CONTENTS 09.26 NEWS, VIEWS & INSIGHTS PRODUCTS
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Industry News Ask the Expert: Luke Osborne at Senior Architectural Systems Ask the Architect: Benedict Zucchi, chair of BDP’s Global Board Site Lines: Meet the fi nal member of the Shard Quarter ‘family’ International Focus
Appointments & Company News CPD Focus
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW 25
PROJECT REPORT A GREENER KIND OF GRANDEUR
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The transformation of the former US Embassy in London into a fi ve-star hotel by David Chipperfi eld Architects not only delivers the ‘bling’ factor for well-heeled guests, it also has the highest sustainability credentials for a building of its type.
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Building Fabric Structural Elements External Envelope
Groundworks & Drainage Heating, Ventilation & Services Interiors
Modern Methods of Construction Landscaping & External Works Safety & Security Accessibility
DELIVERING COST-EFFECTIVE PASSIVHAUS PROJECTS AT SCALE IN THE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SECTORS
BUILDING FABRIC: OVERHEATING OVERHEATING: WHY PREVENTION SHOULD COME BEFORE COOLING Amid rising overheating, Stuart Dantzic argues that architects should prioritise passive measures.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS SPECIFY, INSTALL, DEMONSTRATE Simon Buckmaster discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation.
EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: DOORS SLIDING DOOR SPECIFICATION FOR PASSIVHAUS HOMES Justin Spires explores high- performance sliding doors for energy- effi cient Passivhaus homes.
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INTERIORS: STAIRS & STAIRCASES SPECIFYING STAIRCASES FOR LISTED BUILDINGS
Richard Harding discusses best practice for specifying staircases in listed buildings.
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MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION UNLOCKING DESIGN AMBITION WITH OFFSITE BRICK SLIP DETAILING Meka Ewurum explores offsite brick slips for fast, precise masonry detailing.
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SAFETY & SECURITY THE IMPACT OF MARTYN’S LAW ON SECURE DOOR SPECIFICATION Rob Mottram examines door specifi cation implications of Martyn’s Law.
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