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Industry News View Point: Magdalena Arent of Holmes Miller on alternatives when Passivhaus doesn’t fi t the bill International Focus CPD Focus


Appointments & Company News


03.25 PRODUCTS


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INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER REVISITING DESIGN THINKING ON PASSIVHAUS


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Following our 2021 research into architects’ views and experience of Passivhaus design, we report on a follow-up survey which reveals whether things have changed.


PROJECT REPORT A SENSITIVE APPROACH


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Alongside the particular goals of a new housing scheme for the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, its proximity to Grenfell Tower intensifi ed the need for extensive collaboration with stakeholders for HNW Architects to successfully deliver PRP’s design. Roseanne Field reports.


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Groundworks & Drainage Structural Elements External Envelope Interiors Insulation


Safety & Security Heating, Ventilation & Services


GROUNDWORKS & DRAINAGE: SEWAGE TREATMENT, SEPTIC TANKS & PUMPING STATIONS THE PRESSURE IS ON John Whittingham of T-T Pumps explains why package pumping stations are on the rise.


EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: DOORS, WINDOWS & ROOFLIGHTS ILLUMINATE SUSTAINABILITY LAMILUX UK’s Natalie Goodridge says daylighting is central to sustainable design.


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EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: CLADDING & FACADES VE MAY STILL HAVE ITS DAY Adam Sumner of Pura Facades says it’s time to reassess the benefi ts of value engineering.


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WINDS OF CHANGE FOR TESTING Lisa Stephens of ROCKWOOL UK on how the industry is addressing increased extreme storm events in terms of wind load testing.


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HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES BREATH WORK IN PROGRESS


Ian Rogers of Gilberts Blackpool explains the importance of balancing ventilation with carbon reduction strategies in the interest of indoor air quality.


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