Events

Forthcoming Events

Eco-Housing & Sustainability

Date: Thursday 15 May, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Domestic properties currently account for 40% of London's energy consumption. In order to reach the Mayor's targets on climate change the challenge lies not only in improved practice for new ...Read more

Housing & the Public Realm

Date: Tuesday 20 May, 8.30am - 12.00pm

Half day conference

Well designed streets and public spaces make dense, populated areas attractive, enjoyable and efficient. What is our approach to the public realm? What effect will ...Read more

Is London Ready for High Density?

Date: Thursday 22 May, 8.30am - 12.00pm

Half day conference

Many believe that high density housing is crucial to enabling us to cater for the growing numbers who want to live in the Capital. Well designed, higher density ...Read more

2008 Civic Trust Awards

Date: 27 May – 14 June

The Building Centre Vincent Gallery will host the 2008 Civic Trust Awards exhibition from 27 May. The Civic Trust was established over 50 years ago to prevent poor development in the drive for ...Read more

Store Street No 17

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2008, 6.30 pm

Sir Peter Cook presents.. 'Drawings'

The next Store Street evening of the 2007-2008 season will be a special event examining the role of drawing in architecture. A number of ...Read more

The Carbon Challenge

Date: 2 - 30 June 2008

The Carbon Challenge was launched in 2007 by the Government to accelerate the housebuilding industry’s response to climate change by fast-tracking the creation of a number of zero carbon ...Read more

Mixed Use: Creating balanced communities

Date: Thursday 5 June, 8.30am - 12.00pm

Half day conference

Developments in planning, financing and design have created a shift towards mixed-use projects encompassing housing, retail, commercial and public space. Find out ...Read more

London’s Residential Market

Date: Tuesday 10 June, 8.30am - 12.00pm

Half day conference

In the wake of the credit crunch will the London market remain a special case and avoid the jitters that are affecting the rest of the country? What is the current ...Read more

Affordability & Ownership

Date: Thursday 12 June, 8.30am - 5.00pm

One day conference

According to new research first-time buyers require an annual income in excess of £100, 000 to buy an average-priced home in a quarter of London boroughs. Rocketing ...Read more

Concrete Surfaces Short Course

Date: 12 June 2008, 4.00pm – 7.30pm

Speakers: David Bennett, Architectural Concrete Consultant, Derek Smith, Product Champion, A Plant Acrow, Alun Jones, Dow Jones Architects

Following on from two previous ...Read more

Concrete Elegance: Living Space

Date: 17 September 2008, 6.30pm

Speakers: Ian Palmer, BDP Manchester and Nick Eldridge, Eldridge Smerin Architects
Abito: Greengate, Manchester. 'Not bigger. Just smarter' is the strap line on the Abito website, ...Read more

The Engineering Club: Cycling Night

Date: Tuesday 10 June, 6.30pm

Speaker: Mike Burrows, bicycle designer + other experts to be confirmed

An evening devoted to how engineers make cycling go faster through velodrome and bicycle design. The talk ...Read more

Concrete Elegance: In-Situ Concrete Surfaces

Date: 22 October 2008, 6.30pm

Speakers: Merit Claussen and Ros Cohen, Eric Parry Architects and Richard Owers, Plastik Architects. Aldermanbury Square - Lobby. The triple height entry into the lift lobby is framed by a ...Read more

Concrete Elegance: Plasticity & Form

Date: 3 December 2008, 6.30pm

Speakers: John Docherty, Elder and Cannon Architects and Carol Costello, Edward Cullinan Architects. The Jesuit Residence and Spirituality Centre, Glasgow

Situated next to the ...Read more