The use of fire-resistant roofing boards from leading UK manufacturer Magply on an exemplar Passivhaus school was a first-time experience for the architects and installers. And both would be more than happy to use them again.
Magply’s 12mm-thick boards, which meet Euroclass EN13501 (A1 Non-Combustible) standards, were specified for a warm roof build-up by AHR architects for Caledonia High School in Rosyth, Fife, Scotland.
As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of scale and design a structure from competition sponsor West Fraser's SterlingOSB Zero.
Crafted from genuine Bath Stone, each Park Lane Fireplace from Stoneworld stands as a timeless centrepiece, where warmth, craftsmanship, and design come together in perfect balance.
There’s truth in the saying, “the hearth is at the heart of the home.” Few things compare to the comfort of a warm fire on a cold winter’s night. For over 40 years, the Stovax Heating Group has been making that experience possible with beautifully crafted stoves, fires, and fireplaces that combine timeless design with modern performance.
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF KBB BIRMINGHAM: THE ULTIMATE MEETING PLACE FOR THE KBB INDUSTRY
kbb Birmingham, the UK’s leading trade show for kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms, returns to the NEC from 1–4 March 2026. The biennial event will showcase over 320 top brands across more than 25 product categories, highlighting the latest innovations and design trends from over 20 countries. Drawing more than 17,000 visitors, kbb Birmingham is a must-attend event for senior decision-makers in residential, retail, design, and contract industries.
The Jung Pumpen Compli range from Pump Technology Ltd is recognised as the benchmark for commercial building sewage pumping solutions for sending waste from within the building to the public sewer. Whilst renowned for their reliability, these systems, like all mechanical equipment operating in arduous conditions, will require some maintenance and repair.
MANTIS Three-legged floor and table lamp, the symbol of modern lamps with extreme simplicity and stability. Axial rotation of the LED housing transforms from ambient to task illumination. The sculptured design includes motion sensor switching and dimming control. With the possibility of use with rechargeable batteries these luminaires can be used almost anywhere even without a mains power supply. Li Fengland was responsible for the design of the Olympic torch in 2008 and has over 165 design awards accredited to his name including this Tripod floor and desk lamp.
