Construction Owners’ Post

Investing in #quality infrastructure up front makes all the difference. We see this in a lot of old stone building and roads that still stand hundreds of years later..... maintaining infrastructure is of course the second most important consideration when designing and building. Cc: The Plotnik

I like to compare this thought to architectural preservation. It can be easy to look at a dilapidated building and say, “knock it down.” But sometimes investing in the foundation, using creative restoration, and leveraging resources effectively can give way to restoring the beauty. So as a leader take a bit more time to contemplate your decisions.

Today, Historic England have published their HEAN (Historic England Advice Note) 18: 'Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency'. In my opinion (as an owner of historic buildings, as well as someone working in the heritage sector), this is a very welcome publication, with useful examples of how traditional methods can offer practical and pragmatic solutions to the challenges of reducing our carbon footprint. Link to the article in Architects Journal by HE's Duncan Wilson CBE. https://lnkd.in/e6GMTzeK

https://lnkd.in/eYhyYXkK? Something useful can be picked from Brutalism for quality, simplicity and material saving of building development.

The output of this book, authored by me, bridges the architectural research methods and its application in contemporary world through a thorough understanding of sustainable building materials, construction techniques and its quantified consequences on thermal performance

Check out my blog post https://wix.to/kvOl1aa #newblogpost 🌉 Exploring the rich history of concrete and bridges in Portland, OR! Learn how these structures have shaped the city's landscape and culture. Discover more at https://wix.to/l2EKNsb 🔗 #PortlandHistory #ConcreteJungle #BridgeDesigns

Heritage building schemes require a sensitive approach, and as specialist #structuralengineers, we understand our role can often be significant. Restoring a historic building is not just about the aesthetics and heritage of the building, but also to its fabric, materials, structure, and above all else, safety. Here is a selection of some of the most high-profile, heritage schemes we have been involved with... #structuralengineering #valueengineering #heritagedevelopment #structuraldesign #construction #historicbuilding #engineering

Harmonizing Nature and Domestic Living: Get to Know the Works of NO ARCHITECTURE

An important topic which highlights the need for locally extracted minerals 🪨 #essentialminerals #mineralplanning #sustainabledevelopment

The Jubilee line extension stations are some of the most striking examples of successful contemporary transport infrastructure and architecture in the UK. They were opened as recently as 1999 but, surely, deserve consideration for listed status. There is a debate as to when something is old enough to qualify for listing protection but, if it's good enough, then why put some arbitrary qualifying figure like 25, 50 or 100 years on it? https://lnkd.in/eD4sZmRh