All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 3
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FeaturesIntegrating security into architectural office designs
Thoughtful design and smart security features can create inspiring, secure spaces that reflect a brand’s identity and support employee wellbeing
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NewsHowells submits 1,000-home masterplan for Wolverhampton city centre redevelopment
Council partnering with Homes England, Muse and Legal & General on scheme
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FeaturesWhat made this project… House of Communication by Henn
Henn’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s partner and head of interior design, Katrin Jacobs, ...
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NewsBritish timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
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NewsDecision to scrap government design advisor Office for Place a ‘mistake’, says Nicholas Boys Smith
Body’s interim chair said move risks ministers “marking their own homework” on housing design
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NewsNetwork Rail to appoint new development partner for Liverpool Street station only after it gets planning
Acme’s scaled back proposals to cost a third less than previous plans and will be submitted within next two months
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NewsHackney approves plans for Old Street office tower
Studio Kyson’s 14-storey scheme the third to be approved on site since 2013
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins Brown
Hawkins Brown’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s award-winning projects and ask the firm’s senior architect, Fabio Maiolin, ...
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from designing for biodiversity?
As the construction industry grapples with embodied carbon, the impact on biodiversity is often overlooked, writes Anna Beckett
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NewsUnlocking timber’s potential: Alex Goodfellow on industry readiness and government’s role in boosting structural timber
Following the launch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap in December 2023, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is set to launch its Timber in Construction implementation guides in the hope of safely increasing the amount of timber used in construction to help the UK meet its net zero target by ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… The Wave by HLM Architects
HLM Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s associate, Karl Brown, to ...
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Information - BDCPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
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NewsRIBA unveils shortlist for 2024 House of the Year
Muyiwa Oki described the six shortlisted projects as “truly remarkable, breathtaking pieces of architecture”
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NewsAsif Khan unveils wetland boardwalk at British Land’s Canada Water development
Walkway inspired by the docks’ historic timber trade
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NewsCity approves David Walker’s stalled £200m office scheme
Tenter House development finally on verge of construction after 27-year development saga
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NewsChurch refurbishment delivers community-focused transformation in Hove
St Leonard’s Church in Hove has been extensively refurbished by John Puttick Associates, creating a new timber porch and multi-functional spaces for worship and community use
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FeaturesThe untold story of stone wool insulated sandwich panels
Professor Marco Imperadori’s new book, Building with Stone Wool Insulated Sandwich Panels, explores the science, aesthetics, and real-world applications of the previously underexamined technology
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Craigend Resource Centre by Inch Architecture
Inch Architecture’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named the winner of Social Value Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior architects, Jennifer McKerr and Joanna ...
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NewsProgress for David Walker Architects’ stalled £200m City office as planners recommend approval
Site has been earmarked for redevelopment for almost three decades
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NewsRayner calls in Chipperfield’s resubmitted Chinese embassy plans
Communities secretary takes control of controversial scheme