All Building Design articles in 20 February 2015
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Features
Ecobuild seminar highlights: Look who’s talking
Ecobuild’s seminar and conference programmes will feature more than 400 speakers from industry, government and beyond. Here, some of these experts give a sneak preview of their key messages
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Analysis
Power in the Union
It seems increasingly possible that the UK will vote to leave the EU in 2017. For many sustainability professionals, this would be a nightmare scenario
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Analysis
The shape of things to come
We can’t predict the future, but we can detect certain trends. Here are four that will fundamentally change the way we live
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Features
Ecobuild 2015 programme preview
From an election manifesto for construction to the latest in biophilic design, there is something for all tastes at Ecobuild. Andrew Brister picks out some of the highlights
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Analysis
Get happy: Wellbeing in buildings
There is a strong body of evidence of the tangible ways that building design can improve wellbeing. Now an increasing number of major clients are realising that this is not just good for employees’ health – it’s good for business. Katie Puckett reports
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News
New Pinnacle owner wants a new name – and a start on site this year
Tower will be redesigned by PLP and called 22 Bishopsgate
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News
Academics create Domesday Book of post-war towers
Project aims to change public attitudes to high-rise living
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News
LSE building only UK one on Design Museum shortlist
O’Donnell Tuomey’s Saw Swee Hock scheme sole home nomination for Design of the Year Award
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Technical
Light at the museum
Exposure to natural light can be damaging to the rare and valuable pieces on display at museums. Amanda Birch investigates how three galleries have employed innovative lighting set-ups to keep their displays illuminated, while remaining protected from harmful ultraviolet rays
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News
Locals triumph as former schoolhouse turned into cinema
Jonathan Dunn Architects behind new Rye arts centre
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News
Winchester decision claims head of council leader
Pickles now deciding whether to call Allies Morrison scheme in after judge ruled procurement was unlawful
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News
Austin-Smith Lord throws off credit agreement shackles
Deal came in to force after Abu Dhabi bust-up
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News
Rejigged Viñoly Marble Arch plans win Westminster's blessing
Almacantar increased scheme’s height following pressure from freeholder for more offices
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Review
Book Club review: Architecture Live Projects: Pedagogy Into Practice
Michael Collins reviews the latest title in BD’s readers’ book club
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News
Robert Adam overcomes doubters to win Bath housing consent
Planners grant permission despite conservation and design reservations
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Analysis
Barbour ABI's February market review is out now
Barbour ABI’s Economic Construction Market Review for February is now available to download
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News
Woodman is new Architecture Foundation director
Former BD editor charged with reviving think tank
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News
Bishopsgate protests force rethink, Hammerson admits
‘We’re looking at overall mix,’ says developer’s boss