All Features articles – Page 17
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FeaturesA more sustainable approach to second homes in Spain
Spanish housebuilder focuses on choosing natural materials and prioritising products from local suppliers, following an increased demand for sustainable second homes
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FeaturesExtended Q+A: Unpacking building services specification
Wayne Early covers some unanswered questions from our Housing Today Live session on unpacking building services specification
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Features‘We can always weather local challenges’ – why Grimshaw is unfazed by HS2’s Euston delay
The firm’s chairman Andrew Whalley says its three-year growth strategy “needed an edit” after the decision to mothball its biggest UK project
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FeaturesChancery House retrofit by dMFK Architects
Chancery House, an eight-storey heritage building in London’s Midtown, has been retrofitted into flexible workspace for The Office Group. Set atop the London Silver Vaults – the capital’s historic subterranean silver market – dMFK Architects has refurbished, reconfigured and extended the original building, collaborating with Copenhagen-based Norm Architects to ...
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FeaturesBuilding archives: Setbacks on the world’s first underground railway, 1860
A deadly boiler explosion, half-built tunnels flooded by sewage and an “interminable tangle of timber”: here’s how The Builder reported on the first part of the London Tube network
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FeaturesChris Lee on stadium design and how he’s keeping Populous's strategy simple
The boss of the go-to sports and entertainment architect speaks to Dave Rogers about why business has never been better and what makes a good stadium.
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FeaturesBuilding archives: The Crystal Palace’s leaking roof, 1851
An eye witness account of the chaotic scene at the Crystal Palace construction site as workers rush to get the building finished just weeks before the opening of the Great Exhibition
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FeaturesLooking Beyond Current Regulations: Fire Compliance in The Future
Any construction professional interested in preventing their projects becoming stranded assets always has one eye on the latest changes to fire and building regulations. It is an area that has seen considerable change over the last few years and has had a significant impact on the materials and processes we ...
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FeaturesBelgravia Mews House by Studio Bua
London-based architect Studio Bua and interior designer Eliská Design have teamed up to add life and character to a nondescript Georgian mews house in central London. According to the design team, the house “had good bones but lacked personality”. It also had no outdoor space which was one of the ...
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FeaturesTree-inspired wind turbine foundation could reduce CO2 emissions by 80%
Swedish design and technology startup Stilfold has unveiled a new design concept for the foundation of wind turbines, which could reduce the CO2 emissions generated during the construction of onshore turbines by as much as 80%. The design involves cutting several long triangular pieces of steel from a large flat ...
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FeaturesInterview: Pierre de Meuron on Liverpool Street station, Paris’ Triangle and dealing with criticism
As the Royal Academy prepares to celebrate Herzog & de Meuron’s legacy, here is a rare insight into the pair’s working relationship and how they are handling the backlash on two high profile projects
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FeaturesBuilding Centre Cork Stair by Roz Bar Architects
Founded in 1932 by Frank Yerbury, the Building Centre was designed to showcase innovation in architecture, engineering and construction. Located on Sore Street in central London, the building was in need of a new gallery for future exhibitions and appointed Roz Barr Architects to lead the redesign. Located in ...
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FeaturesOffice workers feel a sustainable workplace is more important than an annual bonus
Design of the Workplace – a new report by Foster + Partners and Brookfield Properties – revealed that 90% of office employees believe that sustainable workspace design is good for both the planet and their wellbeing. Released at Ecocity World Summit in London, the report surveyed over 3,400 office workers ...
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FeaturesNew homes in Leeds’ low carbon neighbourhood
The £250m project on the banks of the River Aire utilises air tightness, tripe glazing, MVHR and air source heat pumps to create homes that will be powered by 100% renewable energy
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Features‘How do I open up the field for others?’ Yasmeen Lari on winning her Royal Gold Medal
Ben Flatman speaks to Yasmeen Lari about her latest award, her career of three parts and what she plans to do next
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FeaturesCan ARB’s reforms help architecture rebuild its reputation for technical expertise and leadership?
With major changes to architectural education under way, BD speaks to professionals from across property, architecture and education about the potential for a reinvigorated profession
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FeaturesExtended Q+A: Designing and delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces
Simone West covers some unanswered questions from our Social Value Live session on delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces
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FeaturesJane Durham: The founding partner of Chapman Taylor whose name was left off the brass plate
Jane Durham was one of the most influential women in 20th century British architecture, but despite being a founding partner her name was omitted from Chapman Taylor, writes Elizabeth Darling
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FeaturesBuilding archives: Replacing Old Smithfield Market, 1864-68
The Builder reports as London rebuilds its 1,000-year-old meat market
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FeaturesModern methods of construction and the possible savings by adopting P-DfMA?
P-DfMA is becoming a reality and there is widespread excitement about the potential of construction platforms to help improve productivity while reducing construction time, waste, resource use and carbon emissions