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Building Safety Regulator for high-rise buildings

e-architect

Around 750 applications have been opened with the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) since its registration process for high-rise buildings opened last month. All high-rise residential buildings must be registered with BSR by law.

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Lend Lease's mass-timber tower was shipped from Austria to Australia

Deezen

As we continue our Timber Revolution series , we look at Australia's first mass-timber high-rise apartment building, which was built from cross-laminated timber grown in Austria. Built in 2012, the 10-storey Forté block was the world's tallest timber residential building – measuring 32 metres tall – when it was completed.

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What is Rammed Earth Construction?

Santa Cruz Architect

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Among these age-old methods, rammed-earth construction stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly building practices.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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Architects in China adapting to more sustainable and culturally relevant skyscrapers after supertall ban

Deezen

China 's decision to ban supertall skyscrapers "will not hinder the potential of architecture" and is in fact leading to more sustainable, culturally sensitive buildings, architects have told Dezeen. The global standard definition for supertalls is 300 metres, though in China the term is sometimes applied to buildings 100 metres and above.

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UK government funding for cladding repairs

e-architect

UK government funding for cladding repairs, British Tower Combustible Facade Replacement Scandal, English High Rise. The Fire Brigades Union has said that Michael Gove’s announcement on the building safety crisis still leaves residents “desperately short of where they need to be”, more than four years after Grenfell.

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Architects, it’s time for your monthly reminder: RAISE. YOUR. FEES.

DesignRulz

In this article, we will discuss the importance of fair compensation for architects and why it is time to recognize and support their value by raising their fees. Their expertise goes far beyond creating visually appealing structures; they are also responsible for ensuring safety, functionality, and sustainability.