architectural innovators
ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATORS
Architects Choice has deliberated over an array of companies that have been at the forefront of innovative
architectural design. Here is our pick of the bunch.
The construction industry is full of now utilize will be made of hemp changes. We are very proud to so important to us and it is vital
new innovative products being and recycled hemp, but that our work with companies, whose that we implement these new
launched at a constant pace. With innovators in the industry are ethos and ultimate agenda is to tools and resources now. Archi-
the onset of the eco agenda; now going to further lengths to cleverly provide the very best for the in- tects Choice has selected ten top
a pre-requisite for many building create products that are more effi- dustry and for the future of archi- companies who we work with on
applications, it is imperative that cient. It is the subtle changes in tectural design. Whether it is an a regular basis and who we feel
our specified products are to the some areas that contribute to the internal system, a protective deliver an outstanding standard of
standard required for a more sus- bigger difference and many of the façade or a supporting block in product and innovative concepts
tainable future. This does not suppliers within Architects Choice the foundation of a design, build- to our readers- the architects.
mean to say that every product we are leading at the front with these ing a better future has never been
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1. Comar 2. GEZE UK 3. James Latham 4. Kingspan 5. Levolux
COMAR designs, extrudes GEZE UK is at the fore- James Latham states it is Kingspan Insulated Pan- “Designed to control” cap-
and distributes over 700 in- front of cutting edge tech- the UK’s longest estab- els aims to deliver on all tures the essence of their
tegrated profiles to a na- nology, working closely lished timber business and aspects of a demanding mission and has helped Lev-
tionally approved fabricator with international archi- is committed to offering market, promoting archi- olux become world leaders
network for use in alu- tects to ensure its range of the ‘Natural Choice’ to cus- tectural choice, environ- in the development of stan-
minium ground floor treat- door systems combine ele- tomers. The directors of mental sustainability and dard and custom built solar
ment, window, door and gance and style with func- James Latham recognise health and safety. An shading solutions. Levolux is
curtain walling applications. tionality, efficiency and that the company has a re- ongoing programme of renowned for its ability to
Comar has built a reputa- reliability. Customer fo- sponsibility to the environ- research and develop- satisfy the diverse demands
tion on delivery: over £3m cused and constantly in- ment, as well as to its ment ensures a steady of modern buildings, using
of mill, white polyester novating, GEZE UK aims suppliers and customers, to flow of new products current capabilities and the
powder coating, silver, to offer the latest advice base its commercial activi- and innovative solutions, emerging possibilities of
bronze and anodised pro- and best solution possible. ties on well-managed as well as providing a building technology. Levolux
files are kept in stock. GEZE UK will be focused forests. With the growing platform for lobbying on is committed to offering a
Comar can powder coat the on developing new prod- public awareness of issues industry issues. The com- ‘complete’ range of solar
aluminium system to your ucts and expanding its of sustainability and with pany is also fully commit- shading products and sys-
RAL, BS or Syntha Pulvin service offer in 2010. many customers specifically ted to developing and tems and a comprehensive
colour. Their integrated sys- www.geze.co.uk requesting certified timber, maintaining sustainable service from design to man-
tems ensure a cost effective, they have taken steps to practice across the board. ufacture and maintenance.
aesthetic façade with secu- ensure its environmental www.kingspanpanels.com www.levolux.com
rity and safety as standard. policies are up-to-date.
www.comar-alu.co.uk www.lathamtimber.co.uk
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