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NewsIn pictures: Public artwork at Brent Cross Town by IF_DO and Lakwena
The 52-metre-long permanent public artwork wraps the electrical substation at London Brent Cross Town
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OpinionIncreasingly important weapons in the architect’s armoury
With the construction industry racing to meet net zero, Steve Bennett explores the benefits of Life Cycle Assessments and Environmental Product Declarations
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NewsIn pictures: Jestico + Whiles unveils The Island Quarter
The first phase of a £1.4bn mixed-use development, the canalside building draws on the site’s heritage and context
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NewsTop of the glass: Energy efficient window coating secures funding
According to the team, the coating reduces the amount of heat lost through glass by 40% in the winter
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NewsSLL launches guide to office lighting
Lighting Guide 7 gives advice on the design and operation of office lighting schemes and installations for all users of office buildings
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FeaturesFocus on lighting: The Hometown Moon
The illuminated semicircular window above a pool of water simulates “a moon that never sets” on the roof of a ceremonial hall
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Insulation Q+A with Paul Barrett, Rockwool
From thermal performance to fire safety, we ask Paul Barrett what the key considerations should be when specifying insulation
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NewsFramery builds hybrid workspaces with Logitec
All-in-one video conference set-ups equip the office sector for intuitive hybrid working
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NewsIn pictures: Moxon Architects opens Thames Path footbridge
The low-carbon footbridge at London’s Dukes Meadows is positioned beneath the existing Grade II listed Barnes Bridge
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NewsOffsite solutions secures £1.7m project for UWE Bristol
Manufacturer set to produce 757 bathroom pods for the university’s Frenchay Campus in Bristol
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FeaturesVibration isolation at Berkeley Hotel, Knightsbridge
Hired to provide extensive vibration control for a luxury hotel, Mason UK had a number of challenges to overcome when meeting an onerous specification
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OpinionUrban living solutions must be more than meets the eye
Kyriakos Papanagiotou, founder of KP Acoustics Group, addresses the acoustic considerations that architects and property developers should be aware of with the rise of micro apartments
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FeaturesDesigning for the mind
With the right design approach, you can improve the quality of life for neurodivergent individuals, says Karen Wilding
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FeaturesSoundproof and serious about happiness: In a pod with Framery
Open plan offices are the modern workplace norm but with many hybrid workers saying they’re more productive at home, Framery is offering a solution
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FeaturesPragma research explores companies’ position on ESG
Research by Pragma found limited knowledge and understanding of ESG is hindering its integration into the sector
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FeaturesProtecting the Basilica of San Marco, Venice
Pilkington Optiwhite glass offers a damage defence barrier while preserving unobstructed views of one of Italy’s most monumental piazzas
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FeaturesBuilding with sustainable timber should become “new normal”
Norwegian wood producer spoke out on the imperative step needed to address the global challenge of deforestation
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FeaturesUK turf grower urges industry to end use of plastic netting turf
The majority of UK turf growers use some kind of plastic turf netting in some or all of their products, leading to soil pollution and possible water contamination
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NewsIn pictures: Medical Research Council London Institute of Medical Sciences by Hawkins Brown
Building provides a new home for the Medical Research Council within Hammersmith Hospital
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