Fact of the Week – 9th April 2018
If any of the heads on Mt. Rushmore had a body, it would be nearly 500 feet... View Article
Quote of the Week – 2nd April 2018
“Every man’s work, whether it be literature, or music or pictures or architecture or anything else, is always a portrait of himself.” – Samuel... View Article
Specifying hardwood timber external doorsets
Urban Front offer a RIBA certified CPD: Specifying Hardwood Timber Doorsets which has been updated for 2017 to include for changes in building regs and to include the more complicated fitting of timber doorsets into frameless glass and architectural glass.... View Article
Fact of the Week – 26th March 2018
During a severe windstorm or rainstorm the Empire State Building may sway several feet to either... View Article
Pompejus Tower, Netherlands utilises durable wood throughout
The aldermen of Bergen op Zoom today officially opened the Pompejus Tower to the public. Named after the first commander of the fortress, the new 25 metre-high landmark is situated on the restored Fort de Roovere in Bergen op Zoom,... View Article
Aluminium in the frame
As one of the most abundant metals on Earth and renowned for being endlessly recyclable, it’s easy to see why aluminium has become a popular and effective choice of building material. Aluminium windows and doors have also enjoyed a huge... View Article
Robotic collaboration in timber construction
Researchers from ETH Zurich are using a new method for digital timber construction in a real project for the first time. The load-bearing timber modules, which are prefabricated by robots, will be assembled on the top two floors at the DFAB HOUSE... View Article
Heatherwick Studio’s Nick Ling to open conference
Technical Design Lead to explore the leading architectural practice’s dedication to artistic thinking, and how designers can incorporate materials and craftsmanship Materials for Architecture 2018 – the conference and exhibition dedicated to materials innovation for architecture and construction – is... View Article
Quote of the Week – 19th March 2018
“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” – Frank... View Article
Banker Wire creates a sense of transparency at Northwestern Mutual Tower & Commons
After three years of construction, the recently completed Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons in Milwaukee is now the second tallest building in the state of Wisconsin. Standing at 32 floors and 550 feet, this state-of-the-art tower houses 1.1 million-square-feet of... View Article
Get hands-on with the latest materials
Visitors to the second edition of Materials for Architecture are offered opportunities to interact with a range of innovative materials for surfaces, envelope and other architectural applications. The industry is fast-moving and new materials are emerging constantly. The annual London... View Article
Fact of the Week – 12th March 2018
The Hoover Dam was built to last 2,000 years. The concrete in it will not even be fully cured for another 500... View Article
Quote of the Week – 5th March 2018
“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” – Julia... View Article
Fact of the Week – 26th February 2018
The Eiffel Tower receives a fresh coat of 300 tons of reddish-green paint every seven... View Article
Explore marvellous metals at Materials for Architecture 2018
Aluminium, copper, zinc, steel; a whole spectrum of metallic materials will be featured across Materials for Architecture 2018’s conference and exhibition. Looking at their use in structures, envelope, facades and finishes, the event seeks to bolster best practices, demystify problems,... View Article
Quote of the Week – 19th February 2018
“The mother art is architecture. Without an architecture of our own we have no soul of our own civilisation.” – Frank Lloyd... View Article
Winners of the 2017 Tile of Spain Awards
First prize in the Architecture category of the Tile of Spain Awards has been awarded to Bodega Mont-Ras by Jorge Vidal and Víctor Rahola. The project is characterised by the close connection between the construction of a winery and the... View Article
Smarter materials, smarter designs
In line with its ethos of innovation, Materials for Architecture 2018 will examine the possibilities of various cutting-edge and smart materials in architectural applications. A number of talks from industry-leading experts have been curated to provide the design professional with an... View Article