Aneel Kilaire, associate facade consultant at Ramboll on the conflicts between the Approved Documents: Part L and Part O and questions the effectiveness of standards in balancing energy savings and embodied carbon.
Stefan Trifonov, head of engineering at Schüco UK on how to adapt to varying sunlight angles by using effective horizontal sun shading over traditional vertical fins.
Sanna Wennberg, associate partner at Simpson Haugh presents detailed case studies on double-skin façade systems that strive for optimal performance.
Jonny Plant, director at Corstorphine & Wright, explores the circular design principles behind and ‘true cost’ of the practice’s Unusual Rigging headquarters building in Northamptonshire, which is due to complete in the summer.
Owen Hopkins, director at the Farrell Centre, details how the centre is serving as a genuine public forum for the built environment nine months after opening its doors.
MCW architects has completed a contextually sensitive and materially rich mixed-use development overlooking Newnham Mill Pond in Cambridge.
Artefact has reimagined the undercroft of a north London church, providing a vibrant and much needed community space for local residents.
How architects, engineers and the construction industry are developing solutions to maximise transparency while meeting energy performance targets.
Korean architect Minsuk Cho has been named as the designer of this year’s pavilion in London.
dMFK Architects has brought a 1970s office building in Fitzrovia up to speed with a series of strategic alterations made to provide a modern, flexible workplace.
Levitt Bernstein has restored the Grade II listed Bristol Beacon concert hall, improving the theatre’s acoustics and accessibility.
Passivent makes the grade at historic Northumberland hall
