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The different types of roof lanterns
An innovative solution designed to let natural light stream into your home – the roof lantern is certainly a thing of architectural beauty! It can be one of the first...
The best blog posts of 2018
It’s the first week back after the Christmas break, and with everyone setting New Year’s Resolutions we’re looking back over the wonderful year we had in 2018. Here’s a roundup...
8 of the world’s most famous windows
Windows are a hugely important component of any property; they affect the way the light enters a building and therefore they affect the atmosphere inside.
Tree of the month – Sweet Chestnut
Most commonly known for its edible nuts at Christmas, we don’t tend to use sweet chestnut timber in the UK, despite it being remarkably similar to oak. With chestnuts falling...
Tree of the month – Oak
Universally revered, the oak’s special qualities have been recognised since the dawn of time and has been worshipped across religions and cultures for hundreds of years.
Tree of the Month – Robinia
This month we are focusing on the Robinia - also known as the False Acacia or the Black Locust. This happens to be a firm favourite over at Westbury Windows...
Westbury’s Pick: The Ting Xi Bamboo Pavilion
The stunning Ting Xi Bamboo Pavilion is nestled within a leafy suburban forest close to the centre of Xiamen – a quaint coastal city in China.
Accoya® Focus: Restoration of the Gothic Garden Temple
In this month’s Accoya® Focus, we're looking at the restoration of the Gothic Temple in Oxford.
Architect Focus: Accoya project showcase
In this month’s Architect Focus, we’re showcasing some of our favourite Accoya projects around the world.
Architect Focus: Hopkins Architects
This month's inspirational Architect Focus is all about the award-winning, sustainable work of Hopkins Architects Practice.
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