Construction
Improved U values for the standard aluminium system
Improved U values for the standard aluminium system Passive house certification with Schüco AWS optimized Schüco AWS 75.SI+ optimized with a 75 mm basic depth and a face width of 117 mm: Thermal insulation to passive house level with a Uf value of 0.94 W/(m2K) (PresseBox) (Bielefeld, Germany, 09/15/2022) Saving energy is more important than ever right now. This is particularly true in the building industry, where advantage needs to be taken of potential energy savings. That is why Schüco is continually further developing it products. Under the name AWS optimized, the company is presenting its standard aluminium system...
The key to eco architecture is green space and floods of sunlight
The key to eco architecture is green space and floods of sunlight Copyright TATJANA PLITT Architects in Australia have built an ‘eco-house’ with estimated bills of just €300 a year. BENT Architecture specialises in sustainable buildings, embracing passive solar design techniques to minimise both energy bills and the environmental impact of the spaces. The Olinda House is a bespoke eco-friendly design for the owners, in Victoria, Australia, who wanted a space which would sit harmoniously within the landscape and work with nature, rather than against it. “Like all our projects, the Olinda House embraces the sun and uses passive solar...
Take a look inside China's first vertical forest - home to 500 people and 5,000 trees
Take a look inside China's first vertical forest - home to 500 people and 5,000 trees China’s first ‘Vertical Forest City’ has been completed, providing a home to around 500 people - and over 5,000 shrubs and trees. Though we may not think of tower blocks as green spaces, Italian architect Stefano Boeri has been disrupting this notion for decades. The outer facades of the new blocks.Stefano Boeri Architetti His latest project, the Easyhome Huanggang Vertical Forest City Complex spans 4.54 hectares and includes two residential and three commercial towers. Huanggang is home to more than 1.2 million people, and...
Illuminate your outdoor space with these beauties from Naken.co.uk
Illuminate your outdoor space with these beauties from Naken.co.uk Naken Autumn might be upon us. But that doesn’t mean we need to bid farewell to outdoor entertaining. Luxury online retailer Naken.co.uk has curated an outdoor lighting collection which means we can enjoy our exterior spaces for longer. Whether you want to create a carnival feel with festoon lights, add some industrial vibes with a chunky wall light or inject a little quirkiness with an attention-grabbing piece, this collection has something for every style. Brendon Haxby, co-founder of Naken.co.uk, said: “Outdoor illumination can sometimes be an afterthought but done correctly, a...
Statement tiles that will make the wall Pop!
Statement tiles that will make the wall Pop! Porcelain Superstore Attention grabbers beware. There’s a new tile in town and everyone is going to be talking about it. Introducing Pop from independent tile specialists Porcelain Superstore. It’s easy to see why this tile is turning heads with its stunning curves and Art Deco luxe, but there is a lot to love about what’s going on around the tile too. Abbas Youssefi, Director of Porcelain Superstore, explains: “If you really want to make a statement with these gorgeous Pop tiles, use contrasting grout to let the tiles shine. “Colourful...