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'The Concrete Elegance' lecture series celebrates the inspirational and innovative uses of concrete. 'Concrete Elegance One' - the first in a series of three books - documents some of the projects which form the backbone of these talks. The book highlights two particular projects, which express a renewed interest in concrete's plastic and aesthetic qualities that are present in architecture today, namely One Centaur Street and Aberdeen Lane. Both of these projects demonstrate how ready mixed concrete and the right selection of formwork and placement techniques can produce award winning architecture at affordable prices. 'Concrete Elegance One' will renew an interest in the potential of concrete in all its many forms and expressions and inspire architects, designers and engineers to use concrete in more innovative ways.

This publication, the third in the 'Concrete Elegance' series, explores the various colours and surface consistencies of concrete. It discusses the quality and variety of colour emerging in concrete architecture using examples, such as the black concrete of the Utrecht Library, the grass-imprinted precast panels of the A16 Toll Booths in France, the pink glass reinforced concrete (GRC) panels of Villaverde in Madrid and the plain grey concrete in the Bacon Street House.The book shows that the interpretation and end results of using tried and tested concrete mixes and commonly used forming materials still offer almost limitless design freedom and scope for expression. The landscape, hardscape, parkland and playground projects and domestic artefacts reviewed in this edition help to broaden the readers understanding of concrete's potential and universal appeal.'The Concrete Elegance' series is based upon a set of lectures which showcased innovative and creative concrete architecture. Many exciting and diverse projects and products were presented by architects and designers at the lectures and this provided the inspiration for the popular series of books.

The RIBA Concise Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for an Architect, with Small Project Services: designed to create a fair balance of risk between the architect and the client, it sets out the obligations of the parties. The Small Project Services schedule is bound into the middle pages. If appropriate, it can be replaced by electronic schedules available from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements.- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract.

The RIBA Sub-consultant Agreement 2010 (2012 revision) has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for a Sub-consultant: for use by a consultant to appoint a sub-consultant to perform part of the consultant's services. Designed to create a fair balance of risk, it sets out the obligations of the parties- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision)- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract.

The RIBA Sub-consultant Agreement 2010 (2012 revision) has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for a Sub-consultant: for use by a consultant to appoint a sub-consultant to perform part of the consultant's services. Designed to create a fair balance of risk, it sets out the obligations of the parties- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision)- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract.

The RIBA Concise Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for an Architect, with Small Project Services: designed to create a fair balance of risk between the architect and the client, it sets out the obligations of the parties. The Small Project Services schedule is bound into the middle pages. If appropriate, it can be replaced by electronic schedules available from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements.- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract.

If you need to know about engaging the services of an architect, this RIBA guide is for you. Straightforward and completely up to date, it sets out everything that you as a client – whether for domestic, commercial, small or large projects – needs to be aware of.As well as explaining the considerable added value that the right architect can bring to the success of your project, the guide talks you through the formal appointment mechanisms that architects as professionals will expect to transact with you.General background information outlining the importance of the brief and project management is supported by an explanation of the industry-standard ‘RIBA Plan of Work 2013’. Importantly, the various options for calculating fees are described. Finally, the guide briefly introduces you to other major legislation affecting your project.Aimed at all construction clients – especially those who have never carried out this role before – the guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing an architect. It is an ideal publication for architects to give to their clients, or indeed for clients to read before employing an architect for their project.

The British, we are often told, are a cautious bunch, wary of the new and conservative in their tastes. Yet, British Architecture in the 21st Century has an almost unrivalled reputation around the world for daring, innovation, creativity and flair. From Beijing to New York and Doha to Mumbai, British architects and British expertise are playing a major role in redefining the world’s cities and creating great buildings with the names of Rogers, Foster, Grimshaw, Farrell, Hopkins and many others featuring prominently on the global stage. So, where has this come from? How did British Architecture grab the world’s attention?Using the RIBA’s unique collections and material drawn from key architectural practices, this book explores the story of British architecture abroad between the years 1750 to the present day. Inspired by the BBC television series, it looks at early buildings and far off places, explores what and where the British built, and sets in context the dramatic transformation in the post war years of an industry that had once been resistant to modernism. Examining the work of a definitive generation of architects - Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, Nicholas Grimshaw, Terry Farrell, Michael Hopkins - and other key players, this book charts the projects and influences that put British architecture back on the world map.

In October 1910 the Royal Institute of British Architects hosted the first ever international conference on Town Planning. The Transactions of this critical event in the development of planning as a profession and as a discipline were published a year later in 1911. Long out of print and very difficult to obtain, this new facsimile edition of the Transactions of the 1910 Conference now makes available – for planners and historians alike – this valuable primary resource.

Presents the extra measures needed for property protection and business resilience beyond those in the 'Building Regulations Approved Document B, Volume 2'. This guide includes RISCAuthority's 'Insurer Requirements for the Implementation of Fire Safety Engineering Solutions'.The threat of fire is a major concern to construction clients, architects and other construction professionals. Protecting property as well as people from fire is a key business objective and designing in appropriate measures can considerably reduce the cost of implementation. The extra measures needed for property protection and business resilience beyond those in the "Building Regulations Approved Document B, Volume 2" are clearly and logically set out in this guide. Essentially reproducing the official Approved Document in full but enhanced by comprehensive annotations by RISCAuthority (formerly InFiReS), the guide provides the design community with a single point of reference in a familiar format. This invaluable guidance is further supported by the inclusion of RISCAuthority's 'Insurer Requirements for the Implementation of Fire Safety Engineering Solutions', which considers the property protection dimension of engineered fire safety designs.

The new 2010 version of "Approved Document G" (sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency) will be available in paper format in Spring 2010. The revised Part G features enhanced hot water safety and efficiency measures for all new homes, with inbuilt protection from hot water scalding in baths using protective devices to limit hot water temperature, and the introduction of a new maximum standard of 125 litres of water per person per day. The main proposed amendments to the Building Regulations are: the requirement that baths in new homes are fitted with protective measures, such as a thermostatic mixing valve, to limit the temperature of the hot water; a water efficiency standard of 125 litres per person per day for new homes; extending existing safety measures to all types of hot water systems (not just vented systems); and, setting out where greywater and harvested rainwater can be safely used.

The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for an Architect: designed to create a fair balance of risk between the architect and the client, it sets out the obligations of the parties- Schedules: Project Data; Services; Fees and Expenses:Project Data: essential, this component is used for recording project-specific details such as the amount of PI Insurance Role Specifications, Design and Other Services. Comprises three parts: Role Specification, defining the responsibilities; Design Services, compatible with the RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2007 and suitable for use for designers in any profession; and Other Services: a facility for tailoring the agreement to the Project. It can be replaced or added to by electronic schedules available from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).- Memorandum of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect: a formal method of agreeing the contract- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter can be used instead of the Memorandum of Agreement, particularly for a domestic client.

The RIBA Standard Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Consultant has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for a Consultant: designed to create a fair balance of risk between the consultant and the client, it sets out the obligations of the parties. It is particularly suitable for multi-disciplinary teams so that all consultants are on the same terms.- Schedules: Project Data; Services; Fees and Expenses:- Project Data: essential, this component is used for recording project-specific details such as the amount of PI Insurance - Services -Role Specifications, Design and Other Services. Comprises three parts: Role Specification, defining the responsibilities; Design Services, compatible with the RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2007 and suitable for use for designers in any profession; and Other Services: a facility for tailoring the agreement to the Project. It can be replaced or added to by electronic schedules available from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements - Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).- Memorandum of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect: a formal method of agreeing the contract.- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter can be used instead of the Memorandum of Agreement, particularly for a domestic client.

The RIBA Domestic Project Agreement 2010 (2012 revision): Architect has been rigorously checked for legal accuracy. Formally recommended by the RIBA and readily tailored to the needs of specific projects, it presents a secure contract document for the appointment of architects. Pack contains:- Conditions of Appointment for an Architect, with Small Project Services: designed to create a fair balance of risk between the parties, it complies with the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 in setting out the obligations of the architect and a consumer client. The Small Project Services schedule is bound into the middle pages. If appropriate, it can be replaced by electronic schedules available from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements- Fees and Expenses: optional, it can be used with any of the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision)- Notes: Part 1 Notes on Use and Completion; Part 2 Model Letter: the model letter is signed under hand as a simple contract.

This book reproduces components from the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 Revision) that are only available electronically from www.ribabookshops.com/agreements. The forms in this book are for reference only and cannot be used to form professional services contracts.

The 2012 edition of this guide explains how to use the brand new and comprehensively reviewed suite of contracts for professional services known as the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision). With worked examples and guidance about matters affecting professional contracts, it is designed to be read in conjunction with the Notes and Model Letters accompanying each of the contracts in the suite. Clients will also find that it helps them understand the professionals' role and the responsibilities of each party to the Agreement.

The Complete Reference Set contains all of the forms in the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision), together with a copy of all of the Electronic-Only Components, and a copy of the Guide to RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).This indispensible reference set gives you all you need to begin working with the RIBA Agreements 2010 (2012 revision).