september 2025 contents +hot topic
Facilitating quality and speed in housing delivery
+interiors
There’s more to paint than meets the eye
+kitchens, bathrooms & washrooms
From colour to connectivity: kitchen features that set properties apart
+doors, windows, glazing & hardware
The rising infl uence of sliding glass doors in modern specifi cations
+doors, windows, glazing & hardware Foam tapes plug the energy gap
+roofi ng, cladding, insulation & structural systems
The roof on the frontline of facing climate changes
+heating, ventilation & damp proofi ng
The little things that make a diff erence
+maintenance, refurb & heritage conservation 56 The future of heritage is designed today
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...to the September issue of ABC&D magazine...
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10 on the cover welcome... 20
This month’s project article covers
Thread’s design and delivery of Redruth’s Buttermarket regeneration. The historic Cornish market site comprises fi ve Grade II listed buildings surrounding a large central courtyard. Thread’s approach prioritised minimal intervention, carefully uncovering and retaining original elements whilst introducing a new ground-fl oor courtyard extension to promote community engagement. Read more on page 04. Glen Richardson provides September’s
Hot Topic feature (page 10), delving into the government’s National Design Guide and National Model Design Code update intentions; Orla Turner explores how paint can be used to create welcoming spaces, as well as cater to the cleaning and durability standards needed in care homes on page 20; Michael Marriott discusses the rise of kitchen trends such as walk-in pantries, connected appliances and vented hobs on page 26; and on page 30, Simon Boocock takes a look at open and broken plan trends and the importance of letting in light. Andrew Swift off ers advice for
architects and designers who specify window and door sealants for residential and commercial buildings on page 38; Mark Harris explores the rising demand for blue roofs as a solution to mitigate fl ood risks in urban areas on page 44; Ian Rogers looks at how care taken with HVAC detail can have a positive impact on energy effi ciency on page 52; and on page 56, David Tibbs explains why heritage design should be less about replacing the old and more about reinterpreting it for a new era.
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