Materials – Page 2
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FeaturesFrom Warehouse to Workshop: Vine Architecture Studio’s live/work space in London
The London-based practice transforms a Victorian warehouse in Whitechapel into a flexible space that suits a transient lifestyle
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… MLCP Q+A with James Griffiths, Uponor
From how the material is made and the numerous applications to the potential challenges when specifying, James Griffiths answers our questions on multilayer composite pipe
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FeaturesWisdome Stockholm: Stora Enso’s Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
Wisdome Stockholm is a science discovery centre situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The building features a wooden architectural design that creates an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square metres. The space functions as an interactive showcase, housing exhibitions, technology and displays, designed ...
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NewsMeet CornWall: Organic waste transformed into climate-positive design
CornWall is a wall finishing material crafted from plant-based biomass, which hopes to provide an alternative for ceramic wall cladding or other less sustainable composite materials
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OpinionCobBauge: Bringing earth into the 21st century
CobBauge, a word amalgamation of cob and ‘bauge’ earth-building traditions in the UK and France, is a collaborative research partnership between these countries that brings earth construction into the 21st century. Funded by the European Union, the research focuses on the challenges of contemporary construction, in particular, low carbon building.
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NewsCorten meet Portland: Basha-Franklin tests materials on 25 Hanover Square mock-up
The practice has been testing materials and utilising nanotechnology to find the right application for a seven-storey office building in Mayfair, London
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NewsInnovative mass timber industrial scheme unveiled by dRMM in Greenwich
High-density industrial units seek to set new standard for sector
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NewsZero-waste modular building materials set to take centre stage at Dubai Design Week
A fully modular, zero-waste concept is coming to Dubai Design Week 2023, hoping to change how we think about sustainability. Dubai’s digital material library, Colab, will be showcasing its Rethink pop-up at the festival from 7-12 November. The pop-up will feature unique materials, with a focus on those ...
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OpinionNatural slate: A solution to the issue of embodied carbon
Embodied carbon represents the impact associated with extracting raw materials, manufacturing building components, transporting them to site and installing them. This also includes end-of-life emissions generated from the disposal or recycling of materials. The University of Bath evaluated the carbon impact of different roofing materials as part of its Inventory ...
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FeaturesLet’s be specific… Cast stone Q&A with Toby Marlow, Haddonstone
From specification requirements to the challenges that can arise when working with the material, we ask Toby Marlow about the properties of cast stone and what designers should consider when specifying the material
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NewsMcLaren cuts carbon emissions on ExCeL London project using cement free mortar
McLaren Construction Group and masonry contractor, Lyons & Annoot, specified more than 100 tonnes of Cemfree masonry mortar for the internal blockwork of the ExCel London project – forming the product’s largest application yet. The project encompasses a 25,000 sq m expansion to the eastern section of the existing venue, ...
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NewsIn pictures: ConForm unveils all-marble extension
Marble side extension introduces volume and light to a Victorian home in north London
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NewsIn pictures: Stone House by Architecture for London
Designed by Architecture for London, Stone House is a grade II listed villa in Islington, London. The home has been extended and refurbished to create additional space for family life, with the rear extension designed as a stone pavilion.
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NewsIn pictures: Moxon Architects completes timber bridge in Balingen, Germany
The new bridge strengthens Balingen’s network of foot and cycle paths and will serve as a catalyst for further responsible regeneration of the River Eyach
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OpinionThe Net Zero Future of Bricks
Brick is not only one of the most attractive of building materials, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is a natural, quality and maintenance-friendly product which is durable during all phases of its life cycle – from its construction phase with the use of raw materials through ...
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FeaturesBuilding Centre Cork Stair by Roz Bar Architects
Founded in 1932 by Frank Yerbury, the Building Centre was designed to showcase innovation in architecture, engineering and construction. Located on Sore Street in central London, the building was in need of a new gallery for future exhibitions and appointed Roz Barr Architects to lead the redesign. Located in ...
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OpinionLaing O’Rourke’s decision was admirable
As the company announces its transition to low carbon concrete, this could be the catalyst needed for the sector to embrace more sustainable building products