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What can be done about the uninspiring designs of new UK homes?  What do you think when you drive past a new-build housing estate? Are you admiring the iconic designs of the new abodes or, more likely, are you thinking about how bland it all looks? https://lnkd.in/eubyHGG5 #architecture #buildingdesign #structuralengineering

2025 is all about architects stepping up to tackle the UK housing crisis sustainably. With 1.5 million homes needed in 5 years, there’s no time to waste. From retrofit solutions to smart design inspired by the past, architects are proving they’re key to creating, eco-friendly homes. Check out the AJ’s focus on how we can make it happen: 

🇨🇦 31-Storey Mass Timber High-Rise to Ease Toronto’s Housing Squeeze? 🚦 Set to be one of the world's tallest, a new 31-storey mass timber project is set to be greenlit, set to tower over downtown Toronto’s busiest street! 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Architectural Innovation: Poised to be Canada's tallest hybrid timber building, this project pushes the boundaries of sustainable urban development and positions Toronto as a leader in green construction. 2️⃣ Affordable Housing: With 80% of its 490 units designated as affordable housing for 40 years, the development addresses critical urban housing needs while promoting sustainability. 3️⃣ Regulatory Progress: The proposal aligns with Ontario's updated Building Code, which permits encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 stories, reflecting a green shift towards #netzero building practices. 🪵 This development represents a leap in architectural innovation and showcases the potential of mass timber to provide solutions to urban housing challenges and carbon reduction goals. 🔗 Discover more about this groundbreaking project and its implications for Toronto’s urban landscape: https://lnkd.in/g6m-tqsH 🗣️ #questionforgroup: As cities worldwide face similar housing and environmental challenges, what other building technology and materials innovations could redefine urban living? Share your ideas! WoodSolutions International Mass Timber Conference Craig Rawlings WoodWorks #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timber #sustainabledevelopment #toronto #architecture #urbanplanning #greenbuilding #housing #housingcrisis #innovation #engineering #construction #timberengineering #timberconstruction #woodcentral #canada #woodcentralau1 #woodsolutions #housingshortage #quickbuilds #climatechange #climateaction

🇨🇦 31-Storey Mass Timber High-Rise to Ease Toronto’s Housing Squeeze? 🚦 Set to be one of the world's tallest, a new 31-storey mass timber project is set to be greenlit, set to tower over downtown Toronto’s busiest street! 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Architectural Innovation: Poised to be Canada's tallest hybrid timber building, this project pushes the boundaries of sustainable urban development and positions Toronto as a leader in green construction. 2️⃣ Affordable Housing: With 80% of its 490 units designated as affordable housing for 40 years, the development addresses critical urban housing needs while promoting sustainability. 3️⃣ Regulatory Progress: The proposal aligns with Ontario's updated Building Code, which permits encapsulated mass timber buildings up to 18 stories, reflecting a green shift towards #netzero building practices. 🪵 This development represents a leap in architectural innovation and showcases the potential of mass timber to provide solutions to urban housing challenges and carbon reduction goals. 🔗 Discover more about this groundbreaking project and its implications for Toronto’s urban landscape: https://lnkd.in/g9fJTghZ 🗣️ #questionforgroup: As cities worldwide face similar housing and environmental challenges, what other building technology and materials innovations could redefine urban living? Share your ideas! WoodSolutions International Mass Timber Conference Craig Rawlings WoodWorks #masstimber #masstimberconstruction #timber #sustainabledevelopment #toronto #architecture #urbanplanning #greenbuilding #housing #housingcrisis #innovation #engineering #construction #timberengineering #timberconstruction #woodcentral #canada #woodcentralau1 #woodsolutions #housingshortage #quickbuilds #climatechange #climateaction

We are thrilled to collaborate with Australian Development Capital Brunsdon Studio and Breathe on the Price St Apartments project in Perth. This residential development is currently in the design phase, showcasing unique structural challenges and innovative solutions. The project includes one level of basement on a common podium, with the entire façade constructed of brick. To expedite construction and enhance the building's sustainability, we have opted for a non-load-bearing brick façade. This approach significantly reduces material usage compared to a traditional load-bearing brick structure, resulting in substantial material savings. Our solution not only accelerates the construction timeline but also aligns with our commitment to sustainable building practices. Our structural engineering services ensure that Price St will be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By integrating advanced engineering techniques, we aim to create a design that meets the project's requirements while promoting efficiency and sustainability. The non-load-bearing brick façade is a testament to our innovative approach, balancing structural integrity with environmental considerations. We are excited to see Price Street evolve into a sustainable residential development that exemplifies cutting-edge design and engineering solutions. Project Collaborators BREATHE ARCHITECTURE LIMITED Brunsdon Studio MALA-studio Griffiths Architects @art_theory_perth Hatch House Business Group Studio Brave Swift Brown Fox #StructuralEngineering #PriceStreet #Subiaco #UrbanDevelopment #ProjectLaunch #HeraEngineering #ADC #SustainableDesign #CommunitySpaces #UrbanLiving

US-based developer seeks to build Australia’s tallest commercial fully massed timber tower. New York-based investor Tony Cheng is seeking to capitalise on the wave of green construction with a new 13-storey building in Sydney’s CBD set to become the tallest timber tower of its kind in Australia. The project has been designed by architecture and urban design practice Tzannes for Mr Cheng’s NGI Investments. Tzannes co-director Alec Tzannes said he believed York Street would be the tallest fully massed timber commercial building of its kind in Australia. “It’s fully massed timber above the steel cantilevers required to span over the railway tunnels,” he said. “So we have 11 storeys of mass timber – which means wet areas, it means the lift shaft, it means fire escapes are all in timber, as are the floors and the roof – the structure is completely in timber. The other two floors, the floors are timber but the column supports are steel because they have this huge cantilever. So its hybrid for two storeys but fully timber for the rest.”

On site progress - quicker than planning… Seeing these projects progress is what makes architecture so interesting if a little challenging along the way. Our projects are all unique to our clients, their brief and location. This diversity along with various design stages (concept through to completion) makes our day to day different every day and motivates us all. What motivates you?

One of NSW's first and largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) social affordable apartment (Class 2) buildings | Architecture & Design (Australia) We are engaged as the executive architect to deliver this pioneering redevelopment project in Glebe from tender to construction for Homes NSW in partnership with Kane Constructions Pty Ltd. JPW designed the initial concept and since then the project has undergone several DA amendments to accommodate the use of CLT. The $65 million development at Cowper St and Wentworth Park Rd is due for completion in 2025 and will provide 75 new fit-for-purpose social homes in two eight-story towers and separate three-story terraces. Associate Director, architect and project lead Noura Thaha, from our Living Environment team, says that the built form will comprise 85 percent CLT, manufactured offsite. Less than five percent of the whole building is steel. Read more in this article | https://lnkd.in/gmJdAjkT #architecture #clt #socialhousing #affordablehousing #fireengineering

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From the birth of steel-framed buildings to today’s soaring skyscrapers, the evolution of tall structures has transformed urban landscapes worldwide. Explore the groundbreaking design innovations and advanced construction methods that pushed the boundaries of engineering, allowing cities to rise higher than ever before. Read the full article for an in-depth look Evolution of Tall Buildings: Design and Construction Methods https://lnkd.in/gvrVtbNA #Structuralengineer #tallbuilding #skyscrapers #highrisebuilding #structuraldesign