All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 36
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FeaturesAssessing aluminium decking systems: Properties, performance & key considerations
As a relatively new material in decking design, many specifiers still question aluminium’s suitability. RYNO answers some frequently asked questions regarding compliance, installation and heat transference
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FeaturesCPD 02 2023: Sustainable steelwork procurement
This CPD, sponsored by Steel for Life, examines the central role sustainability plays in procurement strategies and explains the key recommendations for procuring sustainable structural steelwork
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NewsMichael Wilford dies, aged 84
Wilford was best known for his three-decade working relationship with James Stirling
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NewsADP and O’Donnell & Tuomey unveil plans for York University student centre
Upside-down trapezoidal block to be built entirely from natural materials, design team say
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NewsBerkeley to focus on low-rise schemes if single staircase ban in towers goes ahead
Developer says fire safety rules will put high rise schemes awaiting planning “back to square one”
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NewsDemystifying the specification requirements of building safety reform
Join us on Wednesday 22 March for a discussion on the new requirements for duty and competence, the role of the principal designer and levels of specification, as well as what the changes mean in terms of insurance and liability
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NewsGove threatens to put 11 developers who have not signed cladding contract ‘out of business’
Housing secretary repeats pledge to stop developers trading as deadline passes
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NewsPeabody to redesign 20 tower schemes in response to second staircase rule
Housing association warns of “dramatic delays” to its development programme as industry faces ban on single staircases in blocks above 30m
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FeaturesThe modern office: Edenred in Moschato, Greece
The former industrial block has been transformed into a modern, contemporary office space
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NewsIn pictures: Lightroom by Haworth Tompkins
A sister space to the Bridge Theatre in London, the venue has been designed to host artist-led exhibitions and performances
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NewsIn pictures: Studio McW unveils Follyfield
The 18th century residence in the Cambridgeshire countryside has been redefined as an L shape, improving spatial flow and the home’s connection to nature
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FeaturesCitizens Design Bureau reignites Jacksons Lane Arts Centre
Taking the building’s association with circus arts as a starting point, Citizens Design Bureau has infused warmth and colour to create a playful energy
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NewsUseful Studio wins competition to design next generation of motorway gantries
London practice beats runner up John McAslan in RIBA competition for road operator National Highways
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NewsIn pictures: Freehaus designs Rising Green youth centre
The project came with a clear remit from Haringey Council to codesign and deliver the youth hub alongside local young people
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NewsBIG gets OK for plan to redevelop site beside old FT headquarters
Developer has appointed BIG to come up with plans to replace 1980s building
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NewsOutcome of Sheppard Robson cladding battle could trigger similar suits, say lawyers
Contractor suing supply chain for £47m over alleged defects in Woolwich Tesco scheme
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NewsBrick meets nature in east Germany’s new urban district
Alfons & alfreda designs sustainable neighbourhood at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
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NewsSocial housing architect Peter Tábori dies aged 83
Hungarian-born architect best known for his work at Camden council in the 1960s and 70s
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NewsIn pictures: Public artwork at Brent Cross Town by IF_DO and Lakwena
The 52-metre-long permanent public artwork wraps the electrical substation at London Brent Cross Town