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FeaturesRepurposing is key to unlocking the future of our city centres
In the latest in our Stratford Design Challenge series, BDP’s Nick Fairham considers the role retrofit and reuse can play
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CPD 07 2021: PVCu windows for medium-rise buildings
This CPD, sponsored by Eurocell, assesses the use of PVCu windows on medium- to high-rise buildings and outlines design, installation, ventilation and other aspects a developer would need to consider. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 10 September 2021
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There are a lot of talented designers who could create a covid memorial
The news that ministers asked Heatherwick for ideas is yet another No 10 misjudgement, writes public art consultant Geoff Wood
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Shifting that stubborn needle on inclusion and prejudice
Architecture needs a sea change to improve diversity, writes Sarah Akigbogun
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Beautiful places and whopping great elephants
The new Office for Place has the potential to surpass Cabe, says Matthew Carmona – but there remain some unanswered questions
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CPD 06 2021: Specifying timber to target Net Zero
This CPD sponsored by TG Escapes Eco-Buildings looks at how timber can make its mark in greening the delivery of the built environment, as construction embarks on a step change in techniques DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 27 August 2021
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Time to put cars in their place – underground
The economy needs some big infrastructure projects. How about burying a few roads, asks Steve Webb
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The Architecture of Belonging: What building back better should actually look like
In this piece for our Stratford Design Challenge series, Nick Moss considers how the pandemic has affected the relationship between people and the places we live and work
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All our Building Safety Bill coverage in one place
Keep up to date with our Building Safety Bill news, opinion and expert analysis
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CPD 05 2021: Building considerations for commercial rooflight refurbishment
This CPD sponsored by VELUX Commercial gives an overview of the rooflight refurbishment process and the opportunities it offers to enhance daylighting and ventilation – as discussed in the company’s recent white paper DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 16 August 2021
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Firms that ditch their offices permanently are taking a massive gamble
This month’s return to the office cannot come soon enough for Brendan Kilpatrick
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The UK’s trade deals need to show more ambition on services
Post-Brexit agreements must not overlook the importance of services like architecture, Alan Vallance tells the government
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CPD 04 2021: The future of heating – Part L 2022 options
This CPD sponsored by WMS explains the implementation of changes to Part L affecting energy usage, and the role underfloor heating can play in driving household efficiencies. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE: 9 August 2021
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Working with children: The best clients you’ve never had
What is good youth engagement and why should we do it, asks Dinah Bornat
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Equitone [linea]: Cladding designed with architects
Material meets fire standards for buildings over 18m tall
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Planning gateway 1: What’s changing from August
Five key points from fire safety experts at Building Designs’s Risk Regulations event this week
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Making sure electric vehicle chargers are part of your next build
Be prepared for the upcoming regulation changes
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How can we all be a part of making our buildings safer?
Allan Binns, architectural director at Ryder Architecture gives a principal designer’s view on embracing a safer future
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Designing in, with and for diverse communities is key to successful regeneration
Stratford’s time is now, writes Lanre Gbolade in the latest in our Building [Re]Design series
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Guiding the profession to 2034 and beyond
In the latest in our Future of the Profession series, RIBA president Alan Jones introduces his Fact Finding Mission and explains why it is time for detailed reflection and planning
