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Travelodge breathes new life into Loughborough Wharf
The Wharf is a regeneration scheme for the waterside area in the Leicestershire town of Loughborough, and its final element is in place with the completion of a new Travelodge hotel, as James Pringle explains
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Ten-year wait ends for Musgrove Park Hospital extension
After a decade in the planning stage, Taunton finally sees the £34 million first phase of a major new development come to their World War II hospital. Steve Menary goes to Musgrove Park Hospital to discover more
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Aluminium system solutions that help to realise your design ambitions
Realising the design potential of a building does not have to be limited by systems, explains Paul Duffy of Reynaers Aluminium
HEATING & VENTILATION: RENEWABLES (SOLAR PV) 45 Integrating solar PV into building design:
Experts at BRE examine how solar PV can provide an affordable way to meet the energy requirements of Building Regulations and the Code for Sustainable Homes. They look at the impact that the feed-in tariff scheme has had and highlight the soon to be opened BRE National Solar Centre
INSULATION 49 Making a solid case for Green Deal success
Rob Warren, technical manager at Celotex discusses the benefits of installing solid wall insulation
INTERIORS: STAIRS & BALUSTRADES 55 Taking steps towards a more sustainable future
Geoffrey Packer, senior designer, EeStairs UK discusses the sustainability of staircase materials
Musgrove Park Hospital major extension, Taunton
Loughborough Central Travelodge
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Construction growth expected from 2014 following difficult year ahead
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Housing confidence boost or confidence trick?
Future Thinking showcases innovative materials at Surface Design Show
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