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Cantifix to host CPD brunch following success at RIBA’s Guerrilla Tactics
Cantifix has recently become a CPD provider, lecturing on 'Glass as a Construction Material'.
Director Charlie Sharman presented the seminar at RIBA's Guerrilla Tactics CPD event in November 2011, which was themed around practice specialism. Feedback was excellent, with one delegate commenting, 'the outstanding seminars included a top subcontractor at the cutting edge of its area (Cantifix)'.
Following the success of this event, Cantifix has decided to host a CPD brunch at its north London showroom at 10am on 20th March 2012.
The hour-long session will provide a wealth of expert glazing knowledge - with the seminar running right through from the history of glass in construction, to the latest technological advances in glass and glazing.
Featured topics include structural glazing, joining old to new, u-values, photovoltaics, nanogel, prismatic glass and UV bonding. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be time to ask any questions you may have - as well as see, touch and operate a range of products in the newly refurbished showroom.
Cantifix plans to host further CPD events throughout 2012. Feedback from attendees will help us to shape these events and make them as beneficial as possible!
To register for the CPD brunch on 20th March 2012, please email innovation@cantifix.co.uk, simply including your name and practice.
Cantifix celebrate 25 years of glazing innovation with new showroom launch and Expo - November 2011
Cantifix celebrated 25 years in business on 17 November 2011 with an Innovation Expo at their newly refurbished showroom in north London.
The Innovation Expo brought together architects, contractors and clients to visit the new showroom, which contains over 30 premium glazing ideas. Featured products included energy-saving glazing such as Heat Mirror Film and Nanogel, and specialist glazing such as fire rated glass floors and UV bonded corners. Visitors were also among the first to see two new products in action - Slideglaze, a massive remote controlled sliding glass roof, and E-Slide, a remote controlled sliding door system.
Expo highlights included a dramatic live demonstration of the difference that fire rated glass can make - and a panel discussion with the UK’s leading glazing experts, including Neil Sharda from Sharda Glass, Peter Anderson from CS3 Securiglass, Kurt Russell from Southwall Technologies and Andrea Marston from AGC Glass.
Andrea Marston, of AGC Glass said "I don't know of any other building material that has the versatility of glass. We're always looking for something to new develop, and that can vary from the aesthetic through to performance based initiatives and protoypes."
The new showroom is open to all by appointment and provides plenty of inspiration for both domestic and commercial building projects, and a space for architects and contractors to bring their clients and discuss glazing options.
Call us on 020 8203 6203 to make an appointment to visit the showroom.
Cantifix project Sylvan Glade features on C4’s Grand Designs! October 2011
Cantifix project Sylvan Glade, the first contemporary villa in Keston Park; and the first building of any kind in the UK to use Heat Mirror Film extensively; was featured on the new series of Channel 4 show, Grand Designs!
The show was aired on 21st September 2011, and gave a fascinating insight into the demolition of Paul and Penny Denby’s 1950’s home; where they had lived for 19 years; through the complications of planning, right up to the completion of this stunning, serene family villa.
The Denbys took responsibility for the selection of all materials and suppliers, and were delighted to be the first to use innovative product, Heat Mirror Film within their glazing. This new technology allows users to experience all the health and wellbeing benefits of natural light, whilst minimising heat loss through the glass. The transparent film also prevents the house from overheating in the summer months.
Built in conjunction with Spaced Out Architecture Studio and Modillion Homes, Sylvan Glade is inspired by the transcendental feeling created by the light and space of a woodland clearing. The fluid plan curves link open and cellular spaces, and the glazed facades emphasize the dynamic relationship with the landscape. The glazed structure is constructed innovatively and economically, using curtain walling sections.
Unusually for a new building that takes risks, throughout construction the whole project team worked harmoniously to allow the design to realise its full potential - and to deliver to the fixed budget without compromise on the specification of efficient technology.
For more information about Heat Mirror Film or Sylvan Glade, or to make an enquiry about a similar project; give our sales team a call on 020 8203 6203.
The Value of U-Values - January 2011
2011 may well be the year when we can get u-values as low as 0.25W/m2/K, thanks to Heat Mirror Film and Nanogel technolo
Cantifix wins 'Best Built Project' - February 2011
Cantifix project Enfield Town Library has won the prestigious design award 'Best Built Project' at the 2011 London Plann
Cantifix Introduces FloorGlaze - April 2011
Cantifix Introduces FloorGlaze (TM) - stylish yet safe, the world's largest Fire-Rated Glass Floor! From stylish dome
Crystal Castles - Fabric Magazine - May 2011
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