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ADAM Architecture Director Darren Price shares his thoughts on the recent wave of private school closures due to financial struggles, declining pupil numbers, and the introduction of VAT on fees. With many of these schools housed in heritage buildings, Darren emphasises: 'Embodied carbon must be at the heart of all our thinking.' He urges that rather than demolishing these buildings, we should focus on upgrading and adapting them to fit their new purposes. If you're interested in finding out how these closures might impact heritage architecture, read the full article below https://lnkd.in/evwPXhDX

Don’t miss “Built on solid ground in central Birmingham”, the project report recently published in Construction News which features Three Chamberlain Square and focuses on innovation and sustainable construction. Sir Robert McAlpine is currently delivering this 10 storey, low energy, low carbon design at Paradise Birmingham for MEPC Limited, right next to One Centenary Way, which we also built.   Three Chamberlain Square will set new standards for #sustainability and design in Birmingham and beyond. Follow the link to find out more about this landmark building and read the project report from Construction News 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esQhz8jJ #EngineeringExcellence #Innovation #ParadiseBirmingham

Today we officially launched an international pattern book design competition allowing architects and architecture students from around the world to design the future face of Sydney and NSW while speeding up the delivery of new homes. Housing remains the single biggest cost of living pressure for people across NSW and this competition will mean the winning designs used by developers will have access to an accelerated approval pathway. The accelerated pathway will allow builders to have homes approved and built faster, providing homes to those who need them sooner. Our planning reforms to low and mid rise housing are fundamental to the Pattern Book competition and will provide diversity of housing for our diverse community. https://ow.ly/Otbo50SrpkQ

What a journey! This project has really challenged us with its complexity and exceptionally high architectural standards. But the result is truly splendid! It rewards all the efforts we've put in and makes us all very proud! #curtainwall #architectural #buildingenvelopes #facades #facadeengineering #manufacturing #facadedesign

The City University of New York retained ikon.5 architects to transform an existing transitory lobby in the Bedford Building at Medgar Evers College into a vibrant new Student Commons in Brooklyn https://lnkd.in/ea-C_6zQ #university #newyork #architects #building #usa #architecture

Chamblee’s downtown redevelopment is making significant progress. The project drew 25 responses to its Offering Memorandum, underscoring strong interest from top firms. The contract award is expected by the end of the year. With its consistent and robust growth, Chamblee has positioned its projects as premier opportunities for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms looking to help shape the city’s vibrant future. City of Chamblee, Kristen Hill Gorham, MPA

Before and After ⭐️ Lockermarsh refurbishment scheme, Thorne. JHA Architecture #burhouseconstruction #jha #jhaarchitecture #constructionwithaconscience #constructioncompany #renovationbuilding #industrialconstruction #commercialrenovation #residentialrenovation #constructionprojects

"Architecture can offer innovative solutions by thinking from first principles. What if we designed homes that were adaptable to different life stages? Use our representational techniques to envision futures that are currently unimaginable? The architect must not just respond to the housing crisis but shape the future of the home." No easy housing fix. We need realistic responses to the homes crisis. The UK shortage of available homes needs better than the laudable initiatives to build more. RIBA President Muyiwa Oki PRIBA demands action: https://ow.ly/8l8q50TUurm

Falcon Road rail bridge is set to get a colourful makeover in 2025 thanks to the winners of an architectural design competition run by Wandsworth Borough Council and London Festival of Architecture. The winning proposal, Beyond the Bridge, prioritises community engagement, sustainability, and safety, with a design that reflects the rich cultural identity of #Wandsworth. The new bridge will open during Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture 2025. At The Junction BID, we’re delighted that this project will help make this critical route safer for everyone and look forward to creating a more welcoming gateway to our local business community. Read more below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e-pEwjrJ #FalconRoadRenewal #TransformFalconRoad #claphamjunction #businessimprovementdistrict #TheJunctionBID #nighttimeeconomy

Caution!! RANT BELOW I know modern architecture isn't for everyone and in particular brutalist architecture, but, if we continue to just approach our existing building stock with a "clear fell" approach, we are going to always find it difficult to achieve the needed steps to a low carbon future. Recent news from Wolverhampton that this iconic landmark will be flattened to make way for "progress" really does grate... Real progress would be employing high quality and highly trained professionals with vision and insight that can transform this building for it's future uses and need. Preserving our architectural heritage, paving a way for a lower impact on our environment and delivering local jobs and skills adopting circular economy thinking. Please can we start seeing some progress on this kind of thinking in our society.