All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 95
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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
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OpinionWe need a multi-dimensional approach to social value
Introducing Flora Samuel, Building Design’s new social value columnist
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Walker’s Court, Soho, by Soda Studio
The Walker’s Court development, on the site of the famous Raymond Revuebar, could help Soho rediscover some heart
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FeaturesCPD 21 2019: Guidance on thermal comfort in the learning environment
This CPD, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, looks at how to meet Building Regulations Part L and thermal comfort recommendations
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NewsMae, Pitman Tozer and AOC team up for custom-build housing scheme
Self-build specialist Unboxed Homes trials new models on 1.2ha site
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Zayed Centre, Great Ormond Street, by Stanton Williams
The £90m research centre for rare diseases gives the world-famous children’s hospital civic presence for the first time, writes Ike Ijeh
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OpinionEsther McVey’s ignorance can’t go unchallenged
Julia Park skewers the government’s muddled thinking on housing design and planning
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Marmalade Lane, Cambridge, by Mole Architects
How does this housing development that was instigated and managed by residents work in practice?
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FeaturesCPD 19 2019: Corrosion protection
This CPD, sponsored by Steel for Life, looks at how the lifespan of structures can be maximised by protecting them against the elements
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NewsGoldsmith Street wins inaugural Neave Brown Award
RIBA’s new housing prize goes to Mikhail Riches and Cathy Hawley
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NewsArchitect who threatened to sue client fined £1,000
Mayfair practitioner admits unprofessional conduct ahead of Arb hearing
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FeaturesCPD 18 2019: Guide to daylighting and EN 17037
This CPD, sponsored by VELUX Commercial, looks at which aspects of design EN 17037 can cater for
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Building StudyBuilding Study: The Twist, Norway, by BIG
Bjarke Ingels’ new art gallery over a river might have the whiff of gimmickry but Ike Ijeh finds himself beguiled
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FeaturesCPD 16 2019: Understanding non-fragile glass in rooflights
This CPD, sponsored by Glazing Vision, examines what constitutes fragility and non-fragility, how glass is tested for fragility, and more
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FeaturesCPD 14 2019: Fenestration on buildings
This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, will discuss areas that are important to consider in fenestration specification
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FeaturesCPD 13 2019: Requirements for door hardware on fire doors
This CPD, sponsored by dormakaba, looks at the requirements of hardware for fire doors alongside CE markings and regulations