Technical Features
Landscape Architecture: Three new projects highlighting recent developments
The Landscaping of 151 Rosebery Avenue by John McAslan + Partners, Windrush Square by Gross Max and Ebbw Vale Vertical Garden by Lianne Russ and Philip Henshaw are analysed by the experts.
Pavilions for Westwood Girls’ College for Languages and Art, and Virgo Fidelis Convent School, Croydon, by Duggan Morris
Modular school construction: Duggan Morris turns prefabricated components into site-specific pavilions for two schools, writes Felix Mara
Facade stability detail: Las Arenas, Barcelona, Spain, by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
[Working detail 09.06.11] Existing facade stability system
Fabrication technology
Technical & Practice: Steve Parnell reports back from the Bartlett’s Fabricate conference on how new technology is reinvigorating architectural practice
Product design: Door handle
After winning an AJ/Allgood competition, Stuart Martin set about turning his design into reality - with much tweaking along the way. By Felix Mara. Photography by Gareth Hacker
Design for exposed sites: NORD’s Shingle House
[Technical& Practice] NORD’s Shingle House responds to building on Britain’s only desert, and is inspired by the site’s poetic qualities, writes Felix Mara. Photography by Charles Hosea
Greenhouse, Leeds by West and Machell Architects
[Images + project data] Insulation has helped this pioneering mixed-use refurbishment to achieve a 60 per cent increase in overall energy efficiency, using high specification insulation and the latest renewable energy technology
St George's Church, Tufnell Park, London by Paul Davis + Partners
Refurbishment of listed church and addition of contemporary infill, with a focus on acoustic insulation
Roof Structure: Velodrome for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by Hopkins Architects
Hopkins’ double-curvature roof is elegant in its economical use of material as well as its appearance, writes Felix Mara
The regs: School buildings
Geoff Wilkinson looks at the application of the Building Regulations to school buildings
The regs: The correct use of escape signs
Geoff Wilkinson explains the official guidance covering provision of escape route signage in buildings
The regs: Geoff Wilkinson pours fuel on the bonfire of the regs, saying the government review doesn’t go far enough
‘Past working groups have consistently recommended that the system be simplified’
The Regs: Geoff Wilkinson explains why timing is of the essence if you are making a planning application
The government can do much in the way of deregulation in order to boost the commercial market
Geoff Wilkinson’s Regs: The construction industry would achieve more if it remained as one Team GB
We can safely say that having differing standards to those in England will not be welcomed in Wales
Geoff Wilkinson’s Regs: The [HSE’s] Fee For Intervention will recover costs from those who break health and safety laws
Site deaths are on the rise and architects can be prosecuted for unsafe designs, warns Geoff Wilkinson
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