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Top 10 Architecture Instagram Accounts
Whether you find architecture a fascinating subject, or you want inspiration to strike for your next design and build project – these terrific Architecture Instagram accounts are for you!
Trend Focus: Discovering Biophilia
Research shows us that exposure to nature, even when we are indoors, helps us to reduce stress and improves our wellbeing. We explain what Biophilia is, and how you can...
What are the benefits of a glass roof in an extension?
A stunning architectural feature designed to flood your home with natural light whilst making a style statement at the same time – a glass roof in an extension makes all...
Our guide to glazing: windows, doors and roof lanterns
Glass has to be among the most serviceable and diverse construction materials we have available to us. It also happens to be one of the most resplendent. We explain the...
Going Green: The MET Tirana
The need for green spaces in urban environments is becoming ever more apparent in modern day architecture. In the heart of Tirana, Albania’s capital city, a proposed 12-storey residential and...
Top 10 self-build and renovation Instagram accounts
Are you looking to redo your home? Follow some of the most sensational self-build and renovation accounts on Instagram! Get great ideas and advice while following others as they embark...
Things to check when comparing your window quotes
If you have requested quotes from a number of window suppliers, you might be concerned about why all the prices are all so different. Surely, they should be the same,...
The benefits of having quality windows during the winter
The performance of quality windows speaks for itself during the winter, but how can they help us to use less energy and lower our carbon footprints too?
Window to the world: 5 amazing national parks
If you are dreaming of trees, unspoilt tracks and wondrous mountains, these fantastic national parks might be just the ticket. With breath-taking views and exciting trails to explore, we explore...
Tree of the month: The Hazel Tree
This month we look at the Hazel tree! An attractive tree whose fruit, associated with knowledge and protection, attracts a host of colourful wildlife and flourishes in almost any garden.
Discover the thermal performance of our timber windows
Timber windows can be a great asset to your home. They look timeless and elegant, and the natural light and ventilation they let in can dramatically improve your quality of...
How to set up a smart home: an easy guide
Having all of your appliances, lighting, heating and home security controlled by an app or a voice assistant saves you time and makes your life feel effortless. If you have...
10 easy ideas for dressing your window cills
Take your interior design to a new level by dressing your window cills to impress! Decorating your windows with these creative ideas will give your home a look that no...
The rise and fall of the timber window
Throughout the 20th Century, timber window frames earned something of a bad reputation in terms of performance. Their unpopularity is a shame because timber is not only an attractive choice...
Window to the world: Neuschwanstein
Forget the Christmas markets of Berlin and Cologne! For a unique winter getaway consider Southern Germany instead. Between the ski slopes of the Zugspitze, the thermal baths on Lake Constance...
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