Can We Reduce Heat Gain and Heat Loss?
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Can We Reduce Heat Gain and Heat Loss?

This may seem like a contradiction, but in the UK we do have a growing problem with buildings over-heating in the summer (resulting in costly air conditioning for the recipient and the environment) and cooling considerably in the winter (resulting in costly heating for the recipient and the environment). The European Commission estimates that 40%...
How to Reduce Overheating in High-Rise Properties
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How to Reduce Overheating in High-Rise Properties

High-rise properties are becoming more numerous for residential and commercial use in the UK which are defined as over 35m tall. There are currently over 500 towers of more than 20 storeys planned or under construction in London alone. 21st century buildings are subject to high quality standards to be energy efficient and provide a...
Bespoke Commercial Window Blinds for a Modern Residential or Office Building
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Bespoke Commercial Window Blinds for a Modern Residential or Office Building

It is easy to overlook the huge impact that blinds have when designing an office or residential building. In such a large project, shading can seem a comparatively small consideration, but modern buildings are subject to high quality standards to provide a healthy and safe environment for the occupants. For architects, interior designers, contractors and...