Designer Drainage

London’s newest retail destination, Westfield London, is defined by striking internal and external public spaces. Clearing rainwater from the open walkways and terraces is a bespoke drainage system that reflects the styling and architectural quality of the surroundings. As Associate, Tristram Hambly, explains “Having worked with drainage specialist, ACO, on the specification of channel drains elsewhere on the project, we consulted its built environment

division, ACO Building Drainage,

on the design of a curved system. ACO’s team suggested that the specification be changed to a wider, 50 mm channel inlet.”

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Alumasc – the Academics Choice at Harris Academy

performance. The environmental credentials of Alumasc’s high performance Derbigum Waterproofing Membrane were a major consideration in it’s specification for the new Academy building, as Croydon Council requested a 10 % reduction in carbon emissions throughout the construction process.

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Tel: 0808 1002008 www.alumascwaterproofing.co.uk

The Alternative to Resin Bound Paving

StableDRIVE is the naturally permeable and SUDs friendly alternative to resin bound paving. StableDRIVE gravel stabilisation panels provide a secure gravel containment and reinforcement system, designed to cope with vehicular traffic, up to and including commercial, utility and emergency traffic. The system is ideal for car parking, access roads, hard standings, laybyes, caravan sites and even helicopter landing pads. The system will prevent gravel migration and rutting or spreading.

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Tel: 01932 862473 www.stabledrive.co.uk

SUDS Product Could Revolutionise UK Street Scenes

application of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) across England, and Wales through the introduction of new national standards, the Hydro Filterra® system could revolutionise the management of stormwater runoff by bringing lessons learned from the USA where it is already extensively installed.

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An innovative new SUDS-compliant bioretention and bio filtration system from

Hydro International

could change UK urban street scenes and achieve greatly improved stormwater runoff quality and control in city environments. As the Government consults on proposals to enforce widespread

Waterproofing and drainage solutions from Alumasc, have been specified for the state-of-the-art Harris Academy in South Norwood, London. The Harris Academy was designed by renowned architects John McAslan and Partners, who were keen to work with Alumasc due to their impressive track record and proven product

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