All Building Design articles in November 2019 – Page 2
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FeaturesCPD 23 2019: Benefits of underfloor heating
This CPD, sponsored by WMS, will look at factors that can impact the use of underfloor heating systems and more
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NewsConservatives would introduce ‘new localised design rules’ for housing
Manifesto pledges also restate 300,000 homes-a-year target and MMC commitments
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InspirationsMurray Kerr’s inspiration: SESC Pompéia, São Paulo
The Denizen Works director recalls his first visit to the social and cultural centre in a Brazilian barrel factory
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OpinionRobin Nicholson: To tackle the climate emergency we need new values
Architects have a great deal to contribute but only if everyone is involved, says the Cullinan Studio partner
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NewsTP Bennett’s Knightsbridge townhouses set for go-ahead
Practice praised for ‘successful 21 st -century reinterpretation’ of London terrace
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NewsTaha blasts ‘architectural illiteracy’ of new planners
Failure to properly understand context lowers standards, says Clerkenwell Close architect
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OpinionDavid Morley: Social value is tangible – and measurable
The practice founder says linking indoor and outdoor spaces with nature improves crime rates, health and social cohesion
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NewsRIBA president criticises lack of clarity in Labour’s housing plans
Labour pledges £75bn ‘housing revolution’ - but says nothing about how it will raise design quality
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NewsElection knocks architects’ confidence to seven-year low
Index stuck in successive months of negative territory for first time since 2012
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FeaturesA beginner’s guide to the Social Value Act
It’s the act you’ve been waiting for if you want to do good, says Guy Battle
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NewsLevitt Bernstein gets nod for 1,000-home scheme
Ealing council approves west London estate revamp
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FeaturesCPD 22 2019: Saving water and energy
This CPD, sponsored by Franke Sissons, will consider how to conserve water and the ways specifiers can help to reduce water consumption
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OpinionWhen someone mentions value engineering, bring up social value
Investing in good design from the start reaps long-term social and financial benefits, writes Julia Park
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NewsGrimshaw designs floating modular homes
Stirling Prize finalist teams up with Dutch concrete specialist
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NewsLib Dems pledge social-rent and Passivhaus revolution
Election manifesto promises 100,000 new housing association and council homes a year - and universal Passivhaus by 2025
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OpinionNick Deeming: Architects must find a way to measure their indirect social value
The biggest thing architects have to offer is still the hardest to quantify, says the Faulkner Browns partner
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NewsArchitecture school announces first offsite construction course
Oxford Brookes teams up with Hawkins Brown on new part II
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NewsPrince Andrew signals retreat from design role
Duke of York became patron of Royal Fine Art Commission Trust earlier this year