Science Museum displays first hydrogen-fired brick

The London Science Museum has put on display what is claimed to be the world’s first brick to be fired with hydrogen power.

AJ Climate Champions podcast: AKTII’s David Watson on how to reduce the environmental impacts of brick

The Architects’ JournalAJ Climate Champions podcast: AKTII’s David Watson on how to reduce the environmental impacts of brick Structural engineer David Watson describes the enduring appeal of brick and its underexploited superpower: reuse The post AJ Climate Champions podcast: AKTII’s David Watson on how to reduce the environmental impacts of brick appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAJ Contributor

Ibstock ramps up investment at brick slip factory

Brick maker Ibstock has launched the next stage of investment at its Nostell factory in West Yorkshire.

Stiff + Trevillion tranforms former London timber yard into retail arcade

The Architects’ JournalStiff + Trevillion tranforms former London timber yard into retail arcade The 3,400m2 arcade retains the yard’s Victorian brick and metal structure and provides a focal point for the Pimlico Road Design District with space for art installations and events The post Stiff + Trevillion tranforms former London timber yard into retail arcade appeared first on The Architects’ JournalFran Williams

Case study: Berners & Wells by Emrys Architects

The Architects’ JournalCase study: Berners & Wells by Emrys Architects Berners & Wells is a mixed-use development north of Oxford Street, the lower portion of which is defined by a series of two-storey arches with teal-coloured glazed brick detailing. Photography by Alan Williams The post Case study: Berners & Wells by Emrys Architects appeared first on The Architects’ JournalFran Williams

nla - History of London, 03082015

A brief introduction to the complicated evolution of the historic city of London. Here, Peter Murray explains the development of the capital, from its inception 2,000 years ago with the Roman settlement on the Thames to its role as a major trading city and establishment of seat of British government, and discusses particular challenges it has faced, including the Great Fire of 1666, the onslaught of the Blitz in World War II, and the expansion of the city

nla - CLT - Improved Technique, 27072022

Jacob Loftus of General Projects and Amr Assaad of BGY Architects talk about the recently completed Technique building in Clerkenwell. The retrofit’s sustainability credentials include bricks made from waste, tiles from volcanic lava, recycled concrete and cross laminated timber

Architects' Journal - Materials in Focus, Brick, 22032021

Materials in Focus is a new series of AJ lunchtime webinars in which explore the use of materials in design and looking at how architects can specify these materials more sustainably. Each session is dedicated to a specific material and is chaired by a member of the AJ editorial team The first session took place on Thursday 18th March, supported by Michelmersh and Vandersanden, which focused on the use of ‘Brick’. A review of projects is provided by each of the panelist followed by the Q&A

The Property Congress - World's Best Project - Battersea Power Station 25102017

Battersea Power Station is solid in history and once again, the Power Station is back at the epicentre of the capital’s commercial and cultural life. The building has inspired a new vision. In and around the Power Station, the foundations are being laid for a new community. £8 billion of investment is creating a thriving, diverse neighbourhood. This vast site, covering 42 acres of former industrial land, is part of an even more wide-ranging project.

MegaStructures - Science of Brick (National Geographic Documentary), 10072015

This video looks at the history of bricks, the production process and its versatility. Weaknesses such as the mortar, its physical weight and the risk of damage due to earthquales is highlighted The video shows the first 40 minutes of this documentary

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