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“With a wider building, it will be possible to build a timber building taller than 100 metres. 150 metres should also be possible. Possibly even taller” says Rune Abrahamsen of Moelven Limtre AS.
Open-plan spaces continue to grow in popularity, and knocking two rooms into one is something many of us will contemplate in our homes this year. Don’t do a thing until you’ve addressed these key queries.
Along the Mediterranean coast, the timeless charm of the sea melts into the distinctive shapes of classic Mediterranean architecture.
If you’re lucky enough to live in a period property, then no doubt you’ll want to make the most of it. Britain has a large Victorian housing stock, ranging from modest workers’ cottages to large terraces and grander villas.
2018 began in a very special way for Thonet GmbH. The company is counting down to two major events in 2019, significant also for all customers and fans of the pioneering furniture manufacturer.
That’s Yacht All: Marina Architecture Is In – when it comes to designing a marina, there is literally a world of inspiration to take from. The functions of a marina are basic and form the building blocks of some interesting designs.
Bookmark this valuable guide to choosing the right-sized sanitaryware for your washspace. Scene of our daily ablutions, the bathroom is a space where we crave calm and a sense of ritual.
Think rear extension, or boosting the house-to-garden connection, and a wall of folding doors pretty much pops into your brain unbidden, but should we be progressing to other solutions? Read on to assess the arguments for and against opting for bifolds.
Fitting an en suite or walk-in wardrobe into your main bedroom. A master suite is the ultimate luxury, with an extra bathroom adding to your home’s desirability or a walk-in wardrobe bumping up your bedroom’s storage capacity.
Building Research Establishment news 2017: To help drive better security in the built environment, a new Special Interest Group has been launched by building science centre, BRE, in partnership with the Security Institute – the UK’s largest professional membership body for security professionals.
Another chance to see some of the best open-plan schemes to get you on track for your New Year design resolutions. From ideas on where to fit doorways and how to zone areas to clever tips for creating a usable space.
Want to separate areas without losing the expansive feel? These mini walls are a clever way to make a floor plan work. Is your preference open-plan… but not quite? If it’s a ‘yes’ to the spacious feel, extra light, and views through to the outside, then the half-wall can come in.
Follow these tips to find out how to put the character back into a period property. Renovating and maintaining a period house can be both a blessing and a curse, and knowing when and how to reinstate original features can be a tricky path to navigate.
e-architect have been following the progress of second year architecture student Sean Noon during his degree studies at Dundee University in Scotland. Project Two was based around an old stone tower on top of Kilpurnie Hill just north of Dundee.
More space, more light, spectacular style. Could you improve your project with a design like one of these? An extension on two floors really can turn your property into a whole different proposition that makes the decision to improve rather than move the right one.
Many Brutalist buildings are criticised for their rugged and unappealing appearance. We highlight this architectural movement via a selection of the best examples around the world. These structures serves as great alternative tourist attractions for the more design-curious travellers
“Sustainable architecture urgently requires new materials if it is to live up to the high energy efficiency and climate protection requirements”, says the chemist, forest scientist, and materials researcher Professor Cordt Zollfrank.