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The University of Sheffield – Live Projects with RUSS

Last week 12 Masters in Architecture students from the University of Sheffield visited our London Office to kick off their Live Projects work for the RUSS (Rural Urban Synthesis Society). Live Projects are an ... 

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The Venice Biennale 2016 – Reporting from the Front

My first experience of the Biennale was 2 years ago when Rem Koolhaus directed the main exhibitions. My partner and myself, both architects never really expected to attend the next one, but when we heard that it was to be directed by the innovative socially minded Chilean Architect Alejandro Aravena we decided it was ... 

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Architype schools prove performance in nationwide study

In a study commissioned by government organisation, Innovate UK, two of Architype’s school projects have been compared in a nationwide selection of non-domestic buildings. The purpose has been to demonstrate which strategies in design and construction work the best, and which pitfalls should be avoided to meet the ... 

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Visit to Hooke Park

I’ve been meaning to visit Hooke Park for sometime now, lured by press features showcasing exciting new student programmes, and additions to the park’s collection of wonderfully experimental timber buildings. The opportunity to visit finally presented itself as part of the ‘Grown in Britain’ week event ... 

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Work completes on the UEA Enterprise Centre

The Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia is open for business following the completion of work on the highly innovative building, setting a new benchmark for sustainability. The building forms a new gateway to the University and has achieved record-breaking sustainability credentials as one of the ... 

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Green Sky Thinking Week: Passivhaus Uncovered

A seminar and networking event hosted by Architype at University of Westminster, Marylebone Road, 6pm, Thursday 23rd April 2015 Architype invite you to join us for an evening of candid discussion and networking, which will uncover the realities of designing, building and occupying Passivhaus. Invited ... 

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