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Features
Reimagining mainstream housing: the Living Places approach
Lone Feifer discusses how the Living Places concept and a new “recipe book” for sustainable housing aim to shift the housing industry toward healthier, low carbon communities
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What made this project… Barn X by LOM architecture and design
Source: Hufton + Crow Photography A timber frame barn was a natural choice for the rural context LOM architecture and design’s body of work was shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office Architect of the Year. In ...
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What made this project… n2 by Lynch Architects
Lynch Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Office 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, David Evans, to ...
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CPD 19 2024: Specifying glass in rooflights
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will explore the relevant industry guidance and technical considerations when specifying glass in rooflights, guiding professionals through the design, manufacturing and construction process.
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What made this project… House of Communication by Henn
Henn’s body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for WA100 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 and head of interior design, Katrin Jacobs, ...
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British timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
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What made this project… Central Foundation Boys’ School by Hawkins Brown
Hawkins Brown’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Education Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s award-winning projects and ask the firm’s senior architect, Fabio Maiolin, ...
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Unlocking timber’s potential: Alex Goodfellow on industry readiness and government’s role in boosting structural timber
Following the launch of the Timber in Construction Roadmap in December 2023, the Structural Timber Association (STA) is set to launch its Timber in Construction implementation guides in the hope of safely increasing the amount of timber used in construction to help the UK meet its net zero target by ...
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What made this project… The Wave by HLM Architects
HLM Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for three awards, including Interior Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s associate, Karl Brown, to ...
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CPD 18 2024: Carbon negative brick solutions
Sponsored by Vandersanden, this module will explore the specification of carbon negative bricks, a recent innovation developed to offer a more sustainable alternative to clay brick in terms of carbon sequestration.
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What made this project… Craigend Resource Centre by Inch Architecture
Inch Architecture’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named the winner of Social Value Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s senior architects, Jennifer McKerr and Joanna ...
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JRA and Hoare Lea rally community to reimagine a sustainable future for the city
John Robertson Architects (JRA) collaborated with Hoare Lea for London Festival of Architecture 2024’s Studio Lates to highlight how London can be reimagined, designed, and constructed to better include nature and biodiversity within its built environment. Through a series of questions, the team invited designers, clients, and the local community ...
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What made this project… Downland Barns by McLean Quinlan
McLean Quinlan’s work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for Individual House Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at the team’s entry project and ask the firm’s founding director, Fiona McLean, to break down some of the ...
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What made this project… Westminster Coroner’s Court by Lynch Architects
Lynch Architects’ body of work has been shortlisted for this year’s AYAs, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Creative Conservation 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, Rachel Elliott, ...
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Opinion
Manufacturers must act in meeting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Last week marks the long-awaited debut of a major milestone in sustainable construction: the pilot launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS). While the UK construction industry has been moving toward a low-carbon future, a unified standard for achieving true net-zero buildings has been notably absent – ...
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RSHP completes Arden Station as key element of Melbourne’s metro expansion
Project is a collaboration with Hassell and Weston Williamson + Partners
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Escape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
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What made this project… Brighton Dome by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for two awards, including Creative Conservation Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the ...
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Crafting an outdoor retreat in Hampstead with Black and Milk
Drawing inspiration from Hampstead’s woodlands, Black and Milk’s garden house design skillfully merges organic architecture with modern luxury, creating a garden house that serves as both a guest retreat and a spa-like sanctuary
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BakerBrown retrofit transforms 19th-century cottage into carbon-negative home
Bank Cottage has undergone a transformation to meet 21st-century standards of energy efficiency and comfort