CONTENTS


NEWS, VIEWS & INSIGHTS


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Industry news & events Ask the architect: Joyce Chan, Head of Sustainability at HOK’s London studio Future watch: High-tech, low-carbon New Arrivals


International Focus CPD Focus


Appointments & news Surface Design Show preview Architect@Work Show preview


PROJECT REPORTS 35


43 PRODUCTS


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Planning & design


Groundworks & Drainage Structural elements External envelope Insulation Heating, ventilation & services Interiors


Safety & security Accessibility


Landscaping & external works Classified & directory


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Challenging stereotypes The deceptively simple look of the new autism inpatient unit in Northumberland belies the highly complex and painstakingly-designed set of spaces within, which are helping patients return to the community. James Parker reports


Playing with light A minimalist sports pavilion and classroom complex on the campus of a Madrid university has been precision-designed by architect Alberto Campo Baeza to fill the building with light. Jack Wooler reports


FEATURES 49 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: ROOFING


Rebellious roofs James Potter of Waind Gohil + Potter Architects explores how the roof can be daring and sophisticated


51 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: EXTERNAL WALL FINISHES & RENDERS 43


Rendered beautiful Rachel Wilson of K Rend discusses the rise in render’s popularity for new buildings, and its use in creating desirable as well as long-lasting finishes


61 HEATING & VENTILATION


Future-proofing homes requires optimum heating technologies Architects can please builders, benefit end-users, and be kinder to the environment by keeping up to speed with innovations in home heating, as Christian Engelke of Viessmann explains


66 INTERIORS: STAIRS & BALUSTRADES


The case for precast staircases Jeremy Milbank of Milbank Concrete Products looks at why architects might consider specifying concrete staircases


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