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Comment on AEGON Visitor Reception by vjzpyinpn

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Comment on AEGON Visitor Reception by Charl

Charl — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:36:19 +0000

A little rationaitly lifts the quality of the debate here. Thanks for contributing!

Comment on Accrington Eco Station by Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:11:20 +0000

Hi Gary,

With a 5% storage capacity of the ANNUAL rainwater volume that falls on the roof or 5% of the annual useage, you can still fit a tank big enough to supply almost 100% of the non-potable water supply as it tends to rain so often. Granted, you would revert to mains during a drought, but for the vast majority of the time the non-potable water would come from the tank.

Comment on Wrenwood by Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:58:43 +0000

Well done to the Architect. This building combines traditional and modern – it works so well and because of it, it will never be ‘dated’.

Comment on Lever Court by Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:49:29 +0000

I remember the tower blocks in Leeds that were hailed as ‘arcitectural triumphs’ when they were built, but were demolished this year. They looked much better when they were piles of rubble.
The problem with a lot of modern architecture is that it is all built on straight and cubist lines – if you took the set square away from the architect he woulfd be lost – and these type of buildings age so badly.
Modern today and slums tomorrow.

Comment on Lever Court by Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:15:54 +0000

If this is an example of Britains BEST buildings I would hate to see the worst.
No doubt it will be demolished in 30 years time like many other eyesores that were also considered tasteful in the 1970′s.

Comment on West Tower by Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:11:15 +0000

I agree. Where is the imagination?

Comment on West Tower by Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:10:19 +0000

A tower block – like all the other tower blocks with no soul.

Comment on The Cube by Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:08:16 +0000

Yet another faceless, boring glass building. How many tourists will EVER take a photo of that to show the family – NONE

Comment on Gardenroom, Brookfield by Pete

Pete — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:25:05 +0000

I like the design style, but would it not have been nice to see out into the garden from the kitchen sink, rather than staring at a wall? Maybe it’s just me, but I would have liked it more if the corner window had extended as far as the sink? All in all a great living space and externally sits in elegant juxtaposition to the more traditionally styled house.

Comment on HQ Building by Paul Zanre

Paul Zanre — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:34:48 +0000

Photography by Paul Zanre

Comment on 110 St Vincent Street by Paul Zanre

Paul Zanre — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:30:09 +0000

Photography by Paul Zanre

Comment on Accrington Eco Station by Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:39:37 +0000

20% saving, O’ that is so fantastic! I mean by 2016 the government wants all buildings to be 100%. Keep up the good work, NOT!

Comment on University of Cumbria, student gateway by Foxley Photography

Foxley Photography — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:24:55 +0000

Photographs by Foxley Photography full gallery here

Comment on A V Hill Building by Foxley Photography

Foxley Photography — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:13:20 +0000

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Comment on Accrington Eco Station by Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater Harvesting — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:24:57 +0000

Here in the UK we have a British Standard for rainwater harvesting, the BS8515 2009,/strong> which limits the size of rainwater harvesting tanks to avoid the risks involved with storing stagnant water, e.g. Legionnaires Disease.
We are limited to a tank which is the smaller of either 5% of the annual useage or 5% of the volume of water that falls on the roof/year.
You must ensure that the tank size fits this criteria.

Comment on Mull & Iona Swimming Pool by Mull’s new(ish) swimming pool on Britain’s Best Buildings

Mull’s new(ish) swimming pool on Britain’s Best Buildings — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:45:45 +0000

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Comment on Bon Abri by Robin dickson

Robin dickson — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:55:02 +0000

Love, love, love.
Want to see inside. Center fireplace?
Flooring? Structure of stairs?
So many possibilities.

Comment on House 780 by John Glenday

John Glenday — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:08:29 +0000

Stephenson Bell, you’re right. A freudian slip!

Comment on House 780 by Chris

Chris — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:39:12 +0000

Architect: Sheppard Robson..!!
Is this not Stephen Bells creation?

Comment on Bon Abri by Oskar

Oskar — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:32:56 +0000

Looks like a municipal toilet that was shut down 20 years ago

Comment on Oban Joint Campus by ryan huntington

ryan huntington — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:25:04 +0000

and i am in the pic abouve at very top pic i am the one first down the steps

Comment on Oban Joint Campus by ryan huntington

ryan huntington — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:23:34 +0000

i it is me ryan from p6 miss boyd it is a plesure beain in your school it is fun interactive and a school were u can make millons of new freinds i would tell any new children to come to ROCKFIELD PRIMARE CAMPUS

Comment on Ripley St Thomas C of E School Sixth Form by Holmes

Holmes — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:17:02 +0000

Question: How do you build something as beautiful as the orignal school and chapel?

Answer: Like this – 10/10

Comment on Boathouse at Balnearn by Anyone have $25million? - DesignersTalk

Anyone have $25million? - DesignersTalk — Fri, 21 May 2010 08:26:27 +0000

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Comment on Centre for Tropical & Infectious Diseases by Desley

Desley — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:34:57 +0000

A video case study showcasing thsi project is available online: http://www.gleeds.tv/index.cfm?video=256

Comment on A V Hill Building by Desley

Desley — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:31:24 +0000

A project profile showcasing this building is available online at http://www.gleeds.tv/index.cfm?video=541

Comment on CRGP Offices by Jack Keogh

Jack Keogh — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:15:06 +0000

Or even appears as crap!!

Comment on CRGP Offices by Jack Keogh

Jack Keogh — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:14:01 +0000

On close examination of the photo the CRGP logo apperars as crap!!!!

Comment on Bon Abri by Anon

Anon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:12 +0000

This building is hideous. Never before have I seen such a bland and poorly shapen building be praised as magnificent architecture. Except maybe the 70′s.

Comment on North Glasgow College by John McG

John McG — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:17:52 +0000

I currently work at North Glasgow college and i personally think the building is not very nice. it has too many straight peepo, and i like the gays!!!

Comment on Drummond House by Ross Drummond

Ross Drummond — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:16:44 +0000

Rebelina,

This building is clearly not an eyesore ( although I may be slightly biased!!!). It is an innovative piece of architecture which blends with its surroundings, this is why it has been recognised so widely and won so many awards! As for flooding, the ground around the house was raised by a few feet and it is only a small burn that is adjacent to the property. The risk of flooding is minimal to say the least. We love our new home and are very proud of it. I think if you saw it for what it actually is then you would understand why it is a class building. Doing something different is always going to create a reaction and I think the amount of debate on here displays what an unusual and thought provoking building this is!

Kind Regards,
Ross Drummond

Comment on Bon Abri by Remote

Remote — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:33:04 +0000

This is possibly the worst looking building I have ever laid my eyes upon.

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