All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 5
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FeaturesCarbuncle Cup 2018 shortlist unveiled
Six of Britain’s worst buildings in the running for architecture’s wooden spoon
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NewsAlan Jones elected as next RIBA president
Jones wins with 52% of the vote, Elsie Owusu left in second place after fighting a contentious campaign
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OpinionThe NPPF - a national policy with local dangers
There is much to commend the NPPF but successful implementation at local level could be challenging
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NewsHOK pursues more superlab projects
Architect ‘in early talks’ about designing second South Korean facility
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OpinionIs Hackitt a golden opportunity for architects?
The recommendations in the Hackitt report offer architects a rare chance to regain their position as project lead
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NewsPrivate approved inspectors ‘insulted’ by Hackitt report
Inspectors offended by recommendation in report that they be excluded from high-rise residential
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FeaturesTechnical Study: Elizabeth Tower refurbishment, London, by Purcell
Purcell’s refurbishment of Barry’s famous clock tower sounds the bell for the wider restoration of the Houses of Parliament
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NewsBan private building control from high rise inspections, says Hackitt
Final report recommends new approval body for buildings over 10 storeys - but no ban on flammable materials
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NewsRIBA rejects proposed replacement for desktop studies
Government proposals to tighten rules governing use of desktop studies slammed by RIBA as ‘window dressing’
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OpinionGrenfell: So many wrongs to right
As the Hackitt review publication date approaches Thomas Lane assesses the calls for building regulation changes
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NewsInsurers slam cladding fire tests as ‘utterly inadequate’
ABI demands revision of full-scale fire tests which it says fail to replicate real world conditions adequately
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NewsApproval body defends decision not to downgrade Grenfell cladding
BBA says it was given no reason to alter fire rating – unlike its French counterpart
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NewsBD columnist and urbanist Hank Dittmar dies
Former chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation loses cancer battle aged 62
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FeaturesYoung Architect of the Year 2018: Our shortlisted firms profiled
No one said becoming an architect is easy. BD talks to the shortlisted practices about their challenges and aspirations
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FeaturesAYA 2018 shortlists: Housing Architect of the Year
In the first of our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, we look at the housing shortlist
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NewsCullinans criticises V&A for ‘deeply problematic’ procurement
Architect says it would cost £50,000 to enter - with little chance of recouping the money
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NewsHalf of junior architects didn't get a pay rise last year
Architects with 3-9 years’ experience most in demand
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Opinion
Parliament's move: A sensible decision?
Success will be measured by how well the costs of the refurbishment are managed says Thomas Lane
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NewsBD's Architect of the Year Awards entry deadline extended
Closing date for submissions for the annual architecture extravaganza extended until February 9