Entries by Lyn

Modular Prototype for Circular Living

Dismantlable wooden residence introduces modular prototype for circular living in germany House anton ii is a glue-free Timber residence in Germany Standing as a monolithic cube in a traditional orchard near Augsburg, Germany, House Anton II by Manfred Lux, in collaboration with Antxon Cánovas, redefines ecological architecture through a dismantlable, glue-free timber construction. Designed as […]

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Milestone to Regenerate Clipstone

The Clipstone Headstocks at sunset (Image: Stuart Mills) Planning permission has been granted to develop a former underused site at Clipstone Holdings into high-quality space for businesses. The project has already seen the demolition of most of the existing old industrial units at the site, which is understood to have formerly been the train yard […]

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The Bridgewater Tidal Barrier

Illustration of the completed barrier   The £249M Bridgwater tidal barrier project has reached a milestone with the arrival of a jack up barge that will enable the construction of a cofferdam and piling. The Bridgwater tidal barrier project in Somerset will be one of the largest flood defence schemes in the UK. The project […]

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Beyond the Replica: Why True Conservation Rooflights Are More Than Just Aesthetic  

by Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflights   Specifying rooflights for conservation projects is never a box-ticking exercise. In fact, the rooflight is often one of the most scrutinised elements in any planning application involving a listed building or conservation area. For architects, this makes the distinction between ‘conservation-style’ and truly conservation-appropriate rooflights more than […]

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CLEAN ENERGY – Scotland Considers

GB Energy’s announcement last July was generally met with enthusiasm – or at the very least, interest. The notion of having a company dedicated to making the UK a clean energy superpower (their words) brought a renewed drive from businesses to consider how they could ride this journey of change. For Scotland, it was seen […]

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Affordable Homes for Rotherham

Work starts on more new affordable homes in Rotherham Work has started on the development of 14 new affordable, energy saving homes in the north of the borough, as part of Rotherham Council’s ambitious housing delivery programme. The Leader of Rotherham Council, Cllr Chris Read was joined by Kilnhurst and Swinton East Ward Councillors, Cllr […]

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Canada Supports New Wood Construction Technologies

Canada Supports New Wood Construction Technologies in British Columbia   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, has announced over $1.5 million in federal support for three projects focusing on the advancement of prefabricated wood construction in the province of British Columbia. These investments are aimed at promoting construction using Canadian wood […]

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House MOT’s to break the House Sale Contract Jam

With the average time it takes to complete a home purchase typically taking more than five months, an estate agent in London is calling for the industry to establish an ‘MOT’ system for new property listings, to help speed up the residential property sales process. Amy Reynolds, head of sales at Antony Roberts estate agency […]

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The smart, efficient circulator for HVAC and Domestic Hot Water systems

DAB launches the ‘plug and play’ EVOPLUS LITE   DAB Pumps has launched the EVOPLUS LITE, an advanced wet rotor electronic circulator designed to enhance efficiency, reliability and comfort in residential and commercial heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems. Engineered for plug-and-play installation, the quick-connect power supply with superseal technology makes wiring fast and […]

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