There is a certain beauty and character in an older building that modern ones seldom have. Sure, new construction is built for current needs, but personality can sometimes be lacking. If someone is thinking about taking on an older building remodel and adapting it for modern needs, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Quartzene is noted for the effective insulating properties as an additive in a product. Svenska Aerogel is now collaborating with one of Europe’s largest textile industries to develop a manufacturing process that enables Quartzene to be integrated into a variety of woven textiles to produce textile-based thermal insulation materials and fabrics.
Teesside motor retailer Middlesbrough Ford has announced the completion of a £3m expansion and renovation project, which has seen it transformed into Teesside’s very first cutting-edge Ford Store, offering a variety of vehicles such as their very own used Ford Focus.
Gareth Barber, MD of The Stable Company, discusses the reasons why timber construction is passing with flying colours in education….
Environmentalist Charlotte Booth will be ensuring the company construct exceptional sustainable buildings with minimal environmental impact.
With the UK on an ambitious path towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a survey from online auction marketplace Auction Technology Group (ATG) has revealed that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the environmental impact of disposable ‘fast-furniture’.
This week Attic Self Storage released its new ‘What’s in Store for Storage’ guide, showing how much floor space is required in different sizes of property using government standards. The guide provides a visual representation of the amount of space that must be dedicated to storage, and provides insights into the kinds of ‘stuff’ that people can expect to fit.
Architectural Vision Systems is a company founded out of the structural glazing market. Based in Kent, they have become one of the leading experts in the arena, thriving through a dedication to exceptional quality. Following the company’s recognition in the 2019 Design and Build Awards, where they were named ‘Most Outstanding in Frameless Doors & Windows’, we took a closer look to find out more.
It would be a fair statement to make that contractors and developers of new builds and renovations are focusing more and more on the eco-friendly aspect of the property. With a number of studies showing the increase in value of eco-friendly houses, consumers are beginning to question whether it’s worth the investment for their own home.
Founded in 1989, Traditional Clay Roof Tiles Ltd do exactly what they promise from the outset – to continue using the techniques of yesteryear to produce a top-quality product that stands the test of time. Named the ‘Most Outstanding in Handmade Roof Tiles’ by BUILD magazine in April, we took a closer look at the company with Director Jakub Kostrzewski to find out more about their methods and product.
Cliffeton Green Design Concepts has made its name through providing transformative renovation works across the greater Harrisburg area. Named the…
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Whitneybell Perry Architects is an architectural firm specialising in high density residential design and civil engineering….
Whether you’re taking on a full construction project, or simply renovating your existing property, new windows are a key feature…
Northacre, the ultra-prime developer, with over 30 years of creating exceptional living experiences, is announcing the joint agency instruction of…
As the inventor of the world’s first digital shower, it makes sense that the words click, drag, and drop, are…
André Rösch Architekt (ARA) is a young, multidisciplinary architecture firm. Recently, the firm found success in BUILD’s Design & Build…
Ahead of the Women’s Installers Together conference in July – an event set up to encourage and support women in…
The interior design industry has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with exciting new trends capturing our imaginations….
The rapid rise in demand for high rise buildings presents significant challenges for M&E experts, who have to challenge 100…
• NHIM found 69% of Brits didn’t love their home before the month started• 56,616,592 home-dwellers were reached during the…
Aqualisa’s Infinia digital shower has been specified for six prestigious Redrow properties on the Water in South Cerney, Gloucestershire. …
Major concerns weighing on the property sector amid continued Brexit uncertainty were quashed at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show…
Johnny Moseley founded Moseley Construction Group more than a decade ago. In the wake of the 2018 BUILD Awards for…
C + L Architecture Inc is a young but ambitious Montreal based architecture firm. Following their success in BUILD’s Design…
As a result of an increased population and developments in technology that are changing the way we live our lives,…
Wonder Wall aims to create the feeling of a natural garden in spaces whose characteristics do not allow. Recently, the…
From curtains to cushions, sofas to throws, new research shows that almost two thirds of millennials* (aged 25-34) in the…
Award-winning Smart Lock introduces a range of new features including Apple HomeKit and Zigbee compatibility. Nuki, the market-leading name in…
With housing a issue for many consumers, the UK Government’s latest figures show approximately 2.9% year-on-year reduction in non-adjusted residential…
As software continues to pave the way to more advanced and complex buildings, the question arises over the shift in skills our future builders will need. Potentially, we will require builders with more technological skills than practical skills, especially as artificial intelligence continues to develop enough to be able to take over basic labour tasks.
Only 45% of homes in the UK recycle household wastage •Heating and lighting smart tech most desired eco-friendly technology in…
Croydon is set to receive a vibrant and sustainable new residential development, after the borough’s planning committee approved L&Q’s plans…
Students from two east Leeds schools have completed a workplace challenge to improve job prospects and skills within the housebuilding…
The London College of Garden Design has today announced plans to open a new partner college in Melbourne. The new…
● Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM) by Kengo Kuma and Associates will open in June 2019 – in the Anatolia region’s…
