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Well done to the architects, builders, owners, and producers for explaining Passivhaus in a simple video. After all, a Passivhaus building will not significantly increase the building cost but will start reaping benefits from day one. As the builder said at the end, we have to be open to continuing to improve and make things differently.

Amsterdam’s canal houses are an iconic example of rigid planning and standardization. Built in rapid succession, they were among the first large-scale standardized constructions. While their uniformity created a visually cohesive cityscape, it also erased much of the "wiggle room" that organic growth offers. Wiggle Room Theory suggests that systems thrive when there’s flexibility for adaptation and evolution. The canal belt, by contrast, was frozen in time—its original purpose lost, its growth stunted by preservation efforts. It survives today as a museum piece, not as a living, breathing urban space. What would Amsterdam look like if its canals were allowed to grow organically, adapting to the needs of modern life? Could we apply the lessons of Wiggle Room Theory to urban planning, creating spaces that balance structure with flexibility? Rigid systems may last, but flexible ones evolve—and that’s what makes them truly alive.

New roof for National Maritime Museum. Willmott Dixon Interiors has installed more than 23,000 sq ft of sun-protected glazing, above the National Maritime Museum’s central court area. The £12m project is designed to address water ingress and reduce solar heat gain issues associated with the existing glazing of the Grade I listed building. It is also expected to provide better acoustics and an improved visitor experience... Check out the full story 👉 https://zurl.co/Rkksd (The Construction Index Ltd) #roof #maritimemuseum

Scroll down for the raindome image. Really beautiful storytelling.

The design of therapeutic landscapes is one of the three strands that underpin our design ethos. We aim to create places that provide people with physical, visual and auditory access to nature and help improve their overall levels of well-being. Here is a link to our directors article on Landscapes For The Mind - The Contemplative Landscape Model:https://lnkd.in/eYfkJwgt

Agora | Talking through John McAslan + Partners' approach to refurbishing The Burrell Collection, Katherine Watts explains how an underused lecture theatre became one of the project's most significant opportunities. Listen here as Katherine explains the concept and design behind the agora in our 2024 Doolan Award-winning project, which has opened up the heart of the Burrell, to help visitors navigate the building and link its spaces together, while still providing space for lectures as needed. This is an extract from our ‘RIAS Awards: in Detail’ series, which celebrated our 2024 RIAS Special Category Award winners. In this episode, Katherine gave a presentation on the Burrell Collection as the winner of our Architectural Heritage Award, and was joined by Richard Williams - from category sponsor VELUX - and RIAS CEO Tamsie Thomson. To listen to the episode in full, click here: https://lnkd.in/gTAFbBJx

To achieve the distinct and aesthetic demands of the design for the courtyard of the baroque Old Building at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, #architects were faced with the challenge of achieving their vision while adhering to building legislation in Germany on structural glazing #facade systems. Our DOWSIL™ 993 Structural Glazing Sealant was developed to meet European building standards, exhibiting excellent weathering properties and high resistance to #UV radiation. Check out our case study to learn more about the construction and design process of one of Germany’s most visited museums: https://dow.inc/3ZidXwZ

Why is architectural heritage so undervalued in Ireland? When it brings so much to society, from sense of place, to vitality, wellbeing, boost to local economy, tourism and much more. And while the most sustainable building is the existing. When will we learn? #DerelictIreland #HeritageMatters #CorkCity

In 2021, a Developer warned the city that they would leave a large central site vacant for yeas if they didn't get planning for highrise offices* The Developer got their planning but ... Guess What??? The site has been left empty 3 years since they got their planning Yes there are plans now to build social homes instead, but why was a local independent pub shut down and demolished overnight** just to be unused for over 5 years. JCD Group said "This leaves us with two options: leave the site vacant for the next few years in the hope that something changes to make the apartment scheme workable, or put this strategically located site to an alternative use in keeping with the wider ambition for the redevelopment of Cork’s Docklands.” *They decided to build offices despite the office market having already collapsed, leaving Cork City with some of the highest vacancy rates in Europe. **A reminder that the 150 year old Sextant was so hastily demolished in 2020, that it appeared everything from the pub was still inside. #DerelictIreland #VacantIreland #RestPlayWork

New York takes first step towards landmarking Breuer building's interior–Sotheby’s promises to preserve the former Whitney Museum’s architectural integrity during renovations https://ow.ly/MFhO50UEazf