Footage has emerged of the final few moments of a Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft before it crashed into buildings in the city of Karachi. The footage was taken from a security camera perched on top of a rooftop which had a clear view of the skyline as the stricken aircraft was seen descending … Read more
Multi-layered coloured paint designed to cool buildings by reflecting the sun could become an eco-friendly alternative to air conditioners Coloured two-layer paint can dramatically cool building surfaces facing the sun Top layer absorbs light and a porous underlayer reflects infrared to resist heating US scientists’ new creation could also help keep vehicles and data centres … Read more
A historic country pub is fearing for its future after missing out on a monetary lifeline from the Government because its value is rated £1 over the required threshold. The Boatside Inn, in Warden, Northumberland, has a rateable value of £51,000 and therefore falls above the under £50,999 limit. Owner Matt Cawood says that if … Read more
Empire State Building’s siren display to honor emergency workers leaves New Yorkers spooked as it is looks like the city is ‘panicking’ The display on the skyscraper began at 9pm last night and will continue for crisis The lights have divided opinion, as many say it has made them feel more anxious New York saw … Read more
Forget concrete and brick – it’s stone that’s the star of the show here. These incredible images show how stone is a building material of endless opportunity, that it can be formal, elegant, playful and energising. The photographs feature in a new book, simply called Stone, by architect William Hall, which showcases a spectacular selection of structures … Read more
Campaigners call for a fund to help people trapped living in unsafe buildings in wake of Grenfell tragedy By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 25 February 2020 | Updated: 09:11 GMT, 26 February 2020 Campaigners are calling on the Chancellor to set up a fund to help half a million people … Read more
From ruin to redemption: Incredible before-and-after images show how abandoned buildings have been given stunning new leases of life The images are included in a brand new book called Ruin and Redemption in Architecture by Dan Barasch It charts ruined spaces from around the world and the extraordinary designs that have transformed them They include a former … Read more
Scientists create an environmentally-friendly bendable concrete made of industrial by-products that could prevent damage to buildings during earthquakes Video shows new concrete made from waste that bends under heavy loads The material uses industrial waste products such as fly ash produced by coal Engineers hope it could prevent disastrous building collapses during big quakes By Jonathan … Read more
A huge San Francisco office tower has been named the best building in the world for 2019. The 1,070ft (326m) Salesforce Tower was given the gong by the Chicago-based Council On Tall Buildings And Urban Habitat (CTBUH), which hands out awards each year to the high-rises that it believes are creatively designed and enhance the … Read more