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RSSConservatories should be efficient to increase house value
22 November 2011
Ensuring a home and conservatory are properly insulated is one of the most effective methods of improving a property's value, according to one expert.Andrew Leech, executive director of the National Home Improvement Council, said...
Property sellers 'face lack of demand'
15 November 2011
Homeowners looking to sell their property may want to stay at their current home and improve it by building a lean to conservatory or orangery as the demand for houses remains low.A new report from the Confederation of British Industry...
Conservatories could be inspired by award-winning renovation
10 November 2011
Homeowners who are about to embark on their own conservatory installation may want to consider some of the architectural ideas which an American firm used to win a top industry award.Sexton Lawton Architecture won the 2011 Denver AIA...
Conservatories may be the best investment in uncertain times
08 November 2011
Homeowners may be tempted to stay in their current location and add to the amount of floor space available to them by installing an orangery or conservatory as the housing market continues to be fairly subdued.New figures from the...
Time to invest in home improvements?
03 November 2011
Now could be a good time to invest in a conservatory or orangery as house prices are showing little sign of returning to pre-crash values.New figures from Nationwide reveal that house prices increased by 0.4 per cent during October...
Glass walls 'impress judges'
31 October 2011
Homeowners looking to finish their property with a luxurious bespoke conservatory could take inspiration from an award-winning design in California.The American Institute of Architects in Orange County has bestowed an Honor Award on...
Conservatory buyers could be inspired by Mexico
28 October 2011
Homeowners who are thinking of adding value to their properties by building a conservatory may want to take some ideas from a glass design that may be installed in Mexico.Earthscraper in Mexico City is the innovative plan formulated...
Architect 'confident about glass structure'
28 October 2011
Any homeowners looking to increase the value of their own property by adding a conservatory or orangery may want to take advice from the renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas.Mr Koolhass has designed the China TV Tower – a striking...
Conservatories can be inspired by extravagant hotels
27 October 2011
Consumers looking to increase the value of their home by adding a high-end conservatory may be inspired by the magnificent glass architecture in Rocco Forte's Abu Dhabi base.The Rocco Forte Hotel Abu Dhabi is the company's...
Dresden Military History Museum gets glass extension
13 October 2011
A massive glass extension that partitions the Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, is to open Saturday (October 15th).The structure has been designed by US architect Daniel Libeskind and it sees a 14,700-ton wedge separate...
Stratford church to have glass roof fitted
13 October 2011
Plans for a vaulted roof with a glass structure have been unveiled at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford.Some £300,000 is expected to be spent on the development and the church's Restoration Fund will be used in part to finance...
Shopping centre to use glass extensively in revamp
12 October 2011
A glass bridge is to be built as part of a £35 million extension to a shopping mall in Northern Ireland.The Quays in Newry will undergo a transformation and some 500 jobs are expected to be created by the programme, the Belfast...
Liverpool hostel gets large glass panel
15 September 2011
A large glass panel is being added to a hostel in Liverpool as part of a revamp.The scheme will see a 19th-century convent turned into an eco-friendly structure, Green Building Press reports.More natural light will come into the building...
LA to get all-glass library
15 September 2011
A new all-glass library is to be built in Los Angeles.The fully transparent model will replace the current structure and is being designed to allow for as much sunlight as possible to enter it, according to the Beach Reporter.Jim Favaro...
Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory up for sale
31 August 2011
The Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory is up for sale as the City of Lincoln Council cannot afford any more reinvestment.Council leader Ric Metcalfe told the Lincolnshire Echo that the site - which forms part of The Lawn - is not necessarily...
Peckover house orangery 'needs restoring'
24 August 2011
A gardener is trying to raise funds to restore the orangery at Peckover House.National Trust worker Jenny Windsor is opening up her 10-acre backyard to the public on September 4th from 11:00 to 16:00 BST, the Wisbech Standard reports.A...
Kansas development features glass roof and walls
16 August 2011
A major project in Kansas that uses a massive glass roof to link two halls is due to be opened.The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, which has been designed by Moshe Safdie, saw $326 (£200 million) invested into it.A 65-ft-high...
Glass extension to Auckland museum completed
11 August 2011
A massive extension to the Auckland Art Gallery that uses a lot of glass is nearly complete.Some NZ $121 million (£52 million) has been spent on the revamp of the structure, which saw the product flown in especially from Europe,...
18th century country house to get extension
08 August 2011
An 18th century country house located near Colchester is being transformed into a hotel.The Grade II-listed Wivenhoe House will undergo a £10 million regeneration, which will include the development of a new wing with 24 bedrooms,...
New glass concourse for King's Cross
05 August 2011
A 1,200-ton glass and steel concourse is set to be unveiled at King's Cross train station.The structure is part of a £400 million redevelopment of the location and it will act as an airy entrance for all passengers.It has...
Chichester office block uses glass extensively
03 August 2011
A new office building in Chichester has made extensive use of glass and roof lights in an effort to be more energy efficient.Kingsbridge Estates can now claim to be one of the most eco-friendly locations in West Sussex, the Chichester...
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