Architects Datafile - 08.2019

(Darren Dugan) #1
incorporatingBuilding Projectsmagazine,
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NEWS, VIEWS


& INSIGHTS


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Industry news & events
Ask The Architect: Margherita Cesca
of Saunders Boston Architects
Practice Profile: Shepheard Epstein
Hunter
International Focus
CPD Focus
Offsite Expo Show Preview
Appointments & company news

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Groundworks & drainage
Structural elements
External envelope
Insulation
Heating, ventilation & services
Interiors
Safety & security
Landscaping & external works
Classified & directory

PRODUCTS


GROUNDWORKS: RAINWATER HARVESTING
The aesthetics of channel drainage for homes
William Poynter of ACO Water Management explains why architects should
consider the aesthetic benefits of different external channel drainage systems

EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: ROOF GLAZING & ROOFLIGHTS
Bespoke roof window solutions
Samantha Smith of Fakro GB discusses the ‘unrivalled’ choice that is now available
across the UK roof window market

EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: ENTRANCE SYSTEMS & EXTERNAL DOOR TECHNOLOGY
Technological advances
Challenges can arise when specifying tailor made external door access solutions to
suit multiple users – John Hardman of dormakaba reviews the solutions available

SAFETY & SECURITY: ANTI-TERRORISM SOLUTIONS
Protect and survive
Sally Osmond of Frontier Pitts discusses the importance of impact testing
for product solutions for defence against vehicle-borne attacks, and looks at
relevant regulations

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West End wellness
The Crown Estate’s first coworking venture, off London’s Regent Street, offers
a nurturing environment for small businesses in a refurbished building which is
also the first Well-accredited project of its kind. James Parker reports

Forest canopy
Inspired by the ‘Bamboo Forest’ of a nearby national park, the Wuxi Taihu
Show Theatre near Shanghai marks the entrance to a huge new tourist
attraction in its city. Roseanne Field reports

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