Contemporary Building Products
Building Products for Creating Contemporary Architecture
23-25 March 2021
The key issues affecting the future of house building will be discussed at the NHBC's Building for Tomorrow online event. The event in March 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Building for Tomorrow and keynote speakers and experts will focus on new homes, climate change, the future of the housing market, high rise buildings and modern methods of construction.
The Internorm Studio Window creates a minimalist appearance with the option of square edge or flush sashes. Internorm manufacture in Austria and has been a family business for over 85 years. Internorm
The Schueco FWS 35 PD Panorama Design Facade system allows the design of architecture with maximum transparency. Narrow sight lines are provided using 35mm wide profiles and corner areas can be formed without the use of mullions. Thermal insulation up to passive house standards can be achieved using the system. Schueco
Spectral's Blade combines lighting and sound absorbing panels in the form of vertical baffles. The product also allows heat to rise between the baffles allowing the use of the thermal mass of concrete soffits. Spectral
The FSB plug-in handle, with the minimalist 30mm rose is now available for internal doors. There are 39 handle designs available in aluminum, stainless steel, brass and bronze. FSB
The Bulthaup B3 kitchen comprises a multi functional wall which allows for hanging elements resulting in the appearance of a floating kitchen. This is complemented by a floor standing or foot supported island. Bulthaup's history began in 1949 when Martin Bulthaup founded the “Martin Bulthaup Möbelfabrik” in Herford, Germany. Bulthaup
The OTIS Gen2 elevator's compact design eliminates the need for a machine room by fitting the components inside the hoist way. The Gen2 allows a load between 953 and 2,268kg with a maximum rise of 91m. OTIS
The CORIUM brick cladding system is manufactured by Wienerberger and supplied by Taylor Maxwell. The system comprises extruded clay brick tiles that clip into coated steel profiles. The CORIUM system is suitable for use on a variety of substructures and also for offsite construction. Taylor Maxwell
21 February 2019The Committee on Climate Change advises that UK's legally binding targets can not be met without the near complete elimination of greenhouse gas emission from UK buildings. They advise that from 2025 no new homes should be connected to the gas grid and there should be laws to reduce the risk of overheating in buildings. Committee on Climate Change
The Bautex wall system is an insulating concrete form (ICF) wall system. The system utilises Bautex blocks to create a steel-reinforced concrete wall where the block stay in place after the concrete is installed. Bautex System
BecoWallform is an insulated concrete formwork (ICF) system based on large hollow lightweight blocks that lock together to provide the formwork into which concrete is poured. This results in a high strength structure once the concrete has set, with U values as low as 0.11 W/m2k. The formwork is available in varying thicknesses. BecoWallform
The Metsec SFS load bearing metal studs allow the construction of a load bearing superstructure, up to 3 floors, without the need for a primary hot rolled steel or reinforced concrete frame. The system is lightweight, fast-track and suitable for confined sites. Metsec
The Kingspan TEK building system utilises 142mm or 172mm Sturctured Insulated Panels (SIPS) to construct walls and roofs. The panels comprise a high performance fibre-free rigid urethane core sandwiched between two layers of OSB. Kingspan
The Azimut shower head by Antoniolupi is manufactured from stainless steel and black Derlin in the form of a compact cylinder that can rotate over 180 degrees. Antoniolupi is based in Stabbia, Tuscany and has a history dating back to 1950. Antoniolupi
The Float Kitchen by Modulnova is characterised by 2.5cm thick doors consisting of 15cm wide carbon oak slats. Modulnova was formed in 1988 in Friuli, in Prata di Pordenone, Italy, and the family has been involved in furniture since the 1940s. Modulnova
Really. upcycles end-of-life textiles and cut offs from Kvadrat to create a high density solid textile board. At present the boards consist primarily of cotton and wool. Really.
The Soho Sliding Doors, designed by Giuseppe Bavuso, reference the sliding doors of traditional Japanese homes. The doors shown above are walnut veneered on an aluminium structure. Rimadesio
The Arclinea Italia Kitchen with Island offers a professional kitchen for the home featuring PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) stainless steel doors with patented recessed handles and 70cm deep work units. Arclinea's history dates back to 1925 when Silvio Fortuna Senior set up a wood workshop in Caldogno, near Vicenza in Italy. Arclinea
BORA Profesional Cooktop Extractors eliminate the need for conventional extractor hoods. They are fitted into the worktop and claim a head-height Cleanrate of 100% by intelligent use of flow rate and innovate motor technology. BORA was founded in 2006 after the founder Willi Bruckbauer patented the cooktop extractor system. The products are made in Austria and Germany. BORA
Kerakoll Design House's Cementoresina Wall product is available in 10 'Warm Collection' colours and is a continuous 3 layer, 3.5 mm thick coating with a trowled cement-based resin texture. The coating gives great depth with its irregular texture and yet feels soft. Kerakoll Design House
The Rossana TU23 kitchen, designed by Massimo Castagna, gives the ability to hide a huge range of equipment in its tall units. Rossana was established in 1953 in Italy, and is the first kitchen company to be exhibited in MOMA, New York. Rossana
Poliform's Phoenix Kitchen with its integral handle is inspired by 'pure and essential lines'. Poliform, which is based in Brianza, Italy, was established in 1970 but actually evolved from an artisans shop date dating back to 1942. Poliform
The Aluprof MB-59S window and door system was used in the refurbishment of Lord Roger's 22 Parkside. The refurbishment was carried out by Philip Gumuchdjian Architects. The window and door sections of the MB-59S have a three-chamber structure, where the central chamber is the insulation chamber between thermal breaks. Aluprof S.A. is part of the Grupa Kety SA Capital Group and has over 50 years of experience. Aluprof
Cornish Concrete Products designed and supplied the bespoke precast white dolomite acid etched entrance steps to the V&A museum extension. CCP is a family owned business formed in 1978 that specialises in the design and manufacture of precast concrete products. Cornish Concrete Products
The SAS750 Tubeline Linear Ceilings are available as aluminium extrusions or rolled steel tubular sections and allow for service integration. SAS International are a British manufacturer of interior fit-out solutions. SAS International
Baguette terracotta sunscreens are energy efficient and composed of extruded material in a wide variety of profiles, colors, and finishes. Supported internally by a metal reinforced bar, the sunscreens can be installed horizontally or vertically. Shildan is a supplier of terracotta rainscreen and sunscreen products for building faҫades and introduced terracotta rainscreen to the US market 15 years ago and has completed 300 institutional projects. Shildan
Datauni Maximum is made entirely of natural materials and is produced in a 300 x 150 cm format allowing maximum design flexibility. Established in 1961, manufacturers of technical porcelain stoneware, Fiandre, are based in Castellarano, Italy where they produce over 50,000 m2 of matt and polished stoneware daily. Graniti Fiandre