Case study: Cork Loft by Office S&M Architects

The Architects’ Journal Case study: Cork Loft by Office S&M Architects A loft extension to a Victorian house in Walthamstow places cork at the centre of the project, using it for cladding, insulation, flooring and even within the render. Photography by French+Tye  The post Case study: Cork Loft by Office S&M Architects appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Case study: designing density in East Barnwell

John Mason draws lessons from the regeneration of East Barnwell in Cambridge, where council-led design uses public realm, civic architecture and thoughtful intensification to help shape a neighbourhood with lasting identity   Not since the 1970s has Britain delivered more than 350,000 new homes a year – the level of housebuilding now targeted by government. […] The post Case study: designing density in East Barnwell appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu

The Architects’ Journal Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu Recently shortlisted for an RIBA Yorkshire award, this pair of heritage craft buildings combine traditional stonemasonry with advanced digital fabrication The post Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu

The Architects’ Journal Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu Recently shortlisted for a RIBA Yorkshire award, this pair of heritage craft buildings at York Minster, designed by Tonkin Liu, bring together traditional stonemasonry with advanced digital fabrication The post Case study: York Minster Centre of Excellence by Tonkin Liu appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

Case study: La Casita by Architecture Office

The Architects’ Journal Case study: La Casita by Architecture Office A Victorian flat in Edinburgh has been restored to create a home for glass artist Juli Bolaños-Durman made almost entirely from reused and reclaimed materials. Photography by Richard Gaston The post Case study: La Casita by Architecture Office appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

CIBSE Case Study: Lean Construction to Minimise Materials & Resources

Leeds consultant LEDA uses the principles of lean construction to minimise materials and resources on its projects. Matthew Hall explains how the approach cut services costs by a third on one refurbishment.

Case study: Major retail chain guided to use more renewable energy

250 GWh of energy from renewable sources per year 17 PPA counterparties proposed projects c.50% total volume through corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)