In association with RavathermThe water flow reducing layer is the essential inverted roof component24 April 2020ProductsA loose-laid WFRL reduces rainwater cooling in thermal transmittance calculationsA loose-laid WFRL reduces rainwater cooling in thermal transmittance calculationsRegion: United KingdomMore: Ravago Building SolutionsRavathermWaterproofingInverted roof systemsWater flow reducing layersSpecification and complianceFlat roof specification
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Water, water everywhere…5 January 2016ProductsWater, water everywhere…Water, water everywhere…Region: United Kingdom
In association with ZipSustainable design must be beautiful5 July 2017ProductsZip HydroTap – filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water with a conscienceZip HydroTap – filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water with a conscienceRegion: United KingdomMore: Zip WaterIronmongeryTapsFiltered water tapsBoiling water tapsInterior designSustainability
Reinventing old buildings layer by layer24 September 2020Second SkinReimagining existing structures by adding layers to their fabric was the theme of this year’s RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe competitionReimagining existing structures by adding layers to their fabric was the theme of this year’s RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe competitionRegion: United KingdomMore: NorbordSecond SkinRe-useOriented Strand Board
In association with Graff DesignsHow to design a bathroom that conserves water8 November 2022ProductsSustainable showering and bathing solutions demand innovative brasswareSustainable showering and bathing solutions demand innovative brasswareRegion: United KingdomMore: Graff DesignsBathroom designCommercial washroomsSustainabilityWater conservationConservation technologyBrassware
Mini Amazons could produce London's drinking water31 July 2017ProductsPotable water from a polytunnel on the roofPotable water from a polytunnel on the roofRegion: United KingdomMore: SustainabilityGreen technologyFuture challengesRoyal College of Art
Battambang WaterHall supplies both clean water and social space18 November 2020ProductsOOA’s ‘life-changing’ scheme done on a US$30,000 budgetOOA’s ‘life-changing’ scheme done on a US$30,000 budgetRegion: Rest of the worldMore: OOACambodiaBattambangDesign construction & technologyPlaces planning & communityWater supplyHong Kong Institute of Architects
In association with BilliHydration for the nation: Billi dispenses water in the workplace7 May 2019ProductsState-of-the-art taps are redesigning office kitchensState-of-the-art taps are redesigning office kitchensRegion: United KingdomMore: BilliKitchensWorkplace designInterior designWater dispensing systems
In association with PolypipePermavoid stores water at source for irrigation17 August 2021ProductsPolypipe system holds rainwater below surface to feed ecosystemsPolypipe system holds rainwater below surface to feed ecosystemsRegion: United KingdomMore: PolypipeSustainable drainage systemsLandscapingIrrigationWater management
In association with RavathermInverted roof insulation in the post-Grenfell era1 September 2023ProductsWhen it comes to fire safety, soundbites don’t always make for a sound specificationWhen it comes to fire safety, soundbites don’t always make for a sound specificationRegion: United KingdomMore: RavagoInverted roof systemsWaterproofingWater flow reducing layersInsulationFire safetySpecification and compliance
Hidden depths23 September 2016BuildingsWater is glorious – but intimidatingWater is glorious – but intimidatingRegion: United KingdomMore: WaterDesigning & building itThe NetherlandsVenice