenged to maximise building density and use of space without negatively impacting people’s quality of life and the Theenvironment.maindigital transformation so far arrived in the shift to BIM (Building Information Modeling) which offers architects comprehensive support in this increasingly complex construction landscape. What makes BIM special is the wealth of information that can be accessed quickly and clearly by everyone involved across all stakeholders and disciplines - not only dimensions and quantities, but also costs, deadlines, materials and much more.
AI, the next evolution in the architect’s toolbox is a tool that excels at completing specialised tasks, thinking along with architects to make light work of normally time-consuming, tedious tasks. Data and AI help architects move towards a more outcome-based way of working to achieve better end results. Technology now enables architects to digitally test a wide variety of scenarios and find optimal solutions within the chosen parameters. This risk-free testing environment, integrating design and analysis in one single platform, inspires the discovery of new creative approaches.
Thanks to cloud computing and the availability of digital data, this familiar workflow can suddenly be turned on its head: Starting in the early design phase, technology becomes an enabler to supercharge architects’ intuition and experience. Data is game-changing as it gives architects detailed insights so they can make more informed decisions during an entire project starting from feasibility studies to evaluating building performance. Previously selected data was available to architects but in manuals, books - now it’s all around us and up-to-date: think BIM databases, IoT devices, weather and traffic data, user feedback.
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It’s an exciting time: architecture is moving closer to a data-driven, collaborative way of working. As mundane processes become more standardised thanks to technology and more effective workflows, this frees up more time for architects to design. The humble pen and pencil will remain the go-to tools for architects for testing ideas - but now they work comfortably side by side with sophisticated digital tools. Only by making data a tool for every architect can we meet the global challenges we currently Theface.one constant in this development is and remains the intuition and expertise of architects – they will never be replaced. It is the architect who has a keen understanding of local specifics and needs - be it cultural and aesthetic values, local and regional building codes, or the complex web of multi-layered relationships that are key to real estate development today and in the future. In the words of renowned architect Sir Norman Foster, “The pencil and computer are, if left to their own devices, equally dumb and only as good as the person driving them.”
“ “ It is the architect who has a understandingkeenof local specifics and needs - be it cultural and aesthetic values, local and regional building codes, or the complex web of anddevelopmentarerelationshipsmulti-layeredthatkeytorealestatetodayinthefuture.
Intelligent insights in early-stage design
AI, the next evolution in the architect’s toolbox is a tool that excels at completing specialised tasks, thinking along with architects to make light work of tedioustime-consuming,normallytasks.
Designers can test and incorporate factors such as sun, daylight, noise, microclimate in real time right from the start. This lays a solid evidence-based foundation for a more sustainable project and cost-efficient construction phase later down the line.
Expertise of architects remains irreplaceable So what’s next for the architect’s toolbox?
Even though BIM has become a natural part of the detailing and construction phases, it has been too cumbersome to be used effectively for early-phase design, leaving architects without intelligent tools, for example, for feasibility and concept studies. However, precisely in these stages, it’s essential to conduct thorough analyses; after all, this is where the cornerstone of up to 50% of the ultimate value creation is laid. Until now, such measures have been time-consuming and corresponding work approaches counterintuitive for architects who typically design first and then analyse, not the other way around.
the built environment. Later in the building lifecycle, Digital Twin technology comes into play, where 3D digital models of buildings can be used to plan day-to-day operations based on real-time data. The accuracy, detail and information density of these tools provide the foundation for more efficient collaboration and greater engagement by all stakeholders.
“ “ About the author Matthew Margetts is Director of Sales and Marketing at Smarter Technologies. His background includes working for blue-chip companies such as AppNexus, AOL/ Verizon, and Microsoft in the UK, Far East and Australia.
• Improved operational efficiency and reduction in operational costs
Critically, the software provides consumption data that allows you to identify where energy savings can be made.
And because a BEMS analyses when and where energy is being used, you’ll be able to set limits and targets based on usage profiles that increase the efficiency of your business.
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In a drastic change to society’s view of viable and desirable economic models, we’re looking beyond pure profit to an organisation’s broader purpose and performance. In this model, all roads lead to energy reduction as part of a net zero strategy.
Looking back at developments after the industrial revolution, it’s clear that previous success in optimising the financial aspects of a business has come at significant environmental and societal costs. Today, the voices of investors, financiers, and society at large are growing louder in demanding transparency of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, forcing all organisations to take a long, hard look at their value and true impact on society.
Net-zero emissions policies and usereductionmanagementbetterforgoalsenvironmentalcorporateESGactascatalyststhisdrivetowardenergyandtheofenergyinbuildings.
The key to the power of BEMS is that energy consumption isn’t just monitored; it’s analysed and instantly optimised to deliver immediate energy savings across your entire estate.
• Keep building occupants comfortable and productive • Monitor energy consumption against factors that influence it (e.g. outside air temperature)
• Save money on your energy costs • Reduce your carbon footprint • Forecast proactive maintenance activities and end-of-life failures
What is a BEMS?
• Lower energy consumption and carbon emissions.
• Enhance corporate social responsibility • Improve stakeholder value BEMS play a crucial role in achieving net-zero emissions targets and ESG requirements Net-zero emissions policies and corporate environmental ESG goals act as catalysts for this drive toward better energy management and the reduction of energy use in buildings. Along with energy reduction, employee wellbeing and ethical working practices are also important ESG criteria. All of these factors now play an influential role in the investment community’s financial decisions.
• Drive energy sustainability across community ecosystems • Energy and environmental footprint management
About Smarter Technologies Smarter Technologies tracks, monitors and recovers assets across the globe in real time, providing asset tracking systems to the open market and fulfilling the world’s most complex asset tracking requirements. Our services cover a vast array of business sectors, products and equipment from container or pallet tracking to militarygrade devices; and can be used across a broad spectrum of industries. As a leading IoT company, we also provide smart building solutions for modern businesses, offering wire-free, batterypowered and low-cost IoT smart sensor technology. Our solutions will put an end to scheduled maintenance and help businesses utilise their building’s efficiency, benefitting from real-time alerts and facilities management tools that will bring them into the 21st century.
BEMS benefits
While most companies embrace the value of ecologically-beneficial requirements, many of them feel daunted by sustainability reporting standards and frameworks. Without a system to monitor changes and inefficiencies, it is incredibly difficult for companies to assess and reduce their energy usage. This is where a building energy management system (BEMS) can harness the power of technology to help companies enhance transparency and communication of their climate-change data and efforts.
BEMS are able to deliver on these objectives by lowering the energy intensity of buildings and improving occupant experiences. As such, the implementation of building energy management systems will continue to increase.
Integrating a building energy management system into your premises allows you to:
• Control lighting and heating in relation to room occupancy
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According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), businesses should be striving to cut global carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. And with mounting pressure to demonstrate ESG policies and practices, it’s no longer tenable for organisations to opt-out.
I recommend a cloud-based system such as Smarter Technologies’ SmarterView, which displays customised energy dashboards that show key consumption information. The system also generates bespoke reporting that provides analysis and insights into daily, monthly and annual trends.
Building energy management is a cornerstone of building energy sustainability, net zero targets, and ESG reporting. Digitising building systems management also enables building managers to focus on occupant health and well-being, conduct proactive performance improvements and make buildings more human-centric. Essentially, making a building smarter makes it more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
• identify energy inefficiency and keep track of energy consumption trends
• Better operations and maintenance of a connected, healthy workplace • Better occupant experience, comfort and safety • Renewable energy generation load balancing • Reduce payments to the Government’s CCL (Climate Change Levy)
A building energy management system (BEMS) is a sophisticated building management solution that allows buildings to become smarter, more interconnected, responsive, and adaptable. The system consists of software and hardware that allow you to monitor, analyse, and control every aspect of an estate’s energy consumption, from lighting to HVAC.
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• Modify building services around operational requirements
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This CPD aims to provide an overview of UK and Irish building regulations relating to the compliance of construction membranes, with respect to air leakage and reaction to fire. It will cover adjacent issues of moisture control and hygrothermal assessment, and the implications of air leakage strategies on both energy efficiency and “as designed” vs “as built” performance.
This CPD gives an overview of pitched roof design considerations and regulations in the UK and Ireland, along with discussing the type of construction membranes used as pitched roof underlays and the effect their performance has on design. It also discusses the implications of hygrothermal focussed roof design on the overall building energy performance.
This CPD gives an overview of the factors to consider in refurbishment and conservation projects, including the basics of building physics as related to hygrothermal design. It also provides an overview of the standards, regulations and frameworks involved in designing for retrofit and conservation.
This CPD gives an overview of the Passive House design principles, the benefits they provide in terms of energy performance, and the means by which these benefits are achieved. It also introduces some common fabric first systems and solutions to simplify the process of optimising low energy design using the passive principles.
is provided below and can be booked via. The RIBA CPD website or from the A. Proctor Group website.
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The A. Proctor Group, synonymous with technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has further extended its RIBA Approved CPD seminar collection.
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Aimed at architects, specifiers and contractors, attendees will receive technical advice from A. Proctor Group technical experts, providing the latest guidance on British and European Standards, compliance with Building Regulations, and learning on how to maximise performance and avoid potential failures. Each seminar is available as an in-person seminar provided within practice or as indepth Online Learning material to support individuals with their Continuing Professional
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In summary, Iain Fairnington, the Technical Director at A. Proctor Group adds, “our CPDs have proved invaluable to professionals involved in the design and construction of buildings. Through the CPD series, we aim to provide technically accurate learning based on best practices, innovation, and project examples to help individuals make informed choices when specifying product solutions for their projects.”
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This CPD gives an overview of the factors to consider when specifying construction membranes, particularly in projects utilising “Modern Method of Construction” such as advanced timber frame and panelised (CLT or SIP) construction types. It also introduces the adjacent building physics that are influenced by membrane specification and design choices.
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An auditorium accommodates presentations and masterclasses. Bi-fold doors extend the event space outside to a new landscaped garden area that can host year-round gatherings.
HOK’s London studio has designed a new production base for BBC Studios in the centre of Bristol—its largest outside London. Staff from the world-renowned Natural History Unit (NHU) and Factual Entertainment Bristol, which produces Top Gear, Antiques Roadshow, Gardeners’ World, Countryfile and DIY SOS, now work in the 5,575SM space across three floors of Bridgewater House in Finzels Reach.
The open shelving dividers have adjustable whiteboards that help create customisable team zones while providing acoustic privacy.
The facility includes a 25m eight lane pool, learner pool with a moveable floor, 120 station fitness suite, two studios, a spin studio and associated changing areas as well as a café and multipurpose room.
The project has come to fruition through a great deal of collaboration across the project team to ensure the final design was truly Therepioneering.isastrong focus on cycling throughout the scheme, with British Cycling recently funding a series of new mountain bike trails in the park and a Cycle Hub within the building that will offer bicycle hire services for users. There will also be a new all-wheels skatepark, learnto-ride area and pump track provided as part of the approved proposal.
This inclusive plan provides flexible, easily accessible workspaces that enable all staff to thrive and feel comfortable. The first and second storeys house the non-hierarchical office space, with team neighbourhoods wrapping around the perimeter. A brokenplan layout deconstructs the open-plan zone, using shelving, plants and dividers to form collaboration space and focus areas.
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In addition, the surrounding park will undergo a major transformation with a focus on creating an active landscape that wraps around the new building.
The team’s project approach combines a unique blend of uses to create a leisure destination which will play a role in the regeneration of Bedworth and act as a catalyst for further future developments.
A central breakout space overlooking the ground-floor event area provides a social hub. Breakout/tea points in the centre of the office floors bring BBC’s Studios people together.
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A pioneering Warwickshire facility, which challenges the traditional notion of a leisure centre, has received planning permission thanks to sport and leisure specialists GT3 Architects. Located in Miners’ Welfare Park, the Bedworth Physical Activities Hub –delivered on behalf of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council – has been designed to be welcoming and inviting for all user groups.
BBC Studios occupies the first three floors of the building, where it has its own entrance and main reception on the ground floor. With its open plan and flexible furniture, the ground floor provides an inviting space for events and functions.
The new hub will replace an existing centre, providing a new set of facilities that better meets the needs of the local community, utilising GT3’s ‘people first’ approach.
The Wokingham Leisure Centre at Carnival Hub in Wellington Road, central Wokingham, has officially opened to the public. Designed by HLM Architects and built by Pellikaan Construction Ltd the flagship state-of-the-art new centre will feature two swimming pools, gym area, a variety of large fitness studios, specialist group cycling room, a spa, health and wellbeing centre (with sauna and steam room), a four-court sports hall that can also be used as a 400-seat performance venue, viewing gallery and a café at the main entrance.
To help all staff feel included, the workplace accommodates many types of uses for both hypersensitive and hyposensitive individuals.
The material choices reinforce BBC Studio’s leadership in programming about the natural world. All timber used in the project was certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The team sourced reclaimed wood in feature areas. Walls made of cork, a natural and rapidly renewable material that reduces noise, improves acoustics in meeting spaces.
HOK designers are rooted in technical excellence, driven by imagination and focused on a solitary goal: to deliver solutions that inspire clients and communities.
Thefacilities.complex is the result of years of consultations with local residents and businesses to ensure that it aligned with what they hoped to see in a new leisure facility. In approaching the designs, HLM worked closely with Wokingham Borough Council to help support its ambitions to reduce carbon emissions, maximise energy efficiency and lower operating costs.
Team HOK collaborated with Studio B, AECOM, Cath Leach and Currie & Brown on the design. With offices around the globe, HOK designs buildings and spaces that respond to the needs of people and the environment.
Most furniture was reused. The team also sourced quality preloved furniture where available. Using clay-based paints instead of typical emulsion paints reduced airborne odours and contaminants. The clay-based paints also lessen static charge build up, which minimises dust and allergens. Biophilic design elements create a healthy, uplifting environment and another connection to the natural world.
The multi-million-pound Carnival Hub community complex forms a significant part of the second and final phase of the Wokingham town centre regeneration vision to meet the evolving needs and preferences of residents and visitors. The heart of the site, which replaces an ageing 1990s building that was in need of constant repair, brings together an outstanding new leisure facility, and a new library that is currently undergoing fit-out. Transforming the previously dark, oppressive and out of date atmosphere, the new leisure centre offers an appealing, light and airy space that is accessible to all. It features the main six-lane 25m pool – with raised spectator seating along its entire length – as well as a teaching pool with moveable depth floor and a children’s splash pad with fountains and water jets. Designed in line with Sport England standards, the pools represent a transformational upgrade for both the local community and Wokingham’s swimming training and competition
A variety of different settings enable individuals to work in environments that best suit their tasks and preferred surroundings.
“We designed the new space to showcase BBC Studio’s content pioneers, inventors and reinventors while providing an inclusive, inspiring workplace that motivates its people to do their best work and helps them feel valued,” said Timothy Hatton, Senior Interior Design Professional with HOK. Sustainability and Well-Being
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The design supports BBC Studios commitment to sustainability and the Natural History Unit’s reputation as the world’s leading producer of content about the natural world. It was imperative to provide a highly sustainable design to support people who use storytelling to give the natural world a voice. The space has been awarded a SKA Gold certification.
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Additional revisions included new air source heat pumps and solar panels, creating one of the UK’s most energyefficient leisure centres and driving vastly improved performance across the site, which has achieved massive carbon reductions of 117% and surpassed government targets. LEISURE CENTRE AT CARNIVAL HUB OPENS ITS DOORS
A variety of furniture settings ensure that the space is activated for both work and socialising throughout the day.
The 180m tall skyscraper with a striking curved facade will transform Melbourne’s most prominent business district into a vibrant meeting destination for workers. The signature commercial project will sit across 70 metres of prime Collins Street frontage, delivering more than 60,000 square metres of state-of-theart collaborative office spaces. The future-focused workplace will be adaptable to the changing needs of a digitally enabled workforce, while being purposeful and imbued with wellbeing and high levels of tenant Theamenity.design incorporates strong biophilic principals and reflects the latest thinking in sustainable and healthy workplaces by targeting a minimum 6 Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia, as well as a WELL Platinum Certification for Core and Shell. The building will deliver amenity provisions to a level not yet seen in Melbourne, including premium F&B offerings, rooftop terraces and outdoor spaces, conferencing and collaboration zones, wellness centre and dedicated open and green spaces. The contextual tower and podium forms draw the eye across their articulated facades, dramatically playing with light and creating a sculptural addition to the Melbourne skyline and the DesignedCBD. to enhance the fine-grain laneways of its surroundings, 600 Collins will embrace a public interface through the creation of a new pedestrian connection and an improved public realm, with an active frontage that responds to Melbourne’s cultural street scene. 600 Collins is scheduled to commence construction in January OFFICE TOWER COLLINS STREET
International architecture practice, WilkinsonEyre and leading Australian architecture and design firm, Architectus, have revealed their conceptual design for a significant new office tower and public realm at 600 Collins Street, Melbourne, following development submission by international real estate firm, Hines.
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Fire safety itself is a complex topic, covering a wide range of subjects and themes, from prevention to containment and evacuation - all of which carry great significance when designing and maintaining a fire-safe building. For a building’s architects, specifiers, inspectors and owners, it’s imperative to provide an acceptable level of fire safety for occupants and visitors alike. And for this, fire doors play an integral role.
Recognised as part of a building’s passive fire protection system, fire doors are a means of escape and are tasked with compartmentalising smoke and fire during a fire incident. In doing so, they protect the property and its people for a specified time, most commonly resisting for 30 (FD30) or 60 (FD60) minutes. Yet, fire doors aren’t the only piece of the puzzle. Combined protection As is outlined by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), ironmongery and fire safety share a distinguished relationship. To assure performance and compliance, all dedicated fire doors, other than those to locked cupboards and service ducts, must be fitted with the necessary ironmongery components. This includes hinges, door closers, locks and latches.
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Daniel May, Director at Consort Architectural Hardware explores the close relationship between fire safety and ironmongery and how compliance becomes compromised without essential hardware components.
Unpredictable and untameable, fire is a beast that we can’t afford to ignore. It doesn’t prejudice against any building type, and as we’ve seen most recently in Whitechapel, London, it can cause immeasurable damage and loss when fire safety isn’t prioritised.
Each of these hardware components are designed to operate in tandem with a fire door – without them, the door is made redundant. In fact, the integrity of a fire door could immediately be compromised should one area become damaged or fail to meet strict performance standards.
Fire door closers for example, whether concealed or surface mounted, are required to perform what is considered an essential function in closing a door to completion from any angle into its frame or until the latch engages. In facilitating the closing motion, door closers play an active role in ensuring a fire door accomplishes compartmentation. Because of their significance, controlled closing devices must be tested to BS EN 1154 and fire rated to BS EN 1634. Upon application, a closer must also be compatible with a door’s existing mechanisms and in addition to CE marking, it is highly advised it should be approved by a third-party scheme such as CERTIFIRE, providing the detail needed for its Similarly,application.hinges and latches play an important role in ensuring the integrity of a fire door. Commonly, three hinges are applied to fire doors, and at all times must remain adequately attached, repressing any charring or damage to the door’s timber in the event of a fire. Locks and latches are also essential, assuring a door remains closed within its frame, and thus, provides an effective barrier in the event of a fire. Because of their significance, locks and latches must also be CE marked and tested to BS EN 12209, with many professionals, such as architects, also demanding CERTIFIRE approval for the hardware they use. Maintaining safety and compliance
“ Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, should a building fall short in its fire safety practices, the associated party is under risk of receiving heavy penalties and fines. “ “
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 recognises this, making it a legal requirement to ensure that fire resisting doors are correctly installed and adequately maintained to be fit to purpose. To keep the building protected, workplace environments for example, must designate a Responsible Person (RP) to undertake regular fire safety risk assessments, inspecting all elements of fire safety including the operation of fire doors. As part of ongoing risk assessments, regular maintenance periods are critical and provide Responsible Persons with an opportunity to review and repair any damage to a door’s working components.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, should a building fall short in its fire safety practices, the associated party is under risk of receiving heavy penalties and fines. Compliance is a continuous process and so, fire doors and their fitted hardware must remain operational and effective throughout the entire lifecycle of a building. To preserve fire performance, regular maintenance is vital. Aside from being up to code, the operational functions of all door furniture items should be checked regularly, including any additional mandatory components such as the operating furniture, intumescent seals (designed to expand and hold the door within its frame in the event of a fire) and relevant door signage. If basic maintenance is neglected, a fire door’s operational life can be significantly reduced - even with the correct hardware in place.
Whether in a commercial, residential, or institutional space, a functional fire door is paramount in delivering a building’s fire safety, but only when operating in tandem with ironmongery can it deliver its purpose. “
Whether in a commercial, residential, or institutional space, a functional fire door is paramount in delivering a building’s fire safety, but only when operating in tandem with ironmongery can it deliver its purpose.
To eliminate vulnerabilities, hardware, in accordance with the UK Construction Products Regulations (CPR) must be CE marked (or UKCA after the 1st January 2023) to prove fire performance, and it is a criminal offence to supply products that do not comply.
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All stakeholders and responsible persons found throughout the supply chain must recognise this significant relationship between ironmongery and fire safety, or risk falling short of stringent fire safety standards. Because, simply put, door hardware is more than just a finishing touch, it’s a fire safety enabler.
Should any hardware issues be raised, decision makers must act quickly and seek professional support to replace or repair the ironmongery until the door is once again fully operational.
A red brick grade II listed warehouse building, it is part of an award winning scheme converted under the watchful eye of Shed KM Architects into trendy apartments by Mount Anvil for Capital & Centric and HBD. With a real contemporary feel that manages to retain its past strong, industrial heritage the building has been repurposed for today’s modern lifestyle.
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A mix of timber flush casement windows, pivot windows and timber doorsets were designed to incorporate high acoustic and thermal performance to ensure the perfect living conditions inside the building. Part of the aesthetic on the canal-side elevation includes the use of louvres for ventilation in the plant rooms and to maintain the industrial feel. There is also a large arched door at the end of the building where it’s easy to imagine materials being offloaded into the warehouse in Victorian times.
A mix of timber flush casement windows, pivot windows and timber doorsets were designed to incorporate high acoustic and thermal performance to ensure the perfect living conditions inside the building. “ “
Part of the Kampus project aimed at regenerating Manchester’s Canal Street and surrounding areas, the Minto & Turner Building , a former cotton warehouse, is a well known local landmark situated beside the Rochdale canal in the centre of the city.
Inside is exposed brickwork and cast iron columns with large open plan cloistered living areas providing dual aspect views through the black/grey timber casement windows supplied by George Barnsdale.
The building also features matching smaller square pivot windows and timber doors providing residents with great views and access to the street scene and canal-side bars below.
Having worked with George Barnsdale on its Nottingham Axis project, a conversion of the old co-op building, HBD was no stranger to the Lincolnshire joinery manufacturer, which is one of the oldest surviving family companies still manufacturing high performance timber fenestration in the UK.
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In addition to the manufacture of the bespoke timber windows, doors and louvres, George Barndale also provided on-going project management, site surveys and a full installation service using detailed interface drawings to ensure the perfect fit. This is important because it accounts for the wonky openings, typical on a project like this.
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The success of an apprenticeship scheme created by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is helping create a future workforce for the industry.
We manufacture a range of UPVC frames including, arched and round windows, arched composite doors and vertical and arched vertical sliders. We supply only the best quality and our fantastic products are manufactured to current British Safety Standards.
A third cohort of Powered Pedestrian Door Technician Apprentices started South Staffordshire College in June with places for a further course in September now being booked. Members of the initial group, which began their two-year apprenticeship in March 2021, are completing projects for end point assessments and should be fully qualified by the end of the year. A second, which started last September, is concluding its first academic year with another to follow. Says ADSA Managing Director Ken Price, “Demand for places has been tremendous. It is good to know that the industry has embraced the opportunity to develop a future workforce utilising the apprenticeship. The nature of our business means that we have traditionally found it hard to attract new talent. Indeed, before starting on their apprenticeships, some of the candidates commented that they’d been unaware that PPD technicians ‘were a thing’. ADSA’s efforts to professionalise the industry through the provision of end-to-end learning should help attract and retain talent for the future.” In addition to the success of the apprenticeship on mainland UK, a new apprenticeship course is being launched in Northern Ireland, through South Eastern Regional College (SERC). The college will act as the industry delivery partner for the new Automated Entrances Apprenticeship which is being funded by the Department for the Economy NI. Employers can arrange apprenticeships direct with the college by emailing: apprenticeships@serc.ac.uk.
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Since it was introduced in 2013 the European safety standard EN 16005 remains a key standard to be followed to ensure pedestrian safety at automatic doors. Considered to be a more onerous standard it defines the responsibilities of all those in the construction industry from manufacturer to end user and including architects and contractors.
To find out more or to book a CPD seminar, email cpd@geze.com or visit the cpd page on www.geze.co.uk
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RIBA Chartered Architects are obliged to undertake a minimum of 35 hours a week to maintain their competence. Visit www.architecture.com for more information on those obligations. Other presentations offered by GEZE UK, include Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors; Designing Effective Natural Heat and Smoke Ventilation; and Removing Barriers to Access. For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk
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National Specification Manager Richard Richardson-Derry said: “Automatic doors are a machine and just like any machine they can cause harm if not used properly, however we cannot expect pedestrians who may not be so familiar with them to be aware of the potential danger, therefore those of us in the industry need to take responsibility and ensure they are safe for all to use. This CPD explains how to do just that and that if we all play our part we can limit or even eliminate accidents at pedestrian doors.”
Offering architects and specifiers invaluable advice and guidance, which contributes to their continuing professional development, this updated training seminar gives a better understanding of the standards and regulations surrounding pedestrian safety at automatic doors. The seminar is included in RIBA’s core curriculum: Design, Construction and Technology; Health, Safety and Wellbeing; and Legal, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance for the General Awareness knowledge level. It can be presented in person or virtually via a variety of online platforms and at a time to suit, usually lunchtime but breakfast seminars or afternoon sessions can be accommodated.
GEZE UK has revised and updated its popular and informative RIBA-approved CPD Safeguarding Pedestrians from Accidents at Power Operated Doorsets. The 40-minute seminar looks at the European standard EN 16005 in detail and explains the responsibilities of all involved to ensure safety and compliance at all stages of construction. It explains everything from activation distances for escape routes and non-escape routes; the danger points of automatic sliding, swing and revolving doors and how safety features such as finger guards and protection leaves can be used to reduce the risk of injury; and looks at revolving doors which are potentially the most dangerous and which received the most significant changes. It is intended for Chartered members of RIBA but is also suitable for facilities managers, property managers and contractors.
Joining the practice is architect Antonio Ortiz, interior designer Robyn Hutton and Part 2 architectural assistant Abissha Suthanthirakumaran. Abissha and Antonio will be working out of CPMG’s London office in Farringdon and enhancing the team in the South East.
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Jarvis Homes, a family company for more than 250 years, set out to improve the sustainability of its building processes and specified Earthborn paints for its Chequers Green development near Ashford. Russell Jarvis, company director, said “We switched to Earthborn as part of a drive to make our houses healthier to live in and more environmentally friendly. Their paints do just that because they are made without oils or acrylics, which means they are virtually VOC free and do not give off any harmful emissions. It enables newly decorated rooms to be occupied quickly because there is no worry about emissions or odours.”
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For further information www.earthbornpaints.co.ukvisit: “At Chequers Green we opted for Earthborn, applying it onto gypsum plaster, and we used Eggshell for the woodwork.”
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The well-known lengthy process architects undergo to become qualified professionals requires supportive businesses that offer career progression, which CPMG has given Abissha a platform to achieve as she continues her academic journey. In Nottingham – CPMG’s national headquarters – Robyn Hutton brings more than five years of experience in architecture, interior design, planning and project management.
Earthborn Lifestyle Emulsion has a hardwearing, classic low sheen finish. Earthborn Eggshell is water based and provides washability and scuff resistance.
Both products are available in Earthborn’s signature colour palette of 72 colours plus white and the 12 Modern Country Colours developed in partnership with Country Homes & Interiors.
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Award-winning architecture practice CPMG Architects has made a trio of appointments that support the practice’s architectural, interior design and talent development offerings.
While CPMG grows from strength to strength, opportunities to join the business continue to open – the latest of which is for a BIM technologist whose role will involve maintaining the ISO19650 accreditation recently awarded to CPMG. ACQUIRES
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Sandy Damm joins the team at Bull Products, UK-based manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment.
Glenn joins Aqualisa from construction materials company Knauf, where he held the position of head of sales for the UK and Ireland. Previous appointments have included head of projects for Grohe and head of business development at Whiteleaf Furniture.
Glenn Payne added, “It’s a particularly exciting time to be joining Aqualisa. The company’s powerful heritage in bathroom innovation, as well as its solid reputation for reliability and customer service, makes it an exceptional brand. I look forward to being able to advance its presence in the specification channel throughout the value chain, and increase the team’s coverage to a national level. This is an outstanding opportunity to extend Aqualisa’s business in the property development, architectural and specification arena.”
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Bull Products is recognised in the industry for manufacturing and supplying fire safety equipment, namely wireless fire alarms, extinguishers, first responder trolleys and other associated products primarily to the construction industry.
Sandy’s role will be intrinsically linked to Bull Products’ sister company Cygnus - where he will play a pivotal role in developing the UK brand into international markets as well as building a strong team who strive on performance and results.
The senior appointment reflects Watson Batty’s drive to further expand the business with a particular focus on growing its senior team through succession planning. It is also testament to its reputation as a future focused practice that can attract strong talent.
With a career spanning more than 20 years in the construction product, KBB and furniture industries, Glenn brings extensive experience in sales strategy development, with an established track record in new business generation, building key stakeholder relationships and driving profitable revenue Atgrowth.Aqualisa, Glenn will accelerate the specification project pipeline and increase conversion ratios, with plans to expand the sales team and lead the Aqualisa, Elisa and Gainsborough brands into new sectors. Tim Creedon, sales director at Aqualisa, said, “I am extremely pleased to welcome Glenn to the Aqualisa specification team. We will benefit greatly from his significant experience and achievements in the industry, as well as his proven background in negotiation, successful project delivery and commercial growth.”
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Watson Batty Architects has announced that Philippa Nall has joined its senior team as Associate Director at the Leeds studio. The news follows the announcement of four senior promotions just a few months ago as the practice pursues growth throughout 2022.
Sandy will lead the next stage of the business’s growth plans, with the intention of increasing the size of the organisation fivefold by 2028. Given his experience and expertise, Sandy is well placed to achieve this goal, having previously held the position of Managing Director of Sontay Ltd, a leading manufacturer and supplier of control peripheral products for the heating and ventilation industry.
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Bull Products has announced the appointment of Sandy Damm as Chief Executive Officer (CEO, whose primary role will be to spearhead the company’s ambitious growth plans within the fire protection market. With more than 25 years of experience, Sandy is a highly experienced and entrepreneurial individual with vast international expertise across several continents, including Europe, Middle East, North America and Asia-Pacific.
Nall is a highly regarded architect in the Yorkshire property industry having delivered projects for award winning commercial schemes including Thorpe Park Leeds, Wellington Place Leeds, and Digital Campus Sheffield. A graduate from the University of Liverpool as well as Leeds Beckett University, she has acquired strong credentials in high-rise commercial and residential development design having spent her 13-year career to date with leading practices in Leeds and Liverpool.
British bathroom specialist Aqualisa has hired Glenn Payne as director of sales within its specification division. In this new role, Glenn will report to Aqualisa sales director Tim Creedon, and will spearhead the expansion of its business in the specification, housebuilder and developer channels.
Glenn holds a BA Hons Degree in Interior Design from the Surrey Institute of Art & Design. A father of two girls, Glenn likes to spend time with his family, and his favourite pastimes include golf, cooking and travel.
Bill Amberg Studio recently completed an innovative and impressive project in the heart of the City of London, demonstrating the studio’s fine craftmanship on a large scale, and the versatility of leather in modern and engaging interiors.
Bill Amberg and his team were commissioned to create a crucial component of the interior at 22 Bishopsgate, the tallest tower in the City of London’s financial district and a landmark project to create London’s first ‘vertical village’.
Designed by PLP Architecture for AXA IM – Real Assets and Lipton Rogers Developments, the 62-storey commercial tower can accommodate up to 12,000 people across its 2 million sq ft of internal floor space.
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Bill Amberg Studio worked closely with PLP Architecture for three years to realise the brief provided from Sir Stuart Lipton in which they were asked to propose concepts for the tower’s ground and first floor atrium, known as ‘The Library’.
The aim was to provide a warm heart to the building. The design concept comprises flat and twisted padded leather panels, which rise from the escalator soffit at ground level, twisting like a ribbon up to and within the ceiling, before returning to floor level on the opposite side of the entrance hall. A Barrisol background allows for light and air into the space, while maintaining the uniform shape for both elements.
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Designed to work with the building’s internal finishes of stone and steel, the studio developed a heavily drummed and naturally grained leather, in collaboration with its European tannery. “ Amberg Studio CREATES CONCEPT
Designed to work with the building’s internal finishes of stone and steel, the studio developed a heavily drummed and naturally grained leather, in collaboration with its European tannery. In a soft tan, the leather has colour and textural variation across its surface, creating warmth and a subtle tonal difference between each panel. The view from the outside of the building was a crucial factor to consider. The Library is the centre point between the tower’s two entrances, and doubles as a gallery with curated temporary art exhibits, and a visual impact was required to draw people into the space.
The twisted ribbonlike construction of the ceiling panels was developed in a two-part shell, designed and developed at the studio, with workshopBillcraftspeoplebycarriedleatherworkingthebyhandspecialistintheAmbergStudioinPark Royal, north London.
Leather-clad panelling to the ground and first floors continues the theme across the core reception walls of the atrium, creating a sense of continuity within the building. “We are immensely proud to have contributed to this project: a new landmark within the ever-evolving fabric of the London skyline. 22 Bishopsgate is the largest project by floor area in the UK to be registered for WELL health and wellbeing certification, and it has also been designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for “Itsustainability.wasachallenging project but immensely satisfying to see the final installation, showing that leatherwork can enhance and bring warmth to large open spaces on a grand scale“ says Bill Amberg, Founder and Director of Bill Amberg Studio. We are immensely proud to have contributed to this project: a new landmark within the ever-evolving fabric of the London skyline. 22 Bishopsgate is the largest project by floor area in the UK to be registered for WELL health and wellbeing certification, and it has also been designed to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating for sustainability. “ “
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The project is composition of three stilted structures encompassing a shared pool and sundeck space designed through fluid shapes as walkways, water features and flower beds. The largest building is nestled into a sloped site overlooking a small creek running past the property, while the studio and the guest house flank the entrance of the site.
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A group of friends joined forces to build their dream of a floating village surrounded by a tropical forest in the heart of Bali.
PROJECT LOCATION:DETAILS Ubud, Bali STATUS: Completed 2022 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Alexis Dornier CONSTRUCTION: Surya Kembar PHOTO CREDIT: KIE, www.kiearch.com WEBSITE: www.birdhouses-bali.com
Together the structures create an ensemble that integrates into the existing foliage of large trees which were maintained to provide external shading and Theprivacy.trees also become the canopy for outdoor resting places as part of a landscape design resembling a miniature park. These so-called birdhouses blend into nature, and their pivoting floor plans create expressive inhabitable sculptures that form exciting relationships to the outside, while being very
The experience of exploring those structures is a journey through the three-dimensional, maze-like arrangement of their different spaces, all radiating out from their central vertical circulation elements into their surrounding.
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ProjectsArchitect present as memorable interpretations of the idea of a house. The experience of exploring those structures is a journey through the three-dimensional, maze-like arrangement of their different spaces, all radiating out from their central vertical circulation elements into their surrounding. Carefully crafted openings create heterogeneous elevations to the buildings. All rooms have varying heights and their dimensions span from compact to expansive. Windows have different formats to expose views onto the ground and into the sky. The materiality of these inhabitable sculptures form a collage of solid volumes holding circulation elements and bathrooms, while the main spaces are textured in with their surfaces clad in wood from both the inside and the outside. Soft and indirect and integrated lighting conceives a cozy, inhabitable space, detached from the ground and glowing like a lantern in the midst of the lush Green. Carefully crafted openings create elevationsheterogeneoustothebuildings. “
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Our precision design and planning process is an effective tool for reducing waste that would otherwise be transported to landfill. This is aided by the way our tapered boards are manufactured. Square cuts are made at a board’s thinner end, resulting in a lower volume of off-cuts, provision of half boards and use of infills.
sustainabilityGreater of the roof covering is achieved more effectively by taperedincorporatinginsulation into a flat roof application. “ “ 54 SINGLE-LAYER TAPERED INSULATION IS THE IDEAL OPTION WHEN IT COMES SUSTAINABLE ROOFING
Sustainable building materials in the UK are essential to reducing construction’s impact on the environment, as is the way they are used. Roofing has received particular focus in this regard, with increasing thought given to how this vital building element can be installed and perform with maximum efficiency. Greater sustainability of the roof covering is achieved more effectively by incorporating tapered insulation into a flat roof application. It’s estimated that in a poorly insulated building, a roof accounts for a quarter of its heat loss. Correctly designed and installed tapered insulation is therefore ideal for ensuring sustainability in a flat roof helping a property meets regulation energy standards. Tapered systems are adept at preventing ponding issues, directing rainwater to specifically-appointed outlets to keep the roof warm and dry. But in terms of the sustainability of the roof covering, does single-layer of multi-layer tapered insulation offer the best option?
Gradient’s technical teams are able to design a single-layer scheme to suit a customer’s precise requirements and increase sustainability in flat roofs. This includes carrying-out a pre-design survey of a roof to determine the exact position of falls and other outlets. Once agreed, the specification will be signed off by the contractor and client, and Gradient’s teams will get to work on producing the system itself. Detailed drawings accompany the completed singlelayer system to site to further simplify the installation process and the sustainability of the roof covering.
Engaging with a tapered insulation specialist such as Gradient further enhances the sustainability of the roof covering. From specification and design through to the manufacturing stage and beyond, our turnkey service provision gives clients peace of mind that the tapered insulation system delivered is the most efficient, economical and costeffective solution for the project.
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Sustainable roofs and single-layer tapered roofing
Putting the design and manufacture of a bespoke insulation scheme into the hands of experts optimises the chances of it performing as it should, thus reducing the need for costly maintenance visits and leading to high-performance, sustainable roofs. Choosing Gradient as your tapered single-layer supplier is the single-best way to guarantee a roof that stands the test of time and the elements.
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Single-layer roofing systems – when specified as part of a tapered roofing insulation scheme – provide a quicker, more accurate and flexible way of achieving a thermal performance combined with a degree of fall for roofing projects. This is due to the individual layers that make up a finished single-layer roof membrane, which are carefully bonded under optimised, factorycontrolled conditions. The process leads to adhesive reliability and integrity being greatly enhanced. It means your tapered roofing insulation scheme’s single-layer roofing system performs consistently and reliably over the course of its lifespan. This in-turn increases the sustainability in flat roofing applications. Sustainable roofs and the cost-effective single-layer option A single-layer roofing solution saves you money by reducing your flat roof maintenance and refurbishment costs. Ready to install once delivered to site, the insulation within a single-layer bond will have been monitored for its volume and minimum coating adhesion performance, leaving installers with the relatively straightforward task of installing it – in one block – to the roof, followed by the waterproofing. This not only guarantees the insulation will perform as-designed in concert with the single-layer roofing membrane details, it significantly reduces application times and material waste. Whilst a multi-layer tapered solution might appear, on paper at least, to be a more cost-effective option, the benefit is negated by the additional hours it takes to bond and install the tapered roofing insulation layer-by-layer; a process that is eliminated with a pre-bonded, single-layer membrane system.
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