Specification
The monthly product specification supplement from the Architects' Journal, with information on products and materials other architects are using, including manufacturer, supplier name and priceDigital edition
AJ Specification 05.12 – Timber
Case studies by Burwell Deakins, Murray O’Laoire/A&D Wejchert and Aukett Fitzroy Robinson
AJ Specification 04.12 – Kitchens & Bathrooms
Case studies of 2 Hyde Park Square by Hawkins\Brown,Penthouse by Dan Brill Architects and Sonnemann Toon Architects’ Kensington reisdence in London
AJ Specification 03.12 – Cladding & Curtain Walling
Case studies of Ford House by Simon Winstanley Architects, 40-48 Fashion Street by Buckley Gray Yeoman Architecture and Flowing Gardens International Horticultural Expo 2011 by Plasma Studio with Groundlab and Laur Studio
AJ Specification 02.12 – Insulation
Case studies of Emmanuel College Library by Kilburn Nightingale Architects, 103 Park Road by Sam Tisdall Architects and Walderslade Primary School by Clay Architecture
Roundtable: Professional indemnity
The AJ and insurance broker Griffiths & Armour gathered a selection of industry experts to debate contracts that cut risk and support innovation
Working Details
Facade detail, Museum Folkwang, by David Chipperfield Architects
[Working Detail 29.09.11] Double-skin facade at the Museum Folkwang
Wall detail, An Gaeláras, by O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects
[Working Detail 29.09.11] Cut-away section through courtyard wall
Facade detail, The Angel Building, by AHMM
[Working Detail 29.09.11] East elevation of the Angel Building
Cladding detail, Evelyn Grace Academy, by Zaha Hadid Architects
[Working Detail 29.09.11] External cladding and terrace balustrade
Concourse bridge detail, Velodrome, London, Hopkins Architects
[Working Detail 29.09.11] Concourse bridge at the Olympic Velodrome
Balcony detail, Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres, by Bennetts Associates
[Working Detail 29.09.11] Auditorium balcony detail at the RSC
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Costs
Costs: Insulation
Get your estimating wrapped up. Here, Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS, the Building Cost Information Service of the RICS, provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for various types of heat and sound insulation products
Costs: Flooring, Stairs & Lifts
Need a lift to help you cost your projects? Here, Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS, the Building Cost Information Service of the RICS, provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for various types of flooring, stairs and lifts
Costs: Doors & Windows
Its a clear open and shut case - BCIS can help with your estimating costs. Here. Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS - the Building Costs Information Service - provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for various types of doors, windows and curtain walling
Costs: Lighting and Signage
For enlightened estimating, BCIS signpost the way. Here, Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS, the Building Cost Information Service of the RICS, provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for various types of lighting and signage
Costs: Masonry
Don’t let costing masonry weigh you down. Here, Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS - the Building Costs Information Service - provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for various types of masonry
Costs: Colour and Texture
With estimating you need to take the textured with the smooth - but at least with a little help you might get it finished. Here, Neil Barnett, resource cost services manager of BCIS, the Building Cost Information Service of the RICS, provides the latest sample cost breakdowns for applied finishes, textures and colours.
Products
Schüco facade
Facade helps college meet green targets
Pocket Habitat by Arup and Sky-Garden
Pocket Habitat’s new era for green roofing
