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Kebony – Naturally Norway: creating a prize-winning garden with Durisol

Durisol UK’s eco-friendly blocks played an integral part in the creation of Darren Saines’ Kebony – Naturally Norway garden, which was awarded a silver-gilt medal at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.  Here, you can follow the Durisol UK team step by step as they create the garden walls in less than a day, and view the finished garden in all its glory. Click for full story

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Durisol garden wins a silver-gilt award at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Green construction material Durisol has been recognised by the judges at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, who have awarded a silver-gilt medal to the Kebony – Naturally Norway garden, in which Durisol was used to construct the boundary wall and retaining wall.  The project was Norway’s first ever entry to the prestigious show, and aimed to create a unique, modern garden using only the finest quality sustainable materials.. Click for full story

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Durisol to make its debut with Norway at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010

Green construction material Durisol has been hand selected by RHS Chelsea Flower Show newcomer, Darren Saines, to form an integral part of his garden Kebony - Naturally Norway at the Chelsea Flower Show on 25-29 May 2010. Beating off tough competition from a large number of applicants to become Norway’s first ever entry to the Royal Horticultural Society’s highly prestigious annual event, Kebony Naturally Norway will be followed in a primetime BBC television programme. Click for full story

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Kings Cross youth build a brighter future with Durisol

Green building material Durisol helped disadvantaged young people become actively involved in the building of the New Horizon Youth Centre in Kings Cross, which celebrated its grand re-opening last month. Because Durisol’s interlocking blocks are stacked like Lego, skilled bricklayers are not required, which made it easier for the centre’s users to help with the construction. Click for full story

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Durisol reduces disturbance of Mousehole village school hall build

Eco-friendly construction supplier Durisol has helped to reduce the negative impact of an extension to Mousehole Primary School in Cornwall, by delivering construction materials onsite in smaller lorries and reducing noise pollution. 

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Bungalow built with Durisol nominated for two Building Excellence Awards

A bespoke bungalow that was constructed using Durisol has been nominated by Swansea Building Control for two Building Excellence Awards, including one nomination in the Sustainability category. Click for full story

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Industry News

• Latest timber research questioned by the concrete industry. Click here to find out more
• Can timber frame sites ever be safe? Click here to read Building Magazine’s article here.
• British engineers have developed a new environmentally friendly cement that is carbon-negative. Read The Guardian’s article here 
• Durisol partner with LABC, increasing links to local authorities.
• Ever thought about designing your build around the sun?  Read about one architect’s endeavours to create a Trailblazing Solar Home in Oregon, USA. Click here to find out more.
• Durisol units fit together like Lego, making it easier and faster to construct. Click here to find out more about the benefits of mortarless block systems.
• Unlike polystyrenes, the composition of Durisol is all natural and benign materials. Click here to view research into the negative health implications of polystyrene.
  

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