A bespoke perforated solar screen, formed from Nordic Blue Living 3 pre-patinated copper, defines the new Senior Learning Centre building at Ravenswood School for Girls on Sydney’s North Shore.   Architects BVN’s design optimises a 6.5m level difference across the… Continue Reading →

A new chapter in the inspirational story of The Pavilion Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) was written at the start of March following the official opening of its new temporary accommodation. Designed and constructed by GRAHAM, the temporary facilities in Whetstone,… Continue Reading →

Report shows carefully retrofitting our historic homes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 84% in a detached Victorian home, 62% in a Georgian terrace home, 58% in a 1900s terrace, 56% in a Victorian semi-detached and 54% in a… Continue Reading →

The decorating trade’s only national exhibition returns this November. With the prospect of business returning to normal, make a date to once again visit the decorating professional’s key annual event. The National Painting and Decorating Show opens its doors for… Continue Reading →

CONSTRUCTION has started to create a number of new classroom blocks at three secondary schools across Essex – adding 750 much-needed school places for pupils in the county. The modular units will be installed at Clacton County High School, in… Continue Reading →

Bespoke design and air conditioning supplier, PACAIR has expanded its range of services with the addition of a specialist applied project team, which will assist customers looking to capitalise on the many opportunities behind the legislative drive towards zero carbon…. Continue Reading →

Two former furniture factory buildings in East London have been transformed into high-end apartments with the help of Crittall windows. Long Street in the Hackney conservation area was a key component in Shoreditch’s industrial heritage. The area was once the… Continue Reading →

New technical guidance into the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings which could help protect them from the impacts of climate change has been published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) today (Monday 22 March). This guidance was commissioned… Continue Reading →