Swisspearl Acquires James Hardie Cladding Stock, UK Facility
Design Trends
Swisspearl Acquires James Hardie Cladding Stock, UK Facility

Swisspearl acquires James Hardie cladding stock and UK facility, strengthening its commitment to the UK market.

Silke Schwarz • Design Trends • 11/11/2026 • 2 min read
KCAP’s Vision Revitalizes Bratislava’s Waterfront with Heritage Blend
Structural Updates
KCAP’s Vision Revitalizes Bratislava’s Waterfront with Heritage Blend

KCAP's proposal revitalizes Bratislava's Winter Harbour, blending industrial heritage with modern urban design to reconnect the city with the Danube…

Silke Schwarz • Structural Updates • 10/11/2026 • 3 min read
Senior launches guide for closed-loop aluminium recycling
Design Trends
Senior launches guide for closed-loop aluminium recycling

Senior Architectural Systems introduced a resource under its “What You See Is What You Spec” initiative, centered on recycling aluminium…

Laura Schmidt • Design Trends • 09/11/2026 • 2 min read
Chilled water cassettes have key design limitations
Room Overhauls
Chilled water cassettes have key design limitations

Chilled water cassettes have key design limitations affecting air distribution and sustainability, one of the trade-offs specifiers must consider.

Laura Schmidt • Room Overhauls • 07/11/2026 • 2 min read
DAB exceeds emissions reduction target early
Material Sourcing
DAB exceeds emissions reduction target early

DAB exceeds emissions reduction target early with 62% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025, focusing on energy efficiency and…

Sabine Lange • Material Sourcing • 06/11/2026 • 2 min read
Cedral cladding reimagines traditional homes
Material Sourcing
Cedral cladding reimagines traditional homes

Cedral cladding reimagines traditional homes with modern durability and aesthetics, blending local material traditions.

Sabine Lange • Material Sourcing • 05/11/2026 • 3 min read
Qatari Diar Reveals Plans for Mediterranean City on Egypt’s Coast
Design Trends
Qatari Diar Reveals Plans for Mediterranean City on Egypt’s Coast

Qatari Diar reveals plans for a massive Mediterranean city in Egypt, a year-round destination on the coast.

Laura Schmidt • Design Trends • 04/11/2026 • 2 min read
Grant Westfield launches Laura Ashley wall panels
Material Sourcing
Grant Westfield launches Laura Ashley wall panels

Grant Westfield launches Laura Ashley wall panels for expressive commercial and residential spaces with functional designs.

Sabine Lange • Material Sourcing • 03/11/2026 • 2 min read
Kitchen Flooring Options to Consider
Material Sourcing
Kitchen Flooring Options to Consider

Kitchen flooring options that balance affordability, resilience, and design appeal for your kitchen remodel, about kitchen flooring.

Silke Schwarz • Material Sourcing • 02/11/2026 • 5 min read
Weighing HVAC zoning vs. dual systems for home comfort
Structural Updates
Weighing HVAC zoning vs. dual systems for home comfort

Key differences between HVAC zoning and dual systems for optimal home comfort, tailored to your home’s design, budget, and climate…

Silke Schwarz • Structural Updates • 02/11/2026 • 4 min read