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What do the updates in BS 9991 mean for architects? Learn more about the revisions including fire safety design in residential care homes and single-stair buildings: https://ow.ly/gy4Z50UqNfW

Great piece. I wonder about the tradeoffs between fire safety and earthquake safety. If the use of wood is restricted for construction, what are implications for earthquake resistance of alternative materials?

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Plans for the impending restoration of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 66 Portland Place headquarters in London have become clearer with the release of an amended proposal outlining the scope of work for the new House of Architecture project. Benedetti Architects will head the project, which was awarded in 2022 following a brief competition. The anticipated £58.8 million project will provide complete accessibility throughout all 28 levels of the 90-year-old Art Deco skyscraper while replacing existing fossil fuel-dependent systems to reach a net zero goal. Since 1970, the original George Grey Wornum design has been protected under a historic Grade II classification. RIBA says: "[The] House of Architecture brings together three critical areas of our work that need investment, and will deliver on improvements that are fundamental to RIBA’s ongoing mission." https://lnkd.in/dN4hv8Ke

Solutions don't have to be costly measures, they just need to be consciously crafted. Craft of a home used to be about beautiful detailing. Generally speaking, it is something that has dissipated over the past few decades. In 2024 there were 27 climate events in the United States that caused over $1 billion in damages each (NCEI). Of this damage, a substantial amount was the loss of homes. It is time architects begin to bring craft back into the fold, not just as an aesthetically beautiful detail, but as carefully constructed ways to protect these homes that are shelters to provide safety and to collect memories. Architecture probably won't be able to remedy all natural disasters, it would be vain to think so. But there are simple steps we can take when we design. From landscaping, to material, geometry, and construction details, we have the ability to give residents to have a better chance. Let's get back to it and honor our responsibilities of protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

'The context into which a tall building is conceived, whether in isolation or dialogue, is extremely important as a contributor to both the horizon and the streetscape of a city. Tall buildings take us skywards, but as designers, our journey should start at the pavement.' Click the link below to read the full article, in which Eric Parry discusses his views on tall building design for NLA. #NLATallBuilding #TallBuildingDesign

Transition in business is unavoidable - and small firms have specific challenges that must be considered. With approximately 86% of landscape architecture practices in the U.S. employing fewer than 10 people - 19% of which being sole proprietors - I'm very excited to be exploring this topic with Timothy Marshall of Etm Associates LLC and Gareth Mahon of RKLA Studio Landscape Architecture LLP this weekend. If you're planning to attend the New Jersey Chapter - American Society of Landscape Architects' annual conference starting tomorrow, please join us! #njasla2025 #landscapearchitecture #design #etmassociatesllc #rkla

Architects and developers in the U.S. can learn more about design and affordable housing

Adaptive reuse, the process of repurposing old buildings for new uses, is a cornerstone of sustainable urban development, marrying the past with the present in a functional, vibrant manner. This approach is particularly relevant in New York City, where historic structures dot the landscape amidst skyscrapers and bustling streets. For architects, property managers, real estate managers, and store/facilities developers, adaptive reuse presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, especially within the commercial architecture sector of NYC. #AdaptiveReuse #Highline #NYC #architecture

Adaptive reuse, the process of repurposing old buildings for new uses, is a cornerstone of sustainable urban development, marrying the past with the present in a functional, vibrant manner. This approach is particularly relevant in New York City, where historic structures dot the landscape amidst skyscrapers and bustling streets. For architects, property managers, real estate managers, and store/facilities developers, adaptive reuse presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, especially within the commercial architecture sector of NYC. #AdaptiveReuse #Highline #NYC #architecture