Unbuild – A Site of Possibility

The purpose-built space has an education room used to host workshops with young people, and a library which is open to all. Most of it, though, is taken up by the generous exhibition space which features large windows, allowing passers-by to peer in while furnishing the space with natural light. However in the case of … ادامه

Government Future Homes plans ‘lower than today’s standards’

Ministers said the changes outlined would deliver new homes and non-domestic buildings that were zero carbon-ready. This is defined as meaning no further work on the home would be necessary to cut out all emissions once the electricity grid is decarbonised. McWhirter added that it was ‘unconscionable’ to consult on an option for a building … ادامه

In praise of cooling towers

On a foggy Sunday morning, thousands gathered to watch the razing of four cooling towers at Fiddler’s Ferry power station near Warrington. Others viewed it on a live-stream thoughtfully provided by the demolition contractor. Local resident Grace Taylor, lucky winner of a detonation raffle, pressed a button to atomise the industrial colossi that had been … ادامه

When will architects learn to value themselves properly?

It’s worth noting, too, that the recent anonymous Pay 100 architecture salary survey indicates that many practices, including some major commercial names, are paying graduates significantly less than this. What underpins low pay is, ultimately, low fees Perhaps those of us who are responsible for submitting fees could reflect on what we and our colleagues … ادامه

RSHP wins appeal to overturn South Kensington tube refusal

She explained that benefits, including a boost to the local economy, the provision of high-quality office space, ‘substantial’ benefits of additional housing including affordable housing, and heritage benefits including ‘better-revealing heritage assets’ outweighed the harms, and would ‘simply allow for the proper functioning of this underground station’. In an appeal decision, inspector Zoë Hill conceded … ادامه