Doen among the lost tribes of Milton Keynes
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The town of Milton Keynes, England was founded in 1967 and, on its 25th annivarsary, administration has been transfered from the Commission for the new Towns to the local borough council. Thw town is acclaimed as a success with a population of 150,000 and a prosperous economy. However, the design of the town's residential areas with self contained districts divided by major roads has resulted in each district having a separate identity and residents not knowing their way around in other parts of the town.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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High noon approaches for cable versus wireless
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Modern office buildings are designed to accommodate the copious wiring needed for computer technology. However, the advent of wireless, infra red connections between computers and other equipment may signal the end of the need for raised floors and false ceilings. Experts are divided on the implications for future office design but architects could take the opportunity to ignore the needs of technology alltogether and design large buildings that do not need complex services.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Developing an appropriate sense of proportion
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The Prince of Wales has made Keith Critchlow Dir of Research at the Prince of Wales' Institute of Architecture. Critchlow graduated from the Royal College of Art in the 50s and has pursued a career in architectural lecturing. His book, 'Order in Space', is influential. Critchlow is a traditionalist favouring hand-made building materials. He disapproves of electricity and gas, favouring fire for heating, wind-power and oil lamps.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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