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FeaturesBest of 2024: Building Design’s book reviews of the year
From critiques of Britain’s architectural history to debates on urbanism and workplace culture, BD’s 2024 book reviews explored the ideas and challenges shaping the built environment today. Discover this year’s must-read titles
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OpinionThe government’s race to remediate unsafe homes: the promises and pitfalls
Andrew Mellor examines the government’s latest plan to accelerate building remediation, questioning whether speed can be achieved without compromising safety and quality
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NewsHistoric England rounds up most ‘remarkable’ 2024 heritage listings
A brutalist church, a 1930s house and a mock Tudor pub among highlights of buildings given protection this year
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NewsHS2 chair to step down as costs on job continue to rise
Government says latest £66bn figure could come down after intervention
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NewsFCBS and Grant Associates appointed to mixed-use scheme on historic Bath site
Two practices worked together on the Stirling Prize-winning Accordia development
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News‘Significant’ investment in military homes planned after MOD repurchases £6bn estate
More than 36,000 military homes were sold in 1996 by MoD
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NewsConfidence slumps to lowest level for a year as practices weigh impact of autumn Budget
Workload expectations fall in all regions as hopes of recovery fade, RIBA survey finds
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NewsSOM working up plans for two-tower office scheme next to Barbican
US practice working with Lipton Rogers on plans to replace current head office of law firm Linklaters
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NewsMake still waiting on ITV Studios redevelopment ruling
Worries grow decision will slip into January despite being promised for end of last month
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NewsHowells and Allies & Morrison submit revised plans for 3,600 riverside homes in east London
Developer Ballymore hopes to start on two Newham schemes next year
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NewsCity refuses Stiff & Trevillion’s plans for 43-storey office tower next to Britain’s oldest synagogue
Bury House decision pleases Historic England but heritage group attacks 1 Undershaft green light given at same hearing
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NewsRayner to set out ‘devolution by default’ plan to give mayors more powers over development
MHCLG white paper to propose local government shakeup and more strategic powers for mayors to guide housing, transport and skills projects
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NewsProgress for Eric Parry’s 1 Undershaft as City grants approval
Plans for Square Mile’s tallest tower backed for the second time almost a decade after scheme was first proposed
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NewsGovernment launches competition to design £46m Queen Elizabeth II memorial
Opportunity described as “one of the most significant design projects in recent British history”
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NewsCity tower put on ice by Rayner set for symbolic green light by Square Mile planners
Communities secretary mulling whether to call in Bury House scheme
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NewsNetwork Rail to turn Euston station into life sciences district
Boss of organisation’s property arm says plans would enable infrastructure improvements at site
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NewsTower Hamlets refuses Chipperfield’s Chinese Embassy following Rayner call in
Eight-day public inquiry into transformation of former Royal Mint to start in February
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NewsFinalised changes to National Planning Policy Framework to be published tomorrow
Reports suggested grey belt definition could be widened
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NewsGensler’s plans to straighten Fosters’ former City Hall building get green light
Refurbishment of building dubbed the “glass testicle” by Ken Livingstone to add more office and retail space
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NewsEric Parry’s revised 1 Undershaft tower set for approval this Friday
Planning officers back amended scheme despite Historic England saying it is ‘arguably worse’ than previous proposal