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Slim possibilities

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The architectural design of buildings could be altered for ever with the introduction of a light-weight but strong vacuum glazing system from Japan. The super-slim double glazed units can be less then 8 millimeters thick, making them ideal for use in building design while still providing protection against severe heat and cold. The main difficulty for the design team was to vacuum seal two pieces of glass together without the sheets breaking due to the internal pressure. The insertion of a metal supporting pillar enabled the manufactures to overcome this problem.

Innovations, Building materials, Glazing, Glazing (Construction), Vacuum technology, Vacuum equipment

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Cladding: the new rules

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Improved performance and tougher testing methods are to be introduced for building cladding in the UK, after the death of a pensioner in a tower block fire. Cladding on all council owned buildings will require examination to ensure new standards are met and fire safety regulations are adhered to. The UK government is leading the way in ensuring higher safety for cladding.

Research, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Construction law, Fire prevention, Building, Fireproof, Fireproof construction

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There's something strange in the attic..

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The novel design of a top floor flat extension in central London by design group B Consultants are described. The use of energy-saving eutectic tanks and a low-weight unobtrusive polycarbonate facade is examined.

Case studies, Design and construction, Buildings, Architecture and energy conservation, Energy efficient buildings, Building additions, Apartment houses, Apartment buildings

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