The government’s response to its 2019 Future Homes Standard consultation gives us a clearer picture of what the homes of 2050 might look like. But is it a workable vision? And does it go far enough? Nick Gander and Rod Davies of far-infrared heating specialists Energy Carbon give their take. In January, as millions of […]
John Duckworth, Deceuninck Head of Commercial Sales says the latest window technology and expertise are pushing the boundaries for commercial windows. In recent years there have been significant advances in window technology which give developers and specifiers a choice of materials, styles and designs to choose from. The very best of this window technology, when […]
In recent times, three major themes have emerged for developers: satisfy the urgent demand for homes, minimise environmental impact, and how best to make those homes more efficient or “smarter”. Water Services on Tap – The business benefit of plug and play systems Despite the industries best efforts to meet housing demand, on site […]
Floor fitters and home owners alike will be all too familiar with the curse of squeaky floorboards. Time after time the culprit is the fasteners; nails working loose over time, leading to expensive callbacks and customer dissatisfaction. While it’s well known that screws provide a tighter grip power by pulling the boards together, fitting 6mm […]
Students at ETH zurich have used innovative technology to create an extremely lightweight pavilion using bamboo. The project demonstrates the possibilities of digital fabrication combined with natural construction materials such as bamboo — a rapidly renewable and high-quality raw material. Bamboo can be compared with hardwood species, but due to its hollow core, is extremely […]
The £7.6m community assessment unit will deliver a new type of healthcare and is designed to help reduce emergency admissions. It will also ensure older patients can return home more quickly and with an appropriate care plan in place. The handover marks the completion of the project delivered by Shrewsbury-based firm Darwin Group, specialists in […]
by Womble Bond Dickinson The construction industry was quick to adapt and carry on working in 2020, but it continues to struggle with labour levels. And this is a problem that’s not going away any time soon as, due to Brexit and the new immigration system now in place, we are likely to see […]
Land at the rear of Bexhill Road in Bulverhythe is the proposed site. A spokesman said: “The scheme will provide a range of much needed quality housing including a significant number of affordable homes for local families.” Cllr Andy Batsford, lead councillor for housing and homelessness, said: “We are thrilled to have submitted this exciting […]
Concrete 3D printed in patterns inspired by the internal structure of lobster shells. Bio-inspired: How lobsters can help make stronger 3D printed concrete New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures. Digital manufacturing technologies like 3D concrete printing (3DCP) have immense potential to save time, effort and material in construction. They also promise to push the boundaries of […]
Contour Crafting’s 3D concrete printing technology. Image via CC Corp. A project carried out by the Tsinghua University’s School of Architecture has successfully constructed a 3D printed concrete bookstore in Shanghai’s Wisdom Bay Innovation Park. The bookstore is due to open to the public at the end of January, and was printed on-site in […]