All Technical articles – Page 14
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NewsVienna's vision
This dramatic apartment block in Austria managed to incorporate cantilever balconies with some interesting technology
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FeaturesStrata tower: Southwark’s sore thumb
The Strata tower sticks out 150m above south London’s downtrodden Elephant and Castle. But, rather than being a symbol of aspiration, the building is turning away from the very area it’s meant to be giving a lift
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Shower seat
Mira Showers has launched a shower seat that gives elderly and less able-bodied people the opportunity to shower in greater comfort
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Level threshold
Cavity Trays has come up with a device for creating level thresholds between the interior of a building and the outside
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Integrated service modules
More than 1.5km of integrated service modules providing heating and cooling have been installed as part of the refurbishment of Lewins Place in Bristol
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NewsSolid wall insulation
Ibstock and Rockwool have joined forces to launch BrickShield, an insulated external wall cladding
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Filtered water
Grohe has launched Grohe Blue, a kitchen tap capable of providing filtered water
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FeaturesGoodnight and good luck: Converting offices to hotels
With the commercial office market in the doldrums, developers are waking up to the idea of converting them into hotels. Stephen Kennett works all hours to find out how it’s done
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Wireless lighting control
MK Electric has launched the Astral wireless lighting control system, which is suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects
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NewsConcrete floor finishes
Weber Floor 4650, duro-colour, self-smoothing light industrial floor compounds has been used for the renovation of floors in the reception and meeting spaces at the offices of architect John McAslan + Partners in London
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NewsFibre cement weatherboard
Moore House, a sixties office block on Brighton’s seafront, has been refurbished using fibre cement Cedral weatherboard from Marley Eternit
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Recycled glass bricks
Glass Studio Eluna is expanding its product range with the introduction of a 100% recycled glass, load-bearing brick range
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FeaturesThe possibilities! Latest web tools for architects
The latest web tools allow architects to note down ideas, scribble on images, and then share them at the click of a button. They’re simple, they’re cheap as chips, and they might just take over the world.
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Movers and makers: 09 April 2010
Ibstock has published a new version of its Brick Selector, an easy-to-follow guide to brick selection and matching
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NewsCarbon reduction regs come into force
Wall Engineering first to sign up to carbon reduction commitment
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NewsEurocodes replace British Standards
Ten structural Eurocodes replaced old British Standards today
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FeaturesStructural Eurocodes: A lowdown
From 1 April all public funded projects must be designed to the Eurocodes standard, which means large and small firms should be aware of their implications
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FeaturesParadise for petrol heads: Foster + Partners’ McLaren factory
Foster + Partners has designed a road car factory for McLaren to park alongside its Formula One centre and, like that, it’s an impressive demonstration of streamlined high-tech architecture
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NewsHealth minister unveils innovative hospital designs
Washroom pod among prototypes revealed as part of “Design for Patient Dignity” programme
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NewsBuilding seeks views on Code for Sustainable Homes
Discussion forum offers opportunity to put your opinions to policymakers