All specification focus articles
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Information - BDCPD 14 2024: Engaging BIM to build a more connected built environment
Sponsored by BSI, this module will guide professionals looking to improve their BIM knowledge, as well as assist seasoned users wanting to enhance digital security or understand the higher-level benefits of BIM adoption Deadline for completion Friday 18 October 2024.
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OpinionBio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
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Information - BDCPD 13 2024: When a warranty comes into play
There is often confusion surrounding the relationship between warranties, building control and other insurances, making it difficult to know what is needed and when. Sponsored by LABC Warranty, this module will explore when a warranty comes into play, alongside the implications of housing defects left unchecked Deadline ...
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FeaturesNot just another brick in the wall: How earth bricks helped reduce the carbon footprint on a Bennetts life sciences scheme
London’s life sciences boom is driving innovative construction at Tribeca, featuring cutting-edge earth bricks that reduce carbon emissions and set a new standard for sustainable development. Thomas Lane reports
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NewsArchitecture for London completes grade II-listed Barnsbury House
Practice reimagines grade II-listed property with reclaimed materials and a design that honours its Georgian roots
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NewsClementine Blakemore fires up creativity with renovation of London potter’s home and studio
The Stirling shortlist practice has turned a 19th-century London house into a contemporary ceramics studio
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NewsKevin Haley Studio unveils Berners Bar at the Business Design Centre
Practice pays homage to the BDC’s rich history with a design that integrates salvaged materials and evokes a sense of timeless British charm
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NewsAHEC, Diez Office and OMC°C unveil modular urban-cooling structure
Team predict project to cool surrounding airspace by as much as 8ºC, cast four times more shade than a 20-year-old tree, and produce as much biomass as an 80-year-old lime tree
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OpinionHarnessing daylight: The overlooked key to biophilic workplace design
There is a reason we feel motivated and inspired when outside, in large open spaces, and surrounded by nature. We evolved for thousands of years alongside the natural light of the sun and have grown to work and respond to those conditions. This human truth is the foundation of biophilic ...
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FeaturesBespoke Rooflights Bring Light to House on the Heath
Cox Architects and Elson Properties approached Stella Rooflight to commission three bespoke rooflights, which would transform the renovation of a leafy suburban home
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FeaturesBindloss Dawes extends listed Somerset schoolhouse for Farrow & Ball colour curator
Pitcombe’s Old School House gets a new lease on life with a harmonious addition that respects its heritage while solving long-standing layout issues
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FeaturesElevating access: Stannah integrates a 21st-century lift into a 19th-century icon
A narrow ventilation shaft, a 334-step climb and a historic tilt – Building Design speaks to Stannah Lifts about the accessibility challenges overcome in the Elizabeth Tower’s ambitious restoration
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NewsMedieval meets modern sustainability at ARC Painswick
Parti’s latest project transforms a rundown B&B into a sunlit retreat in the English countryside
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OpinionAbove and beyond: The sea change in construction runs deeper than regulation
As we await the report from phase two of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Ryan Ferguson reflects on how much the industry has learned since the tragedy
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NewsNorman Foster showcases scalable housing concept for vulnerable communities
Developed in collaboration with Holcim, the initiative hopes to provide sustainable and resilient homes for low-income or displaced communities
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NewsUnknown Works unveils experimental CLT timber pavilion
Following research into CLT construction and fabrication, the Armadillo has been developed using eucalyptus timber manufactured by Xilonor
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NewsHassell’s lunar habitat model selected for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
Designed in collaboration with the European Space Agency, the model forms part of the Lunar Habitat Master Plan, setting the way for growing space exploring communities to thrive on the moon
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NewsBen Adams Architects overhauls Henry Wood House facade
1960s envelope undergoes much-needed refurbishment to repair ageing cladding while remaining operational
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FeaturesKeeping user experiences enjoyable and secure
A positive user experience in buildings is a cornerstone of modern design and architecture, fostering environments where people feel safe, engaged, and inspired. It transcends mere aesthetics, delving into the functional and emotional aspects of how individuals interact with a space. When a building is designed with the user in ...
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NewsIn pictures: dMFK completes Myo’s six-storey workplace retrofit
Practice transforms 3 New Street Square, introducing a rooftop pavilion and versatile interiors to elevate the building’s sustainable credentials and flexible workspace offering