All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 22
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FeaturesROCKWOOL® SP FireStop EN – now tested specifically for curtain wall applications
A purpose-made solution for cavity fire stopping, FirePro® SP FireStop EN supports architects specifying cavity fire stops for buildings across a range of common constructions. ROCKWOOL has further evidenced the performance of its cavity fire stop solution through specific testing to the curtain wall standard, BS EN 1364-4:2014.
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Stepped Loft by andre kong studio
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with andre kong studio’s body of work, as the practice was named a finalist for Young Architect of the Year. In this series, we take a look at one of the team’s entry projects and ask the firm’s founder, Andre Sampaio Kong, ...
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Holbein Gardens by Barr Gazetas
Barr Gazetas’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for 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 senior architect, Pradumn Pamidighantam, to break down some ...
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FeaturesCPD 06 2023: Introducing BS 5422 on pipework insulation
This latest CPD module, sponsored by Rockwool, looks at the latest version of BS 5422, the British Standard for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment, exploring recommendations and key updates for 2023
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NewsArchitect-designed mobile sauna proves popular in Scandinavia
Former architect traded the London office for a life designing luxury saunas
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NewsLiverpool set to adopt tall buildings design guidance
Document to inform decision making process of planning application as city eyes waterfront regeneration
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NewsOrms set for green light with Soho plans
Scheme would see demolition of inter-war building for office-led redevelopment
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from reusing concrete?
Concrete presents challenges when it comes to reuse but this should not stop us trying, writes Anna Beckett
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FeaturesWhat made this project… The Tree House by Bell Phillips
Bell Phillips’ body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for two awards, including Public Building 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, Hari Phillips, to ...
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FeaturesThe Hobbit House: A unique circular roof held up with MiTek’s Posi-Joist
Located in northern England, the unusual project is an entirely circular build complete with a circular front door and rounded windows
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NewsGreen light for Pilbrow & Partners’ contentious Kensington & Chelsea office scheme
Replacement of Marks & Spencer store approved after practice chops storey off previously rejected plans by Benoy
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FeaturesCPD 05 2023: Brick circularity, sustainability and innovation
This CPD module, sponsored by Vandersanden, explores the innovations in brick manufacturing, with a focus on the material’s green credentials
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NewsPlans lodged to restore grade II*-listed Great Yarmouth glasshouse
Burrell Foley Fischer to turn seaside town’s Winter Gardens into year-round event and entertainment space
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NewsGreen light for Grimshaw’s redesign of Aston Villa stadium expansion
Academy building to be converted into events space called ‘The Warehouse’