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FeaturesLet the little ones join in: primary schools funding
It鈥檚 come to our attention that the big boys have been taking over the playground and depriving the smaller children of their dinner money. Mr Kennett will now explain how primary schools are going to change this
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FeaturesConcealed closers
Perko Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers from Samuel Heath have been used on the Redland music school in west London, designed by the Manser Practice
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School doors
Sch眉co has launched the ADS 50.NI pivot door and framing system, which has been designed as a cost-effective, non-thermally insulated solution for schools, hospitals, offices, retail premises and other commercial buildings
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Door graphics
Doorset maker Leaderflush Shapland has launched Envision, a patented door-facing material that allows high definition photographic images to be incorporated onto factory-assembled doorsets
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Folding doors
Jeld-Wen, the makers of timber doors and windows, has launched Room Fold, a new internal sliding and folding door.
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Plastic stable door
Hurst Plastics has added to its composite door range with a composite stable door
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Door handles
Dorma has launched a range of door furniture offered in three distinct categories: Premium, Plus and Pure.
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FeaturesFirst impressions: Rogers' Bodegas Protos winery
Two postgraduate architects from the RCA on the RIBA Stirling prize architectural award nominated scheme
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FeaturesDiversity in construction: transforming lives
If a job candidate isn鈥檛 white, male and able-bodied, the construction industry doesn鈥檛 seem to want to know them. So a training organisation called NET Ambitions is trying to get employers to diversify. Emily Wright talked to three people whose lives have been transformed
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FeaturesSo long, Sunand: the outgoing RIBA president reflects
Regrets? He鈥檚 had a few. But then again, too few to mention 鈥� unless pushed. Sunand Prasad, the outgoing president of the RIBA gives Dan Stewart a list of his achievements while in office, and fighting Prince Charles was only one of them
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FeaturesProcurement update
During the boom, clients turned to frameworks just to get firms to do their work. In the recession, many are asking if they鈥檙e still needed
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FeaturesMy Dubai hell: David Marks breaks the silence on payment problems
Many UK firms are owed money by Middle Eastern developers, but few are willing to talk about it. Roxane McMeeken spoke to one man who was prepared to break the silence
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FeaturesJoin the global restructure
Countries from Mexico to India are seeking UK expertise to help renew their transport, power and communications networks. 黑洞社区鈥檚 Global Infrastructure Forum in November will tell you how to get involved 鈥�
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FeaturesHackney-sur-Mer: Levitt Bernstein鈥檚 Queensbridge Quarter
Dalston, a less-than-glorious corner of east London, is beginning to look as if it might be able to tempt well-heeled Londoners to give it a go 鈥� thanks in part to Levitt Bernstein鈥檚 Mediterranean-styled Queensbridge Quarter
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FeaturesGreen guide misuse could steer zero-carbon housing off course
A guidance note is always open to personal interpretation
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FeaturesHoming in on zero-carbon
The Tarmac Homes project is a pioneering initiative which aims to develop a 鈥榖lueprint鈥� for affordable and scaleable zero-carbon housing. But, how does Tarmac plan to build a home at the highest levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes and what are the considerations for material specification and on-site waste ...
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Carbon countdown: How can the UK make the step change required for zero carbon?
Whether you like it or not, the Government鈥檚 2016 target for all new homes to be built to Code Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) is set to remain
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FeaturesFirst impressions: Judah's sculpture for Goodwood
Recent architectures graduate from the Royal College of Art comment on the giant Audi loop sculpture at Goodwood
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FeaturesWe鈥檙e all going on a (green) summer holiday
Eco-tourism is big business in Cornwall, with green developments popping up all over the county to meet demand from conscientious tourists. So 黑洞社区 packed Dan Stewart off on his hols to find out what the options are for the green tourist 鈥� and if it鈥檚 all it鈥檚 cracked up to ...