All Building Design articles in 18 April 2008 – Page 2

  • Features

    How can I master MicroStation?

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    I’m a new MicroStation user. Any tips on how I can become a more efficient user — for example good short cuts and hidden techniques I should know about?

  • Technical

    Healing history

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is running its six-day repair course from May 12-19.

  • News

    Hackers infiltrate RIBA site

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Police have been called in after Chinese internet hackers infiltrated the RIBA’s membership database, a system used by the public to find architects.

  • Oscar Niemeyer’s Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia: image-conscious design
    Review

    Looking good in photos

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Anthony Vidler’s new book considers how celebrity influences architecture, says Thomas Muirhead

  • Opinion

    Good relations

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    As project architect of the RMJM half of the EMBT/RMJM joint venture partnership on the Scottish Parliament building, I cannot concur with your statement that our relationship with EMBT was “dysfunctional” (News March 28).

  • Technical

    Germany goes passive

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    A five-day seminar entitled Renewable Energy in the Urban Environment is being held in Berlin from July 7-11 and will explore the role of renewable energy in the urban and semi-urban environment.

  • Technical

    No floor in its plan

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    You should have a clear conscience when you next specify Forbo Marmoleum flooring for your latest bar project.

  • News

    The far-out pavilion

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Alumni of the Architectural Association have completed an innovative pavilion which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the school’s design research lab.

  • The re-envisaged school site.
    News

    Fraser keeps it in the family to save school

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    A design by Malcolm Fraser for his daughter’s school could see the B-listed building in Edinburgh kept in use following proposals to sell it and move to a new location.

  • News

    SOM reveals Nato finger design

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    SOM’s London design director Jo Palma presented the practice’s latest designs for Nato’s new headquarters (pictured) earlier this month, it has emerged.

  • Opinion

    We do declare

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    In your story about RIBA declarations (News April 11) you chose not to include a key point about the RIBA, so here it is:

  • Amanda Baillieu
    Opinion

    Dawn of the super firm

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    In-house council architects left a lot to be desired, but will their conglomerate successors be any better?

  • Opinion

    Question of cost

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    I wish to clear up any confusion derived from the selective references you make to my letter of reply to Lord Rogers of Riverside about the costing of the Robin Hood Gardens refurbishment (bdonline April 11).

  • Opinion

    Correction

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Marks Barfield’s Michael Tippett School in south London (News April 11) cost £7.6 million, not £25 million as stated.

  • News

    Tearing up convention

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Young practice Studio Octopi has designed this origami-inspired extension for a private house in Muswell Hill, north London.

  • Features

    What factors should we consider when taking on our first international project?

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    My practice is looking at doing its first international project. What extra factors do we need to consider when doing international work?

  • Opinion

    Magic circle

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    It’s good to see that Design for London has renewed its attempts to draw a line under allegations of favouritism with the release of a shortlist for its new framework agreement.

  • Opinion

    Chief concerns

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    I was a little disturbed by the proposal for a “chief architect” as reported in BD (News April 11) and in particular by the comparison with other sectors — those with a chief medical officer or chief scientist, for example.

  • News

    It’s a bust as college honours Shew

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    Gray, Baynes & Shew Architects’ former senior partner Simon Shew has been honoured at Trinity College, Oxford, with a bust of the architect unveiled in the Fellows’ Gardens (pictured).

  • Bono: Will he be with or without approval?
    Opinion

    Bono's Pride

    2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

    U2 front man Bono was set to present his Norman Foster-designed plans for the £120 million redevelopment of the city’s famous Clarence Hotel in person this week.