Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Architect",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Super Spacer features in natural nursing home from
Edgetech, which we summarised at the time by saying "Edgetech customer Green Building Store's Ecoplus System high performance timber windows have been selected for a new 40-bed care home in Beverley".
The same day,
we featured the news release Self cleaning paint demonstrated on Grand Designs from
Sto: "Use of StoLotusan Color can play a major part in helping to maintain the clean, modernist look of the building".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Technal
concerning its Curtain walling
- take a look at Technal curtain walling transforms river frontage
which says: "Architectural aluminium facade specialists, Technal, in partnership with glazing fabricator AC Yule, have helped to transform the river frontage in Sunderland".
Take a look also at the news release from Marley Eternit, Cladding economically with Marley Eternit,
as well as Euroclad provides all round solution from Euroclad,
and Keystone Steel Lintels meet architect challenge from Keystone Lintels.
See also:
MP75 wins praise from top mosque architect
(February 2008)
Machine-applied MP75 projection plaster from Knauf Drywall makes lasting impression at new Sheffield Islamic Centre
Timber firm tree incentive for Ecobuild delegates
(January 2008)
Arnold Laver Timber World will plant a tree for every person to register their details with them at Ecobuild 2008
OWA has cure for medical school
(January 2008)
Acoustic ceilings expert OWA cure high levels of noise reverberation that plagued group study area at the University of Leeds Health Science Library
Knauf Futurepanel lines green offices
(January 2008)
One of London's greenest office buildings has taken another step up the environmental ladder with Knauf Drywall's carbon neutral plasterboard, Futurepanel
Bakkavor expands with Chalcroft Construction help
(January 2008)
Chalcroft Construction, with its industry-leading food projects division, is continuing to provide its expertise and knowledge to Bakkavor Group
Floating 'rafts' refine dance studio acoustics
(January 2008)
Both Ecophon Focus E and the manufacturer's Edge system were employed in creating the four acoustic baffles at Trafford school's dance studio
WRAP project at largest Scottish brownfield site
(January 2008)
Ravenscraig site is WRAP's latest trailblazer project, which will look at the benefits of using quality compost within the regeneration of this brownfield site
How the Oatlands regeneration saved GBP212m
(January 2008)
Autodesk case study about how their project management software was used in the Glasgow Oatlands regeneration project, streamlining operations and so saving time and costs
Day Services Unit for Raigmore Hospital
(January 2008)
Pick Everard awarded contract by NHS Highland for the new build development of an GBP18m Day Services Unit at Raigmore Hospital
Sponsors announced for The Tile and Stone Show
(January 2008)
2008 Sponsors for The Tile and Stone Show 2008 and new sister exhibition, Floorstyle 2008 have been announced
System-built homes becoming more widely accepted
(January 2008)
WeberHaus is latest German manufacturer to enter the UK and Irish markets, with a system that is likely to further increase the popularity of self-built homes
Keystone Group Lintels and Lite to Old Ravensworth
(January 2008)
Keystone Group has provided Keystone Lintels and Keylite Roof Windows for Parian Development's luxury homes on the site of the Old Ravensworth Golf Course clubhouse, near Gateshead
Living pods for Halley VI Antarctica base
(January 2008)
Servaccomm Redhall, one of UK's leading design and manufacturers of bespoke modular buildings, secures prestigious contract to create iconic living pods for Halley VI Antarctica base
BBA appoints two new Governing Board members
(January 2008)
Two new Board appointments have been announced at the British Board of Agrement, with major materials industry figure Digby Harper appointed Chairman and eminent architect Lynne Sullivan a Director
Windcatcher fresh air for Chelsea Pensioners
(January 2008)
Monodraught Windcatchers selected to provide energy free fresh air throughout the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Passivent 'just the job' for new school
(January 2008)
Passivent natural ventilation installed in Bishop Justus School to provide efficient ventilation to DfES guidelines during the day, and free night cooling
Isle of Wight College on course for 21st century
(January 2008)
Multi-disciplinary design practice Pick Everard has been awarded contract to design new GBP60million Isle of Wight College
Cembrit Blunn MMC solutions at Futurebuild
(December 2007)
Visitors to the Cembrit Blunn stand at Futurebuild 2008 will see its exciting range of off-site construction solutions
Growing Ra House network
(December 2007)
Ra House is a combined product and labour package which produces a robust aircrete masonry envelope in a build time comparable to frame systems
Celcon blocks chosen for 'green' school project
(December 2007)
Celcon blocks chosen to provide high level of both thermal and acoustic insulation for a new 'green' school, Winston Way Primary School in Ilford, Essex, for Redbridge Council
Solarcentury on greening existing housing stock
(December 2007)
Photovoltaic panels from Solarcentury used by Cole Thompson Anders Architects as part of the modernising and refurbishment of Glastonbury house, a 22 storey residential block in Westminster
Race Cottam designs for top new sports complex
(December 2007)
Race Cottam have been appointed by one of Sheffield's most prestigious private schools to deliver a new advanced college sports centre to the region
Reinforced steel lintels for AQUA development
(December 2007)
IG Lintels has provided reinforced steel lintels for Linden Homes' AQUA development in Poole
Energy efficient windows and doors at Ecobuild
(December 2007)
JELD-WEN, one of the UK's largest manufacturers of doors and windows, will be showcasing an extensive range of sustainable and energy efficient external joinery solutions at Ecobuild
Sustainable future for Hull school
(December 2007)
Hull City Council have specified ground source heat pumps from ECO Heat Pumps for the school which will deliver an approximate carbon saving of 730 tonnes per annum
Kingspan plays the regeneration game
(December 2007)
60 private apartments were constructed using steel framing sections from Kingspan Off-Site as part of the largest off-site manufactured housing development in the UK
Emirates Glass LEAF Awards Winners 2007
(November 2007)
Here is the list of winners of the Emirates Glass LEAF Awards which recognise and reward excellence within the architectural and design field
British Gypsum meets cancer support centre demands
(November 2007)
British Gypsum ceiling, lining and partition systems have been selected to meet internal lining requirements for one of the country's most distinctive new buildings
'European Aluminium in Renovation' Award
(November 2007)
Stunning project by Penoyre and Prasad has won the inaugural European Aluminium in Renovation Award for the best use of aluminium in a public building
Ibstock excels in 2007 Brick Awards
(November 2007)
Ibstock's bricks demonstrated their appeal in the Housing Categories of BDA Brick Awards, scooping the Best Private Housing and Volume Housing Awards, plus short listed in the Public Housing
Stoneflex panels help architects in Ireland
(November 2007)
Architects Ostick and Williams have used two types of rainscreen cladding panels from Stoneflex to change the face of retailing in Ireland
Transformation of former gas works site
(November 2007)
Biscoe + Stanton helps transform former gas works site in to vibrant residential destination
New Islington regeneration project
(November 2007)
New Islington regeneration project achieves EcoHomes Excellent rating with Ibstock Brick Northern Buff
Expamet donate to National Treasure.
(November 2007)
Expamet have contributed to the restoration of one of the country's most important examples of art-deco architecture, Colwyn Bay's Victoria Pier