KEUCO products in ecological mlab.design holiday homes in the Eifel National Park On the outskirts of Eifel National Park, just a short distance from Aachen, six ecological microhouses designed by mlab.design have been developed, seamlessly integrating sustainability, mindful living, and high-quality design within a compact space. The high-quality products from KEUCO are central to the fittings in the bathrooms. They perfectly complement the architecture of the holiday homes

David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, discusses the benefits of engineered wood panels It is well accepted that the use of timber panel products began a century back when plywood was first manufactured in quantity . Aeons beforehand, the E gyptians also came to understand the benefit of gluing sections of timber together, enhancing the natural strength of wood fibres by alternating the direction of the grain.  Today, as mankind struggles with huge population gro

KönigNaturals is a stunning collection of granites, quartzites, and dolomites from Königstone , sourced from some of the world’s finest natural stone producers. This curated range celebrates the timeless beauty and individuality of natural materials, offering a luxurious palette of inspiring surfaces for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces.   Among the standout surfaces is Krakatoa, a breathtaking quartzite that illustrates nature’s artistry. As its name suggests, Krakatoa

Keller Kitchens , the leading sustainable kitchen manufacturer offering a huge range of colours, finishes and accessories, is embracing the ‘70’s revival in the home with the Retro Vibes design – which is composed of the Arco model with highlight backs of Bolton Bronzite in the open boxes on the top and in the island.   The Arco is a framed 55mm door with a rounded frame profile and flat centre panel, and available in satin gloss, textured or matt lacquer, in all colours from

West Fraser has always been committed to being at the environmental forefront within its industry. The company promotes the benefits of sustainable forestry , w ith young, fast-growing trees being the lungs of Earth, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen during the day to help generate a healthy world in which we can all thrive . The company’s  well - managed stocks  also  provide the raw material for the company’s panel products.  As well as planting more trees t

Galway-based artist Ciara O’Neill’s new kitchen was always going to be something special. With a degree in Interior Design, the contemporary artist has a real eye for colour, which features in many rooms throughout her house. So, when it came to designing her new kitchen, she knew a more muted, neutral palette would provide the perfect balance.  “I wanted to create a relaxed neutral space because the other areas of my home have vibrant pops of colour,” Ciara explains. However

The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a well-insulated design. Mitchell’s Barn is replacing a sprawling complex of dilapidated tin cowsheds and a rather more attractive oak barn which was founded on a plinth of Tudor era bricks. The original planning permission allow

Moveable partitioning experts Style worked with Todd Architects and contractor Felix O’Hare & Co, to divide the Student Hub at Queen’s Business School, Belfast. An impressive 290-seat tiered lecture theatre like this demands an equally remarkable movable wall solution - which is why Style recommended the fully automatic Skyfold Classic 60 system.  This pioneering operable wall is discreetly concealed within the ceiling cavity and descends  gracefully at the push of a button,

By Wojciech Brożyna - MD Aluprof UK  - The Architecture & Building Expo 2025 (ABX 2025) took place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin on 8-9 October 2025. The event served as a key meeting point for architects, architectural technologists, building professionals and specifiers from across Ireland and beyond. The show featured a broad exhibition scope from smart-home systems and modular building to insulation materials, security systems and façade solutions. This year