All Features articles – Page 16
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Cast stone Q&A with Toby Marlow, Haddonstone
From specification requirements to the challenges that can arise when working with the material, we ask Toby Marlow about the properties of cast stone and what designers should consider when specifying the material
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FeaturesThe Building the Future Commission: the interim findings revealed
The interim report from an ambitious project to improve the built environment and unlock the potential of the construction industry
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FeaturesBSI reports tackling water scarcity to be as much a priority as climate change
Recommendations include smart metering, increasing product efficiency, water labelling and embracing circularity with systems such as rainwater harvesting
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Brixton House by Foster Wilson Size
Foster Wilson Size’s body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for Public Building Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s partner, Edmund Wilson, to break down ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Wimbledon High School by IID Architects
IID Architect’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s director, Nick Rich, to break down some of ...
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FeaturesZentia unveils exciting new features to the Sonify range
Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality
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FeaturesDoes the latest RAAC research mean remediation could be easier and cheaper than all the panic suggests?
A Loughborough University expert has identified the primary cause of failure – and suggests RAAC has the potential to be safe if properly managed
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FeaturesIntroducing Forbo Flooring Systems
Forbo Flooring Systems is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial floor coverings that include linoleum, vinyl, flocked flooring, carpet tiles and entrance flooring systems. Despite floor coverings being just one part of the specification process, according to Forbo, they are an intrinsic part of the built environment. Omnipresent in ...
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Features‘I don’t seek permission, I ask for forgiveness’ – Muyiwa Oki on his plans for his RIBA presidency
RIBA’s first black president - and its youngest - did not tell his bosses at Mace that he was running for the role. He is someone who wants to do things his own way, but how much will his promises to shake up the 188-year-old institute run up against its ...
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FeaturesThe RAAC schools crisis: what we know so far
More than 100 schools containing cheap concrete told to immediately close after collapse of beam previously thought to be safe
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FeaturesIntroducing ACS Stainless Steel
Building Design paid a visit to ACS Stainless Steel’s purpose-built facility, a 10-minute drive from Leeds City Centre, to find out more about the team and explore the reasons why they made the shortlist for the prestigious Architect of the Year Awards.
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FeaturesThe Granary: A ‘future proofed’ house in Buckinghamshire
The once rugged, steel-framed building is now a five-bedroom home with plenty of natural light
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FeaturesLand of Stone: a journey through modern architecture in Scotland
In this excerpt from his new book, Roger Emmerson considers the importance of Modernism, regionalism and cultural identity in the evolution of Scottish architecture
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FeaturesUnlocking commercial potential with sliding door solutions
Sliding doors play a key role in meeting the ongoing need for flexible design solutions in commercial spaces – thanks to their ability to open or divide spaces quickly and safely
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FeaturesPosi-Joist cassettes become a key component in energy house 2.0
Behind the walls of Energy House 2 exists eHome2 – a unique concept build house. MiTek’s Posi-Joist cassettes are an essential part of the home’s design which focuses on sustainability and accelerating us towards low carbon and net zero housing
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The construction of Westminster Cathedral, 1895 - 1902
The Builder reports on the progress of the UK’s largest Catholic church and the untimely death of its architect
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FeaturesCan T levels help re-establish a vocational pathway into architecture?
Ben Flatman takes a look at how T levels might help to change the education landscape
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FeaturesSea Pools: 66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world
A new book by Chris Romer-Lee explores the beauty and architectural significance of saltwater pools around the world
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FeaturesFrom New Towns to new countries: the overlooked history of masterplanning Arabia
Western planners and architects oversaw a paradigm shift that built the modern Arabian peninsula, influencing its modern culture, and imposing new typologies that persist to the present day, writes Tarek H. Shalaby
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FeaturesSimon Sturgis on the M&S decision: ‘In some ways it’s not even about retrofit’
One of the key witnesses to speak against the M&S scheme talks to Ben Flatman about what Michael Gove’s decision means and where the net zero agenda needs to go next