Short winter days create a familiar frustration for anyone working from home. Low sun angles push light directly through your home office window, washing out a computer screen, increasing eye strain and forcing you to choose between glare and darkness. However, having the right…
The British love affair with our gardens has reached new heights in recent years, with outdoor spaces becoming treasured extensions of our homes. Yet while we do our best to enjoy these areas, there is very often a thorn among the roses – in the shape of the unpredictable…
The trend for larger areas of glazing in the home…
More and more Brits are choosing to invest in external shading solutions such as outdoor blinds because not only do they add value to any property, but they also provide comfort, privacy and protection from the UK’s unpredictable weather. High-performance outdoor roller and roof…
A well-designed workspace that considers factors such as lighting, temperature, noise and…
The UK has experienced some of the warmest weather this summer, with overall temperatures between June – August expected to be up to 1.5°C higher than the seasonal averages from the last 30 years. Because of this, a dynamic shading solution is required to adapt to these…
Many countries – including the UK – have experienced multiple heatwaves in recent weeks due to the El Niño weather pattern. Climate change means that our summers are becoming increasingly warmer, and the issue of overheating will only become more apparent as time…
With temperatures in the UK having already soared above 30°c for the first time this year, meteorologists have predicted that the chance of the UK experiencing a hot summer is now 45% – 2.3 times the normal figure. The current climate crisis means we can expect a significantly hotter spell…
More and more new homes are being designed and built with large expanses of glass such as skylights, panoramic windows and sliding/bi-folding doors. Although these features help create a feeling of endless space by flooding a room with natural light, the combination of extensive glazing, high levels of insulation…
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