“Beacon of Hope”
Social housing scheme Goldsmith Street in Norwich, designed by Mikhail Riches, was described by the RIBA President as…
Glass skyscrapers are worst offenders in energy usage
In an article title “Weatherwatch: glass skyscrapers are worst energy offenders” The Guardian shows how the taller the…
Changing Skyscraper Designs to Favor Cyclists
An article at wired.com highlights the wind problems tall skyscrapers create and the impact this has on ground…
Skyscraper Wind Tunnel Fears
A new article in The Guardian newspaper looks at how the City of London is tightening rules on…
Consequences of Tall Buildings
In an article titled “‘Killer towers’: how architects are battling hazardous high-rises” The guardian reports on several examples…
The MIPIM jolly
An older Private Eye article on the cosy relationships between developers (who foot the bill for the event)…
Councils and developers article at MIPIM
Although five years old this Guardian article sheds light on the relationships between local councils and property developers….
Private Eye looks at Crossrail and towers
Private Eye, in their “Rotton Boroughs” section revealed some interesting facts about the Crossrail/local development plans! Ealing squealing…