All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 38
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FeaturesDoes the latest RAAC research mean remediation could be easier and cheaper than all the panic suggests?
A Loughborough University expert has identified the primary cause of failure – and suggests RAAC has the potential to be safe if properly managed
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FeaturesIntroducing Forbo Flooring Systems
Forbo Flooring Systems is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial floor coverings that include linoleum, vinyl, flocked flooring, carpet tiles and entrance flooring systems. Despite floor coverings being just one part of the specification process, according to Forbo, they are an intrinsic part of the built environment. Omnipresent in ...
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NewsStudy finds architects going beyond building regs amid climate concern
Nine in 10 architects are going above and beyond the minimum requirements for tackling overheating in new homes, as developers seek to protect residents against extreme heatwaves, according to a new study by Pilkington UK. The manufacturer polled 100 architects 12 months on from the introduction of Part O building ...
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NewsThe Radiator Company’s heating and cooling solution
The Relax Hybrid’s technology offers flexibility, using both radiant heat and fan coil assisted technology to reach and maintain the ideal temperature
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Pre-procurement’
In the final article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at how new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement
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OpinionWant to know about Net Zero? Take a short hard look
With time running out to avert the worst of climate change, approaches to achieving Net Zero need to change fast, writes Susan Roaf
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NewsEric Parry unveils revised design for City’s tallest tower
Rejig of 1 Undershaft to split building into four vertical blocks with multiple roof gardens
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FeaturesIntroducing ACS Stainless Steel
Building Design paid a visit to ACS Stainless Steel’s purpose-built facility, a 10-minute drive from Leeds City Centre, to find out more about the team and explore the reasons why they made the shortlist for the prestigious Architect of the Year Awards.
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Leveraged Drafting’
In the fourth article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Leveraged Drafting’ and how it could dramatically increase productivity
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FeaturesThe Granary: A ‘future proofed’ house in Buckinghamshire
The once rugged, steel-framed building is now a five-bedroom home with plenty of natural light
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NewsHLM left two school schemes over concerns with modular contractor’s approach
Stride Treglown also breaks silence following closure of three schools due to structural issues as government launches investigation into Caledonian Modular
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NewsIn pictures: Coffey Architects completes Modern Barn
The timber-wrapped coastal home is made of three linear stacked volumes and sits close to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
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NewsGovernment launches wider probe into Caledonian Modular work after school closures
Poor workmanship blamed for structural defects at three schools as DfE alerts other government departments
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NewsIn pictures: Moll Architects completes Victorian house extension
Designed by Moll Architects, the Wilkinson Street project involved the renovation and extension of a mid-Victorian family home in south London. Originally built in the 1860s, the house is situated in the Albert Square Conservation area, a part of the city that escaped the bombs of the blitz during ...
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OpinionWhen designing for tomorrow, innovation is a necessity
The design decisions of today will form the foundation of a sustainable future, determining the health and wellbeing of both our planet and its people. For organisations operating in this space, embracing change is the only sure path to future financial viability, to meet the growing demands and expectations of ...
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Hybrid Collage’
In the third article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Hybrid Collage’ and how it’s opening up new possibilities in terms of concept design and image creation
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NewsMorphogenesis completes world’s largest office building
India’s Surat Diamond Bourse knocks The Pentagon off the top spot after 80 years
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NewsIn pictures: Fletcher Priest Architects completes first phase of Knightsbridge Estate
Fletcher Priest Architects has completed the first phase of the regeneration of The Olayan Group’s Knightsbridge Estate, restoring a set of historic buildings into a modern, mixed-use estate. The development includes 10,750 sqm of workspace, 33 build-to-rent properties set around an internal courtyard, a rooftop restaurant, and new retail spaces, ...
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NewsGovernment to fast-track ban on shared mixed-sex toilets in new buildings
Amendments to building regulations to require either single-sex shared toilets or private mixed-sex toilets
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FeaturesPosi-Joist cassettes become a key component in energy house 2.0
Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 – a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an essential part of the home’s design which focuses on sustainability and accelerating us towards low carbon and net zero housing