All Building Design articles in July 2024 – Page 6
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Opinion
Historic buildings are never in stasis. Why would it be any different for landscapes?
We need to approach landscape conservation with the same nuance and care that we show to buildings, write Patrick James and Dorian Proudfoot
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News
Labour faces uphill battle to meet 2030 goals, warns climate committee
Previous government ‘damaged’ UK’s reputation progress towards climate goals
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News
Mikhail Riches among teams to unveil designs for new Wolverhampton neighbourhood
Four finalists in RIBA competition reveal plans for five-acre scheme surrounding grade II-listed church
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Make’s 29-acre Salford life sciences and resi plans approved
Crescent Innovation scheme to include 25 development plots with buildings up to 11 storeys in height
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Information - BD
CPD 09 2024: The role of rooflights within the Future Homes Standard and beyond
Sponsored by Glazing Vision, this module will discuss rooflights as a key component of the building envelope, and the vital role they play in balancing energy efficiency requirements with providing thermal comfort, natural light and a connection to nature for building occupants
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Features
What made this project… King’s Cross W3 by Haptic Architects
The judges for this year’s AYAs were impressed with Haptic Architects’ body of work, as the practice was named a finalist 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 senior associate, Lucia Berasaluce, ...
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Information - BD
CPD 08 2024: Polycarbonate facades for sustainability
Sponsored by Brett Martin, this module will discuss the role of daylight in building design, alongside the specification considerations for polycarbonate facades and their applications in the built environment
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News
Arup and Grimshaw to work on Stratford station upgrade
Arup and Grimshaw working on overhaul of east London transport hub
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Canary Wharf unveils first images of what revamped HSBC tower will look like
KPF won architectural competition to overhaul tower at 8 Canada Square
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Features
Championing sustainability: How Paris 2024 is reshaping the future of the Olympics
The Paris Olympics is embracing an approach pioneered by London in 2012 and taken to the next level, utilising existing venues and temporary structures as much as possible, Ben Flatman writes
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News
New government sets out plans for housing and infrastructure in first King’s Speech
Legislation aiming to speed up approvals among 35 new draft bills
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News
Planning reform expected to be at the heart of today’s King’s Speech
Labour to outline its policy priorities later today with more than 35 draft bills
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Features
Olly Watts of ES Global on the Paris Olympics: ‘Even if I say so myself, it’s magnificently iconic’
The Paris Olympics emphasises sustainability by utilising 95% existing and temporary venues, continuing the legacy of innovative designs pioneered by London 2012. Ben Flatman meets the CEO of a firm that supplies temporary structures including much of the Olympic climbing centre
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Opinion
Will Labour backbenchers turn out to be YIMBYs or NIMBYs?
The election result means many traditionally anti-development constituencies now have Labour MPs with small majorities. Will they oppose Starmer’s green belt plans? And if so will he stand up to them, asks Paul Smith.
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News
Squire & Partners completes Shoreditch hotel inspired by early analog computers
Practice has spent 16 years working on design for cylindrical 26-storey tower close to Silicon Roundabout
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KPF reveals first detailed images of City tower redesign
Stanhope’s 33-storey proposals for 70 Gracechurch site finish second consultation round
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Rayner urges council leaders in ‘devolution deserts’ to take on new powers
The government wants to hand over more powers to manage housing, planning and transport to those with “skin in the game”
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Opinion
‘Green’ places are not always the most sustainable. Can Labour square the circle on green space and urban density?
Labour’s pledge to release green belt for new housing raises important questions about the balance between density and sustainability, writes Joe Holyoak
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Features
A guide to the key players shaping Labour’s built environment policy
Who will be making the important decisions in government affecting the future of the built environment? Daniel Gayne finds out
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News
Maccreanor Lavington redesigns 46-storey Elephant & Castle scheme
Berkeley hit by second staircases requirements on a major London high rise scheme for the second time in a month