On the six-month anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, the international charity ARCHIVE (Architecture for Health In Vulnerable Environments) has launched the campaign Kay e Sante nan Ayiti (Creole for Housing and Health in Haiti) to raise awareness of how innovative housing designs can reduce the transmission of airborne diseases such as tuberculosis (TB). The one-year campaign starts with a global design competition calling on architects, engineers, health specialists, and the general public to pool together their knowledge and submit housing designs which can mitigate TB transmission and are sensitive to the local culture. Ref: 71325
The Prince’s Foundation for the built environment has specified Sandtoft’s Cassius clay roof tile for its high profile ‘Natural House’ project. The environmentally- friendly home has been built on the BRE Innovation Park to demonstrate that a building can reduce carbon and energy inputs by 70% while retaining a high level of construction quality. The Cassius in Antique Slate has been chosen to complement the design of the Natural House. Ref: 36142
Newport High School, constructed by the Leadbitter Group, was named Project of the Year by Constructing Excellence in Wales at its annual awards on Friday 2nd July. Leadbitter’s Mariners Quay was also presented with the Low/Zero Carbon Award. Judges hailed Newport High School, which was opened by the Princess Royal earlier this year, as a “High achiever.”
English Heritage Buildings is celebrating after winning a prestigious Sussex Heritage Trust Award in the Commercial category for its design and construction of a new shop at Pashley Manor in Ticehurst. The annual Sussex Heritage Trust Awards recognise conservation, restoration and new-build projects in Sussex. The awards reward good design, traditional skills and craftsmanship.
Ian Williams Carpentry Limited (IWC) was presented with the award by BAM Construction Ltd, part of one of the largest construction and civil engineering companies in Europe with a
Durable Roofing RigiSystems Ziplok is a BBA approved, advanced zip-up standing seam system that offers exceptional weather resistance and
durability. The unique halter design complements the design of the liner (20/100/1000) in a way which leaves almost no possibility of error in setting out the roof and so allows for fast and trouble free laying of the profiles.
Monolithic Barrier Duoflex, the hot-melt waterproofing
west of England. Other events include Passivhaus: Principles and Examples which is the beginning of a new series on energy.
For more information please visit
www.buildingcentre.co.uk
Summer Events at The Building Centre The Building Centre has been a
hive of activity during June and there are still more events to come this summer. The Building Centre was a focal point for this year's London Festival of Architecture. NLA's Pop-Up Park just outside was extremely popular for events and picnics, benefitting from the sunny weather. Talking of sun, The Building
Centre's photovoltaics events will be discussing this technology both at our London location as well at a new, regional series starting in the
Exhibitions The Royal Docks exhibition by the London Development Agency, in a section of our Main Gallery, discusses this area's development potential and sets out the Mayors of London and Newham's vision as well as the challenges and opportunities for this area. In the Cafe Gallery, you can view
Segregation in the City until 17 July which focuses on the Shankill Road area of Belfast and reflects, through images, on the effect of segregation on the physical and social fabric of the place and how people live there. Our Main Gallery features Estonia: Boom Room until the end of July. This is part of the London Festival of Architecture and showcases innovative, contemporary work by
turnover of €8billion and 28,000 employees. IWC achieved 1st position in the Western Supply Chain Awards, and came 6th nationally.
joins and has both flush or recess fitting options.
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Harsco Infrastructure (formerly SGB) has supplied scaffolding and access equipment services to contractors building the new 49,000 sq m wing to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife. “Every external scaffold had to be designed to follow the contours of the façade,” explains Alan Kant, Operations Manager, with Harsco Infrastructure. “This demanded considerable design capability.” Ref: 97053
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Sunray has developed a unique stackable louvre system. The StackableLouvre is designed to be accommodating and can be made to suit virtually any structural opening including facetted curves, slopes and arches. The Sunray StackableLouvre system unites the strength of a fully-welded construction with ease of handling during installation. This lightweight StackableLouvre system can be built to any height, has no visual
system from Flag-Soprema has been awarded BBA Certificate 10/4745. Duoflex is a self-healing, monolithic barrier to the transmission of water and water vapour which retains its durability and elasticity throughout its design life. It can be used in all inverted roof applications, particularly under green roof build-ups
young Estonian architects. All Galleries are free to enter.
Events On Thursday 15 July we are running Passivhaus: Principles and Examples. This half day seminar will look at the principles and performance standards of Passivhaus and give practical guidance on the requirements for certification. Late July leads us to the
Photovoltaics in Small Projects Workshop on Tuesday 27 July in Frome, Sommerset. It will inform on how cost-effective photovoltaics can be installed to take advantage of the new feed-in tariffs. NLA Events include King's Cross
& Euston on Tuesday 20 July, 9.00am - 5.00pm. This is their
next 'on location' event, where you can hear from key developers and architects about their ambitions for the area.
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Hornsey Town Hall is set for a face-lift which could pave the way for a cultural renaissance in the heart of Crouch End. Haringey Council’s planning committee gave the green light to ambitious plans to restore the much-loved Grade II listed building and bring it back into community use. Parts of the building and surrounding land will be developed into housing to help cover renovation costs.
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The humble construction site cabin is set for a makeover as part of an ambitious plan to cut the carbon footprint of sites by 15% within the next two years. The plan was developed by the Strategic Forum for Construction in partnership with the Carbon Trust and with the involvement of many of the leading names in the UK construction industry. It outlines a package of measures designed to cut the industry’s carbon emissions in England by some 750,000 tonnes a year, saving firms £180m a year in energy costs.
Protective Cladding Multipanel UK Ltd., has been awarded BBA Agrément Certificate for Alupanel XT Cladding Panel, a composite panel of aluminium and polyethylene, used to provide a decorative and protective façade over the external walls of buildings.
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Information If you're attending our
photovoltaics or Passivhaus events, why not visit our Information Centre while you're here. Our Information Consultants can provide product information on the latest photovoltaic panel manufacturers as well as heat pumps, solar water heating, wind turbines and other renewable materials. We also offer Essential Guides to Green Building or Energy Efficient Boilers. Order Online
Training UK-GBC's Sustainability Training and Education Programme (STEP) starts with An Introduction to Sustainability in the Built Environment: a new online UK-GBC foundation course for professionals working in the built environment. This online course equates to 8 hours CPD. Courses will run on a monthly basis from Monday 23 August. Book your place now!
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