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Building Services
Renovation Survey Reveals A Planning Black Hole
The renovation generation is in danger of falling into a planning black hole, according to research carried out by Architect Your Home, a leading supplier of architectural services for the UK residential market.
The survey revealed that a staggering 74 per cent of homeowners were not sure of, or didn’t understand, the planning regulations that would affect the renovations they were currently planning, or carrying out to their properties.
The research also revealed that one in 10 homeowners had already started a renovation project, without first getting planning permission and a further seven per cent would be tempted to start a project without first gaining permission.
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Accessible Architecture From Architect Your Home
Architect Your Home has turned architecture into a commodity that is more accessible to the consumer.
Thanks to the company’s menu of services, people can pick and choose the services that suit them and their project, thus enabling homeowners with varying budgets to get access to affordable ideas, advice and drawings in a pay-as-you-go style.
As part of the initial session, clients will receive advice on planning and building regulations, likely costs, pitfalls and their budget. Customers can then involve the architect as much, or as little as they like during the project.
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Ikea’s First Boklok Housing Development In The UK
In the first couple of hours, dozens of people interested in securing a home on the UK’s first BoKlok housing development, visited IKEA’s Gateshead store to apply for the much sought after properties.
They obtained information about the different homes on offer and the application form that could qualify them to acquire a BoKlok property at St James Village in Gateshead.
Once the application forms are submitted, BoKlok will begin the process of allocating the homes, which will involve interviewing people who meet the necessary criteria,
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Pay-As-You-Go Services From Architect Your Home
Due to high house prices in the UK, more people are choosing to improve their homes rather than move, and the creativity and professional advice of an architect can be vital to the success of any renovation project.
From expert advice on fittings and materials, to innovative ideas on making the best use of space and light, their professional input can offer any project the WOW factor.
Architects can also provide essential guidance with all of the regulations involved in the planning process and help manage the project to ensure that your dream renovation becomes a reality.
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Visit The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show
The Homebuilding & Renovating Show at ExCeL London from 21st to 23rd September, is the only show in the South East dedicated to building, improving, or renovating a home.
This wide-ranging show offers products, advice and inspiration on how to improve or renovate a home and how to make it more environmentally friendly.
The Show also offers the opportunity to consider the option of saving money by building your own home, as well as how to make the most of the latest smart home technology.
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Tips To Maximise Use Of Your Conservatory From Pilkington Glass
Pilkington-UK, working with leading interiors stylist Alison Davidson, has devised some invaluable tips for you to create a seamless link between house and garden and maximise the use of your conservatory throughout the year.
By making clever use of garden features and by using furnishings to mirror the colours in your garden, you can easily take the inside out for the summer.
Installing Pilkington Activ™ glass ensures that you’ll get a clear view through your windows even after the heaviest downpour and by adding Pilkington Activ™ Blue, you can also prevent heat build up in your conservatory. (See our previous article about these products.)
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An Elegant Spiral Staircase From Bede Engineering
Bede Engineering Limited was formed over 50 years ago and the company is renowned for its service, quality and reliability throughout the North of England.
Elegant spiral staircases from Bede come in various types and categories, ranging from small domestic to large industrial and commercial.
Spiral staircases are not suitable for every home, however Bede’s straight flight designs can fit any location; from listed buildings to modern environments, supplied to the most exacting requirements.
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Ideas And Inspiration From H2M8 Home Automation
Open, flexible home automation systems from H2M8 offer many ways for homeowners to make their lives more comfortable, ecological and secure.
Here are just a few of the more common applications:
Home automation can give you extra time to live your life, by looking after all the little details while you are rushing to get out of the house; an automated home adapts to the uncertainties of your demanding work life and keeps things running efficiently.
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Pilkington ActivTM In Windows Is More Eco-Friendly
Recent studies have shown that installing a self-cleaning glass, such as Pilkington ActivTM, in windows and conservatories is ten times more environmentally friendly than using regular glass.
Independent research compiled by BRE (Building Research Establishment) demonstrates that the self-cleaning properties of Pilkington ActivTM, offer a number of environmental benefits by reducing quantity of resources, including water, energy and cleaning agents, required for cleaning through the year and throughout the life of the windows.
The study looked at two vital issues:
1. Water Savings By installing Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass, the average detached property can expect to save approximately 260 litres of water per year, because of its reduced need for regular window cleaning; once a year to remove dirt associated with Pilkington ActivTM , compared to traditional window cleaning frequency of once a month.
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Self Build With Potton For A Better Environment
Climate change, CO2 emissions, thermal efficiency, carbon footprints and recycling are all hot topics on today’s environmental agenda.
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Following the recent Kingspan Group acquisition of Potton Homes, the company will now offer a range of contemporary house designs, featuring smart eco-options, to provide first class environmental efficiencies for both self builders and developers alike.
Potton the leading UK self build company, is best known in that market for it’s award winning range of Tudor style Heritage house designs.
Potton’s timber frame packages already comply with the Government’s building regulations for thermally efficient homes, however, this year Potton will be increasing it’s eco-offering with products from the Kingspan Group.
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