This month we have been exploring beam and block floors and brick soffit systems. This latest set of details includes various beam and block details showing edge perpendicular to span, support to internal wall, staggering bearing, and change of direction. Next we...

  This latest set of details has been developed in collaboration with Ecological Building Systems. Wind tightness is key to enhance thermal performance of our buildings and get us closer to our energy efficiency goals. The following set explores key wind...

  This latest set of details has been developed in collaboration with Ecological Building Systems. Airtightness is key to enhance thermal performance of our buildings and get us closer to our energy efficiency goals. The following set explores key airtightness...

  This latest set of details explores window detailing. We look at positioning the window to create different reveals. This set shows a masonry construction, with window positioned flush with the external finish, a half brick reveal, a full brick reveal and the...

This month we have been exploring balconies and terraces. This latest set of details includes various Juliet balcony options, along with examples of Juliet balconies to existing buildings, plus a French door to terrace detail featuring door head, jamb and the all...

  This month is all about updates! We have spent many months preparing for the new building regulations changes which go live this June. So, over the last few days we have been uploading all of our updated details to the library. We have updated over 100 of our...

  This month we are excited to share a variety of flat roof details. We have had many of our members asking to see different types of flat roof finishes, along with drainage options - so that is exactly what we have produced for this month.

  This month we are excited to share some new IQ Glass details. The Invisio structural glazing provides a modern alternative to framed curtain walling. It can be used to create large or long elevations of glazing. The system is thermally broken and therefore creates a...

  This month we have a great selection of zinc standing seam details. These details are specifically geared towards loft conversions, so feature dormers, abutments, windows and more.  Another great set of details - hope you find them useful! See the full set below.

  This month we have gone for something a little different with a bumper selection of structural details. This is the first set of structural details we have published on the library, it includes lintels, typical layouts, sills, holding down strap details, hangers,...

  This month we have a bumper selection of details - looking at different material transitions. What does this mean? Well, using two materials to help break up a building volume, differentiate, or draw attention to different areas of the building. Specifically, we...

  This month we have a selection of loft conversion details - looking at different dormer options, both pitched and flat roof and various abutments.