The fight for transparency
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:46:06+00:00Mark Stonell, associate director at Buro Happold discusses the shift to glass building envelopes, addressing challenges with innovative solutions for transparency and energy efficiency.
Retrofitting old buildings with modern façades
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:45:35+00:00Ben Knight, director at dMFK Architects presents case studies on retrofit projects focussing on renovations that maximise natural light, create visual connections, and incorporate new communal spaces.
Carbon control
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:44:47+00:00National specification manager at Schüco UK, Stuart Hosier examines the company’s approach to carbon control.
Balancing energy savings and embodied carbon
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:44:21+00:00Aneel 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.
Daylight management challenges
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:43:12+00:00Stefan 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.
Optimising natural light with double-skin façades
Jason Sayer2024-01-25T16:42:15+00:00Sanna Wennberg, associate partner at Simpson Haugh presents detailed case studies on double-skin façade systems that strive for optimal performance.
31 Newnham Road
AT Editor2024-01-26T12:08:38+00:00MCW architects has completed a contextually sensitive and materially rich mixed-use development overlooking Newnham Mill Pond in Cambridge.
The Common Rooms
AT Editor2024-01-24T11:06:25+00:00Artefact has reimagined the undercroft of a north London church, providing a vibrant and much needed community space for local residents.
Delivering transparency and performance in façade design
Jason Sayer2024-12-12T15:37:41+00:00How architects, engineers and the construction industry are developing solutions to maximise transparency while meeting energy performance targets.
2024 Serpentine Pavilion unveiled
Jason Sayer2024-01-23T17:27:36+00:00Korean architect Minsuk Cho has been named as the designer of this year’s pavilion in London.
45 Whitfield Street
Jason Sayer2024-01-22T12:03:22+00:00dMFK 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.
Bristol Beacon
Jason Sayer2024-01-16T09:54:03+00:00Levitt Bernstein has restored the Grade II listed Bristol Beacon concert hall, improving the theatre’s acoustics and accessibility.