All Features articles – Page 160
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FeaturesImage of the week: London’s burning
A 120m long model of London’s skyline in the 17th century is set alight on the River Thames
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FeaturesBen Derbyshire: ‘Change is necessary’
RIBA president-elect Ben Derbyshire is sure of one thing: the 182-year-old institute can’t go on the way it has done. So he’s embarking on a UK tour to try to stir up non-engaged members and convince them that turning the RIBA on its head is the best plan for its ...
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FeaturesSketch of the week: 250 Tottenham Court Road
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Matter Architecture
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FeaturesThis week in 1981
We took a look at the refurbishment of Alexandra Palace following the fire in 1980
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FeaturesState of play: Industry voices Brexit concerns
So how’s it looking for construction more than two months after the nation voted for Brexit? Building’s survey of 500 construction professionals suggests that commercial, residential and infrastructure will be the worst hit sectors … but that it’s not all bad news
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FeaturesSustainability Project of the Year shortlist
The Building Awards shortlist for Sustainability Project of the Year highlights some exceptional schemes that have innovation at their core and keep a responsible eye on the future. Ike Ijeh takes a sneak peek
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FeaturesCost model: Mixed use
Shifting economic and social conditions mean developers are increasingly pursuing mixed use schemes but different use classes on a project can cause complications
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FeaturesHow the Great Fire shaped modern London
On the 350th anniversary of the fire’s close, Ike Ijeh shows how the disaster heralded enormous changes for architecture and urbanism despite the sidelining of Wren’s grand plan
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Manoel Island
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Kevin Underwood, principal and head of master planning and design for HKS Hospitality Group
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FeaturesImage of the week: Old London Town
120m-long model of the city’s skyline as it would have appeared in the 17th century
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FeaturesBuilding new schools: Between a rock and a hard place
Some 3.3 million secondary school places will be needed by 2024 - a 20% increase on today - but how will the demand be met?
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FeaturesHigh Speed 2.0
Move over, HS2. Dubai has plans to reduce the travel time from the emirate to neighbour Fujairah from two hours to just 10 minutes. And the Build Earth Live Hyperloop, a free 48-hour BIM competition created by Asite, is seeking the smartest minds and solutions for a new Hyperloop
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FeaturesUniversities: Losing the higher ground?
The university sector has provided a solid pipeline of work for construction over recent years, even in the doldrums of recession. But could demand around higher education fall following the UK vote to leave the EU?
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FeaturesGlasgow College: Tales from the riverbank
Caught between the River Clyde and the notorious Gorbals neighbourhood, Glasgow College’s new Riverside Campus attempts to engage with both as part of a new wave of regeneration across the city
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FeaturesTracker: July 2016
The construction activity index suggests workloads are contracting again, tender prices continue on a downward trend and a general pessimism clouds the employment prospects index
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Former flour mill
This week’s #buildingdoodle sketch is by Chris Robinson, one of the partners in Aldington Craig and Collinge
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FeaturesImage of the week: Now ready to depart?
Hoardings are due to come down on the rebuilt platforms 7 to 15 of London Bridge station this week
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FeaturesScotland Yard: Crime scene
In converting a 1930s police station into the Metropolitan Police’s new HQ, contractor Bam faced a difficult case. But noise reduction criteria, a cramped site and a high level of security were no match for Bam’s trusty team
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FeaturesThis week in 1996
Building gives advice on the best networking events to be seen at throughout the year