All Building Design articles in April 2-25
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NewsOki pledges action on working conditions following new RIBA workplace report
Survey of more than 1,450 architecture professionals highlights extensive unpaid overtime, low pay and poor mental health outcomes across the profession
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NewsMæ founder Alex Ely appointed chair of the Museum of the Home
Ely will lead the east London museum during its next phase of development following a major refurbishment in 2021
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FeaturesDonald Insall Associates: A thoroughly modern conservation practice
As urgent demands for reuse and sustainability transform the priorities of contemporary architecture, Mary Richardson explores how conservation architect Donald Insall Associates – long champions of repair and adaptation – is building on its pioneering legacy to meet the needs of a changing world
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OpinionArchitecture in perspective: What traditional drawing techniques can still teach us
In this personal reflection, architectural illustrator Adriette Myburgh revisits the lessons of hand-drawn perspective and the mentors who shaped her approach to architectural visualisation
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NewsRIBA and The King’s Foundation launch joint initiative to promote retrofit
Two regional events will seek to promote building reuse, local skills and cross-sector collaboration as part of a wider push to advance sustainable practices in the built environment
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NewsAI startups partner with architecture giants to tackle construction challenges
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has announced the ten AI-led startups selected for its accelerator programme under the Innovate UK BridgeAI initiative. The programme is intended to promote the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in sectors with high growth potential, including construction.
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OpinionEnd the monopoly: Why the ARB is holding architecture back
Long-time ARB critic Ian Salisbury argues that the architects’ regulator has overstepped its role and needs to go
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NewsWEISS/MANFREDI win competition for Nelson-Atkins Museum expansion
The Kansas City museum’s shortlist included Renzo Piano, Studio Gang and Kengo Kuma
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NewsGet Living submits revised Allies and Morrison designs for 500 homes on Elephant and Castle site
Proposed BTR scheme to include a cultural venue and student accommodation as part of the final phase of the £1.5 billion redevelopment.
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OpinionPlanning at the edges: What awkward urban sites can teach us about better design
Awkward, overlooked and often written off, small urban sites demand a more careful and creative design approach – and they can reveal much about how we plan, consult and build in our cities, writes Satish Jassal
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Information - BDMastering the detail: Episode 2
Calling all manufacturers and product suppliers! Episode 2 of our Mastering the Detail webinar series features an insightful conversation with Philippa Birch-Wood, sustainability lead at Chetwoods, offering a candid look into what really influences architectural specification decisions.
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OpinionHeat networks: The low-carbon design solution
The UK’s social housing sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it works to decarbonise its heat and hot water provision. This is about more than just supporting the country’s net-zero 2050 target – energy efficiency is essential to tackling fuel poverty and addressing rising operational costs. Improving building fabric ...
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Features‘Infrastructure could do with a bit of love’: dRMM’s Jonas Lencer on the Silvertown Tunnel portal buildings
Tom Lowe speaks to the practice’s director about why the overlooked parts of public infrastructure deserve a fresh perspective
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NewsRockwool’s rainscreen insulation tested for high-wind resilience in real-world build-ups
Rockwool has announced new testing results for its NyRock Rainscreen 032 product. The manufacturer says it has demonstrated resilience to wind pressures equivalent to a category four hurricane when installed in commonly used facade systems.
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NewsBuilding safety minister to address Building the Future Conference
Building Design’s conference will take place on 2 October
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NewsSpecialist cleaning technique used to conserve historic buildings in Dundee
Conservation cleaning specialist EcoGuard Scotland has completed restoration works on several historic buildings in Dundee using a steam-based technique designed to minimise damage to sensitive stonework. The company is now preparing for further conservation-led projects in and around the city.