CONTENTS


NEWS, VIEWS & INSIGHTS


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Industry news & events View Point: Dr Gavin Dunn of CABE Site Lines: Sarah Kassam of CIBSE Practice Profile: Maber Architects International Focus CPD Focus


Appointments and Company News Bathrooms, Washrooms, Kitchens & Catering Supplement


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Groundworks & drainage Structural elements External envelope Insulation Heating, ventilation & services Interiors Safety & security Landscaping & external works Classified & directory


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Flexibility and agility A new sports centre forms a key part of an ongoing masterplan at Oxford University’s iconic Iffley Road Sports Complex. James Parker reports on a highly flexible space with an innovative glass floor


An open book An adaptive reuse project in a former Netherlands train depot is being hailed as a sign of things to come for public libraries, with an open design that provides a lot more than just bookshelves. Jack Wooler reports


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STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: BASEMENTS & WATERPROOFING Watertight basement solutions Alex Burman of Sika discusses the key guidance, and technology options, for specifiers looking to achieve watertight concrete basement constructions


EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: DOORS & WINDOWS Opening the door to enhanced efficiency and aesthetics Aesthetics, longevity and security are all key areas to consider when specifying entrance doors, but with continued increases in energy costs, the role of thermal efficiency is taking precedence in the design process, reports David O’Mara of Hörmann UK


INSULATION Addressing critical interfaces Andrew Mitchell of NBT (Natural Building Technologies) discusses the challenges of achieving design integrity at building interfaces, for insulation or air-tightness


LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: EXTERNAL SHADING SYSTEMS Shades apart Louise Martin-Bennett of Fordingbridge discusses why an increased focus on user wellbeing is meaning that shading systems are more in demand than ever


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