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好色先生TVVienna's vision
This dramatic apartment block in Austria managed to incorporate cantilever balconies with some interesting technology
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FeaturesStrata tower: Southwark鈥檚 sore thumb
The Strata tower sticks out 150m above south London鈥檚 downtrodden Elephant and Castle. But, rather than being a symbol of aspiration, the building is turning away from the very area it鈥檚 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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好色先生TVSolid 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鈥檚 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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好色先生TVConcrete 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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好色先生TVFibre cement weatherboard
Moore House, a sixties office block on Brighton鈥檚 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鈥檙e simple, they鈥檙e 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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好色先生TVCarbon reduction regs come into force
Wall Engineering first to sign up to carbon reduction commitment
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好色先生TVEurocodes 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鈥� McLaren factory
Foster + Partners has designed a road car factory for McLaren to park alongside its Formula One centre and, like that, it鈥檚 an impressive demonstration of streamlined high-tech architecture
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好色先生TVHealth minister unveils innovative hospital designs
Washroom pod among prototypes revealed as part of 鈥淒esign for Patient Dignity鈥� programme
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好色先生TV好色先生TV seeks views on Code for Sustainable Homes
Discussion forum offers opportunity to put your opinions to policymakers