You may have noticed a number of conservatories available today include some form of “magic glass,” such as solar glazing and tinted roofs, supposedly designed to limit the amount of heat reaching the conservatory.
When extended, the blind stops excessive solar heat gain and glare, along with providing privacy from overlooking buildings. Last week new research revealed as many as four out…
A recent report has revealed street lights are interrupting the sleep of millions of people in urban areas around the world, with those living in towns and cities of more than 500,000 people at the greatest risk of excessive light exposure. The study, which featured 15,863 participants, looked at individual’s…
Following a busy few months preparing for the first of this year’s exhibitions, Caribbean Blinds are thrilled to be returning to Ecobuild this week. The exhibition, which is the UK’s leading event for sustainable design and construction, runs from 8th-10th of March at Excel, London. The…
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, Hill Barn was once a derelict 300-year-old stone structure on the verge of collapse, desperately in need of restoration. But due to the barn’s location in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, obtaining planning permission to overhaul the construction was always going…
If you’re unfamiliar with the phrase Passivhaus (or Passive House) as it is otherwise known, this term refers to a…
Now there’s less than one month to go until we’ll be exhibiting at Ecobuild, why not draw some design inspiration from the story of this magnificent Putney Passivhaus? Having demolished the previous dwelling with the goal to create a fully sustainable home…
Bioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings and spaces that share a connection to nature. By taking account of cliÂmatic and enviÂronÂmenÂtal conÂdiÂtions, the interior of these buildings can achieve optimal therÂmal comÂfort. This term encompasses a number of design and archiÂtecÂtural eleÂments,…
With Spring just around the corner, February is the ideal time to undertake any garden projects so you can enjoy your newly-transformed space to its full potential once the good weather arrives. With that in mind, here are some effortless-yet-effective ways for designing an elegant outside space that’s sure…
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