What architects must learn from the Grenfell Inquiry10 March 2022IntelligenceArchitects have not emerged well from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, but they can now become advocates for safetyArchitects have not emerged well from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, but they can now become advocates for safetyRegion: LondonMore: Grenfell TowerCelotexKingspanArconicCladdingInsulationFire safetyStudio EHealth safety & wellbeingLegal regulatory & statutory compliance
Tabernacle play exposes grim horror of Grenfell tragedy22 October 2021CultureAccount of incompetence and indifference leaves feelings of shock and angerAccount of incompetence and indifference leaves feelings of shock and angerRegion: LondonMore: Grenfell inquiryRichard Norton-TaylorPublic inquiryFire safetyDame Judith HackittCladdingTowerNicolas KentPamela BuxtonPlayTabernacle
Book review: Show me the Bodies, how we let Grenfell happen28 November 2022CultureHarrowing but compelling report mixes humanity, horror and technical detailHarrowing but compelling report mixes humanity, horror and technical detailRegion: LondonMore: Book reviewGrenfell fireGrenfell inquiryPeter AppsTim O'Callaghannimtim architectsHealth safety & wellbeingFirePlaces planning & community
Rebuilding trust13 June 2018IntelligenceA year after Grenfell we still need clarityA year after Grenfell we still need clarityRegion: LondonMore: Fire safetyGrenfell fireGrenfell inquiryLondonHealth safety & wellbeingLegal regulatory & statutory complianceDesign construction & technology
The Grenfell Report: lessons for architects10 September 2024IntelligenceSummarising the report's findings and recommendations for the architecture professionSummarising the report's findings and recommendations for the architecture professionRegion: United KingdomMore: Grenfell TowerGrenfell Tower InquiryStudio EFire safetyBuilding regulationsHealth safety & wellbeingJohn Jervis
RIBA president on preventing another tragedy12 September 2024CultureThe RIBA is committed to providing the guidance you need following publication of the Grenfell reportThe RIBA is committed to providing the guidance you need following publication of the Grenfell reportRegion: United KingdomMore: Muyiwa OkiGrenfell Tower InquiryGrenfell TowerBuilding Safety ActFire safetyHealth safety & wellbeing
Voluntary product code aims to prevent another Grenfell8 October 2021ProductsCPA responds to Hackitt Inquiry with code for accurate, up-to-date, accessible dataCPA responds to Hackitt Inquiry with code for accurate, up-to-date, accessible dataRegion: United KingdomMore: Health safety & wellbeingLegal regulatory & statutory complianceCode for Construction Product InformationConstruction Products AssociationGrenfell fireGrenfell inquiryAHMMBDPStephen CousinsBuilding Safety Bill
Grenfell Tower memorial design must bring sense of peace and justice21 January 2025IntelligenceThe five practices shortlisted for the Grenfell Tower memorial have now been announcedThe five practices shortlisted for the Grenfell Tower memorial have now been announcedRegion: LondonMore: FireMemorialPaul BoatengDesign construction & technologyJohn JervisPlaces planning & communityGrenfell fire
Priorities and funding collide after Grenfell10 January 2018ProductsImproved fire safety need not usurp energy efficiencyImproved fire safety need not usurp energy efficiencyRegion: United KingdomMore: Grenfell inquiryGrenfell TowerHealth safety & wellbeingEnergy efficiencyRetrofitCladdingProcurement & contracts
Restoring confidence in product safety26 August 2021IntelligenceFollowing revelations at the Grenfell inquiry, what do architects need to know about product certification and information?Following revelations at the Grenfell inquiry, what do architects need to know about product certification and information?Region: United KingdomMore: Paul JollyBuilding Safety BillLegal regulatory & statutory complianceDesign construction & technologyGrenfell inquiryProduct safetyValue engineeringProduct certificationLife safety
News catch-up: Grenfell fallout’s tall order12 October 2020IntelligencePlus the latest on Jenrick, Ingels, Foster and MPs’ temporary home plansPlus the latest on Jenrick, Ingels, Foster and MPs’ temporary home plansRegion: United KingdomMore: Foster + PartnersBjarke Ingels GroupRobert JenrickPlaces planning & communityRichmond HouseAHMMSimon AldousGrenfell Tower Inquiry
Damning conclusions...2 May 2018Products... seem to be drawn from the Grenfell tragedy... seem to be drawn from the Grenfell tragedyRegion: United KingdomMore: Foster + PartnersGrenfell fireCladdingHealth safety & wellbeingFireGrenfell inquiryVenice BiennaleCoventryOxfordChurchFlooringRoofing