Scientists say they have created a new super-white paint that reflects 95.5 percent of the sunlight that hits it. The new acrylic, developed at Perdue University, remains significantly cooler than the surrounding temperature in both daytime and at night. The team designed the paint with calcium carbonate fillers to minimize the amount of ultraviolet light the paint … Read more
Stunning new photography book highlights the amazing architecture of the world’s most extraordinary buildings The book, called Urban Geometry by Andrés Gallardo Albajar, is brimming with stunning architectural photos It is described as a ‘journey through the urban geometry that forms the spatial soundtrack to our lives’ The pictures were taken in 20 cities across the … Read more
Capital’s offices only 27% full despite most buildings being open, says West End landlord By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 October 2020 A leading London landlord says only a quarter of office workers are back at their desks despite all its buildings being … Read more
Flash flooding has left buildings damaged and major highways closed in southeast England after black thunderclouds swept across the channel this morning. The M11 northbound was forced to close between Junction 7 and the exit for Stansted Airport when heavy rainfall caused water to gush onto the road, while a sudden downpour flooded the centre … Read more
Beirut has been brought to its knees by the devastating explosion which damaged half of the city’s buildings and left hundreds of thousands homeless. At least 135 were killed and 5,000 wounded on Tuesday following the blast at the port where 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded. The international community has rallied to send aid … Read more
Massive explosion rocks Beirut destroying buildings and ‘leaving people covered in blood and broken glass’ By Reuters Published: 16:45 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 16:47 BST, 4 August 2020 A massive explosion has rocked Beirut this afternoon destroying buildings and sending a huge fireball into the sky. Dramatic footage on social media shows people … Read more
Home insurance is an everyday essential, protecting your property and the things you own in case household disaster strikes. Many people, however, simply fall into the trap of renewing home insurance policies year-in, year-out and see their policy premiums steadily climb – missing out on the cost savings of shopping around. They often also fail … Read more
Heathrow Border Force staff are ‘cavorting around terminal buildings without masks as if they are invincible’ Travellers and airport and airline staff are required to wear masks at all times Sources say Heathrow Border Force staff are walking around terminals maskless Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye is said to be ‘outraged’ at Border Force By Tom … Read more
Residents living in unsafe high-rise buildings have slammed new measures aimed at protecting them from soaring repair bills. They claim rules outlined in the draft Building Safety Bill, revealed this week, do nothing to protect them from having to pick up the enormous costs required to make their homes safe. Some of the properties were … Read more
Every household can apply for a £5,000 voucher under a £3billion drive for ‘greener’ homes, hospitals and schools to support 140,000 jobs announced today. Chancellor Rishi Sunak insisted he wanted to see a ‘green recovery with concern for the environment at its heart’ as he confirmed the plans in the Commons. In his mini-Budget, Mr … Read more