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Space House: 1960s icon gets another chance to shine
Centrepoint’s little sister was realised by the same architect and developer and built with similar pioneering techniques. Neglected for the past four decades, a recent refurbishment restores and celebrates the building’s groundbreaking architectural qualities
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British timber company imports Thermo Vacuum System for products that can withstand the elements
UK Hardwoods has invested in thermal technology to offer weather-resistant timber
Unlocking 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 ...
CPD 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.
Ensuring rainscreen designs translate to real performance
Recent years have seen a significant tightening in Building Regulation guidance. There is an increasing demand for improved energy efficiency and safety, making it crucial for rainscreen designs to translate into real, ‘as-built’ performance.
CPD 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
CPD 12 2024: Future-proofing balcony and terrace flooring
Sponsored by Ryno, this module takes a deep dive into balcony and terrace flooring, looking at the regulations and standards which govern design, alongside the common challenges and best practices
dMFK completes 201 Bishopsgate
dMFK Architects has transformed the seventh floor of 201 Bishopsgate into 35,500 sq ft of office space for Storey, British Land’s flexible workspace brand.
Medieval meets modern sustainability at ARC Painswick
Parti’s latest project transforms a rundown B&B into a sunlit retreat in the English countryside
SPPARC adds hive-like extension to Fitzrovia townhouse
Scheme provides office space for a homelessness charity and for client’s own use
Shining a light on Bromley Old Town Hall
Nulty designs a lighting scheme for Bromley Town Hall’s £20 million restoration
The reclaimed timber flooring choice for Fortnum & Mason
British department store specifies Woodworks’ herringbone for food and drink studio
How do we create sustainable bathrooms?
Lecico Bathrooms joined Bathroom Manufacturers Association and Byggfakta to discuss the issue of water scarcity in the UK and explore what manufacturers and consumers can be doing to help
From tower blocks to the history books: Kensa Shoebox takes root at the Science Museum
British-made heat pump joins over seven million historic and significant items collected and documented by the Science Museum Group since 1851
Extended Q+A: Combining fabric with low and zero carbon technologies in new homes
After an unprecedented number of questions, we joined David Adams, Jamie Bursnell and Steven Heath for an extended question-and-answer session
Architecture in the Air: Can ventilation become an art form in itself?
Barry Hobday explores whether ventilation can be both functional and visually appealing, and offers advice for architects on how innovations in decentralised ventilation systems are working to improve the use of space
Escape to the garden: Modular workspaces for a balanced life
Okopod installation makes use of Kebony wood to deliver bespoke outdoor extension
Chamfer Houses: Hapa Architects’ Trio of Coastal Homes
The practice unveils three timber-framed homes in Brighton, reducing waste with offsite prefabrication
Church 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
A crisis hiding in plain sight: how the UK’s built environment is failing children and young people
While housing supply and affordability dominate public debate, the lack of safe, accessible spaces for children and adolescents is a critical yet overlooked issue. Nora Redmond takes a closer look at why the built environment has left young people so underserved
The Coach: Feelings and when it’s right to express them
Louise Rodgers reflects on a personal experience to discuss the challenges of knowing when to express emotions and the impact they can have on our relationships
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