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Latest architecture news – The Architects’ Journal
WEBThe Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings. The latest architecture news covering buildings, architects, planning, competition wins and business. You can also read about topics including the climate emergency, retrofit, the RIBA and architectural education. Francis Terry defends ‘grotesque’ Cotswolds house for Soho House boss.
Architecture competitions and news – The Architects' Journal
WEBThe AJ’s Competitions Editor rounds up the best UK and international architectural competitions – including frameworks, ideas contests, high-profile commissions and other opportunities. An international contest is being held for a $160 million-to-$170 million upgrade of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City [Deadline: 29 October 2024]
Building regs 2022: what’s changed and what you need to know
WEBJun 15, 2022 · New and replacement heating systems in both domestic and non-domestic builds must have a maximum flow temperature of 55°C. Existing non-domestic buildings must improve the efficiency of heating and hot water boiler systems through installation of new controls. In new buildings (non-domestic), the …
AJ 40 under 40: Sanchez Benton architects - The Architects’ Journal
WEBDec 14, 2020 · Having met at last-generation 40 under 40 practice 6a architects, where they both worked on the RIBA Stirling-Prize shortlisted Juergen Teller Studio project, Tom Benton, 34, and Carlos Sanchez, 37, set up practice together in 2017. Their combined experience also included stints at Jonathan Woolf, David Chipperfield and Dow Jones.
Exhibition review: Brickworks at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Exhibition review: Brickworks at Tate Liverpool + RIBA North. The humble brick takes centre stage at an exhibition mounted jointly by Tate Liverpool and RIBA North. While awaiting completion of 6a architects’ transformation of its permanent home at the Royal Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool has teamed up …
Full AJ100 rankings: Foster + Partners tops league of UK’s largest ...
WEBJun 18, 2021 · Foster + Partners’ vision for a modular resort on the Red Sea of Shurayrah. Foster + Partners remains the UK’s largest employer of architects, retaining the top spot in the AJ100 rankings for the 10th year in a row. Norman Foster’s practice now employers 383 qualified architects, up two from last year, extending its lead to 30 over second ...
Saving the earth: making the case for rammed earth architecture
WEBApr 15, 2021 · Rammed earth is seen by some as primitive, or associated with poverty. Yet it can be rendered, clad, painted, plastered, dry-lined or sealed and so used as a direct replacement for energy-hungry clay bricks or concrete blocks. It is formed largely from aggregates – sands and gravels – with a small clay content acting as a binder.
The Regs: How to design movement joints in masonry
WEBMay 3, 2023 · The required width of the joint can be calculated as follows: 1/3rd of the distance between joints plus the distance – but measured in millimetres, not metres. So, if you have 12m between joints, then the joint width should be 1/3rd of 12m/1,000 – ie 4mm plus 12mm; 4+12 gives you the 16mm width required for the joint.
Minimum space standards for all permitted development homes, …
WEBOct 1, 2020 · These standards set out the minimum floorspace allowed for various configuration of dwelling – starting at 37m² for a new one-bed flat with a shower room rather than a bathroom. They do not form part of Building Regulations but exist as a technical planning guide that councils can choose to adopt. However, following today's announcement, all ...