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AG Strengthens Brick Offering with Clay-Like Range
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (583+ words) AG, a Tyrone headquartered, manufacturer of low carbon paving and building products, has launched Heathfield, a new clay'like concrete brick range designed to challenge long'held assumptions about what brick should be. Developed in response to growing pressure on traditional clay…...
How were the hospitality areas at the Grand National created? In terms of design and architecture
1+ week, 5+ day ago (635+ words) BDC Magazine How were the hospitality areas at the Grand National created? In terms of design and architecture Every year, the Grand National attracts thousands of spectators from all over the world, transforming Aintree Racecourse into a vibrant hub of…...
Race to the sky: Cardiff set for Wales" tallest tower
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Plans for a striking 50-storey skyscraper in the heart of Cardiff have been granted planning permission, paving the way for what will become the tallest building in Wales. Developer REAP 3, a subsidiary of build-to-rent specialist Blue Castle Capital, has secured…...
Signify launches Brighter Lives, Better World 2030: improving lives, saving energy, preserving resources
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today launched Brighter Lives, Better World 2030, a new program designed to expand the reach of impactful, energy and resource-efficient lighting to improve lives, save energy, and preserve resources. The program is supported…...
Barbican set for "231m retrofit as landmark arts centre overhaul wins consent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (412+ words) A "231m transformation of London's Barbican Arts Centre has secured planning and listed building consent, paving the way for a comprehensive retrofit of one of the UK's most recognisable post-war cultural landmarks. Approval from the City of London Corporation enables long-awaited…...
The Architecture of Welcome: Designing Church Spaces That Truly Serve
2+ mon, 14+ hour ago (797+ words) Is a building just a shell for a service, or is it a tool for connection? Architecture in a religious context is always a balancing act. You're trying to honor tradition while also embracing the needs of a modern, diverse…...
Heat-Treated and Charred Timber in Contemporary Architecture: Performance, Aesthetics and Regulatory Integration
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (270+ words) Two modification strategies in particular have accelerated this shift: A technical reference to heat-treated timber cladding explains how elevated heat processing alters the cellular structure of softwood to improve dimensional stability and moisture resistance without chemical preservatives. This evolution allows…...
AWW selects Nav Live to accelerate BIM workflows and strengthen Building Safety Act compliance
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (252+ words) AWW Architects, one of the UK's leading multi-disciplinary architectural practices, has adopted Nav Live's Li DAR BIM scanning technology to improve survey accuracy, reduce project risk, and meet the growing demands of the Building Safety Act across a range of…...
How Sensory Design is Used in the Construction of Entertainment and Leisure Spaces
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (642+ words) Entertainment venues are no longer simply places where people sit and watch an event. From cinemas and opera houses to spas, casinos, and immersive experience h How Sensory Design is Used in the Construction of Entertainment and Leisure Spaces Entertainment…...
Blues Reveal Vision for Landmark Stadium with Twelve Towering Chimneys
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (275+ words) Birmingham City Football Club has unveiled dramatic plans for a new 62, 000 capacity stadium featuring twelve chimney like structures supporting a fully retractable roof. Designed by Heatherwick Studio in partnership with United States stadium specialist Manica, the proposed ground would form…...