Set within the leafy surroundings of Kirk Ella in Yorkshire this striking self-build home on a garden plot is the epitome of contemporary architecture and modern construction methods – but the glazing specification owes a little more to tradition in that it pulls through traditional style to incorporate a nod to traditional style. Image credits: Insight Photographers The project was designed by Innovation Architects with the house using a SIPs, a high-performance building sys

With expert advice from Croft... Architectural hardware is used throughout the home, but what works well in a kitchen is not necessarily the right choice for a hallway, bedroom or staircase. While coordinating finishes and designs can help create a consistent look, scale, comfort and function should also influence what is specified in each space. Paul Clifford, Managing Director at British architectural hardware manufacturer Croft, shares his room-by-room advice on choosing h

As the next phase of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards approaches, TORMAX is urging architects, specifiers and building owners to consider the contribution entrance systems can make to the energy performance of commercial buildings. Amendments to England’s Building Regulations put energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions firmly at the centre of building design. Published in March 2026, the changes supporting the Future Homes and Buildings Standards inc

Retrofitted energy saving sealing solutions will drive demand for window and door foam tapes and associated products in 2027, according to a leading UK provider. Andy Swift, sales and operations manager at ISO-Chemie, predicts the market for foam sealants will remain robust in the coming months as they meet the demand for retrofitting in older properties as pressures on the new build and construction sectors and wider economy continue to bite. Despite underlying house build

TORMAX UK Ltd was contracted by glazing specialist Bournemouth Glass Company to install a three-wing, fully automatic T5 Classic revolving door at the main entrance of 175 Putney, - a premium office development in central London owned by the Nicolas James Group. Drawing on more than 60 years’ experience in door automation, TORMAX continues to develop technologically advanced systems designed to deliver reliable operation, safety and long service life. Combining elegant a

The beauty of architectural hardware lies in the craftsmanship behind it. What may seem like a simple door handle or cabinet pull is, in reality, a carefully orchestrated process of shaping, refining, polishing and finishing. Each stage contributes to the material's depth, tactile appeal and visual refinement, ensuring even the smallest design details make a lasting impression. At this year’s Decorex, British architectural hardware manufacturer Croft will bring that process t

Rundum Meir was commissioned to supply a bespoke side sliding garage door for a beautifully considered private residence on the English east coast. The property, a characterful combination of traditional flint and brick construction with contemporary extensions demanded a garage door that would sit naturally within its existing architectural language. The solution was a handcrafted oak door, finished with SiOO:X to achieve precisely that. Coastal environments present particul

Window and door foam sealant tapes specialist ISO-Chemie will be displaying its airtightness, thermal and acoustic sealing solutions at BE-ST Summits across Scotland this autumn. ISO-TOP WINFRAMER will be one of the products featured on ISO Chemie’s stand at this Autumn’s BE-ST Summits across Scotland A key feature at the events in Dumfries, Inverness and Glasgow will be ISO-TOP WINFRAMER, a structurally solid, pre-fabricated installation frame manufactured in a range of va

New Era begins at Vicaima Limited One of Europe’s key joinery manufacturers, the Vicaima Group, have announced the appointment of Patrick Guest as Vicaima Limited’s Managing Director. Responsible for its operations and activities throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Patrick is a highly accomplished and well-known timber industry figure. He brings with him an immense wealth of strategic acumen, which, when combined with the skilled and professional resources at his dis