All spec only articles – Page 9
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News
In pictures: fardaa completes Croft 3
Located on the Isle of Mull, the former barn has been repurposed into a community dining hall
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Opinion
Are birds safer in the USA than in the UK?
Phil Brown explores the case for policymakers and building designers to follow North America’s lead in making buildings safer for birds
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Features
A roundup on demystifying the specification requirements of building safety reform
In this Risk & Regulations session, the panelists tackled the new requirements for duty and competence, issues around capacity within the sector and the ramifications of non compliance
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Features
ACME unveils rooftop bar in east London
Inspired by east London’s textile industry, Florattica features custom woven fabrics and a flower ceiling composed of preserved gypsophila, achillea and bloom broom
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Features
Bay system launches at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023
After analysing how people occupy waiting spaces, Foster + Partners has helped produce a flexible solution
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Features
Clare College Cambridge regenerates St Regis accommodation with Vandersanden
Designed by Freeland Rees Roberts Architects, the project saw the specification of Vandersanden brick as the principal element of the new facades
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News
In pictures: FCBS completes Stephen Taylor Court for King’s College, Cambridge
The architect’s brief stipulated that the project should be designed to Passivhaus standards, have a very low carbon footprint and a 100-year design life
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Features
The modern office: Edenred in Moschato, Greece
The former industrial block has been transformed into a modern, contemporary office space
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News
In pictures: Lightroom by Haworth Tompkins
A sister space to the Bridge Theatre in London, the venue has been designed to host artist-led exhibitions and performances
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News
In pictures: Studio McW unveils Follyfield
The 18th century residence in the Cambridgeshire countryside has been redefined as an L shape, improving spatial flow and the home’s connection to nature
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Features
Citizens Design Bureau reignites Jacksons Lane Arts Centre
Taking the building’s association with circus arts as a starting point, Citizens Design Bureau has infused warmth and colour to create a playful energy
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News
In pictures: Freehaus designs Rising Green youth centre
The project came with a clear remit from Haringey Council to codesign and deliver the youth hub alongside local young people
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News
Brick meets nature in east Germany’s new urban district
Alfons & alfreda designs sustainable neighbourhood at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
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News
In 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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Opinion
Increasingly 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 Protection Documents
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News
In 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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News
Top 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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News
SLL 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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Features
Focus 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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Features
Let’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