Flat Roof Drainage
Best practice dictates that flat roofs should expel rainwater quickly and effectively. Stephen Cleminson and Daniel Bosworth, technical director and design manager at SIG Design & Technology, explore the importance of adequately designed falls and drainage in achieving this.
Interiors
Armstrong Ceiling Solutions identifies seven things architects should know when specifying ceilings for education projects
Building
A Croydon office building is reworked as housing by Alma-nac
Building
Whitley Bay's long-neglected beachfront 'Spanish City' has been restored to its former glory by architect ADP
Blue Roofs
Blue roofs are increasingly becoming the preferred solution for SuDs compliance in UK towns and cities. Ross Finnie, SIG Design & Technology Sales Director, and Stephen Humberstone, Divisional Manager of blue roof manufacturer ABG, explore best practice for this emerging technology.
Building Review
Paul Baxter explores a new London home for three institutions that melds Islamic influences with the ‘alternative modernism’ of architect Fumihiko Maki
Books
Oliver Wainwright examines the architecture of the hermit kingdom
Books
Neil Usher's 'elemental' approach to workplace design
Exhibition
A show at the Aram Gallery examines the role of models in the design process
Envelope
Hook and adhesive-fixed stone cladding from Taylor Maxwell provides performance and aesthetic benefits
Security
Lorient has launched its first fully integrated flush bolt and drop seal
Daylight
Fixed frameless rooflights from Glazing Vision have been specified for a kitchen renovation project in London
