One of the biggest challenges facing modern building design is balancing acoustic performance with the need for natural ventilation. Opening a window for fresh air can often negate much of the acoustic benefit delivered by the glazing specification. Yet access…
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As architects look to create stronger connections between people, buildings and the natural environment, large expanses of glazing are becoming an increasingly important design tool. Maximising natural light, views and access to outdoor spaces can help create interiors that feel…
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TORMAX UK Ltd was contracted by glazing specialist Bournemouth Glass Company to install a three-wing, fully automatic T5 Classic revolving door at the main entrance of 175 Putney, – a premium office development in central London owned by the Nicolas…
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TORMAX worked in close collaboration with main contractor Borras Construction to design, manufacture, and install a fully integrated automatic entrance solution for Hounslow Council’s newly redeveloped Meadowbank Community Hub and Library. The installation comprises of two swing doors that automatically…
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Mila and Whiteline Manufacturing have strengthened their long and fruitful partnership, with the leading south-east fabricator taking Mila’s Harbour Collection of handles for its Sheerline Prestige Lift & Slide patio doors. Whiteline Manufacturing has chosen the stainless-steel Mila solution for…
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Aluminium systems company AluK has added fire rated window and door products to its range – providing a simple, single source solution for specifiers, fabricators and installers working on projects with specific requirements for fire protection. AluK has formed a…
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Leading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has added further strength to its extensive product range with the launch of the new SPW+ Tilt & Turn Open In aluminium window system. The new SPW+ aluminium window system has been…
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Senior Architectural Systems has published a new, independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SF52 aluminium curtain wall system. Developed to EN 15804+A2 and verified to ISO 14025:2011, the EPD provides transparent, third-party assessed data on environmental performance, including…
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Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has already acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers…
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How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages…
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Senior Architectural Systems has published a new, independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its SF52 aluminium curtain wall system. Developed to EN 15804+A2 and verified to ISO 14025:2011, the EPD provides transparent, third-party assessed data on environmental performance, including…
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The Promat SYSTEMGLAS® range of integrity and insulation (EI) fire resistant glazing systems provides a solution for all kinds of internal glazing elements, including doors, using one of several different framing options, all of which are supported by certification confirming…
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Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturers, is opening up new opportunities in the commercial market thanks to the launch of its new SPD150 aluminium door system. Complementing Senior’s established commercial product range, the SPD150…
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Howells Patent Glazing has supplied two new rooflights for the conservation and redevelopment of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. The most dramatic of the two installations is the flat rooflight which sits above the iconic Grade II listed Kiln. To maximise the…
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Zoo Hardware, a leading manufacturer of door hardware, has announced the addition of eight new designs to its Rosso Maniglie range, an exclusive collection of high-end Italian-inspired door handles. The sophisticated range is crafted to meet the tastes of specifiers and interior designers developing upscale environments, including luxury residential properties and hotels, and features…
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