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Architects have criticised the gallery for pouring 95m³ of concrete into the ground to support the pop-up structure in London’s Kensington Gardens, part
Why did you choose construction as a career? I have always been intrigued by the built environment and architecture. I decided pretty early on that I wanted to study architectural engineering, which allowed me to see the construction world from two complementary perspectives. What are you most proud of in your career to date? I have worked in different areas of the industry – in renewable energy, sustainability and construction management – but I am now very proud to be part of Webb Yates Engineers. The company is multidisciplinary, with structural, civil and building services engineers...
Foster Lomas wins approval for Cornish house with granite slab roof Digital Edition: Foster Lomas wins approval for Cornish house with granite slab roof Foster Lomas Architects has won approval for a cliff-top house in Cornwall inspired by ancient standing stones Enjoyed your complimentary access to the AJ? Register to read a limited number of free articles Register Every issue of the AJ Every issue of AJ Specification Unlimited access to AJ articles online Daily newsletter and competitio...
Show Fullscreen The extension features a basement swimming pool London practice Jonathan Tuckey Design has been given the green light for a minimalist hempcrete extension to a Victorian house in Cambridge. The 500sq m extension in the city’s De Freville conservation area consists of a series of ground floor rooms leading down to a basement containing a swimming pool. Show Fullscreen The two-storey structure will be built using hempcrete to compliment the grey stone villa Project architect Jasmine Low said hempcrete was chosen for its sustainability and to echo the existing Victorian villa...
AJ Climate Champions: episode 8 AJ Climate Champions podcast – Steve Webb & Wilf Meynell: ‘We’re brainwashed into steel and concrete mode’ In this third episode dedicated to retrofit, Steve Webb of Webb Yates Engineers explains how to persuade clients to use more timber and stone while Wilf Meynell shares Studio Bark’s approach to Victorian house extensions Webb describes what it will take to transform an industry fixated on concrete and steel, and outlines simple steps to decarbonise Victorian house extensions, while Meynell explains the budget challenges of low-carbon retrofit and...