Leicestershire Architecture News (United Kingdom)

Ibstock Brick has given its popular stand at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre a complete make-over with more inspirational brick solutions for the self-build market.

Ibstock’s Heritage Red Blend stock bricks are specified for the state-of-the-art re-build of the Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

The Regenda Group has been awarded a score of 43%, the equivalent of a bronze award, by the Sustainable Homes Index for Tomorrow (SHIFT), which provides an independent benchmark of the environmental sustainability of an organisation.

Ibstock Brick dominated the 2011 BDA Brick Awards with its bricks used on four times as many winning projects as any other brick maker. Ibstock won an outstanding 9 awards in total.

Ibstock Brick launches the fourth edition of it’s popular ‘Brick Selector’ guide to help architects, builders and self-builders choose the ideal brick for their project.

Ibstock Brick launches a ‘Sustainable Product Guide’ showcasing the very latest in sustainable brick solutions. The brochure acts as a guide for builders looking for inspirational and environmentally friendly solutions when building with brick.

Ibstock Brick’s new exclusives range allows architects and specifiers to design buildings that stand out from the crowd with a selection of visually distinctive bricks.

Ibstock Brick dominates the Brick Development Associations Brick Awards shortlist, which recognise excellence in design and construction in brick, with 43 nominations.

Families grow, jobs change and hobbies come and go. With the ever-changing demands of life, everyone wants a bigger home, but nobody wants to move. Here we bring you a contemporary yet sustainable eco-solution - the future of the granny annexe.

Sustainable Homes has won a coveted Green Apple Environment Award in the national campaign to find Britain’s greenest organisations.

There is an on-going discussion within the construction industry between traditional brick + block houses and Timber-Frame Houses and which style is more advantageous. Here I aim to summarise the key points in favour of timber-frame builds.

At in.it.studios we have been designing, manufacturing and installing sustainable, yet contemporary Garden Studios all over the UK and western Europe. We have now brought out a range of in.it.homes. Read for more info!

New literature from Ibstock Brick helps inspire housebuilders and developers to create buildings with character and charm.

Ibstock has conducted its 11th Customer Survey to provide a benchmark for improving the experience its customers receive. The survey revealed satisfying results, notably in the company’s overall performance, technical service and design advice.

Ibstock Brick has created a dedicated team of expert sales advisors for its range of brickwork components and special shapes to assist with customers’ enquiries.

Ibstock Brick’s Chailey factory, which has the capacity to manufacture approximately 14 million bricks per year, is celebrating 300 years of continuous brick making – the longest in the UK.

Ibstock Brick has been awarded the rating of ‘very good’ across all of its product and factories for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001.

Ibstock Brick’s new manor range is designed to replicate traditional finishes enabling architects and housebuilders to create homes that fit in with their environment and offer kerb appeal.

Ibstock Brick has added another volume to it’s easy to follow guide for brick matching and brick selection with even more inspired ideas for builders and consumers.

Ibstock Brick launches the ultimate online reference guide for architects and designers building with brick.

Built with Ibstock Bricks, Guildford Education Campus in Surrey is shortlisted for the RIBA Sterling Prize.

Ibstock Brick sweeps the board at the BDA Brick Awards with wins including Supreme Winner and Best Public Building for the Olympic Substation.

Ibstock Brick has been awarded the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Standard which demonstrates that their products are produced with minimal environmental impact and are sustainable.

Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted with a record-breaking 40 projects for the 2010 BDA Awards which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick.

Ibstock Brick launches a free smartphone app to help customers easily and conveniently select bricks from their mobile phone.

Ibstock Brick’s latest literature showcases a comprehensive range of specialist bricks to inspire housebuilders and developers to create buildings with a distinctive appearance.

Ibstock Brick launches its second online reference guide for brickwork to provide the ultimate reference tool to create successful and inspiring brickwork.

Ibstock Brick releases a new brochure for its Funton range of yellow stock bricks suitable for new build and refurbishments.

Leading architectural practice, Stephen George & Partners, who have a passionate interest in sustainable architecture, have just launched an easy to use and easy to understand guide on selecting sustainable building materials.

The new edition of DZine magazine from Ibstock Brick features inspirational housing projects taking different approaches to design using brick and a look at award winning buildings which illustrate excellence in design and construction using brick.

Ibstock Brick and Rockwool have launched a new insulated external wall cladding system called Brickshield® designed for renovation. The system allows for solid wall constructions to be insulated whilst maintaining a traditional brick finish.

Lafarge, the world-leader in innovative concrete solutions, has launched ‘Readymix Month’ in February enabling customers from DIYers to contractors and partners, to win a concrete delivery each week during February!

Lafarge, the world-leader in innovative building materials, has taken delivery of six new high-tech pavers representing a £1.25 million investment.

MP visits Ibstock factory in West Sussex and gains an insight into the current condition of the construction industry from the UK’s largest brick manufacturer.

Ibstock has been presented with the ‘Ceramics in Industry Award’ at the British Ceramics Awards. The award is the top honour for technological innovation in ceramics which Ibstock received for its CoolVault and Elementix Express product ranges.

Ibstock Brick’s building projects account for over 50% of this year’s Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards shortlist. The BDA Awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick.

Ibstock Brick dominated the Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards winning nine awards in total including the Supreme Winner Award 2009. The awards recognise excellence in design and construction using brick.

Ibstock is right at the heart of three innovative and striking new school buildings in London, Northampton and Birmingham. Brick is perfect for school building design as it is versatile, durable and sustainable as well as low in cost and maintenance.

Ibstock launches a new range of brick pavers for drives and patios that are SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems) compliant, allowing for run-off of excess water in heavy rain.

Ibstock Brick launches a new easy to follow ‘Brick Selector’ brochure to help builders and the general public simplify the process of choosing and matching clay facing bricks.

New from movemanSKG - the Companion Extreme platform lift, which is suitable for use in adverse weather conditions. Quick to install and easy to use, it is ideal for companies with access requirements.

The new $20 million dollar Strand Hotel, designed by renowned architect Gene Kaufman and nestled in the heart of Manhattan’s desirable midtown district is the first hotel to contain Archtechnik’s new ThermConX Tang thermal break connections.

Ibstock welcomes Budget announcement designed to stimulate the housebuilding industry including £500m investment to restart frozen building projects.

Ibstock extends its Elementix® rainscreen cladding system to give specifiers and architects complete flexibility for building design, with an unrivalled choice of façade sizes, colours and finishes.

Ibstock Brick extends its popular Ivanhoe range to offer new colour and tone choices to meet virtually any building situation.

Ibstock Brick hosts charity events to raise funds for Help for Heroes which provides invaluable support for wounded servicemen and women.

Ibstock hosts a seminar and practical workshop about the use of bricks in architecture for students at Oxford Brookes University.

A new War Memorial in Featherstone, Staffordshire built from donated Ibstock bricks.

Ibstock wins nine awards which recognise excellence in design and construction using brick including the Supreme Award.

Ibstock to exhibit its range of highly sustainable brick solutions on LandARK stand at Ecobuild, Earls Court, 3-5 March 2009.