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The AkzoNobel Powder Coatings collection features nature-inspired and bolder colour palettes for architectural applications.AkzoNobel’s Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection’s High Serenity colour palette features nature-inspired hues including warm stone, muted metallics and browns (Image: AkzoNobel)AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’ Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection has won the Finishes + Surfaces: Paint...
Jaime Hayón, Javier Mariscal, Alberto Lievore and other leading designers will join industry figures for discussions on design, business and innovation at the Spanish furniture and interior design trade fair.Leading designers and industry figures will discuss the development and future of Spanish design at València Inspira Diseño (Image: València...
The programme included the South East Asian premiere of Forested Future, a masterclass at the Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition and a symposium with visiting Hong Kong architects.The South East Asian premiere of Forested Future was held at Alliance Française in BangkokThe American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) brought...
The company will present its Interpon D architectural portfolio, including the Futura Collection 2026–2029, at ZAK World of Facades New York and Facades+ in Vancouver.Interpon D offers a range of colours and finishes for architectural applications (Image: AkzoNobel)AkzoNobel Powder Coatings will showcase its Interpon D architectural powder coating portfolio...
The three-year UK-EU research project, known as SWIFT-Build, will develop an autonomous robotic system capable of constructing, adapting and dismantling modular timber structures.SWIFT-Build will use coordinated robotic systems to assemble modular timber structures from the top down (Image: Foster + Partners)Foster + Partners is part of a UK-EU consortium...
Across architecture, expectations are rising for building products and coated surfaces to deliver not only aesthetic quality, but also to protect hard-fought reputations, the environment and the products themselves for as long as possible.By Simon Timmins, regional commercial director, South Asia, AkzoNobel Powder CoatingsPowder coatings can help protect architectural...
Despite its strong engineered timber manufacturing base, only a small share of Lithuania’s laminated veneer lumber remains in the country, according to VMG Lignum.VMG Lignum says wider adoption of engineered timber and prefabricated construction could help Lithuania make greater use of its domestic manufacturing and technical expertise (Image: Unsplash)Lithuania...
A new research project is examining how mass timber and prefabrication could make temporary Air Force housing faster to deploy while enabling future reuse.Mass timber is increasingly being explored for a range of building applications, offering opportunities for prefabrication, efficient construction and adaptable design (Image: Unsplash)Engineers at Auburn University...
Artificial intelligence adoption, sustainability and skills development across the built environment are among the topics that will be discussed at the Singapore event from 2–4 Sep 2026.The 2026 edition of International Built Environment Week (IBEW) in Singapore, widely regarded as one of Asia-Pacific’s leading built environment events, will explore...
The Indonesian designer has developed his KARANA Collection with four new pieces and American hard maple, which will debut on 15 Aug 2026 at JIA Curated, Bali.For KARANA Habitat, Hendro Hadinata has expanded the material palette to include American hard mapleThe American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is revisiting its...
