All Materials articles – Page 4
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NewsIn pictures: Glenn Howells Architects presents 125 Deansgate
Delivered through a modern method of construction, Manchester city centre’s new terracotta building echoes the region’s industrial heritage
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Hemp Q+A with Matthew Belcher, Hemspan
Hemp’s notorious reputation appears to be slipping, alongside its rise in popularity within the industry. Matthew Belcher clears up the misconceptions
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FeaturesIconic student housing complex, The Cube, defined by Vandersanden’s Freya brick slips
The multi-use complex in the Netherlands specified a pre-fabricated solution
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FeaturesChybik + Kristof designs copper-clad Private Art Gallery
Defined by its facade of moveable copper tiles, the new building is set to become a focal point of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia
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FeaturesLondon Design Festival: Architectural installation showcases carbon-neutral concrete
A collaboration between Seratech, AKTII and Byrne Brothers sees a unique approach to carbon-neutral concrete
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FeaturesSustainable natural flooring launched by Ted Todd
A responsible alternative to single-use vinyl, the graphically re-engineered flooring is made for modern commercial spaces
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FeaturesSterling’s TerraLam CLT attains PRG 320 Certification
The world’s largest CLT producer, Sterling now stands ready to bolster structural CLT supply chain by up to 700,000 cubic metres annually
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FeaturesPrioritising modern, sustainable living: Kebony’s new Bel Air house
Designed and built by HM DG INC, the 7,000 square-foot, five-bedroom house recently sold for nearly $12 million (£9.8 million)
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NewsUS block confirmed as world’s tallest timber building
25-storey Korb & Associates scheme in Milwaukee rises above Norway and Austria towers
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FeaturesFocus on timber: Greenwich Design District
Recently visited by Building Design, D2 & C2 – Mole Architects’ two unique, highly sustainable buildings – are constructed entirely from timber. But what was the driving force behind the choice of material?
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FeaturesBack to school: Glazing for the education sector
Educational building projects have specific needs and designing bespoke glazing helps to create well lit learning environments that encourage productivity
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FeaturesMEDITE SMARTPLY defines the standard of innovative wood-based panels
Europe’s most recognised brand of MDF, MEDITE are seen as the benchmark for quality, consistency and performance in the MDF market
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from carrying on exactly as we are?
The target for achieving net zero may still be decades away but, in order to hit it, we have to make changes to the way we design and build right now, says Anna Beckett
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TechnicalDoes the key to cutting carbon lie beneath your feet?
A new system aims to reduce the embodied carbon of a floor slab by up to 75%. But are other solutions already to hand?
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us taking more risks?
The Victorians built long-lasting structures with limited foundations yet our perception of acceptable risk has changed completely and we are now overdesigning. Anna Beckett wonders if there is a better balance to be struck
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us using more innovative structural materials?
The ready availability of concrete and steel seems to have discouraged us from experimenting with new possibilities, says Anna Beckett
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NewsProduct testing sector ‘very concerned’ as ministers fail to clarify new rules
Uncertainty and shortage of testing capacity leaves UK in limbo
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NewsFCBS defends plans to flatten trio of historic Bristol banks
Studio’s environmental researcher says the demolitions are ’the right outcome for the site’
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NewsStorm Eunice damages O2 Arena, Laban Centre and Cressingham Gardens
Footage shows roof of Richard Rogers’ 1999 dome shredded as 122mph winds batter UK
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NewsProfits up 50% at Grenfell insulation firm Kingspan
Materials giant boosted by strong demand and acquisitions