All Features articles – Page 171
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FeaturesTop 50 architects - interactive table
Interactive table showing the top 50 architects, ranked by the number of chartered architectural staff employed by each firm
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FeaturesTop 50 QSs - interactive table
Interactive table showing the top 50 quantity surveyors, ranked by the number of chartered quantity surveyors employed by each firm
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FeaturesTokyo 2020: The recycled Olympics
As the thrills of Rio slowly subside, attention turns to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where a virtue is being made of necessity by re-using some of the venues built for the 1964 games
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FeaturesCPD 15 2016: External wall insulation systems
Poorly insulated walls are responsible for considerable loss of heating or cooling energy. This module the discusses the use and correct specification of external wall insulation (EWI). It is sponsored by Sto
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Doors and windows
This week The Book House offices’ conversion sees the placement of period-style timber windows, four London fire stations get a thermally insulated suite and PC Henderson releases a rustic door kit ideal for a barn
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FeaturesComar gave this student hall façade form as well as function
How Comar Systems were used in the development of the University of Birmingham’s new student accommodation
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FeaturesState of play: Brexit
So how’s it looking for construction more than two months after the nation voted for Brexit? Building’s survey of 500 construction professionals suggests that commercial, residential and infrastructure will be the worst hit sectors
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FeaturesImage of the week: London’s burning
A 120m long model of London’s skyline in the 17th century is set alight on the River Thames
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FeaturesBen Derbyshire: ‘Change is necessary’
RIBA president-elect Ben Derbyshire is sure of one thing: the 182-year-old institute can’t go on the way it has done. So he’s embarking on a UK tour to try to stir up non-engaged members and convince them that turning the RIBA on its head is the best plan for its ...
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FeaturesSketch of the week: 250 Tottenham Court Road
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Matter Architecture
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FeaturesThis week in 1981
We took a look at the refurbishment of Alexandra Palace following the fire in 1980
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FeaturesState of play: Industry voices Brexit concerns
So how’s it looking for construction more than two months after the nation voted for Brexit? Building’s survey of 500 construction professionals suggests that commercial, residential and infrastructure will be the worst hit sectors … but that it’s not all bad news
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FeaturesSustainability Project of the Year shortlist
The Building Awards shortlist for Sustainability Project of the Year highlights some exceptional schemes that have innovation at their core and keep a responsible eye on the future. Ike Ijeh takes a sneak peek
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FeaturesCost model: Mixed use
Shifting economic and social conditions mean developers are increasingly pursuing mixed use schemes but different use classes on a project can cause complications
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FeaturesHow the Great Fire shaped modern London
On the 350th anniversary of the fire’s close, Ike Ijeh shows how the disaster heralded enormous changes for architecture and urbanism despite the sidelining of Wren’s grand plan
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Manoel Island
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Kevin Underwood, principal and head of master planning and design for HKS Hospitality Group
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FeaturesImage of the week: Old London Town
120m-long model of the city’s skyline as it would have appeared in the 17th century
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FeaturesBuilding new schools: Between a rock and a hard place
Some 3.3 million secondary school places will be needed by 2024 - a 20% increase on today - but how will the demand be met?
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FeaturesHigh Speed 2.0
Move over, HS2. Dubai has plans to reduce the travel time from the emirate to neighbour Fujairah from two hours to just 10 minutes. And the Build Earth Live Hyperloop, a free 48-hour BIM competition created by Asite, is seeking the smartest minds and solutions for a new Hyperloop