All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 5
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NewsWould I live in an offsite home?
Building's technical editor ponders whether he would buy one of the low-energy homes on display at Offsite 2007
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FeaturesRoll over Beethoven
When it opened in 1951 the much-loved Royal Festival Hall was perfect in every way – save for the little matter of god-awful acoustics. Now, after a £91m, two-year refurbishment, the modernist masterpiece is rocking – and you can hear every note.
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FeaturesComing to a universe near you
The Peter Harrison Planetarium is about to bring the mysteries of the cosmos to Greenwich park
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NewsShipwrecked
The fire that ravaged the Cutty Sark might look devastating, but all is not lost says Thomas Lane
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NewsImages: Cutty Sark damage not as bad as feared
Experts are examining ship’s wrought iron frame to assess full extent of fire damage to famous tea clipper
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FeaturesBMW Welt: How’s this for a car showroom?
Architect Coop Himmelb(l)au’s astonishing Munich creation is the latest blow in the battle between BMW and Mercedes-Benz
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Survey reveals apathy towards energy certificates
Three-quarters of respondents tell Building they will make no or only minor changes to property
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I’m happy with who I am
Tough rules on the energy certification of buildings come into force next year, but a survey suggests that most landlords and occupiers would rather live with a poor rating than go to all the bother of getting in shape. Thomas Lane looks at the results
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Safety drive for timber frame
The timber-frame industry has announced a range of initiatives to improve the safety of multistorey timber-framed projects under construction.
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NewsFire report throws future of timber-frame into doubt
As flames engulf another timber development, fire agencies publish Colindale blaze findings
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FeaturesYou only live twice
When the huge 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios – birthplace of the James Bond films – was destroyed by fire, it spelled doom for the UK’s film-making mecca. But against all the odds, an elite team has managed to rebuild the space in eight months.
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Engineers campaign to become a protected species
E-petition 8th most popular on government website
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Windpost-free blockwork: Tackling the block
There’s never been much call for change in the world of blockwork. But now a small contractor from London has found a way to make walls more elegant, stronger and cheaper.
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NewsYes to draught proofing, no to red tape
The Better Regulation Commission calls government plans for domestic energy rating unnecessary gold plating. Building's sustainability expert disagrees
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NewsStewart Delgano appointed chair of timber body
At 39 the managing director of Stewart Milne Timber Solutions will be the youngest ever chairman of the UK Timber Frame Association
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NewsFire brigade issues stark warning to high-rise sites
Manchester fire chief warns industry that water cannot be pumped higher than 60m
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NewsColindale fire questions safety of timber-frame sites
London Fire Brigade findings may lead to new procedures for timber-frame projects
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FeaturesThe grater good
Education For the new learning resource centre at Herefordshire College of Technology, the architect will reuse the concrete frame of the original library, but add some very inventive mesh cladding.
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Colindale fire questions safety of timber-frame sites
London Fire Brigade findings may lead to new procedures for timber-frame projects