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Creating the World’s Tallest Wooden Structured Building

Article - 19 May 2022

AZoBuild spoke with Kristian Ahlmark from Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects about their ambitious new project Rocket&Tigerli, which will become the world’s tallest residential building with a wooden...

The Utilization of Glass Block Walls

Article - 15 Feb 2022

Glass blocks are architectural materials that provide both visual opacity and light in buildings. Glass is an integral part of upscale interior design and can be used for wall and floor applications.

Building with Glass Blocks – Construction Guide

Article - 29 Oct 2012

Glass blocks are a modern and attractive feature used to enhance the appearance of rooms in buildings.

Aircrete Building Products - Manufacturing Aircrete Blocks

Article - 12 Jun 2006

Materials used in the manufacture of Celcon aircrete blocks.

Aircrete Building Blocks – Aircrete Product Range

Article - 26 May 2006

Looking for a building block that's tough enough to resist flames, frost, water and sulphate?

Does the Significance of Brutalism Endure?

Article - 2 Nov 2021

AZoBuild talks to Alex Anderson from the University of Washington about the history of Brutalism and its significance now.

EU Mies Award Shortlist: OOPEAA’s Tikkurila Church and Housing

Article - 24 Feb 2022

AZoBuild spoke to Anssi Lassila from OOPEAA about their Tikkurila Church and Housing project, which was shortlisted for the EU Mies van der Rohe Award for contemporary architecture. The building is an...

The Reality of Office-to-Residential Conversion

Article - 5 Nov 2021

Formalized into law in 2016, permitted development is a government policy in the UK that allows for office buildings to be converted into residential spaces. Is it working?

Celcon Aircrete Blocks

Article - 19 Jul 2006

Celcon manufactures a wide range of quality aircrete products, available in a variety of grades and dimensions, and all conforming to BS 6073. This is the excellence of Celcon aircrete.

Building Materials Suitable for Cold Conditions

Article - 28 Oct 2016

In an effort to combat problems caused by cold, researchers are constantly investigating novel & innovative building materials.

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