Across the West Midlands, commercial buildings are getting hotter.
From Birmingham cafés and Solihull restaurants to office developments in Wolverhampton and Coventry, large expanses of glazing have become standard in modern design. While natural light is welcome, uncontrolled solar gain is creating a growing problem — overheating.
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When people start looking into awnings, one of the most common questions we hear is a simple one: “What type do we actually need?”
With so many terms used interchangeably — retractable, cassette, fixed, traditional, canopy — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But each awning type has a clear purpose, and understanding the differences makes it ...
Winter has a habit of dragging on, and then suddenly shifting gear. One week it feels firmly cold and grey, the next the light changes, the days stretch a little longer, and outdoor spaces start to feel usable again.
With meteorological spring officially beginning on 1st March, there are now only a matter of weeks until behaviour changes. ...
For busy restaurants and bars, the outside of the building works just as hard as the team inside. It’s the first impression, the landmark customers look for, and—when it’s done well—the most affordable advertising space you’ll ever own. That’s exactly why more venues are choosing branded wedge canopies paired with printed café barriers, like the ...
