Design Buy Build Issue 15 2015 | Page 14

Editor’s Choice The Schöck Isokorb range is now BIM planning compliant As Building Information Modelling (BIM) begins to revolutionise the buildings planning process, Schöck is pleased to announce that it is the first manufacturer to present a library of load-bearing thermal insulation elements in the BIM exchange format IFC 2x3. The new CAD service portal on the Schöck website is available to users and features a selection of Isokorb types K; KXT; KS; and KST. Architects, designers and structural engineers can therefore easily plan in BIM balconies, or other projecting components, using thermal breaks that allow connectivity between concrete-toconcrete; concrete-to-steel; or steel-to-steel applications. KYOTO GARDEN ART. Much interest from trade and public at the Chelsea flower show, show casing 2 new designs and 1 new product, now you have even more choice 4 standard sizes, 18 patterns in either Hardwood or Aluminium. This product has been used for over 40 years in the building trade as exterior house cladding, now a pattern has been cut out to make it more attractive, so it has a proven track record of integrity & longevity, with wax being part of it's make-up through out the board they are waterproof, and I've just b