Intelligence

In the quest for sustainable building practices, researchers have revisited traditional building methods and materials

Denise Chevin explores the key principles of its design, specification and inspection/assessment

This house’s organic design is a standout use of copper in contemporary architecture while celebrating a strong tradition of craftsmanship

Could stacked Lego-like modular rooms be the future of urban living? Cutwork seems to think so

The Great Mosque of Algiers, the world’s third-largest mosque, wins an International Architecture Award 2021

Currently being demolished, the Nakagin Capsule Tower once offered a futuristic vision of urban living with renewable buildings

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight uncovers the myths around the use of rooflights in zinc roofs and offers some advice

A remote community hospital was named winner of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) International Prize 2021 for the world’s best new building – here’s why

Collaborative reporting for safer structures. Report 1073: Concern over the modelling of a concrete-framed building at the construction stage

David Adams asked in May’s issue of Building Engineer if there was a way for those on apprenticeships to meet in the middle with those about to retire: Chris Farr FCABE provides an answer

The engineering challenge of replicating the natural environment in an ambitious location was realised using 3D design modelling software

Heritage contractors will undertake restoration work on the historic Crystal Palace Subway, the only remaining structure from a bygone beauty

Professor Carlos Moreno has won the third OBEL Award with his theory of user-friendly urban areas

In the first of a series of case studies looking at world-leading sustainable developments, we speak to Sir Philippe Samyn about his BREEAM Award-winning Maison Administrative de la Province de Namur.

Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflights, addresses the new Part L Building Regulations for roof lights and thermal performance

McCann’s mental health and wellbeing support strategy is setting the pace for a welcome change of attitude in construction

There has never been a more critical time for the building industry to embrace social value, says Guy Battle, Chief Executive of the Social Value Portal

Reconomy explores some of the building materials you can reuse and recycle

Kathryn Aedy, Senior Inclusive Design Consultant at Motionspot, says ethical practice begins with design inclusivity

Robert Walton, Chief Operating Officer at Constructionline, discusses the rise of social value, how it benefits the wider supply chain and the role of procurement in supporting its rise