All Features articles – Page 270
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FeaturesStar jumps: how the diving boards took shape
Variously likened to the stamens of an exotic flower, a splash or even poised cobras, the dramatic lines of the aquatics centre’s six diving boards have attracted much interest – not only as a natural centre of attention during the Games, but because they are visually fascinating in themselves.
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FeaturesWall-to-wall coverage
The curving concrete walls of the aquatics centre are one of its defining characteristics. They are first seen in the centre’s welcome area and provide a top and tail to the competition pools, as well as a stylish backdrop to television coverage of the diving.
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FeaturesWhirl pool
From the swirling, curving walls and diving boards to the pools themselves, concrete makes a big splash at Zaha Hadid’s awe-inspiring aquatics centre
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FeaturesThe university sector: Your starter for 10
Will the university sector make up for the lack of construction work elsewhere in education?
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FeaturesThe Tracker: A light ahead
Awful weather and difficult finances combine to keep construction in negative territory, according to Experian Economics. But at least some firms now have more than six months’ work ahead of them
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Fire and bullet resistant glass
Schott has now launched its fire-resistant glass NOVOLAY® and PYRANOVA® as a high performing secure range
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Passivhaus council house
Windows from Halo are being used to bring a forties former council house up to Passivhaus standards
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Door entry system that takes your photo
The Wandsworth Group has launched a door entry system with picture capture technology as part of their Jung door entry system range
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FeaturesFire door retainers
Fireco have added a flame red finish to its Dorgard Effects range of wireless fire door retainers
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FeaturesDoors and windows: Movers and makers
From triple glazed timber windows to door entry systems with picture capture technology, we look at the latest, cutting-edge window and door products
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FeaturesEducation: Space exploration
This week the government trumpeted the opening of 55 free schools. But the success of the movement is being stymied by a lack of suitable sites, and with a further 114 schools approved for next year, the problem is set to get worse
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FeaturesRay of light
The Velux skylight brand is normally associated with the residential sector. But a collaboration with Foster + Partners could soon enable the company to break into commercial and public buildings
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FeaturesAre these schools really a priority?
After six months of delays the Priority School Building Programme could be accused of failing to live up to its name. So when will the tenders finally be released? And is there a risk the Treasury’s PFI review will hold up some schools still further?
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Timber sliding sash
Dale Windows has launched a timber sliding sash, with concealed spring balances
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FeaturesShould schools be uniform?
Will standardised schools herald a school building programme where design quality and educational aspiration are crushed under a monotonous wave of Identikit slabs? Ike Ijeh investigates Photos by Mike Pinches
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Tilturn window system
Architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer widens its window range
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FeaturesAnn Bentley: Stepping up
It would be understandable if Rider Levett Bucknall UK’s new chair felt intimidated by her predecessor’s legacy. But,as Building reports, Ann Bentley is ready to fill the role in her own way
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FeaturesHousing: What's the big idea?
Leading industry figures tell us how they would end the housing crisis