Behind the facade: the films of Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine12 March 2024CultureWarm, frank investigations of the human experienceWarm, frank investigations of the human experienceRegion: EuropeMore: FilmIla BêkaLouise LemoineFilm makersDesign construction & technologyArchitecture for social purpose
Holly Lewis of We Made That on the route to becoming a B Corporation8 December 2021IntelligenceProving you meet the highest social and environmental standards is quite an endeavourProving you meet the highest social and environmental standards is quite an endeavourRegion: United KingdomMore: Holly LewisWe Made ThatB CorporationArchitecture for social purposeHealth safety & wellbeingLegal regulatory & statuary complianceBusiness clients & services
In association with RynoUnderstanding and complying with Approved Document B2 March 2020ProductsRyno launches IGNO non-combustible construction rangeRyno launches IGNO non-combustible construction rangeRegion: United KingdomMore: RynoNon-combustible construction productsFire safetyRegulations and complianceGrenfell TowerBuilding regulationsApproved Document B
Near-abandoned Portsmouth church given a community lifeline18 January 2022BuildingsStudio B.A.D.'s St Margaret’s Community Church combines a mix of uses from food bank to bicycle repair workshopStudio B.A.D.'s St Margaret’s Community Church combines a mix of uses from food bank to bicycle repair workshopRegion: EnglandMore: MacEwen AwardStudio B.A.D.PortsmouthSouthseaChurchCommunity centreMacEwen Award 2022
MacEwen-commended church broadens community reach28 January 2022BuildingsMacEwen Award commends church adapted by Studio B.A.D. to modern needsMacEwen Award commends church adapted by Studio B.A.D. to modern needsRegion: South / South EastMore: Hugh PearmanStudio B.A.D.Religious buildingConversionArchitecture for social purposePlaces planning & communityMacEwen Award 2022
Road tested igloo puts VR on the map21 October 2016ProductsVirtual Reality Igloo gets a test driveVirtual Reality Igloo gets a test driveRegion: United KingdomMore: BIMDesigning & building itTestingVirtual realityB+R ArchitectsElliot Wood
Students and architecture assistants hit back at Covid disruption with Plan B26 August 2020IntelligenceHow five young architects-to-be made the most of lockdown and what they are doing nextHow five young architects-to-be made the most of lockdown and what they are doing nextRegion: United KingdomMore: University of NottinghamEvans VettoriCovid-19CoronavirusUWEKiondoBeyondStudioBordersUN Sustainable Development GoalsBirmingham City UniversityHelen Castle
In association with DuravitSleek, smart and slender: Duravit bathroom taps2 December 2019ProductsB and C series streamline bathroom design solutionsB and C series streamline bathroom design solutionsRegion: United KingdomMore: DuravitBathroom tapsBathroom designInterior designSpecificationKurt Merki Jr
In association with Delta MembranesWaterproofing solution protects from fire too3 May 2021ProductsDelta MS500 Fire Type C cavity drainage membrane is Euroclass B-s2, d0 ratedDelta MS500 Fire Type C cavity drainage membrane is Euroclass B-s2, d0 ratedRegion: United KingdomMore: Delta MembranesWaterproofing systemsBasement designDrainage systems
News catch-up: Cost-cutting procurement backfires for new Sydenham school25 May 2021CultureInspector orders rebuild after switch to D&B ‘dumbs down’Inspector orders rebuild after switch to D&B ‘dumbs down’Region: EuropeMore: Theaster GatesSerpentine PavilionArupWorking practiceSimon AldousDesign construction & technologyVenice BiennaleUnscene Architecture7N ArchitectsPollard Thomas EdwardsPlaces planning & Community
Carbon cutting starts early with a carbon calculator19 January 2021IntelligenceWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityRegion: United KingdomMore: H\B:ERTHawkins\BrownLouisa BowlesClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonWhole life carbonSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
In association with SiniatDesigning for fire safety is a collaborative effort20 December 2022ProductsManufacturers should provide essential classification reports, even when the architect doesn’t request themManufacturers should provide essential classification reports, even when the architect doesn’t request themRegion: United KingdomMore: SiniatFire safetyBuilding regulationsApproved Document BDry construction systemsPartitionsCeilingsWall liningsHigh riseLegal regulatory & statuary compliance