Gilberts goes above and beyond to help cut noise in Hackney
Gilberts’ talent for problem-solving has helped cut decibels in one of Europe’s noisiest cities whilst taking steps to address London’s severe housing shortage. Higgins Partnerships was commissioned by London Borough of Hackney to redevelop derelict garages in Wimbourne Street Hackney to create two new blocks of 59no mixed tenure flats with commercial and community space. […]
Gilberts’ Top-Level Approach to Helping Reduce Hospital Waiting Lists
Supporting NHS Hospital Construction in Bradford Hospital operations in Bradford are set to increase, with input from Gilberts louvres contributing towards a new NHS surgical day case unit — part of wider efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure in the UK. Rooftop Plant Screening with Gilberts Weather Louvres The rooftop plant necessary to operate the unit […]
Case Study: Gilberts Brings Quiet to Peckham Flaxyard
New affordable homes in the centre of Peckham are delivering a quiet sanctuary, thanks to a stand-out rooftop acoustic louvre screen designed and manufactured by Gilberts Blackpool. The Flaxyard is a £46+million mixed-use development to provide 120 affordable homes across three buildings ranging in height from four to six storeys, abutting the area’s busy civic […]
Gilberts Helps Everybody Get Better Health in Cheshire East
The £10m redevelopment of Congleton Leisure Centre is the latest step by Cheshire East Council to deliver on its policy to provide a sustainable, well designed and durable- better health- environment for its people and buildings. Run on behalf of the Council by Everybody Health & Leisure, the new Centre has been constructed by Pulse […]
Gilberts screens noise reduction
Air movement specialist Gilberts is playing a quiet role in helping University of Birmingham develop its first ever net zero carbon student accommodation. The Pritchatts Park Residence Project sees refurbishment of existing and building of new sustainable residences for students, to enhance their experience and help establish the University as one of the top 50 […]
Sound Solution to Facade Ventilation & Acoustic Modulation
Gilberts is cutting to the chase with its latest evolution of acoustic weather louvres. Britain’s leading provider of air movement solutions has extended and modernised its range of acoustic louvres(fixed and screening) to enable architects to balance a building’s aural and visual impact. New to the mix is a choice of continuous and curved […]
Protecting Environmental Retrofit
In the drive towards reducing carbon emissions, Cambridgeshire County Council is leading by example. It is actively working towards becoming net zero, as a result of diverse measures including a £16m Environmental Fund to convert all Council buildings to fossil-free heating by 2025. One of the latest buildings to benefit from the Renewable Energy Retrofit […]
Addressing Multiple Issues with One Solution
Design expertise behind the scenes is giving work life in the heart of London a light, bright and safe environment. Adeline Properties commissioned NGA Architects to refurbish and upgrade the 10-storey, 60,000 sq ft Waverley House, Soho. The challenge for the design team was to optimise a light, inspirational feel and bring the interior and […]