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Industry news & events
Viewpoint: Charles Bettes of gpad
Practice Profile: Apt Architects
Ask The Architect: Ed Higgins of
Hosta Consulting
CPD Focus
International Focus
Appointments & Company News
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Groundworks
Structural elements
External envelope
Insulation
Heating, ventilation & services
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Safety & security
Landscaping & external works
Classified & directoryPRODUCTS
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: FLOORING
Conscious uncoupling
David Wilson of BAL takes a look at why specifying an uncoupling system is a
sensible option for making a floor tiling installation as efficient as possibleEXTERNAL ENVELOPE: BALCONIES
The practicalities of providing an outdoor living space
Lee Barber of Balcony Life explains how bolt-on cantilevered steel balcony systems
can avoid structural issues and problems with thermal bridgingINTERIORS: DOORS & ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY
Open the door on closers
With many different types of door closers on offer, David Saxby of
IronmongeryDirect advises on the key features to consider in order to make an
informed choice for your projectLANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: SUDS & PERMEABLE SOLUTIONS
Solving permeability problems
Duncan Andrews of SureSet looks at how cellular paving systems can offer the
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Building community links
Linking an estate in Bath with a new housing development, BDP’s new
community centre and school provides a local landmark that also offers strong
links back to the site’s D-Day heritageGreen house effect
Nestled into the Scottish highlands, a new kind of sustainable house design
makes simple and inventive structure from abundant local materials to yield
big cost savings. Sébastien Reed speaks to architect Gokay Deveci about
Integra HousePROJECT REPORTS
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