http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/solus-ceramics-teardrop-range-makes-a-splash/8649466.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/solus-ceramics-teardrop-range-makes-a-splash/8649466.article Solus Ceramics introduce the sophisticated Teardrop range, which is a unique and elegant series of wall tiles inspired by traditional oriental flowing shapes and curved lines. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:18 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/products/kawneer-launches-a-folding/sliding-door/8649465.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/products/kawneer-launches-a-folding/sliding-door/8649465.article A bifold door that offers premium performance at a competitive price is now available from Kawneer. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:16 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/products/contour-casings-full-to-the-bim/8649464.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/footprint/products/contour-casings-full-to-the-bim/8649464.article BIM is the hot topic on the lips of construction industry professionals throughout the UK and Europe. However, despite BIM being recognised as a vehicle with which time and cost savings can be levied, a distinct lack of high-quality BIM components has been identified as a significant barrier to full industry adoption. Contour Casings has recently launched the UK’s first fully BIM-enabled fabrication website, featuring an extensive BIM library - where dynamic, intelligent and flexible BIM comp Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ncs-colour-contrast-kit/8649462.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ncs-colour-contrast-kit/8649462.article The kit comprises the NCS Colour Scan and the NCS Index and offers a time saving solution for surveying existing colours for refurbishment projects and specifying colour for accessible environments.          Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:07 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ceramic-technology-captures-the-essence-of-age-old-wood-mansion-tiles-from-ceramiche-refin/8649459.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ceramic-technology-captures-the-essence-of-age-old-wood-mansion-tiles-from-ceramiche-refin/8649459.article Ceramiche Refin have created Mansion, a tile collection which captures the essence of age-old wood whilst having all the advantages of the latest innovations in ceramic technology. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:04 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/3a-composites-sets-new-standard-with-fire-retardant-core-of-alucobond-plus-aluminium-composite-panels/8649144.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/3a-composites-sets-new-standard-with-fire-retardant-core-of-alucobond-plus-aluminium-composite-panels/8649144.article More than ever buildings of the future do not only have to comply with the highest demands on design; they also have to meet the latest technical requirements such as sustainability, energy efficiency or fire protection - especially lately, when news about burning façades have been all over the press. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:03 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/horne-engineering-design-make-over-for-sport-showers/8649143.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/horne-engineering-design-make-over-for-sport-showers/8649143.article Horne Engineering Ltd, expert in temperature controls since 1909 and designer of the Building Better Healthcare award-winning Optitherm thermostatic tap*, is delighted to introduce the Duso, shower column for ‘group’ showering applications in school and team sport facilities, leisure centres and swimming pools. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:57 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/black-millwork-combines-classic-design-with-environmental-performance/8649141.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/black-millwork-combines-classic-design-with-environmental-performance/8649141.article Black Millwork has introduced a high performance Urban Sliding Sash window to its extensive collection of high quality timber windows and doors - proving that traditional aesthetics do not have to come at the expense of energy efficiency. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:49 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ecophon-the-clink-restaurant-hmp-high-down-surrey/8649140.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ecophon-the-clink-restaurant-hmp-high-down-surrey/8649140.article The Clink Restaurant at HMP High Down is a stylish, 92-cover restaurant in Surrey, serving contemporary British cuisine. It is unique because it’s the first restaurant in the UK to be built within the secure walls of a prison. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:45 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/dupont-tyvek-firecurb-brings-breakthrough-technology-in-safety-performance-and-sustainability-to-crumlin-childrens-hospital/8648949.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/dupont-tyvek-firecurb-brings-breakthrough-technology-in-safety-performance-and-sustainability-to-crumlin-childrens-hospital/8648949.article May 2013 – Advanced protection for greater thermal efficiency, fire safety and comfort has been specified for an extension to a children’s hospital in Dublin, in the form of two hi-tech membranes from DuPont Building Innovations. The € 3.5 million design and build project by Clancy Construction with MOLA Architecture, in conjunction with KMD Architecture, adds a new 1500 square metre structure to the hospital, housing a 25 bedroom Cardiology intensive care unit, and is built to the highest sp Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:09 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/cgi-pyroguard-fire-glass-beyond-fire-protection/8648948.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/cgi-pyroguard-fire-glass-beyond-fire-protection/8648948.article Globally specified for its fire protection performance, the benefits of Pyroguard fire resistant glazing extend far beyond this – addressing a number of other key specification considerations in the use of fire glass for internal and external applications.   Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:59 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/contour-casings-full-to-the-bim/8648944.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/contour-casings-full-to-the-bim/8648944.article BIM is the hot topic on the lips of construction industry professionals throughout the UK and Europe. However, despite BIM being recognised as a vehicle with which time and cost savings can be levied, there does exist a myriad of questions and hurdles to consider when implementing BIM into an architectural practice or engineering consultancy. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:48 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ncs-colour-courses/8648943.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/ncs-colour-courses/8648943.article Get a better understanding of colour, colour specification and the NCS System. Work more easily between NCS, BS, RAL, Pantone, CMYK & RGB. The two full day courses we run will give you greater confidence in your ability to handle colour. The next courses will be run at the River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames on Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 June. Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:31 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/gkd-fiu-panthers-focus-on-energy-efficiency-and-identification/8648560.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/gkd-fiu-panthers-focus-on-energy-efficiency-and-identification/8648560.article A facade made of metallic mesh by GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG Tue, 28 May 2013 15:27 GMT http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/rockpanel-cladding-panels-now-in-non-combustible-grade-according-to-national-building-regulations/8648558.article?referrer=RSS http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/specification/product-anatomy/rockpanel-cladding-panels-now-in-non-combustible-grade-according-to-national-building-regulations/8648558.article Designing modern façades with ROCKPANEL cladding boards is popular– and with the latest product innovation the safety of the ROCKPANEL product range will be further enhanced. ROCKPANEL launched cladding boards manufactured to the new ‘FS-Xtra’ grade, which complies with European fire classification level A2-s1, d0. Tue, 28 May 2013 15:10 GMT