Leap of faith for Swedish church

Subsidence caused by extensive mining has meant that several old buildings in the Swedish city of Kiruna have had to be demolished. But the most famous, and most popular, building has been carried 5km to a new location in one piece

Sense of place – and history – are key to the success of our cities

The Architects’ JournalSense of place – and history – are key to the success of our cities Old buildings and places can create a rich setting for new development that works with, rather than against, heritage protection, argues SAVE director Henrietta Billings The post Sense of place – and history – are key to the success of our cities appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Hurst

Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Homeowners in the UK would love to invest in environmentally friendly cooling options in 2025. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Several regulations need to be followed to complete the seamless process. This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls. Let us also discuss the technical advancements in […]

Robin Dhar of Donald Insall Associates on breathing new life into old buildings & empowering furture generations

Robin Dhar is the Chairman of Donald Insall Associates, a practice made up of 140 architects and heritage consultants, spanning nine studios across the UK. For over 65 years, the practice has been at the forefront of pioneering a creative approach to architectural conservation and heritage consultancy. Robin leads the practice with a wealth of experience from a diverse range of award-winning projects and a clear passion […] The post Robin Dhar of Donald Insall Associates on breathing new life into old buildings & empowering furture generations appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Can we use more old buildings to build new ones? Experts’ view

We know that the linear way we build now – where materials make a one-way trip from the earth to landfill – is dangerously unsustainable. It assumes too many infinites:… The post Can we use more old buildings to build new ones? Experts’ view appeared first on Global Construction Review.