All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 5
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CPDCPD 06 2023: Introducing BS 5422 on pipework insulation
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, looks at the latest version of BS 5422, the British Standard for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment, exploring recommendations and key updates for 2023
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NewsThe Radiator Company’s heating and cooling solution
The Relax Hybrid’s technology offers flexibility, using both radiant heat and fan coil-assisted technology to reach and maintain the ideal temperature
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NewsGleeson latest housebuilder to commit to emission reduction targets
Housebuilder follows Taylor Wimpey, Berkeley and Crest Nicholson in signing up to the Science Based Target Intiative
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In FocusThe Hobbit House: A unique circular roof held up with MiTek’s Posi-Joist
Located in northern England, the unusual project is an entirely circular build complete with a circular front door and rounded windows
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CPDCPD 04 2023: Specifying metal web joists
Designed to give you a better understanding of specifying metal web joists in your projects, this MiTek-sponsored CPD module will discuss the material’s properties, alongside possible applications, relevant regulations and various design considerations
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NewsHow compliance with the new products code will be verified
The CPI has been set up to verify manufacturers’ compliance with the Code for Construction Products Information. Chief executive Amanda Long explains how she intends to scale up its activity
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CommentSocial housing and the route to decarbonisation
As social housing providers tackle the challenge of decarbonising heat in their housing stock, understanding the opportunities and potential pathways will make the process simpler. Lee Caulfield discusses the advantages of taking a phased approach to net zero
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NewsHow do we create sustainable bathrooms?
Lecico Bathrooms joined Bathroom Manufacturers Association and Byggfakta to discuss the issue of water scarcity in the UK and explore what manufacturers and consumers can be doing to help
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NewsRetrofit 23: The Product Edit
The Retrofit 23 exhibition, which launched at the Building Centre in London, has been exploring the factors necessary to achieve an accelerated delivery of domestic retrofitting at different scales. The exhibition features a range of products focused on improving the performance of a home — bringing economic, social and environmental ...
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NewsExtended Q+A: Unpacking building services specification
Wayne Early covers some unanswered questions from our Housing Today Live session on unpacking building services specification
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In FocusPosi-Joist cassettes become a key component in energy house 2.0
Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 – a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an essential part of the home’s design which focuses on sustainability and accelerating us towards low carbon and net zero housing
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NewsThe Net Zero Future of Bricks
Brick is not only one of the most attractive of building materials, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is a natural, quality and maintenance-friendly product which is durable during all phases of its life cycle – from its construction phase with the use of raw materials through ...
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NewsLeeds’ low carbon neighbourhood provides new homes
The £800m project on the banks of the River Aire utilises air tightness, tripe glazing, MVHR and air source heat pumps to create homes that will be powered by 100% renewable energy
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NewsBEAMA lays out framework to guide the Future Homes Standard
The association’s report offers advise to government and industry on the future of HVAC technologies, including key recommendations to make the transition to net zero a success
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NewsNorman Foster Foundation reveals housing prototype for displaced communities
The Essential Homes Research Project is a concept designed to provide sustainable and swiftly assembled housing for people displaced by disasters
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NewsRetrofit 23: The Building Centre explore retrofitting at scale
The Retrofit 23 exhibition and events programme will explore the factors necessary to achieve an accelerated delivery of domestic retrofitting at different scales
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NewsMicro apartments must be more than meets the eye
Founder of KP Acoustics Group, Kyriakos Papanagiotou addresses the acoustic considerations that property developers should be aware of with the rise of micro apartments
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NewsInsulation Q+A with Paul Barrett, Rockwool
From thermal performance to fire safety, we ask Paul Barrett what the key considerations should be when using insulation
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NewsFast and smart: Mixergy launches integrated heat pump cylinder
According to the manufacturer, the award winning Mixergy iHP delivers hot water 10X faster than rival systems on the market
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NewsCity Plumbing investigates installers knowledge of renewable technologies
The UK’s heat pump skills gap has been highlighted: only 18% of installers install them – and 44% don’t know where to go for training