All Features articles – Page 52
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CPD 17 2017: Specifying lifts in commercial buildings
This module, sponsored by Stannah, explains the most important accessibility requirements and design considerations when installing vertical transportation in new and existing buildings
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What's so bad about buildings crumbling away?
In this extract from her provocative book, Caitlin DeSilvey challenges the received wisdom that heritage must always be conserved
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The bridges every architect should know
Marcus Binney leads a tour of the world’s most inspiring crossings
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CPD 16 2017: Single-ply roofing
Single-ply roofing is a popular choice for large public-sector and commercial projects. This CPD, sponsored by IKO Polymeric, addresses the choice of membrane material and assuring a sustainable supply chain
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CPD 15 2017: ERP legislation and commercial heating systems
New legislation is about to change the way that the seasonal efficiency of heating equipment is calculated. This CPD module, sponsored by Nortek Global HVAC, outlines the key points
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CPD 14 2017: Linear thermal bridging
It is essential to understand the impact of thermal bridges if buildings are to be e ectively insulated. This module, sponsored by Kingspan Insulation, explains how they occur, and how to reduce them
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Carbuncle Cup 2017 shortlist unveiled
Six of Britain’s worst buildings in the running for architecture’s wooden spoon
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Carbuncle Cup: Park Plaza London Waterloo by ESA Architecture
This conversion of a government department into a hotel doesn’t quite hit the spot
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Carbuncle Cup: The Curve, Slough by Bblur Architecture and CZWG
Brave or foolish; the Curve tries to put the heart back into Slough
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The best of British beach huts
The humble British beach hut is being reconfigured for the 21st century. Ike Ijeh looks at some examples of cutting-edge coastal design
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CPD 13 2017: Specifying access rooflights
Rooflights can help to transform a roof into usable, desirable space. This module, sponsored by Glazing Vision, outlines how to design an attractive, safe rooflight in accordance with Part K of the Building Regulations
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Carbuncle Cup: Circus West, Battersea Power Station, London by Simpson Haugh
The first completed phase of the controversial project obscures the very thing it was supposed to preserve
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Don't get caught out by the new pension rules
Architect firms risk huge fines for failing to enroll their staff onto a pension scheme
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Carbuncle Cup: Tara Theatre, London by Aedas
Is shoehorning a 100 seat theatre into a corner shop a brilliant piece of miniaturisation or a case of trying to squeeze a quart into a pint pot?
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Carbuncle Cup: 8 Somers Road, Malvern by Vivid Architects
An unfortunate juxtaposition of old and new
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CPD 12 2017: Protecting below-ground structures from gas and water ingress
Appropriate measures to protect below-ground structures from gas and water will be determined by site conditions and the intended use of the building. This CPD, sponsored by RIW, outlines the key considerations for designers
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Carbuncle Cup: Greetham Street Student Halls, Portsmouth by Cooley Architects
This project takes the worst aspects of several former Carbuncle Cup contenders and combines these into one…
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Housing design awards 2017: the winners
This year’s winners show schemes in private residential, custom build and housing for older people all setting a benchmark for others to follow
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CPD 11 2017: Complying with payment practices and reporting
The UK government has introduced a new duty for businesses to report on their payment practices. This CPD, sponsored by Payapps.com, explains the requirements