Green light

Article Abstract:

The Building Research Establishment has found that its low-energy offices at Garston, England, completed in May 1997, are easy to maintain, although there were some problems initially. Energy consumption is low, but could be cut further. The building offers a stable, comfortable internal environment at all times of year, even though it does not have air conditioning or refrigerant cooling. The only real problem is the spread of noise within the open-plan offices.

Office buildings

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Light entertainment

Article Abstract:

The Techniquest science centre building in Cardiff Bay was converted from a redundant ship-repair shed by Ahrends Burton Koralek. The shed was converted using curvilinear architectural forms, frameless glazing, stainless steel and fabric sunscreens. However the original iron structural frame, internal volume and external form of the shed have been larged retained.

Museums & Art Galleries, Museums, Science museums

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Ray of light

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the refurbishment of the Manchester Corn Exchange into a shopping centre. The refurbishment cost 28-million pounds sterling and was carried out by the Ratcliff Partnership.

Services, Retail trade, Remodeling and renovation, Shopping centers, Manchester, England, Ratcliff Partnership

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