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FeaturesCan tall buildings ever be sustainable?
With debate still raging over the 230 towers lined up to make the London skyline look more like Hong Kong鈥檚, Ike Ijeh looks at whether tall buildings can ever be sustainable
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FeaturesEcobuild 2015 programme preview
From an election manifesto for construction to the latest in biophilic design, there is something for all tastes at Ecobuild. Andrew Brister picks out some of the highlights
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FeaturesGet happy: Wellbeing in buildings
There is a strong body of evidence of the tangible ways that building design can improve wellbeing. Now an increasing number of major clients are realising that this is not just good for employees鈥� health - it鈥檚 good for business
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FeaturesCPD 7 2015: Level thresholds and water ingress
This module examines the key regulations concerning the accessibility of building entrances and highlights ways to avoid the main risks. It is sponsored by LABC Warranty
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FeaturesImage of the week: Tip of the iceberg
After a decade at Ludgate House, 好色先生TV magazine moves to a new home
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FeaturesSketch of the week: Rural-urban hybrid
This week鈥檚 #buildingdoodle sketch is by Sam Jacob, director of architect studio Sam Jacob Studios
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FeaturesSteve Gee: The contender
Not content with being the boss of QS John Rowan, Steve Gee is standing as Liberal Democrat candidate for his local constituency of Epsom and Ewell. 好色先生TV is joining him on the campaign trail
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FeaturesInside Westminster: The Inner Circle
We consider the role of the chief construction adviser, and identify the key Whitehall construction power brokers
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FeaturesCPD 6 2015: Essential BIM technology
With less than a year to go until the deadline for all government projects to use level 2 BIM, this module explains some of the key concepts that underpin the collaboration technology. It is sponsored by Vectorworks
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FeaturesThis week in... 2011
In 2011, the government鈥檚 localism agenda looked as though it could drive down the number of housing schemes
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Features240 Blackfriars: Welcome to our new home
The designer behind the interiors of 好色先生TV鈥檚 new home explains the thinking behind designing an office for the workforce of the millenials鈥� generation
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FeaturesCPD 5 2015: Continuously operated recirculating systems and legionnaire's disease
This module sets out the advantages of a pumped, circulating drinking-water system in preventing the growth of Legionella bacteria. It is sponsored by Wavin
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FeaturesCost model: Data centres
Demand for data centres continues to reflect the growing and changing needs of a connected world. Aecom鈥檚 Luke Kubicki (engineering lead), Amy Daniell (strategy director) and Giles Scott (development director) examine the latest trends in low-energy data centre design
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FeaturesCouncil housing: Maybe this time鈥�
After years of decline, council house building looks set to enjoy something of a resurgence. But can the new generation of council homes avoid the stigmas of the past?
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FeaturesCPD 4 2015: Beyond Part L 2013
This module provides guidance on what to expect from the 2016 energy targets for new homes, and how to ensure compliance. It is sponsored by Celotex
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FeaturesCPD 3 2015: Specifying flat roofs (part 2)
Following last year鈥檚 introduction to flat roofs, this module focuses on installation and the impact of Part L 2013 on specification. It is sponsored by Sika Sarnafil
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FeaturesSketch of the week: The Oaks, Prague
This week鈥檚 #buildingdoodle sketch is by Alistair Hall, partner at Hall McKnight
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FeaturesInfographic: Best and worst
How were the top and bottom cities in the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index ranked on planet, profit and people
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FeaturesArchitecture: The diversity problem
An architectural education will last seven years and leave you with debts in excess of 拢50,000. So is it becoming a pastime exclusively for the rich?
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FeaturesThis week in 2010
Love is in the air as US engineers look for merger opportunities in the UK market