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Inside Shou Sugi Bangers by Unknown Works
The room within a room required a level of technical detailing unlike most typical structures, with the primary focus on acoustic isolation
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School buildings crisis: What can the next government do to save our schools and colleges?
Public capital spending on education was less last year than at any time since Labour’s Building Schools for the Future programme got up to speed 17 years ago. As part of Building’s election focus, Joey Gardiner asks what can be done to stop our schools falling further into disrepair
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What made this project… Newson’s Yard by Stiff+Trevillion
Finalist for Refurbishment Architect of the Year Award 2023, Stiff+Trevillion guides us through the specification challenges present at Newson’s Yard
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CPD 03 2024: Exploring the A to Z Essential Principles
This Rockwool-sponsored CPD module examines the A to Z Essential Principles relating to passive fire safety by RISCAuthority, highlighting the importance of going above and beyond the Building Regulations to better protect buildings and their occupants. Deadline for completion Friday 26 April 2024.
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Women in Construction: Kimberly Dowdell on how Detroit inspired her to become an architect and make a difference
Jordan Marshall talks to the AIA president and HOK director of strategic relationships about her path into architecture and commitment for positive change
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Who would back a ‘retrofit only’ mandate? RICS debate airs range of industry views
Former RIBA president Sunand Prasad and Save Britain’s Heritage director Henrietta Billings among Industry experts which discussed how much weight should be given to retrofit schemes by the planners and regulators. Tom Lowe reports
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Toxin-absorbing clay plasters by Clayworks
Combining centuries-old knowledge, the company hopes to provide a healthier alternative to traditional plaster
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‘Like a Zaha Hadid building with traditional materials’ … How do you rebuild the Crooked House pub?
South Staffordshire Council has ordered the owners of Britain’s wonkiest pub to recreate it as it was before its unlawful demolition. Donald Insall Associates and Purcell explain how they would approach what has become one of the country’s most unlikely - and high profile - restoration projects
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Extended Q+A: Combining fabric with low and zero carbon technologies in new homes
After an unprecedented number of questions, we joined David Adams, Jamie Bursnell and Steven Heath for an extended question-and-answer session
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Turning trash to treasure: Smile Plastics commitment to a circular economy
Recycled-plastic manufacturer expands production with new Wales factory
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What does the High Court’s ruling mean for M&S’ Oxford Street plans? Lawyers give their views
Developers offered “welcome reset” on planning policy, but full clarity is some way off, writes Tom Lowe
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Suzanne Hall on living and learning in Rome
Eleanor Jolliffe talks to Suzanne Hall about studying in Rome, and the lessons she learned there about the coalescence of social and spatial practices
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CMA’s housebuilding report highlights drawbacks of speculative model and need for planning reform
From land banking to a probe into anti-competitive activity, we breakdown the critical points from the UK competition regulator’s report into the housebuilding market
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The race against time to avoid a building control inspection crisis
LABC fears a shutdown of building control services in April due to a lack of certified inspectors. How worried should we be? asks Daniel Gayne
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CPD 02 2024: Specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems
Sponsored by Cupa Pizarras, this CPD will examine the considerations for specifying natural slate rainscreen cladding systems, including the material’s sustainable credentials, responsible sourcing and installation guidance. Deadline for completion Friday 5 April 2024.
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Sheppard Robson transforms London block with steel superstructure
The constrained site – previously a multi-storey car park – informed a bold design language for the new hotel and office building which required retaining the original foundations
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Green solutions: Civic Engineers’ Stephen O’Malley and Michelle McDowell talk sustainable growth
Stephen O’Malley has big plans for the expansion of the engineering firm he founded 10 years ago – just so long as it stays true to its sustainability-oriented principles. Daniel Gayne reports
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What made this project… 78 St James’ Street by Squire & Partners
The judges for last year’s AYAs were impressed with Squire & Partners’ body of work, 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 associate ...
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CPD 01 2024: Fifth Facade: Regulations on Roofs
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, considers the roof as a building’s fifth facade, examining its functional uses and its vital role in fire safety, and explaining the relevant regulations and what needs to be done to require to comply with them. Deadline for completion Friday ...