Project Details: Client: Cilly und Werner Jöst, Miltenberg Architect: Staib und Wiener, Würzburg Roofer: Andreas Hofmann, Eibelstadt Clay roof tiles used: Beaver tiles from the beaver gallery, size 18 x 38 cm, 16 mm, thick, special order   The Story Behind: The “Gasthaus Zum Riesen” in Miltenberg am Main is one of the oldest inns […]

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Project Details Client: Children’s Hospice South West Architect: Grant Elliot, Lacey Hickie Caley Architects, The Design Studio, Exeter Main contractor: Bob French of Cowlin Construction Ltd, Bristol Roofing: Mathew Camilleri of M Camilleri & Sons Roofing Ltd Clay roof tiles used: Gaelic Single Roman clay tile natural red, Humber clay plain tiles, bespoke ornamental ridges […]

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Project Details: Client: Largura AG, Sempach Architect: Smolenicky & Partner Architektur GmbH, Zurich Construction management: Aluba AG, Flaach Roofer: Benno Erni GmbH, Wiesendangen Clay roof tiles used: Plano smooth adjustable tile natural red ZZ Wancor (Wienerberger Switzerland) Photos: Oliver Ernst The Story Behind: The Sempachersee golf course, located about 15 kilometres from Lucerne, was recently […]

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A gardener’s art can manifest, and their creation has captivated our soul and mind. There is a common saying ‘a soul cannot thrive in the absence of garden’. In places like India, where this is the abundance of greenery and natural elements, it is of no surprise it has some varied collections of gardens. These […]

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Indian building stock is expected to reach 100 billion square feet compared to the existing 25 billion square feet, according to an estimation. Owing to our well-structured infrastructure industry, India is amongst the few countries spearheading the green building movement worldwide. India has over 2380 registered green building projects and over 60 LEED platinum certified constructions. In […]

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In spite of the terrorist attack, the spirited city of Paris played host to 193 countries, for ‘Climate Summit’ from 30 November to 12 December 2015. “The Paris Agreement on climate change is a monumental success for the planet and its people,” said, Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The deal effectuates the 193 countries […]

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Project Details: Client: The Martin House Restoration Corporation Architect: Hamilton, Houston & Lownie Architects, Buffalo NY  www.hhlarchitects.com Project leader: Ted Lownie, Matthew Meier & Jamie Robideau. Main contractor: L.P. Ciminelli Inc., Buffalo NY 14202,  www.lpciminelli.com Project manager: Wayne Scott Roofing: Grove Roofing Services, Buffalo NY 14220, www.groveroofing.com Clay roof tiles used: Aléonard Pontigny Koramic partner: Northern […]

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Project Snapshot Architects: Francisco and Manuel Aires Mateus, Lisbon  Project: Old Age Home Location: Alcacer do Sal, Portugal Completion Date: 2010 Useable floor area: 3,640 m2 Brick type: Clay block   Architecture & Design Designing a retirement home that is both functional and cosy requires moral responsibility and foresight. In this respect, the project by the brothers Francisco and Manuel Aires […]

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The current rental experience to homeowners and tenants is pretty bad leading to a multitude of issues. The tenancy agreement, the problem of finding out who the landlord is, council tax, the landlord’s rights of entry repairs all these are common  hassles faced by tenants as well as by the owners. One of the prime […]

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Thermal insulation can be defined as the process which aids in the reduction of the transfer of the heat from outside to inside. Thermal insulation enables consistency in room temperature by keeping the room cooler in summer and warmer in winter from the outside. It is energy saving as the transfer of heat from inside […]

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