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Industry News Site Lines: Redefi ning modular timber Ask the Architect: Matt Spinks of Johnson Design Partnership International Focus Futurebuild Show Preview Appointments & Company News
INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER 23
PROJECT REPORT A BRIGHTER FUTURE
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As a celebration of Manchester’s cotton mill past, this major residential scheme by shedkm combines respect for historic fabric with striking minimalist additions to help catalyse regeneration. Stephen Cousins reports.
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02.25 PRODUCTS
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Groundworks & Drainage Structural Elements External Envelope Interiors Heating, Ventilation & Services Accessibility Safety & Security
DESIGN CERTIFICATION FOR COMMERCIAL CLIENT ESG & ZERO CARBON STRATEGIES A white paper report on research we conducted among architects to discover the drivers for clients pursuing sustainability certifi cation for projects, and their methods of choice.
GROUNDWORKS & DRAINAGE: FLOOD PROTECTION PLACEMAKING FOR FLOOD RESILIENCE To avoid surface water fl ooding, holistic urban design include the ‘sponge city’ concept should include sustainable drainage from the very start, explains Chris Hodson, consultant to trade body MPA Precast Paving.
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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: EXTERNAL WALL FINISHES & RENDERS BREAKING THE SPEC BREAKERS Product substitution, otherwise known as ‘breaking spec,’ threatens building performance and raises lifecycle costs. David Grace of K Rend highlights how manufacturers can help protect specifi cations to ensure design integrity.
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INTERIORS: BATHROOMS & WASHROOMS RUGGED GOOD LOOKS
Commercial washrooms endure heavy footfall, but as Amanda Mills of Kinedo highlights, bathroom wall panels can provide the necessary durability, maintenance and waterproofi ng characteristics, along with some glamorous aesthetics.
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SAFETY & SECURITY: ACCESS CONTROL STRIKING A BALANCE Darren Hyde of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA), delves into the evolving landscape of access control, discussing how powered pedestrian doors integrate with modern security systems while ensuring accessibility and regulatory compliance.
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