LATEST NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Truly inspired by amazing spaces, we want to share with you our views and ideas on everything to do with outdoor landscaping and architecture. You will also get an insight into what our team has been up to and share company announcements.
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Decking - The 3 Most Common Misunderstandings
July, 2021
Architectural design is about form as well as function, designers are keen to find attractive alternatives to timber and composite decking that are compliant, sustainable, durable and cost-effective. Our porcelain tiles and decking is the perfect solution.
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How Has Roof Space Design Changed Since The Grenfell Disaster?
July, 2021
The Grenfell tragedy marked a line in the sand for fire safety in construction materials, with the result that legislation is now much more stringent, and architects pay greater attention to the fire retardant properties of materials they specify.
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How Do I Stop Corten Rust-Staining My Paving?
June, 2021
It's important to allow any water run-off to fall below the finished floor level (FFL) and bypass the paving. If a Corten planter is being installed next to paving, the most common solution is to leave a five-to-ten milimetre cement gap between the planter and the paving. If the installation is on a pedestal terrace system, a spacer will have the same result.
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5 Things to know about Class A Decking
June, 2021
Following the disastrous fire that destroyed the Grenfell Tower, West London in 2017, If you are involved in the design, planning or installation of decking on the balconies or roof terraces of high-rise residential buildings, you need to be aware of the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 relating to fire safety.
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Impact of Well-designed Playgrounds on Children's Learning and Growth
March, 2021
Studies on designing play areas that improve children's physical, social, and mental development in urban and rural areas have been continuing with new approaches. One of these approaches is the "Landscape design" approach.
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The positive impact of well-designed space on employee’s wellbeing.
March, 2021
Do you feel calm, more focused and happier when in nature or surrounded by light and green space? Humans have always had a connection with nature. Civilisations have tapped into its unique and healing qualities since the beginning of time. Think the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. We have a look at the positive impact green spaces have on an employees wellbeing.
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How to Design a Small Roof Terrace for Best use.
February, 2021
If you’re a landscape architect currently pouring over designs for an urban commercial or residential development, one of your challenges is likely to be how to create an inspirational outdoor living space on a roof terrace. The health benefits of outdoor space are plentiful and even with a small terrace you can create something amazing.
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New In-house Manufactured Landscape Edging Range
February, 2021
This February is a momentous time for Kinley, as we are proud to announce our new in-house landscape edging products, Urban, Fort, and Bison. These brand-new edging products are manufactured at our UK based Innovation Centre in East Sussex so you can be assured of great quality. Get ready for creating stunning landscapes and amazing outdoor spaces with our new landscape edging ranges.
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How long does landscape and garden edging take to be delivered?
January, 2021
We know that you will be keen to start your landscape or garden edging project as quickly as possible. Whether you are installing edging to a simple vegetable patch, or creating beautiful meandering curves to a long pathway, we want you to understand our timescales for delivery so that you can be fully prepared to get started on your garden project the moment it arrives.
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Dos and Don’ts of Roof Terrace Design
January, 2021
The roof terrace system is an essential part of modern development. Terraces help to expand the accessible space for commercial outdoor living, which builds the estimation of the plot and the appeal to the end customer. Senior Project Lead, Euan Taylor, has come up with a list of few Dos and Don’ts of designing your next roof terrace system.
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Why has Kinley Opened an Innovation Centre?
December, 2020
When we think of innovation, we think of what is new or transformative. When Kinley Systems, a company specialising in landscape edging and roof terrace systems, acquired their Innovation Centre, what was the purpose of such a decision, and what does this mean to you, our customer?
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Steel Garden Edging Vs Timber Edging
November, 2020
There are some great options for both steel and aluminium edging available to use, but how do you decide on which one to use and why? Are you looking to design or install a neat lawn or landscape edging, to stop the erosion of soil and migration of other materials? Well we know that wood is a material that rots quickly compared to metal, but this may not be the reason why you choose to use steel or aluminium, lawn and landscape edging, instead of timber.
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CPD webinars can give you the edge
November, 2020
We’ve probably all heard some words of Vladimir Lenin quoted recently – without perhaps realising who the commentators and talking heads were nodding to. “There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades happen,” said the revolutionary, and how right he’s been on so many fronts this year, not least when it comes to working from home.
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How much landscape edging do I need to buy for my garden?
November, 2020
When buying garden edging it can be a challenge to know how much to buy. Landscape edging is essential for edging lawns, flower beds, gravel paths and many other surfaces that you have in your garden, to reduce maintenance in keeping defined borders that look perfect all year round. This blog covers the main considerations when looking to purchase the perfect amount to suit your garden makeover project.
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How commercial landscapes and pedestrians will unite the world
October, 2020
“I truly believe that if you can change the street, you can change the world” was an intriguing statement made 20 years ago by Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation. It’s a sentiment that strikes an even more powerful chord today as cities are being reshaped before our eyes by the global pandemic’s impact on working patterns.
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Covid-19 - an opportunity to recreate our outdoor environments
July, 2020
One of the big upsides of the past few months is a strong desire to do things differently – not least, to lead cleaner, greener, more people-friendly lives. So as we start unlocking the lockdown, focus is turning to outside spaces in towns and cities and how we can use them to promote wellbeing and social activity.
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Porcelain tiles and the new Building Regs
February, 2020
For linking beautiful exteriors to fine living areas inside, tiles offer a wealth of stylish options. And as consumer desire to bring the 'indoors outside' keeps growing, Kinley has responded with a range of Atria porcelain tiles that's as extensive as it is aesthetically exciting.
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Our 5 favourite London roof terrace bars
October, 2019
Think about London and you might consider its fast-paced city lifestyle, rich historical landscape and cosmopolitan culture. Even if you prefer a more tranquil country life, you cannot escape the draw of the city that remains beautiful throughout the seasons, or be completely indifferent to the bold charm of a landscape built up over centuries.
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Biophilic design - the new way to enhance roof terraces and city life
August, 2019
Getting close to nature is one of the joys of landscaping - for designers and clients alike. We all know a green, outdoor setting lifts the spirits, promotes wellbeing and provides a constant source of pleasure and inspiration.
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Come to Kinley's NEW London showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell
May, 2019
Choosing the best edging and decking for landscaping normally means hours of browsing through catalogues and websites. Whilst you'll pick up bags of valuable information, it can be a bit intangible. Let's face it, to be certain you've got the perfect fit for your design project, there's nothing better than actually seeing and inspecting the hardware for real in person.
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Make the most of summer
April, 2019
As summer approaches and the evenings grow long, we're all keen to make the most of whatever outdoor areas we have. There aren't many better ways to enjoy the warmer months than relaxing on stylish, contemporary decking in a newly-created pleasure zone, set in the heart of a flourishing garden or some glamorous rooftop bar.
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Make your project standout - give it an edge
March, 2019
Daffodils dancing, cherry trees blossoming and bumblebees buzzing - yes, Spring has arrived. And while gardeners fertilise flowerbeds and prune roses, landscape architects are itching to get on with exciting designs they've been planning over the winter months.
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Five key logistical questions to ask yourself when designing a roof terrace
February, 2019
When you have an aspiration for a fabulous development with beautiful outdoor space, you want to make sure it is implemented to your vision. As you embark on a project that demands outdoor space, such as a roof terrace, it's important to align the practical requirements with the aspirational design.
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A room with a view
September, 2018
The latest "must have" for residential and commercial properties is a roof terrace. It's easy to see why. Buildings that offer only humdrum views of other similarly dull buildings from their lower levels are magically transformed into hot properties when they can boast spectacular terrace views across a city skyline.
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Goodbye trowel and error, hello 3D printing
August, 2018
Back in 2014, the Strand Gallery in London hosted an exhibition that shone a light on the future of landscape architecture. Called miNiATURE, it featured 10 leading landscape designers from around the world who'd created life-like miniature gardens using 3D printing.
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FABRIC at the Shard event: Let's explore better workplaces for people
July, 2018
Encompassing the ingenious in modern architecture and with iconic views of London, the Shard was the perfect scene of our recently share-hosted event for the Fit-out, Architecture, Build, Refurbishment, Interiors and Construction industry (FABRIC).
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Anti-slip ratings explained*
July, 2018
There's nothing that could ruin a carefully and meticulously crafted landscape design quite like the inability to actually use and appreciate the end result. Which is why, when choosing an external floor tile or decking option, you need to consider the practical application as well as the aesthetics. Every open space demands something different, so it's essential to be aware of the slip resistance necessary for the specific project.
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The garden design books every architect must read this summer
July, 2018
Rather than Andrew Morton's biography of Megan Markle or the latest mind, body and spirit best-seller, why not take a busman's holiday this summer and treat yourself to some of the finest literature on landscape and garden design?
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CorTen Steel - Attractive and Enduring
May, 2018
Landscape architects have been fans of CorTen weathering steel for many years now. They like its burnt-orange tones, which blend well with greenery and vegetation and offer lots of elegant and contemporary design solutions. And they also like its strength and longevity, which can deliver significant time- and cost-savings.
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Why would I use aluminium edging rather than steel edging?
May, 2018
Both can be used for stunning effect but how to choose. Architects in search of something more exciting than concrete pin kerbs for dividing different surfaces have been turning to steel and aluminum edging for years. Both metals allow a far more bespoke and creative approach, as well as coming in a range of standard products, but which one works best?
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New Website launch for Innovative Landscape Architectural Solutions
April, 2018
Kinley have launched a new website www.kinley.co.uk, designed to give designers, architects and specifiers of landscape environments, including parks, roof terraces, podium gardens and public realm areas, the product information required to create outstanding places for people to enjoy.
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Why has aluminium displaced traditional edging products?
November, 2017
Kinley, with their ExcelEdge aluminium edging systems, anticipated and worked hard to capture the opportunity afforded by huge urban regeneration projects coinciding with the urgent drive to eliminate wasteful use of scarce timber resources.
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Skyscrapers designed for everyone
January, 2017
It seems that each week, plans to build a new skyscraper in London are announced. 1 Undershaft, nicknamed “The Trellisâ€, got the green light at the end of last year and is set to be the tallest tower in Square Mile. But with every new project comes a series of questions about the impact another tower will have on the capital’s skyline.
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Improving street design for communities
October, 2016
As the UK population continues to expand, as does the demand for stronger, more durable streets and pathways. Improvement of infrastructure is a major focus for local authorities with many towns and cities currently undergoing massive projects to redesign streets to ensure they are more pedestrian friendly.
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FSC & PEFC: What is the difference?
July, 2016
RIBA noted in 2012 that the level of environmental requirements in project briefs had steadily increased since the early 1990s. In its report, RIBA states that sustainable development ties together the concern for the carrying capacity of natural systems with social challenges facing humanity.
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The value of roof terraces
June, 2016
We are witnessing the upward expansion of residential buildings in London and across the UK as demand for housing surges. With available space becoming more and more limited, developers have pursued the option of raising the height of buildings, rather than increasing the footprint, to boost available residential potential.
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Perimeta Planters Featured in Award Winning Chelsea Rooftop Garden Design
November, 2015
The roof terrace garden design is crafted by landscape architects Aralia who won BALI's Design Excellence Award (over 50K) through a design that epitomises innovation and luxury, as part of the company's Penthouse Collection.
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Design Featuring Kinley Supports Wins Young Gardener of the Year Awards
April, 2015
Design Featuring Raaft Terrafina Support Pedestals Wins Young Gardener of the Year Awards. The hugely popular show, now in its 100th year, attracts thousands of people to London and was held at new venue, Olympia this year, having been held at Earls Court for many years previously.
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Our Landscaping Materials Getting The Recognition They Deserve
January, 2015
It's good news for our ExcelEdge range of aluminium edging this week. We've just visited one of our contractors in Aberdeen to oversee a trial installation of edging which is being installed at a large new housing estate project in Chapelton, near Stonehaven.
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Why a Career in Landscape Architecture Has Never Been So Appealing
December, 2014
But expansion of the landscape industry and strong employment levels and prospects are making it more appealing than ever before. As well as this, salaries across the landscape architecture industry are very good, especially for individuals who progress their career to acquire chartered landscape architect status, in which case, can easily expect to earn well over £40,000 per annum.
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Playground Design Patterns for the Park
November, 2013
Children's play areas are a fascinating place, one that is often viewed entirely differently through the eyes of a child. Gone is the arbitrary collection of items that we perceive, the rather odd shapes and patterns of a typical play area; replaced with the full force of a confluent stream of vibrantly bubbling, bursting and billowing imagination.
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