LDA reshapes Strand/Aldwych into a people-centred space5 June 2023ProductsPublic realm snatches calm, green, sociable space from London’s wheezing trafficPublic realm snatches calm, green, sociable space from London’s wheezing trafficRegion: LondonMore: LandscapingStrandAldwychLDA DesignPamela BuxtonPublic realmUrban realmTraffic congestion
Speirs Major lights up 80 Strand with reverential Art Deco update7 February 2024ProductsLighting approach has 21st century take on 1930s styleLighting approach has 21st century take on 1930s styleRegion: LondonMore: Studio PDPSpeirs MajorStrandRefurbishmentArt DecoPamela BuxtonDesign construction & technologyInteriors
Stranded assets present an opportunity for architects16 December 2022IntelligenceThe collapse in value of some office buildings is an opportunity for the profession to pardade its retrofitting skillsThe collapse in value of some office buildings is an opportunity for the profession to pardade its retrofitting skillsRegion: United KingdomMore: Brian GreenStranded assetsLegal regulatory & statutory complianceSustainable architectureNick Cox ArchitectsOfficesPost Covid-19 design
In association with NorbordCPD Video: To Be or Not to OSB?1 May 2019LearningThe Benefits and Applications of Oriented Strand BoardThe Benefits and Applications of Oriented Strand BoardRegion: United KingdomMore: CPDNorbordOriented Strand Board
The Retreat commended: Oriented Stranded Grottoes28 September 2022ProductsRob Annable and Justin Pickard's design focuses on SterlingOSB Zero’s very end-of-life material propertiesRob Annable and Justin Pickard's design focuses on SterlingOSB Zero’s very end-of-life material propertiesRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserSterlingOSB ZeroThe RetreatRob AnnableJustin PickardAxis DesignMycelium
Three thingsProducts... from Jan Kattein, director at Jan Kattein Architects... from Jan Kattein, director at Jan Kattein ArchitectsRegion: United KingdomMore: MaterialsInteriorsDesign construction & technologyJan Kattein ArchitectsPaintOriented Strand BoardLinoleum
Reinventing old buildings layer by layer24 September 2020Second SkinReimagining existing structures by adding layers to their fabric was the theme of this year’s RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe competitionReimagining existing structures by adding layers to their fabric was the theme of this year’s RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe competitionRegion: United KingdomMore: NorbordSecond SkinRe-useOriented Strand Board
In association with West FraserThis is how to turn a chicken shed into a gallery - using inexpensive materials14 April 2022ProductsAbracadabra: James Grayley works his magic in rural SuffolkAbracadabra: James Grayley works his magic in rural SuffolkRegion: United KingdomMore: West FraserOriented strand boardOSBConstruction materialsSpecification and complianceJames Grayley Architects
In association with West FraserTemporary community scheme adds a colourful edge14 March 2022ProductsSterlingOSB Zero lies behind Jan Kattein Architects’ 'meanwhile' projectSterlingOSB Zero lies behind Jan Kattein Architects’ 'meanwhile' projectRegion: LondonMore: West FraserOriented strand boardOSBConstruction materialsSpecification and complianceMeanwhile spaceJan Kattein Architects
Off Grid 2030 entries point the way to net zero architecture23 September 2021ProductsCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesRegion: United KingdomMore: SterlingOSB ZeroNorbordOff Grid 2030SustainabilityOriented Strand BoardZero carbon
Second skin commended: Dead in the Water24 September 2020Second SkinShetland coastal structure resurrected as a dwellingShetland coastal structure resurrected as a dwellingRegion: United KingdomMore: NorbordSecond SkinMalcolmson ArchitectsOriented Strand Board
Second Skin: Longlisted entries24 September 2020Second SkinFour designs finished longlisted in RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe's Second Skin competitionFour designs finished longlisted in RIBA Journal/Norbord Europe's Second Skin competitionRegion: United KingdomMore: NorbordSecond SkinRe-useRetrofitOriented Strand Board