David Littlefield
NewsIs architecture heading for the rocks?
Global economic conditions could be worse than expected according to some industry experts, says David Littlefield
NewsHow are leading architects coping with the global financial storm?
As architecture is battered by the chill winds of recession, how do leading firms plan to cope with the lean years ahead? David Littlefield asked some of the world’s largest architecture practices about their strategies
ReviewExhibition celebrates triumphs of structural engineering
David Littlefield, curator of "Unseen Hands: 100 years of structural engineering " on why structural engineers' work should be celebrated.
FeaturesThe age of alien archi-forms has arrived
David Littlefield explains the thinking behind Space Craft, his new book on computer modelling
NewsProfile: Norman Foster
Foster & Partners, which celebrated four decades in practice in 2008, continually tops lists of the world’s most admired architectural firms. Here, Norman Foster talks about success, growth and that deal with 3i
TechnicalRafael Viñoly and cladding manufacturer KME give Colchester’s new arts centre a golden glow
Rafael Viñoly and German facade manufacturer KME are giving Colchester’s visual arts centre a golden glow, and it looks like the ancient city is taking a shine to its new neighbour. Photos by Morley von Sternberg
TechnicalGulf states gear up to go green
Can Dubai shake off its gas-guzzling image to become a global model of sustainable design? David Littlefield visits to discover how the emirates and their Middle Eastern neighbours are embracing energy reduction on a massive scale
FeaturesCollaboration lag
There is always room for improvement, but so much energy has been ploughed into design packages over the last couple of decades that, it could be argued, architects have everything they need.
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Mind your language to meet ageism law
Job ads may need to reworded to avoid falling foul of new legislation
FeaturesAstudio shows how small practices with top-end kit can take on large, complex jobs
Since leaving Aedas, Richard Hyams has been putting together his own technology-based, highly collaborative practice. David Littlefield met him
FeaturesEarly rewards
In this month’s How We Did IT we feature the work of Graphisoft, which, like most other large software developers, is working to embed its ArchiCad product in schools and colleges.
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Local participants expand global reach
When you look at the list of the globe’s largest architecture practices, Foster’s (number eight in the BD World Architecture 100 list for 2007) sticks out.
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How to sell carbon awareness to Dubai
Imagine the following two events happening in the same week: a structure destined to become the world’s tallest building reaches 100 storeys, and a nearly complete 34-storey tower catches fire leading to rooftop rescues by helicopter and the deaths of four workers. If this was the UK, there would be ...
FeaturesNew year, new tools
Already software vendors are queuing up to unveil new programmes, updates and services for 2007. David Littlefield looks at what architects can expect to be released over coming months
NewsRegaining the summit
Knocking HOK from last year’s number one spot, Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei has taken back its position at the top of the BD World Architecture list again this year.
FeaturesNew model for climate change
The world of building information modelling has cottoned on to the idea that 3D modelling tools could help in the design of greener buildings and is peddling the idea for all it’s worth.
FeaturesTeeing off... or teed off?
Cash-flow worries and years of low pay mean architects are especially guilty of not making provisions for the future.