Architects Datafile (ADF) – August 2019

incorporatingBuilding Projectsmagazine,

adfa architectsdatafile.co.uk and @architectsDF

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

PROJECT REPORTS

FEATURES

CONTENTS

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