New housing funds not a ‘silver bullet’ for ending homeless, architects warn

The Architects’ JournalNew housing funds not a ‘silver bullet’ for ending homeless, architects warn Architects have warned that a government-funded drive to create new homes for rough sleepers, while welcome, will not solve homelessness The post New housing funds not a ‘silver bullet’ for ending homeless, architects warn appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Second staircases required on all London towers over 30m, rules mayor

The Architects’ JournalSecond staircases required on all London towers over 30m, rules mayor All new residential buildings in London over 30m tall will now need two staircases, the mayor’s office has announced The post Second staircases required on all London towers over 30m, rules mayor appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Air-quality rules for new developments set out by Mayor of London

The Architects’ JournalAir-quality rules for new developments set out by Mayor of London London’s mayor Sadiq Khan has announced ‘pioneering’ rules to ensure major new developments help clean up the capital’s air The post Air-quality rules for new developments set out by Mayor of London appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Mayor upholds rejection of Chipperfield’s Chinese embassy plans

The Architects’ JournalMayor upholds rejection of Chipperfield’s Chinese embassy plans Sadiq Khan has said he will not overturn Tower Hamlets Council’s rejection of David Chipperfield’s plans for a Chinese embassy complex on a site opposite the Tower of London The post Mayor upholds rejection of Chipperfield’s Chinese embassy plans appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGreg Pitcher

We miss you Richard Rogers, chief disruptor

The Architects’ JournalWe miss you Richard Rogers, chief disruptor The shaping of cities is a vast collaboration in which we can all participate, but not without determination and skill. When people with nimble design minds push their way forward and find a strong role it is usually good, and our places come out the… The post We miss you Richard Rogers, chief disruptor appeared first on The Architects’ Journalwill hurst

London Assembly P&RC - Letters highlighting concern about Residential Tall Buildings

The Chair of the London Assembly's Planning & Regeneration Committee has written a few letters outlining concern that Tall Buildings are not the answer to London's housing needs. The Mayor of London is to respond