The Annual Heritage report provides details on the most vulnerable and at-risk landscapes and structures across the country. According to Heritage England, it is utilised as an essential section of the UK Government’s official statistics to identify cultural assets at risk due to degradation, neglect, or inappropriate development in the region. It includes grade one […]
Author: Architects North East
Newcastle’s architectural history (Part 1)
Newcastle has a long and varied architectural history: it started as a Roman fort. The first bridge across the Tyne was built by the Romans and was called Pons Aelius. In the Middle Ages, Newcastle’s riverside location gave a tactical advantage, encouraging Richard I to build a castle here, thus the name ‘New Castle.’ The […]
Transparent Wood And Its Enormous Future Potentials
Transparent wood composites are relatively new. Not so many people have heard about wood materials that are 90% transparent and have improved mechanical properties. Transparent woods were discovered in 1992; they are shatterproof and more biodegradable than plastics and glass. Article by HL North East Architects in the UK History of Transparent Wood When the […]
Solar Glass Blocks – A Way for Buildings to Generate Their Power
Thanks to innovative new technology, buildings can generate electricity from solar energy without sole reliance on solar panels. Researchers are developing pioneering new technology through the latest innovation in Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). Article by HL interior designer North East Glass block, the new technology, can accelerate the widespread introduction of net-zero energy buildings. Furthermore, […]
The Underlying Impact & Role of Architects in Construction Projects
By virtue of their technical knowledge and expertise, architects are saddled with the duty of project planning, creation of designs for new construction projects, alterations and re-developments. For a person to be duly qualified as an “architect”, they must have been enrolled with the relevant governing body. Also, to acquire license, an architect must pass […]