All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 24
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Brixton House by Foster Wilson Size
Foster Wilson Size’s body of work impressed the judges for this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for 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 partner, Edmund Wilson, to break down ...
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NewsMcLaren cuts carbon emissions on ExCeL London project using cement free mortar
McLaren Construction Group and masonry contractor, Lyons & Annoot, specified more than 100 tonnes of Cemfree masonry mortar for the internal blockwork of the ExCel London project – forming the product’s largest application yet. The project encompasses a 25,000 sq m expansion to the eastern section of the existing venue, ...
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NewsLiverpool looking for masterplanners to oversee city’s historic waterfront
Council to appoint team of placemaking specialists to guide development over the next 15 years
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FeaturesWhat made this project… Wimbledon High School by IID Architects
IID Architect’s body of work impressed the judges at this year’s AYAs, as the practice has been shortlisted for Education 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, Nick Rich, to break down some of ...
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Building StudyHolbein Gardens: Barr Gazetas’ exemplar net zero office refurbishment
Armed with new net zero carbon targets, Grosvenor and their architect tested these out on a tired 1980s office building near Sloane Square
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FeaturesZentia unveils exciting new features to the Sonify range
Zentia, a pioneering leader in ceiling systems, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of three new creative additions to Sonify. This innovative release introduces an array of cutting-edge features that redefine the possibilities of acoustic design, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality
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FeaturesDoes the latest RAAC research mean remediation could be easier and cheaper than all the panic suggests?
A Loughborough University expert has identified the primary cause of failure – and suggests RAAC has the potential to be safe if properly managed
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FeaturesIntroducing Forbo Flooring Systems
Forbo Flooring Systems is a global manufacturer of residential and commercial floor coverings that include linoleum, vinyl, flocked flooring, carpet tiles and entrance flooring systems. Despite floor coverings being just one part of the specification process, according to Forbo, they are an intrinsic part of the built environment. Omnipresent in ...
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NewsStudy finds architects going beyond building regs amid climate concern
Nine in 10 architects are going above and beyond the minimum requirements for tackling overheating in new homes, as developers seek to protect residents against extreme heatwaves, according to a new study by Pilkington UK. The manufacturer polled 100 architects 12 months on from the introduction of Part O building ...
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NewsThe Radiator Company’s heating and cooling solution
The Relax Hybrid’s technology offers flexibility, using both radiant heat and fan coil assisted technology to reach and maintain the ideal temperature
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Pre-procurement’
In the final article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at how new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement
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OpinionWant to know about Net Zero? Take a short hard look
With time running out to avert the worst of climate change, approaches to achieving Net Zero need to change fast, writes Susan Roaf
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NewsEric Parry unveils revised design for City’s tallest tower
Rejig of 1 Undershaft to split building into four vertical blocks with multiple roof gardens
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FeaturesIntroducing ACS Stainless Steel
Building Design paid a visit to ACS Stainless Steel’s purpose-built facility, a 10-minute drive from Leeds City Centre, to find out more about the team and explore the reasons why they made the shortlist for the prestigious Architect of the Year Awards.
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Leveraged Drafting’
In the fourth article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Leveraged Drafting’ and how it could dramatically increase productivity
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FeaturesThe Granary: A ‘future proofed’ house in Buckinghamshire
The once rugged, steel-framed building is now a five-bedroom home with plenty of natural light
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NewsHLM left two school schemes over concerns with modular contractor’s approach
Stride Treglown also breaks silence following closure of three schools due to structural issues as government launches investigation into Caledonian Modular