All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 93
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OpinionWhat architects and politicians have in common
The two professions need to learn to communicate if we are to build a better future, says Eleanor Jolliffe as she starts a new series of columns
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NewsNot architect’s role to sign off specialist designers’ work, says Studio E associate
Main contractor ’didn’t use their architects as much as they might’
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NewsGrenfell Inquiry told cladding ‘not most complex part of project’
Studio E design lead says repurposing tower-block’s podium was biggest challenge
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FeaturesHow to save historic buildings in the real world
As Historic England calls for more of our heritage to be repurposed, Richard Griffiths on the social value and economics of reusing old buildings
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Building StudyMaggie’s Centre at the Royal Marsden, Sutton, by Ab Rogers Design
For his first building the designer has gone head-to-head with his father – but he was more intimidated by Rem Koolhaas, he tells Elizabeth Hopkirk
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OpinionWhat is it like to live in a 13sq m former office?
Julia Park meets a young woman whose childhood in temporary accommodation has left her determined to end permitted development
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NewsArchitect ‘signed off non-compliant drawings’, Grenfell Inquiry told
Studio E accused of leaving inexperienced architect ‘to sink’
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Town House, Kingston University, by Grafton Architects
Grafton’s first UK building is a thrilling reinterpretation of the university library, writes Ike Ijeh
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OpinionUn, deux, trois: a French lesson in reusing buildings
Gillian Darley follows in Ian Nairn’s footsteps to Paris and uncovers a story for our time
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FeaturesDesigning daylight in buildings and its impact on the indoor generation
The benefits of working in bright and well-ventilated commercial spaces to our overall wellbeing and performance cannot be overstated
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NewsRodney Melville & Partners to spruce up three listed buildings in Gunnersbury Park
Works to be completed ahead of huge Hudson Square resi development
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Building StudyThe world’s hottest projects in 2020
Ike Ijeh tours the planet to report on this year’s most anticipated completions
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OpinionThe housing legacy of the 2010s
Julia Park manages to find a few things to cheer as she looks back over the last decade
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FeaturesWe need to harness the green equity in our buildings
This urgently needed measure can help us combat climate change, writes Fernando de Roda
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Opinion‘The level of ambition is worryingly low’
Building Design columnist Julia Park examines what the election result means for housing
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Auckland Tower, County Durham, by Niall McLaughlin
The architect has given Auckland Castle a timber tower resembling a siege engine – but while it’s a permanent fixture there’s nothing static about it
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FeaturesCPD 23 2019: Benefits of underfloor heating
This CPD, sponsored by WMS, will look at factors that can impact the use of underfloor heating systems and more
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FeaturesCPD 22 2019: Saving water and energy
This CPD, sponsored by Franke Sissons, will consider how to conserve water and the ways specifiers can help to reduce water consumption
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OpinionWhen someone mentions value engineering, bring up social value
Investing in good design from the start reaps long-term social and financial benefits, writes Julia Park
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NewsAnger over Lubetkin tower refurbishment plans
Residents argue windows upgrade will compromise ‘unique’ design of block