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New spectacular architectural attraction opens in the Norwegian Fjords – staircase bridge over Vøringsfossen waterfall

Friday, 21st August 2020

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration has opened a new National Scenic Routes attraction with a staircase bridge over the Vøringsfossen waterfall in the Hardangerfjord region. Vøringsfossen is perhaps the best-known waterfall in Norway, with vast quantities of water plunging 182... View Article

£9.5m programme to reduce housing’s carbon footprint

Friday, 21st August 2020

A new programme worth up to £9.5m million will reduce the carbon footprint of existing social housing in Wales, make energy bills more manageable for residents and provide new job and training opportunities. The Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP), part of... View Article

Practicing with Dumps: The Best Way to Ace Amazon AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional Exam

Thursday, 20th August 2020

With an increasing need for people to work remotely, most businesses have moved their operations online. All this has been possible because of companies like Amazon offering cloud computing solutions such as AWS (Amazon Web Services). www.examlabs.com These changes have... View Article

No compromises

Thursday, 20th August 2020

Self and custom build homes make up around 40 per cent of new homes throughout the developed World, yet in England, they make up just 5. Jack Wooler speaks to Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, CEO of the National Custom and Self Build... View Article

Avant Homes Scotland planning approved for 120-home development in Dundee

Thursday, 20th August 2020

Scottish housebuilder Avant Homes has been given the go ahead for a new 120-home development in Baldgragon, after planning permission was granted this week by Dundee City Council. The 15.35-acre development is located on Baldragon Farm just off Straithmartine Road... View Article

Impressive Architecture and Efficient Construction: The Irina Viner-Usmanova Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in Moscow

Thursday, 20th August 2020

The annual report of the Nemetschek Group features an impressive architecture project: the Irina Viner-Usmanova Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in Moscow. Software solutions from GRAPHISOFT, Solibri, and Allplan were involved in planning and “shaping” this building. The sports facility seats 4,000... View Article

National Federation of Builders Major Contractors Declare Climate Emergency

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) has thrown its support behind the #ConstructionDeclares movement, the first and currently only trade association representing main contractors to do so. #ConstructionDeclares is a global petition uniting all strands of... View Article

Kajima Properties announces completion and first tenant at new London landmark building: 77 Coleman

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Kajima Properties, the London based property investor, developer and asset manager, has announced the completion of its new 83,000 sq ft NIA office and retail development at 77 Coleman Street, London, EC2. Kajima Properties has additionally signed an agreement with... View Article

MVRDV to renovate disused urban factory building into “creative factory” in one of Shenzhen’s most historic districts

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

MVRDV has revealed its design for the If Factory, a new 11.000 m2 office building for the Bureau of Public works of Shenzhen Municipality Nanshan district and real estate company Vanke in Nantou, Shenzhen. Rather than demolish and rebuild, the... View Article

World Architecture Festival Goes Virtual in December, Returning as Live Event in June 2021

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

We are delighted to announce the launch of WAFVirtual from 30 November – 4 December 2020, where the worldwide architectural community can engage in a week of live content, special prizes, talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities with peers and... View Article

Nea Vourla Housing Estate by XL Architecture + Engineering

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Nea Vourla Housing Estate in Izmir, stands out with its unique design reflecting the architectural features of the region. Nea Vourla Housing Estate project in Urla, Izmir was designed by XL Architecture + Engineering, led by Architect Arda Işık, which... View Article

Senior proves a safe bet at Doncaster Racecourse Hotel

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

With a successful track record of working in the hotel and leisure sector, Senior Architectural Systems has supplied the full aluminium fenestration package for the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel located at Doncaster’s famous racecourse. Designed by KKA Architecture, the... View Article

Aerogels in Building Refurbishment – Webinar from A. Proctor

Wednesday, 19th August 2020

Register now to save your place for A. Proctor’s forthcoming 30-minute webinar, “Aerogels in Building Refurbishment”, which takes place on Friday, 21st of August at 10AM. This webinar will cover the following topics: Thermal Insulation Basics Types of Thermal Insulation... View Article

Two thirds UK homes fail to meet energy efficiency targets

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

According to data analysed in a recent national media report, nearly two thirds of UK homes fail to meet long-term energy efficiency targets. The report shows that more than 12 million homes fall below the C grade on Energy Performance... View Article

Project – Rejuvenated. Forbo’s integrated flooring scheme creates the ‘wow’ factor in new office design

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

With the help of Forbo Flooring Systems’ integrated portfolio of solutions, the Bioscience Filtration Division of Parker Hannifin in Birtley, County Durham, was transformed into a contemporary, uplifting and dynamic workplace environment. Labelled ‘Project Rejuvenate’, the scheme designed by Blake... View Article

Vent-Axia’s energy efficient ventilation helps provide comfort in luxury home

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

Leading British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia has been specified as part of a luxury 1,300m² new-build family home in Kingswood, Surrey. Designed to provide privacy, space, luxury and comfort the property spans four floors, with five Vent-Axia Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical... View Article

Cricket Club Enhance Covid Safety with Screens from Yeoman Shield

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

New Farnley Cricket Club in Leeds, when given the greenlight to open their bar and restaurant, wanted to ensure that their returning clientele would feel comfortable by providing facilities in line with the government guidance on Covid 19 safety. Along... View Article

Architecture students design affordable housing for Grampian residents

Tuesday, 18th August 2020

Students from Robert Gordon University’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture have designed a series of small, affordable houses as part of a project with Grampian Housing Association. The students were tasked with creating three types of accommodation to cater for... View Article