Energy savings at scale: No 1 Ancoats Green by Buttress Architects

The Architects’ Journal Energy savings at scale: No 1 Ancoats Green by Buttress Architects Buttress, working closely with low-energy building consultancy WARM, has created the largest residential scheme so far to be accredited by the Association for Environment Conscious Building The post Energy savings at scale: No 1 Ancoats Green by Buttress Architects appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Simon Aldous

Chithra Marsh to run for RIBA presidency

The Architects’ Journal Chithra Marsh to run for RIBA presidency Manchester-based Chithra Marsh, a director at Buttress Archtects and former national chair of Women in Property, is the latest to declare she will stand to become the RIBA’s next president The post Chithra Marsh to run for RIBA presidency appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

Buttress gets green light for nearly 400 co-living homes in Salford

The Architects’ Journal Buttress gets green light for nearly 400 co-living homes in Salford Salford City Council has approved a 24-storey co-living scheme by Buttress, which will provide 386 new homes The post Buttress gets green light for nearly 400 co-living homes in Salford appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

jmarchitects switches to employee ownership

The Architects’ Journal jmarchitects switches to employee ownership AJ100 big-hitter jm architects has become the latest practice to become employee-owned, joining Ryder, Buttress, DLA and HRI Munro, which have also made the switch this year The post jmarchitects switches to employee ownership appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

Buttress reveals housing plans for site of flattened Stirling Prize winner

The Architects’ Journal Buttress reveals housing plans for site of flattened Stirling Prize winner Buttress Architects has submitted plans for 236 homes on the site of the RIBA Stirling Prize’s first-ever winner – Hodder Associates’ Centenary Building for the University of Salford – which has now been demolished The post Buttress reveals housing plans for site of flattened Stirling Prize winner appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Richard Waite

60 Minutes - Reconstruction continues at the Cathedral of Notre Dame 4 years after fire 10042023

Four years after a fire tore through Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame, reopening by the end of 2024 seems within reach. Bill Whitaker joined the construction team to see how far it’s come.

DW Documentary - Contest of the Cathedrals - the Gothic period, 18042021

In 1144, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, near Paris, was consecrated. The construction was met with amazement by locals. Its hallmarks were extensive light, glass, pointed arches and diagonal ribs, and it ushered in what is known as the Gothic period.

Science Magazine - A look inside the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral, 20032020

Scientists lead the way in stabilising the structure, considering the delicate balance of forces between the vaults and flying buttresses, checking the impact on existing materials (such as limestone and wood), while also discovering historical insights along the way