Construction
Yoghurt window coating proposed as emergency heatwave measure
Yoghurt window coating proposed as emergency heatwave measures British engineer Tom Greenhill is proposing painting the outside of windows with yoghurt as a low-cost, low-energy solution to keep UK homes cool during heatwaves. Painted on with a roller, yoghurt dries quickly and creates a fritted glass-like effect that Greenhill says should reflect light and heat in much the same way as other energy-efficient window coating products. Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea". But based on his own experiments, he is yet to see a downside to the strategy. Tom Greenhill has proposed using yoghurt as...
The Langham Cleared for Arrival at Bangkok's Old Customs House
The Langham Cleared for Arrival at Bangkok's Old Customs House Luxury hotel set to grace east bank of Chao Praya River, with a nod to heritage, Siam, and the melding of past and present Hong Kong, September 2024 — Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) and Rabbit Holdings, an affiliate of BTS Group, are proud to announce the anticipated 2026 opening of The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. The new hotel will be situated in the Thai capital's Bang Rak District and occupy a complex alongside the Chao Praya River. The centrepiece of the site will be the city's old Customs House, a heritage building...
Zannier Hotels announces partnership with Neom for a new luxury development in Saudi Arabia
Zannier Hotels announces partnership with Neom for a new luxury development in Saudi Arabia Tags: NEOM, Magna, Zannier Hotels, Zannier Zardun Creator of one-of-a-kind hospitality projects, Zannier Hotels, has announced a partnership with NEOM to develop a new luxury eco-resort in Zardun, one of Magna's destinations located in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Overlooking crystalline waters, Zannier Zardun nestles into the exquisite landscape stretching from the mountains to the low hills, across the coastal plain to the sea. Known for its distinct hotels and resorts that harmonize with their environments, Zannier Hotels...
Porcelain Superstore’s new tile collection that’s big on design but small in size
Small But Mighty Porcelain Superstore’s new tile collection that’s big on design but small in size Porcelain Superstore’s newest wall tile collection might be small in stature but is packed with style. Nancy is a six-strong collection of patterned and plain tiles. Measuring a diminutive 15cm x 15cm, the range has been designed to bring colour and decoration to the smallest of spaces – from splashbacks to cloakrooms. And because each patterned tile is paired with a complementary plain, Nancy can also be used creatively across large surfaces too – including kitchen and bathroom walls. The collection...
Saving Building and Infrastructure FRP Products from Fire Event Failure
Saving Building and Infrastructure FRP Products from Fire Event Failure Structural Insulation Disruptive fireproofing innovation offers unique protection against hazards of failure, smoke and toxic fumes generated when FRP ignites. The ALEC² technology reflects our commitment to provide unequaled benefits of fireproof, circularity and sustainability into the composite materials ecosystem.” — Bill Hayward, President of WT&C CALGARY, AB, CA, June 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ALEC² Saves Building and Infrastructure FRP Products from Fire Event Failure The patent pending ALEC² ceramic composite material has introduced a disruptive innovation in fireproof structural insulation for the commercial and residential building industries. Paving the...