All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 6
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NewsHigh Court refuses full judicial review of decision to approve DSDHA’s Bloomsbury tower
Campaigners to appeal decision after judge finds outcome would be the same regardless of claimed planning policy breach
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NewsRSHP submits plans for 54-storey City office tower
Proposals for 99 Bishopsgate set to be among the largest office towers in the Square Mile
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NewsBakerBrown retrofit transforms 19th-century cottage into carbon-negative home
Bank Cottage has undergone a transformation to meet 21st-century standards of energy efficiency and comfort
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Voysey House by dMFK
dMFK’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Refurbishment Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Joshua Scott, to break ...
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Information - BDCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption
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OpinionBio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
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Features150mm cavities: The new standard for efficient, low-carbon homes
As energy regulations tighten, more developers are making the move to 150mm wall cavities. Kelly Westwood, Head of Construction Projects for Knauf Insulation, looks at the benefits for architects designing with wider cavities in mind
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Lucent by Fletcher Priest Architects
Fletcher Priest Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Office 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 partner, Joe Sweeney, to break ...
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Information - BDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked
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NewsBritish Museum announces shortlist for Western Range galleries project
David Chipperfield and Eric Parry among five architect-led teams competing in the final stage of the Western Range competition
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NewsdMFK completes 201 Bishopsgate
dMFK Architects has transformed the seventh floor of 201 Bishopsgate into 35,500 sq ft of office space for Storey, British Land’s flexible workspace brand. Initially designed by SOM, the building’s structure is shaped by the railway line on which it sits atop. The original seventh-floor floorplate centred around a triangular ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… 3 Sheldon Square by Morris and Company
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Morris and Company’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Refurbishment 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 ...
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Information - BDCPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices
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FeaturesNot just another brick in the wall: How earth bricks helped reduce the carbon footprint on a Bennetts life sciences scheme
London’s life sciences boom is driving innovative construction at Tribeca, featuring cutting-edge earth bricks that reduce carbon emissions and set a new standard for sustainable development. Thomas Lane reports
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NewsArchitecture for London completes grade II-listed Barnsbury House
Practice reimagines grade II-listed property with reclaimed materials and a design that honours its Georgian roots
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NewsNissen Richards Studio’s new housing complex is its largest project to date
The architect was brought on board by developer Nelson Land to develop the scheme’s existing design
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NewsRIBA announces finalists on Masai Mara visitor centre competition
Two UK practices in final four of international competition
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NewsClementine Blakemore fires up creativity with renovation of London potter’s home and studio
The Stirling shortlist practice has turned a 19th-century London house into a contemporary ceramics studio
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NewsKevin Haley Studio unveils Berners Bar at the Business Design Centre
Practice pays homage to the BDC’s rich history with a design that integrates salvaged materials and evokes a sense of timeless British charm
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NewsAHEC, Diez Office and OMC°C unveil modular urban-cooling structure
Team predict project to cool surrounding airspace by as much as 8ºC, cast four times more shade than a 20-year-old tree, and produce as much biomass as an 80-year-old lime tree