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Look into the future: Explore how the American Society of Landscape Architects is breaking the mold by setting a clear, future-oriented vision. https://lnkd.in/gAx_8-ed

What about the land? 🌳 In this interview, Ed, an Associate at PRP Architects, discusses the importance of preserving the land and trees on which the new hospice will sit and how this has influenced the overall design of the building. More on St Ann's new hospice here: https://buff.ly/3yv3rIQ

Ed Cutler, Associate at PRP, shares his thoughts on the crucial role of land and tree preservation in the new St Ann's Hospice project. 📽Watch the video to learn how the natural environment has shaped the design. #Sustainability #Architecture #LandPreservation #LandscapeArchitecture

In this recent article by RIBA Journal, Pamela Buxton discusses our recent ‘Retrofitting Social Housing’ panel discussion, Chaired by ECD’s Loreana Padron, in collaboration with AAB architects and Architects for Social Housing (ASH). The article outlines the pertinent discussions which took place at the panel, including the overarching theme of the benefits of retrofit as an alternative to demolition. It also summarises some of the key insights made by industry experts, including Prof. Anne Power, Guy Woodroffe, Jack Ostrofsky, Steve Groves MCIOB and Allan Dunsmore. To learn more, read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/e4n7Us2K

"If I could share one lesson it would be not to underestimate the power of early creative dialogue between architects and housing developers." This #NewHomesWeek, George Buchanan discusses the importance of getting architects, developers and other stakeholders around the table as early as possible to foster the very best results for new housing developments. Read his column in this week's The Scotsman 👇🏘 https://lnkd.in/e2JkwhE5

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NCARB's latest report indicates a welcome shift towards a more diverse and expanding architectural profession. Licensed practitioners increased by 1% to 121.4K, with 37.7K currently pursuing licensure. 🔍 More key takeaways on Archinect.

I have submitted our DeltaQ response to the consultation. I was pleased to see all the main elements of the #Passivhaus standard in the consultation and welcome particularly the proposal that Passivhaus would be deemed to comply with the new standard. However, as I went through the document and studied each section I was shocked to see how the proposals veered away from the Passivhaus requirements on many important points. The following proposals stood out: - energy modelling with the Scottish wrapper of the home energy model - not PHPP - use of the notional building rather than absolute targets - the continued flawed idea than somehow 'compliance' modelling serves a purpose in its own right and is separate from design and predictive modelling - vague proposals around heating demand and airtightness targets and the requirement for MVHR - QA and verification proposals are lengthy and difficult to interpret, but they seem to avoid the basic idea that what is modelled and what is constructed have to match the design and they don't seem to address the issue of build quality. The essence of the Passivhaus Standard is that low absolute energy targets are set and that they are broadly met through a QA process which links what has been designed, with what has been modelled and what is constructed. The proposals in the consultation seem to me to break this important linkage. Maybe I've misunderstood the gentle passage of this process through consultation and review towards a real Passivhaus equivalent. I hope so and I hope this is not just #greenwash.

Recognizing all of the Structural Engineers I've worked with past and present that have worked on skyscrapers across the world! My personal favorite is 432 Park Avenue because it was one of the first I saw up close, on my first visit to NYC #worldskyscraperday #structuralengineering #buildingdesign

Please watch this episode of 3 Questions With featuring Mark Yanowitz of LYF Architects talking about his company and working with both residential and commercial clients