november 2026 contents +hot topic
Shifting the industry mindset: The rise of low-carbon concrete
+doors, windows, glazing & hardware
How steel doorsets support thermal performance
+heating, ventilation & damp proofi ng
Choosing the right technology at the right time
+kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms
Sustainable bathrooms design: Why what lies behind the wall matters
+roofi ng, cladding, insulation & structural systems
How cladding can play a key role in passive cooling
+housebuilding & self build 48 FHS 2026: What developers, house builders and contractors need to know
+drainage, plumbing & water saving solutions 52 Decarbonisation and green energy – the impact on water safety
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JK Floorheating demonstrates how cutting heating into the fl oor you already have is changing retrofi t design. The company’s patented method uses a purpose-built industrial fl oor grinder fi tted with a diamond cutting disc. Precise, virtually dust-free channels are cut into the top layer of an existing screed or concrete slab, and the heating pipe is laid directly into them. The fi nished fl oor sits exactly where it did before. See page 30 for further details.
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architects’ refurbishment and extension of a Suff olk bungalow into a fully- accessible, future-proofed home (P. 04). Julia and Simon’s Evermore property now boasts a threshold-free layout with wide sliding pocket doors and generous circulation spaces to cater for Julia’s mobility requirements. Our second project study takes a look at Box9’s architectural and interior design for Soho’s new Turkish restaurant, KID (P. 10). The space has been designed to refl ect the warmth and craft of Turkish hospitality, with the grill being the centrepiece of the ground fl oor. Around this, guests move between banquettes, intimate tables and counter seating, with bar seats overlooking the chefs at work. November’s Hot Topic examines
how earth-friendly concrete is helping drive the shift towards low carbon solutions on P. 14; Yann Fontanet explains how doors can reduce heat loss and lower energy demand while still meeting security and fi re performance requirements on P. 22; Chris Caton outlines the key points for consideration when specifying a low carbon hybrid heating system on P. 28; and on P. 36, Alex Holcroft highlights the importance of what goes on behind the scenes in bathroom design. Lisa Grosse discusses the role of cladding in passive cooling on P. 44; Ellen Huelin explores the key Future Homes Standard changes developers must be aware of to stay ahead of the curve on P. 48; and on P. 52, Andy Clews discusses the impact of decarbonisation and green energy on UK water safety.
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