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NewsUnlocking 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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FeaturesWhat 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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Information - BDCPD 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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NewsRIBA unveils shortlist for 2024 House of the Year
Muyiwa Oki described the six shortlisted projects as “truly remarkable, breathtaking pieces of architecture”
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NewsAsif Khan unveils wetland boardwalk at British Land’s Canada Water development
Walkway inspired by the docks’ historic timber trade
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NewsCity approves David Walker’s stalled £200m office scheme
Tenter House development finally on verge of construction after 27-year development saga
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NewsChurch refurbishment delivers community-focused transformation in Hove
St Leonard’s Church in Hove has been extensively refurbished by John Puttick Associates, creating a new timber porch and multi-functional spaces for worship and community use
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FeaturesThe untold story of stone wool insulated sandwich panels
Professor Marco Imperadori’s new book, Building with Stone Wool Insulated Sandwich Panels, explores the science, aesthetics, and real-world applications of the previously underexamined technology
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FeaturesWhat 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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NewsProgress for David Walker Architects’ stalled £200m City office as planners recommend approval
Site has been earmarked for redevelopment for almost three decades
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NewsRayner calls in Chipperfield’s resubmitted Chinese embassy plans
Communities secretary takes control of controversial scheme
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NewsGreen light for dMFK’s plans to repurpose grade-II listed Camden police station
Court rooms and prison cells from the 1913 law enforcement centre will be restored or converted for modern day use
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NewsJRA 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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NewsHerzog & de Meuron cutting down controversial tower on £1.5bn Liverpool Street station redevelopment
Contemporary internal elements also expected to be scrapped in favour of “heritage-led” design
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FeaturesWhat 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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Information - BDCPD 17 2024: Flat roofs and fire testing standards
Sponsored by Soprema, this CPD module delves into the rise of flat roofs, their evolving nature, and the crucial fire testing standards that must be met in order to achieve compliance with current building regulations
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NewsFosters’ £750m London datacentre gets green light
Practice designed facades and public realm in collaboration with lead architect TTSP
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from thinking differently about retrofit?
If we are going to build less, does that mean we need to maintain more, asks Anna Beckett
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Information - BDTackling RAAC in the schools estate: Ensuring safe and sustainable learning environments
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