A new publication containing the latest door hardware advice for architects and specifiers and showcasing best practice internationally has been launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI). The GAI Yearbook contains architectural ironmongery and technical standards advice.
There is guidance for sourcing door and window hardware people, including a list of all Registered Architectural Ironmongers (RegAI).
Angie Corkhill, director of the GAI, says: “When it comes to architectural ironmongery, even the smallest error can impact the performance of the door, the fire integrity and flow of the building. It’s a complex industry and a hard subject to master, so we hope that this publication will encourage architects to use a RegAI on all future projects.”
RegAIs have completed their GAI Diploma and have committed to-to-date with industry standards and products through the GAI’s CPD programme.
Within the Yearbook, Jonathan Hall, director of architectural practice AHMM, talks about AHMM’s projects and award wins, architectural ironmongery and the specification process. Jonathan also was also a judge for this year’s Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards, organised by the GAI in association with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The Yearbook showcases the winning projects of the Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards from the UK and abroad, giving an overview of each project and the ironmongery specification. It also includes an update on ironmongery standards from GAI technical manager, Douglas Masterson.
For a free copy of the 2019 Yearbook, contact [email protected]. Visit www.gai.org.uk.
