Technical Feature – Page 57

  • Wilkinson Eyre's architectural model of the proposed Alpine House at Kew Gardens.
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    Termite tutors

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    Insect ingenuity and the power of the earth have inspired low-energy ventilation

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    Return of the geek

    2004-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The proposed new Part L (Conser-vation of Fuel and Power) is set for implementation in January 2006.

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    Techbrief

    2004-10-29T00:00:00Z

    A clean read Architect Sue Roaf and environmental experts David Crichton and Fergus Nicol argue in their forthcoming book, Adapting Building and Cities for Climate Change, that many buildings being constructed now are not only unsustainable but are also having a catastrophic effect on the global climate. They add that ...

  • The atrium glazing is designed for maximum transparency with the minimum of interruption to the view up the wooded hillside behind the museum.
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    In detail 27: Gothenburg Museum of World Culture, Sweden

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    A five-storey glazed atrium rises above the ground floor staircase on the eastern side of the museum.

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    Thoroughly modern mission

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    Modern methods are having a key role in major housing schemes

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    Techbrief

    2004-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Sound advice The UK Timber Frame Association has produced a technical guide of timber frame systems to help designers comply with building regulations document E — resistance to the passage of sound. Soundproofing between buildings can be challenging at the best of times but especially when the building is divided ...

  • Detail showing diagonal hanger connection to auditorium wall.
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    In detail 26: Unicorn Theatre for Children

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    An educational facility and plant room forms the second main volume to the Unicorn Theatre. The steel structure is located on the south side of the main auditorium above the public staircase.

  • Model: education facility is in white render; main auditorium is clad in oxidised copper.
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    Dramatic impact

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    Keith Williams makes the complex ‘structural gymnastics’ behind the Unicorn Theatre look easy, writes David Littlefield

  • Many homes in Grenada suffered severe structural damage after Hurricane Ivan
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    Storm force five

    2004-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Caribbean hurricanes may blow a hole in construction methods.

  • Display compartments are painted sky blue and fitted with concealed fluorescent tubes that glow blue beneath the units.
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    In detail 25: Imperial War Museum Visitors Centre, Duxford, Oxfordshire

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    The historic World War I and II airfield at Duxford is home to a large collection of civil and military aircraft. The visitor centre is the beginning and end of a visit to the aviation museum.

  • The 90m-long steel structure has to be very strong and free of accoutrements that inquisitive elephants could pull off.
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    Trunk space

    2004-10-08T00:00:00Z

    Woburn elephant enclosure is a test of strength for architect and engineer.

  • Plans to remove the existing static Sycamore-veneered plywood stage canopy (pictured) is the most controversial element of the renovation.
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    Orchestral manoeuvres

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    The Royal Festival Hall will need to change virtually every surface to achieve better acoustics

  • The existing Copenhagen wall and handrail in the Royal Festival Hall.
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    In Detail 24: Royal Festival Hall

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    The Royal Festival Hall is about to undergo a major refurbishment to improve its acoustic performance. Almost all the surfaces are to be altered to decrease their acoustic absorbency and increase the reverberation time.

  • Larry Kirkegaard in the Royal Festival Hall. He says he feels like a "knight-errant" in his quest to transform the venue's acoustics. "Concert spaces are all about purity and authenticity and it's a temple in those respects."
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    Melody maker

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    We meets Larry Kirkegaard, the man behind the Royal Festival Hall’s acoustic makeover

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    Technicalities: Getting visual

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Focus upon visual impairment is an important issue as part III of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force this week.

  • Stainless-steel sheets glued to plywood are used to clad the north elevation.
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    In detail 23: Summerhouse, Stoke Newington, London

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    Architect: Ullmayer Sylvester

  • An early prism experiment showing a collection of small stones that have been painted by coloured refracted sunlight.
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    In detail 22: Blackpool Rocks Kinetic Light Sculpture

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    The sculpture will reflect sunlight through a prism on to seven rocks on the Blackpool promenade each positioned to catch a different colour of the refracted light. The rocks will vary in size and type and will be suspended on steel frames. The prism will be 5m high and 1m ...

  • The arrangement of the different elements that make up the sculpture with the reflector tower on the far right.
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    Sunlight bathing

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    A new sculpture destined for Blackpool promises an enlightening experience.

  • Lighting accurately simulated with Monodesigngroups 3D visualisation software, which uses photometric data to provide a more realistic appearance. The luminance pattern, contrast and brightness ratios are more accurately represented.
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    Flipping the lights fantastic

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    In the past, accurate 3D-modelling of lighting within a scheme wasn’t possible, but, thanks to new technology the future of lighting design is looking bright.

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    Leaving the dark age

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    “No, you can’t use that fitting. It doesn’t comply with the regs!”