All specification focus articles – Page 2
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Opinion
Harnessing daylight: The overlooked key to biophilic workplace design
There is a reason we feel motivated and inspired when outside, in large open spaces, and surrounded by nature. We evolved for thousands of years alongside the natural light of the sun and have grown to work and respond to those conditions. This human truth is the foundation of biophilic ...
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Features
Bespoke Rooflights Bring Light to House on the Heath
Cox Architects and Elson Properties approached Stella Rooflight to commission three bespoke rooflights, which would transform the renovation of a leafy suburban home
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Features
Bindloss Dawes extends listed Somerset schoolhouse for Farrow & Ball colour curator
Pitcombe’s Old School House gets a new lease on life with a harmonious addition that respects its heritage while solving long-standing layout issues
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Features
Elevating access: Stannah integrates a 21st-century lift into a 19th-century icon
A narrow ventilation shaft, a 334-step climb and a historic tilt – Building Design speaks to Stannah Lifts about the accessibility challenges overcome in the Elizabeth Tower’s ambitious restoration
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News
Medieval meets modern sustainability at ARC Painswick
Parti’s latest project transforms a rundown B&B into a sunlit retreat in the English countryside
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Opinion
Above and beyond: The sea change in construction runs deeper than regulation
As we await the report from phase two of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Ryan Ferguson reflects on how much the industry has learned since the tragedy
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News
Norman Foster showcases scalable housing concept for vulnerable communities
Developed in collaboration with Holcim, the initiative hopes to provide sustainable and resilient homes for low-income or displaced communities
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News
Unknown Works unveils experimental CLT timber pavilion
Following research into CLT construction and fabrication, the Armadillo has been developed using eucalyptus timber manufactured by Xilonor
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News
Hassell’s lunar habitat model selected for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency, the model forms part of the Lunar Habitat Master Plan, setting the way for growing space exploring communities to thrive on the moon
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News
Ben Adams Architects overhauls Henry Wood House facade
1960s envelope undergoes much-needed refurbishment to repair ageing cladding while remaining operational
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Features
Keeping user experiences enjoyable and secure
A positive user experience in buildings is a cornerstone of modern design and architecture, fostering environments where people feel safe, engaged, and inspired. It transcends mere aesthetics, delving into the functional and emotional aspects of how individuals interact with a space. When a building is designed with the user in ...
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News
In pictures: dMFK completes Myo’s six-storey workplace retrofit
Practice transforms 3 New Street Square, introducing a rooftop pavilion and versatile interiors to elevate the building’s sustainable credentials and flexible workspace offering
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Features
Architectural digital transformation is here – is your business ready?
As digital technologies revolutionise architecture, the industry faces new opportunities and challenges. Explore how these advancements are shaping the future of design
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News
In pictures: Basha-Franklin completes refurbishment project at The Cabot
Practice breathes new life into the lobby, mezzanine, and 10th floor to meet the needs of a modern workforce
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Opinion
Shielding silence: The case for measured data in acoustic glazing
As noise pollution in urban areas becomes increasingly critical to public health, Phil Brown outlines the case for using measured data as standard for acoustic glazing
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News
From tower blocks to the history books: Kensa Shoebox takes root at the Science Museum
British-made heat pump joins over seven million historic and significant items collected and documented by the Science Museum Group since 1851
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News
In pictures: HOK delivers BBC Studios Comedy Productions workspace in London
The vintage-inspired workspace mirrors the spirit of the team behind popular comedies like Trying, Good Omens, and A Whole Lifetime with Jamie Demetriou
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Information - BD
Make this your time to shine as Industry/Manufacturing Partner of the Year
The award category recognises the important role that manufacturing partners play in the architectural process and will allow industry partners to showcase their work at the Architect of the Year Awards 2024. Deadline for entry is Friday 17 May 2024 at 5pm.
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News
SPPARC adds hive-like extension to Fitzrovia townhouse
Scheme provides office space for a homelessness charity and for client’s own use
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