From sliding doors for buildings and furniture to sliding shutters and highly complex sliding wall systems, Hawa has a high-quality solution for virtually every requirement, material and door weight. Sliding solutions for use on buildings give façades a unique look The face of a building is given variable expressions by means of sliding technology. Regardless

What would it be like if a flap system would vanish invisibly into the cabinet wall? Technological advancement means pushing limits. Until recently it was completely unthinkable that a strong flap stay could be fully integrated into the side wall of a wall cabinet. Kinvaro T-Slim makes this vision a reality. In this respect the

Warm white is great for bigger living spaces where you would like to give the room the ambiance of warmth, and an inviting sense. However, for bathrooms where you want the space to look and feel clean, there has been lengthy research conducted that says ‘daylight’ LED lighting is more preferable.     When it

The answer to this problem is Acoustica’s CurtainWave SQ!   CurtainWave® SQ is the easy and simple way to block out sound using existing curtains and window décor. A high-performance noise barrier and vibration damping material, CurtainWave® SQ is effective at absorbing noise even in heavily glazed rooms. CurtainWave® SQ is a flexible noise barrier

Here at Southwood, we keep our Australian made range natural in the true sense of the word. Our upholstery is made with natural latex wrapped in 100% wool, instead of the ubiquitous petrochemical foams and Dacron wrap of contemporary manufacture. We have gone back to the traditional methods of the mid 20th century before plastics

When looking at materials that are preventative in nature, a comparison was made between the micro-organism resistance of wet-felted mineral fibre tiles (which is the process of manufacturing mineral tiles with organic and non-organic resins without the use of chemicals) and stone wool resin bonded mineral wool tiles by the ‘Ceiling tile properties Report’ BSRIA

The number of nosocomial infections (also known as hospital acquired infections) are growing yearly. The fight against these types of infections are a concern to the facility managers and aged care directors and providers. In 2014, the World Health Organisation’s first global report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) revealed the importance of preventing and containing AMR.

Various studies illustrate that higher levels of thermal comfort are experienced when occupants have a degree of control over their environment – through various window systems for example. Sealed buildings employ a “one size fits all” approach by maintaining constant temperatures irrespective of external conditions. When occupants are given the ability to alter their local

When thinking about safety, Aged care facilities should be designed to support a range of conditions. These include specialised dementia care, psychogeriatric disorders as well as high dependence care. The building should be designed to facilitate the easy and safe access and flow of residents, staff and visitors. Safety must be addressed in a number

In certain areas of an aged care facility, evacuation in the event of a fire is almost impossible, therefore, fire prevention should be top of mind at the concept stage. In the event of a fire, occupant safety and the protection of adjoining properties are fundamental requirements of building regulations. Fire safe insulation products act