Tag Archives: Building Design

What does the Localism Bill Mean for Architects?

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Matt Wood

…asked Building Design’s online magazine this week. I was asked for a few well-chosen words for a ‘Vox Pop’ piece, specifically in connection with the Community Right to Build. Their edited version fo my contribution is here (behind BD pay-wall, I’m … Continue reading →

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Roofs Across Fields #3

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Matt Wood

I talked in the last post about how growing trees can change the appearance of an urban edge over time, which reminded me…

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A Busy Weekend at Ruralise…

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Matt Wood

…thanks to a tweet by Ellis Woodman. Thanks again, Ellis!

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Rural Simplicity?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Matt Wood

A few pages on from my recent letter in Building Design (BD) was a piece on architect David Kohn’s recently completed project, Stable Acre in Norfolk. The long, low house incorporates the remains of a brick stable-block, but appears almost … Continue reading →

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Thanks Building Design Magazine!

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Matt Wood

…for running my letter in this week’s edition. If you’ve come here from BD, welcome. Let me know if you found anything on the site interesting, and do keep an eye on me here – there’s plenty more to come.

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Architectural Press Showing Interest…

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Matt Wood

Weekly construction-industry newspaper Building Design covers last week’s announcement of the new lower threshold of support for a Community Right to Build (CRTB) project. The RIBA mentioned the Planning Officers’ Society consultation response in its Members’ Newsletter last week. Prior to … Continue reading →

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