All Features articles – Page 185
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FeaturesSanitaryware by Ideal Standard
White and Silver by David Chipperfield are inspired by the relationship of geometric forms. The 12-piece White range of basins, baths and WCs has a sculptural simplicity; Silver, a collection of chromium-plated mixer taps for baths and basins, complements the White range with single-lever or dual-control mixer taps.www.ideal-standard.co.uk
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FeaturesHow can I master MicroStation?
I’m a new MicroStation user. Any tips on how I can become a more efficient user — for example good short cuts and hidden techniques I should know about?
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FeaturesHome thoughts
Staff at Peter Barber Architects have chosen five housing projects with a flavour of 1960s idealism. Which decade do your inspirations date from? Tell us for a chance to win a book on residential design. Scroll down to submit your suggestion at the bottom of the page, or email eknutt@cmpi.biz ...
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FeaturesGutters by Lindab
Swedish-based Lindab supplied products from its light-gauge steel Rainline range, promoted as lighter than cast iron, easier to handle than aluminium, and with better temperature resistance than plastic.
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FeaturesDoes the government know which way to turn on housing?
Writer Anna Minton says the goverment has its hands full trying to juggle all sides of the housing issue
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The numbers game
240,000 plastic Monopoly houses have been ordered for an installation at Des Res: London’s Housing Challenge, an exhibition at New London Architecture from April 24 to June 14.
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FeaturesStewart Milne timber frame
Stewart Milne Timber Systems design, manufacture, deliver and erect timber frame superstructure elements, primarily to residential markets.
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FeaturesFoam sweet foam
Complaints about the neighbours’ footsteps are a familiar refrain for architects and developers, and so Tapiflex Housing should be of interest.
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FeaturesFlooring by Xylo
The flooring selected for this project is an oiled rustic oak plank from the Xylo Prestige Collection.
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FeaturesFitted kitchen by Pepper Kitchens
The St Ives-based company was chosen as kitchen supplier for its simple, modern design and attention to detail.
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FeaturesExternal doors by Rationel
The Aldus range of doors and windows features aluminium cladding on the external face to reduce maintenance.
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FeaturesSpeeches, policy and a great cup of tea
The Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference rocks up Harrogate, June 17-19
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FeaturesWhat factors should we consider when taking on our first international project?
My practice is looking at doing its first international project. What extra factors do we need to consider when doing international work?
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FeaturesMonier concrete interlocking roof tiles
Based on traditional designs, the Redland profile range comprises precision-made interlocking clay and concrete tiles in a variety of colours and finishes with multiple options on shapes, colours and textures. Interlocking tiles are designed for ease of laying which saves installation time on site.