Team Launches Structural Engineering Code Review With Eye on Reducing Embodied Carbon

A group of civil and structural engineers working with leading industry groups is undertaking a review of the primary structural design codes to identify tweaks and changes that could reduce embodied carbon. 

Why you should get involved with design codes

The Architects’ JournalWhy you should get involved with design codes Design codes are an opportunity for architects and also a chance to bring architects and planners closer together, argues Cristina Monteiro  The post Why you should get involved with design codes appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Hurst

Architects should get involved with design codes – before it’s too late

The Architects’ JournalArchitects should get involved with design codes – before it’s too late At a time when everyone – planners included – despairs at the length of time required to resolve even a tiny planning application, design codes offer the enticing possibility of clarity and certainty, says Hana Loftus The post Architects should get involved with design codes – before it’s too late appeared first on The Architects’ JournalHana Loftus

Design codes ’not a straitjacket’, says government architect

The Architects’ JournalDesign codes ’not a straitjacket’, says government architect Government architect Sarah Allan has said at an AJ100 event that new design codes now being drawn up will not necessarily hamper the profession The post Design codes ’not a straitjacket’, says government architect appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Gove blocks ‘generic suburban’ Berkeley housing scheme over design issues

The Architects’ JournalGove blocks ‘generic suburban’ Berkeley housing scheme over design issues Housing secretary Michael Gove has blocked a ‘generic suburban’ Berkeley Group housing development in Kent because of its insensitive design and failure to meet local design codes The post Gove blocks ‘generic suburban’ Berkeley housing scheme over design issues appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia