january 2026 contents +hot topic
Bespoke masonry solutions unlock design potential
+heating, ventilation & damp proofi ng
What 2026 has in store for new build home decarbonisation
+doors, windows, glazing & hardware
Why triple glazing is becoming the smart standard for sustainable building
+kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms
Navigating accessible bathroom specifi cation pain points
+off site & modular construction
Steering towards a greener, more resilient future
+roofi ng, cladding, insulation & structural systems
Specifying for the storm: Exposure zones and insulation
+drainage, plumbing & water saving solutions 46 Plumbing jointing compound and your water system
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Winter is the perfect time to improve warmth, effi ciency, and fl ow throughout the home. Pocket doors from Rocket Doors enhance movement between rooms, reduce draughts compared to traditional hinged doors, and help create a clean, uncluttered interior for cosy, modern living. See page 34 for further details.
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...to the January issue of ABC&D magazine... We kick-off the New Year with a tour of Barefoot Architects’ transformation of a run-down, problem pub in Bristol’s Barton Hill into a vibrant community youth club on page 04. Barefoot worked in partnership with Wellspring Settlement and a cohort of young people to design and deliver a functional, but characterful, space to accommodate everything from sewing, table football and video games to making YouTube shorts and having water fi ghts. Our second project feature on page 10 discusses plans to redevelop a portion of Glasgow’s quayside to meet the growing need for high quality student accommodation and co-living residential units in the local area. This month’s Hot Topic (page 16) takes a look at the importance of collaboration and why bespoke masonry solutions have become an essential tool for architects and housebuilders; GTC explores what the Future Homes Standard means for specifying low carbon energy on page 22; Etheridge Windows explains why triple glazing is becoming the smart standard for sustainable building on page 28; and on page 36, Stuart Reynolds looks at how to navigate accessible bathroom specifi cation pain points. Jackie Maginnis introduces the Modular & Portable Building Association’s new Roadmap to Net Zero on page 40; Knauf Insulation discusses exposure zones and designing for moisture resistance on page 44; and on page 46, Jim Perry takes a look at the use of jointing compounds in domestic water systems.
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