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The Marketplace
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Project Focus
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World Learning Environments Conference
November 11, 2009 to November 12, 2009 – Marriott Hotel & Halewood Centre for Learning
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Sustainable Building & Services - the introductory course
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Towards a Green Heritage: contemporary solutions to age-old problems
November 26, 2009 all day – STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon
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Towards a Green Heritage: contemporary solutions to age-old problems0
November 26, 2009 all day – STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon
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AEC Network Meeting
December 2, 2009 from 1pm to 5pm – Central London, TBC
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Proposals by Squire and Partners for a new hotel in London have been formally filed with Hackney Council....Chelsea Creek Tower Slashed In Height
In what is a major revision to previous plans, St George has overhauled its Chelsea Creek development with the help of...New building: Wellington Court
Wellington Court, Stoke on Trent, West Midlands, 37.00 mNew building: Northwood Court
Northwood Court, Stoke on Trent, West Midlands, 37.00 mShenyangs Epic Lotte World
Hot off their ambitious plans for a supertall tower in Korea the conglomerate the Lotte Group is now turning its eyes to...What is the AEC Network?
Our Club Purpose:
# To provide a forum where individuals or companies can teach, learn or share experiences and or expertise with others.
# To create a network of experts (or interested parties) who collaborate on ideas, projects or opportunities for mutual benefit.
# To re-connect a fragmented industry through a single portal where a broad set of views can be expressed, considered and appreciated by all.
The main forum (below) is where most discussions take place. There are also a number of groups listed in the lefthand column. 'The Marketplace' is set up specifically to advertise products and services, so please feel free to use it. Any advertising in the main forum will be removed.
Project Discussions
Please note: Any advertising in this section will be removed, the images are to stimulate discussion on the projects involved.
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The AEC Network Meeting at Regents Park, London
The AEC Network Meeting at the BRE innovation Park
The AEC Network Meeting at The Building Centre, London
Architectural Graphics by Zsuzsanna Voros
Architectural Photography by Jonathan Meade
Architectural Photography by Nikhilesh Haval
Architectural Visualisation by Max Baroto
If you would like any of your work displayed here, please upload the images into an album and send the link to John Cave
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AEC Network Meeting in London 2nd December 1pm-5pm
Hi All, Firstly, apologies for disappearing off the radar for the last few months. Secondly, please put the above date in your diary if you are able to get to London. Details of speakers are bein...
Tagged: london, meeting, network, aec
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion 1 hour ago.
Help with French Hotel devlopment please 4 Replies
My colleague & I have been asked to put together proposal(s) for 15,000 sq mtr 4/5* hotel/spa/etc, including plans, financing & a Hotel company to manage/operate it. Using Covey's "start wi...
Started by Mark Underwood in General Discussion. Last reply by Mark Underwood 7 hours ago.
Any other Electronic tools/gadgets for Architects and designers? 1 Reply
Construction and Office tools, or any field electronic tools for Contractors architects... Digital Living Exploration of thoughts, interaction, design, innovation, ideas, leadership and entreprene...
Started by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore in General Discussion. Last reply by Irgeorge Llanes Pecore Nov 5.
Vertical Farming 8 Replies
This is a concept that keeps coming up: See here: http://www.verticalfarm.com/ From MVDRV's pig city (http://www.mvrdv.nl/#/projects/research/181pigcit to Chris Jacobs Manhattan farm (http://news...
Tagged: Chris, Jacobs, MVDRV, maas, farm
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by Herwig Delvaux Nov 4.
To Twitter or not to Twitter? 11 Replies
Now there's a question. The Interior Controls office has had some heated debate. Waste of time or not? Quantity Vs. Quality? Time is precious, how much time should you spend on Twittering ? None, 2...
Started by Alex Lancashire in UK Discussion. Last reply by Suhar Madalina Nov 1.
Is it about time to build a green hotel? Will you stay in a green hotel?
Please share your comments and suggestion. Dear network, This is a local 919 event for informal meet up so we can get to know each other. Let me know if you can come. I should be there about 9-9...
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion Oct 24.
So you care about you local park;worry about antisocial behaviour; want to improve your neighbourhood?
Is it the responsibility of local residents to galvanise local people and their local authority to single handedly regenerate open spaces and bring life back to community amenities. I attended a st...
Started by Graham Newsome in General Discussion Oct 21.
Recession survival guide
The new Constructing Excellence document "Survival Guide: Working out of an Industry Downturn" was published at the CE members' convention in London last week. This document was developed through ...
Tagged: Strategic Forum for Constru..., Constructing Excellence, Recession survival guide, Collaborative Working Champion, CE
Started by Paul Wilkinson in UK Discussion Oct 20.
Information from International Green Roof Association – IGRA that may be of interest to members:
A number of green roof conferences and environmental exhibitions launched within the next 12 months. The first in the row is the CITIESALIVE conference in Toronto/Canada, which has started already ...
Started by James G. in UK Discussion Oct 20.
CPD - What value to a Landscape Architect or Designer? 1 Reply
As a grower and supplier of trees and shrubs for UK soft landscaping schemes, I am researching the potential of offering a CPD accredited training programme on "Specifying Nursery Stock". I would l...
Tagged: shrubs, trees, landscaping, landscape architect, CPD
Started by Lynn Hunter in UK Discussion. Last reply by Patricia Fox Oct 19.
Are you interested in to be part of our future green energy team?
Recruiting Green & renewable energy professional targeting International Government Energy Projects. We only like to focus on green types of energy process from WtE. Please send in your company...
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion Oct 16.
The next AEC Network London Meeting 13 Replies
Hi All, I am starting to think about organising our next London meeting. Bernie Mitchell has found a venue for us, date pending, but who do we want to speak? I am thinking about organising it in m...
Tagged: london, meeting, network, aec
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion. Last reply by John Cave Oct 14.
Looking for a Hotel / Boutique Hotel Project
Dear All, I am currently looking for Hotel / Boutique Hotel Projects where I can do the interior designing and then feature it in several design magazines. Please contact me on studio@kiransingh....
Started by Kiran Singh in UK Discussion Oct 9.
Experimenting with hi resolution 360 camera (virtual tour) 7 Replies
I am looking for an interior/architecture project for experimenting with a very high resolution (about 200 megapixels) 360 degree capture camera (Seitz Roundshot D3) to create a virtual tour. I wil...
Tagged: imaging, Panoramic, degree, 360, tour
Started by Nikhilesh Haval in UK Discussion. Last reply by Nick Oct 9.
Sustainable Building Materials Day - Birmingham, 5th November
I am organising our (EH Smith) first Sustainable Building Materials day in Birmingham in partnership with the RIBA. More details here>>>> This will be of particular interest to Archit...
Tagged: materials, riba, building, sustainable, architects
Started by John Cave in UK Discussion Oct 7.
Architectural glazed structures 6 Replies
Hi Just a quick introduction. We are a company that provide Specialized glazed structures, be it walkways and canopies or large conservatories. We provide a full turnkey service from design to inst...
Started by Jason Harris in General Discussion. Last reply by Jason Harris Oct 7.
Stainless steel architectural applications from BRAVO METALPLAS looking for challenging project enquiries
We are glad to introduce our company BravO Marketing Solutions, a dynamic and multi perspective company based in Nottingham, offering high quality services in providing an entire range of solutions...
Tagged: cab, Elevator, interiors, wall, doors
Started by Abbas in UK Discussion Oct 7.
Can anyone recommend any renewable energy (excluded wind)?
Either solar, biofuel or any other technology that can satisfy the consumption needs of about 10,000 to 14,000 kwh per year. Please send in your company project references first if you are interest...
Started by Stephanie Wu in General Discussion Oct 3.
Be2camp@WorkingBuildings2009
For those who wonder about the relevance of social media to the AEC industry, may I recommend this event at London Olympia on 7-8 October. Running as an 'unconference' alongside three industry trad...
Tagged: unconference, WorkingBuildings2009, Olympia, London, Be2camp
Started by Paul Wilkinson in UK Discussion Sep 25.
What if you can't avoid Design and Build? 3 Replies
I've been thinking about this issue when writing up how it is that Barefoot & Gilles succeed in Design and Build contracts when many other architects find them impossible. One thing that has e...
Tagged: Design&Build, Contracts, Excellence, Constructing
Started by Su Butcher in UK Discussion. Last reply by Liz Walder Sep 23.
Construction Industry Press - via Melstarrs
DFT unveils ports policy statement
The Department for Transport has unveiled a new draft National Policy Statement (NPS) for ports.Jones Bros buys B&M Solutions division out of administration
North Wales civil engineering firm Jones Bros has bought a division of neighbouring contractor B&M Solutions, which recently went into administration.Government names 10 nuclear sites
Sizewell in Suffolk among the sites nominated for nuclear development in draft documents
Government names 10 nuclear sites
Sizewell in Suffolk among the sites nominated for nuclear development in draft documents
Tony Douglas leaves Laing O'Rourke
Laing O'Rourke today said chief operating officer Tony Douglas is leaving the firm.Tony Douglas leaves Laing O'Rourke
Chief operating officer leaves after long period of uncertainty over his role
NPSs: Ten sites on nuclear shortlist
The government’s new draft Nuclear NPS has shortlisted ten sites for the development of a new generation of nuclear power stations.Miliband sets out energy NPSs
Energy and climate secretary Ed Miliband has unveiled six draft National Policy Statements (NPSs) to guide planning decisions on energy infrastructure.'Work in Progress' - The Berlin Wall in ice
These pictures show the construction of artist duo Awst & Walther’s installation commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall.Contractors clamour for £150m nuclear waste facility
Contractors are clamouring to get involved in the construction of a £150m waste facility at Dounreay in a bid to demonstrate their suitability for the planned...Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester by EWA
[FIRST LOOK] Manchester City Council have given the emerald light to this new £7m developmentWillmott Dixon instigates major restructure
Company will now have three separate businesses for capital works, regeneration and support services
Anti-airport campaigners descend upon BD awards night
Environmental activists infiltrated this year’s BD Architect of the Year Award, targeting one of the UK’s top airport specialist practices.
Merton Sea Cadet Corps Hall, Mitcham, London by Godsmark Architecture
Work has completed on the new home for the combined Mitcham and Wimbledon Sea Cadet Cadet CorpsGovernment launches sustainable transport guide
The government has launched a best practice guide on sustainable travel initiatives.Central Library, Liverpool by Austin-Smith:Lord
[FIRST LOOK] This is the new £50m ‘mega-library’ for Liverpool, which will update earlier developments from the 1850s and 1950sGo-ahead for Squire and Partners' Mayfair home
Westminster council approves 'striking' design for conservation area in one of London's most exclusive residential districts
Foster and Rogers battle it out for £1 billion Barangaroo project
Big-hitters Norman Foster and Richard Rogers are going head to head for a huge project in Sydney Harbour, AustraliaPlanning applications fall by nearly a quarter over past year
English district council planning authorities received 507,000 applications during the past financial year – 22 per cent fewer than the previous yearAecom confirms new group structure
Six European businesses are now operating under the global brand Aecom and the group's new European management structure has been confirmed.Network Partners:
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A week in which I found myself defending climate sceptics by invoking John Stuart Mill’s “In Liberty”
It was a funny old week, last week. First we have the Clive James kerfuffle, subsequent to his essay “In praise of scepticism“. There was some dissent against James on Twitter (which I am increasingly becoming disillusioned with as a tool for proper discourse and debate – 140 characters is not enough space to make points [...]Links for October 30th through November 5th
These are my links for October 30th through November 5th: GEO DYNAMICS – How sustainable are heat pumps? -:- Construct Ireland – Great, but long, article on the pros and cons of air source heat pumps. Level of detail is just right, with plenty of graphs and good argument. BSRIA review of NG Bailey’s Solais House – [...]Query: Does BREEAM really deliver a sustainable building to a client?
I often get requests from students for help with dissertations (and this blog suffers from a fall in readers during the summer recess, so hello and thanks to all the students reading!). This one particularly stood out and was in response to my post BREEAM is a means to an end. Anthony makes some good [...]Sing a Song of Sustainable Cities
Last night I had the immense pleasure of catching Jaime Lerner at the RIBA Jarvis Hall in Portland Place, London. I had originally come across Lerner on TED, Chris Anderson*’s brainchild. If you aren’t already aware of TED, go check out the many and varied lectures and performances. Lerner is an architect and urban planner by [...]Waste to energy for London
Last month saw the issue of the report ‘Where there’s muck, there’s brass‘ (pdf, 34 pages) from the London Assembly. Waste to energy is a topic which remains on periphery of many building services engineers range of expertise – and yet we are expected to have opinions and knowledge of the technology. Would we be expected [...]© 2009 Created by John Cave
