All Buildings, design and specification articles – Page 81
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OpinionWhat is it like to live in a 13sq m former office?
Julia Park meets a young woman whose childhood in temporary accommodation has left her determined to end permitted development
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NewsArchitect ‘signed off non-compliant drawings’, Grenfell Inquiry told
Studio E accused of leaving inexperienced architect ‘to sink’
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Town House, Kingston University, by Grafton Architects
Grafton’s first UK building is a thrilling reinterpretation of the university library, writes Ike Ijeh
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OpinionUn, deux, trois: a French lesson in reusing buildings
Gillian Darley follows in Ian Nairn’s footsteps to Paris and uncovers a story for our time
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FeaturesDesigning daylight in buildings and its impact on the indoor generation
The benefits of working in bright and well-ventilated commercial spaces to our overall wellbeing and performance cannot be overstated
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NewsRodney Melville & Partners to spruce up three listed buildings in Gunnersbury Park
Works to be completed ahead of huge Hudson Square resi development
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Building StudyThe world’s hottest projects in 2020
Ike Ijeh tours the planet to report on this year’s most anticipated completions
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OpinionThe housing legacy of the 2010s
Julia Park manages to find a few things to cheer as she looks back over the last decade
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FeaturesWe need to harness the green equity in our buildings
This urgently needed measure can help us combat climate change, writes Fernando de Roda
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Opinion‘The level of ambition is worryingly low’
Building Design columnist Julia Park examines what the election result means for housing
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Auckland Tower, County Durham, by Niall McLaughlin
The architect has given Auckland Castle a timber tower resembling a siege engine – but while it’s a permanent fixture there’s nothing static about it
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FeaturesCPD 23 2019: Benefits of underfloor heating
This CPD, sponsored by WMS, will look at factors that can impact the use of underfloor heating systems and more
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FeaturesCPD 22 2019: Saving water and energy
This CPD, sponsored by Franke Sissons, will consider how to conserve water and the ways specifiers can help to reduce water consumption
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OpinionWhen someone mentions value engineering, bring up social value
Investing in good design from the start reaps long-term social and financial benefits, writes Julia Park
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NewsAnger over Lubetkin tower refurbishment plans
Residents argue windows upgrade will compromise ‘unique’ design of block
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OpinionWe need a multi-dimensional approach to social value
Introducing Flora Samuel, Building Design’s new social value columnist
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Walker’s Court, Soho, by Soda Studio
The Walker’s Court development, on the site of the famous Raymond Revuebar, could help Soho rediscover some heart
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FeaturesCPD 21 2019: Guidance on thermal comfort in the learning environment
This CPD, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, looks at how to meet Building Regulations Part L and thermal comfort recommendations
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NewsMae, Pitman Tozer and AOC team up for custom-build housing scheme
Self-build specialist Unboxed Homes trials new models on 1.2ha site
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Building StudyBuilding Study: Zayed Centre, Great Ormond Street, by Stanton Williams
The £90m research centre for rare diseases gives the world-famous children’s hospital civic presence for the first time, writes Ike Ijeh