Video of the 'Art, achitecture and the city' presentation by Giles Smith, Founder, Assemble - 2015 Turner Prize Winner, delivered at the Art in Architecture event.
This presentation focuses on:
What role does architecture play in supporting public arts provision?
Actively involving the public as both participant and collaborator in the realisation of public buildings
Introducing the ‘Granby Workshop’ project, Turner Prize winner 2015, growth from a community-led rebuilding of a Liverpool neighbourhood following years of dereliction
The hidden cost of compliance: why architects are demanding a new era of product transparency
Few pieces of legislation have reshaped the UK construction industry as significantly as the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). Introduced to improve accountability, traceability and safety standards across the built environment, the legislation has fundamentally changed the responsibilities placed on architects, contractors and manufacturers. While the principles behind the Act are widely supported, the reality for architectural practices is proving more challenging than many anticipated.
Brick slip cladding systems – the need for robust specification
This article from the NBS technical team outlines specification for brick slip technology, including history, technology, design, safety and testing.
Design and SpecificationConstruction Products
Rethinking MMC: delivering speed without increasing risk
The need to build more homes, more quickly, has not changed. If anything, the pressure has intensified. However, the conversation around Modern Methods of Construction has evolved.
