Designers show off exposed metal web joists in stylish café and domestic projects
One is a café, the other is a private home, but these two architect-designed projects have one striking thing in common: they both make a visual feature of metal web joists. “The overall design theme of West 16th is based on the experience Zita Steyn, the chef and owner of the café, had when she … Continue reading “Designers show off exposed metal web joists in stylish café and domestic projects”
Mixed-use residential and bespoke self-build: two metal web projects from Harmony
We take a look at two very different housing projects from Harmony Timber Solutions. One is with a major housebuilder, providing a range of apartments and houses. The other is a one-off timber-steel self-build. Both benefited from using metal web joists. Spitfire Green (for David Wilson/Barratt Homes) Harmony Timber Solutions designed and supplied roof trusses, … Continue reading “Mixed-use residential and bespoke self-build: two metal web projects from Harmony”
The award-winning varied roofscape of Waterside Ph4
Waterside Ph4, West Hendon, is a large, phased housing development for Barratt Homes consisting of 15 plots split into three terrace blocks (M3a, M3b and M4). It was the worthy winner of the Residential award in the 2026 Roofscape Design competition. Each block has a slight variation to its look, with the M4 house having … Continue reading “The award-winning varied roofscape of Waterside Ph4”
Join us at the Midlands Regional Meeting on 27 October 2026
Please join us on 27 October at the Moor Hall Hotel & Spa for the TRA Midlands Regional Meeting – where you can network with colleagues, fellow fabricators and suppliers of essential materials to your business. Hosted by the new regional Chair, Hope Byard (Design Office Manager, Nuneaton Roof Truss), the day is your chance … Continue reading “Join us at the Midlands Regional Meeting on 27 October 2026”
Buckmore Green: EGGER flooring brings speed & durability to South Downs housing
Buckmore Green is a new development from award-winning housebuilder Dandara, located in the market town of Petersfield, on the edge of the South Downs National Park. A collection of 85 units, the housing ranges from two-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom homes. They’re designed to complement their surroundings, with materials, designs and architectural features reflective of the … Continue reading “Buckmore Green: EGGER flooring brings speed & durability to South Downs housing”
