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This stunningly illustrated book showcases the best examples of what can be achieved when homeowners collaborate with RIBA-certified architects to realise their House Goals.

Exploring the evolution of workspaces, this book presents 30 detailed case studies that showcase a variety of environments, from traditional offices to unconventional sheds and studios. It argues for the continued importance of dedicated workspaces, emphasizing that while the nature of these spaces is rapidly changing, thoughtful design remains crucial to fostering productivity and creativity in a flexible work culture.

For more than fifty years, Halley Research Station-located on the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica's Weddell Sea-has collected a continuous stream of meteorological and atmospheric data critical to our understanding of polar atmospheric chemistry, rising sea levels, and the depletion of the ozone layer. Since the station's establishment in 1956, there have been six Halley stations, each designed to withstand the difficult climatic conditions. The first four stations were crushed by snow. The fifth featured a steel platform, allowing it to rise above snow cover, but it, too, had to be abandoned when it moved too far from the mainland, making it precarious. Commissioned by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and completed in 2012, Halley VI is the winning design from a competition in collaboration with the Royal Institute of British Architects. Designed by London-based Hugh Broughton Architects and AECOM, a US-based architecture and engineering firm, the structure cannot just rise to avoid being engulfed by accumulating snow, but it is also the first research station able to be fully relocatable, its eight modules situated atop ski-fitted hydraulic legs. This book tells the story of this iconic piece of architecture's design and creation, supplemented with many illustrations, including plans and previously unpublished photographs.

Timber in refurbishment draws on TRADA's and other specialists' experience to demonstrate how timber is used to restore historic buildings and refurbish modern buildings. It explains the best ways to realise timber's benefits in floors, panelling, doors, windows and cladding. Illustrated with some 60 photographs and drawings, this book is a rare combination of imagination, flair and sound technical advice. A selection of case studies, demonstrating the use of timber in refurbishment, feature in the book, including: Ightham Mote, Windsor Castle, 'Out of the Hat', Derby Roundhouse and Garden Museum.

Featuring a stunning array of illustrations, this book showcases innovative new homes globally, highlighting the use of cutting-edge wooden materials in contemporary architecture. It celebrates the creativity and design of modern residences, offering insights into how wood is being utilized in unique and sustainable ways. Each profile presents a blend of aesthetic appeal and functionality, making it a valuable resource for architecture enthusiasts and design professionals alike.