All Letters articles – Page 44

  • Comment

    It’s an ill wind

    2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

    I am afraid that your article on the gathering momentum of the wind farm gravy train (8 August, page 36) fails adequately to emphasize the most basic fallacies and errors in the government’s blind pursuit of wind power in its quest to comply with its EU renewables obligation.

  • Comment

    In the detail

    2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Can you identify this building to win a £25 drinks voucher?

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    Comment

    An incy-wincy complaint

    2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

    I am writing to complain about the advert that you placed on a recent online edition of ڶ magazine.

  • Comment

    The cost of being green

    2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

    We read with interest the article “Plundered with impunity” (8 August, page 20).

  • Comment

    A new architectural tradition

    2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

    Robert Adam makes a good point (1 August, page 26) in saying that the public prefers traditional styles.

  • Comment

    Lending support

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    While my interests are different to those of David Strong (20 June, page 43), I am glad to lend my support to his criticisms of the current unsatisfactory state of “building control” in England and Wales.

  • Comment

    I want to be a lawn

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    When it comes to green roofs, there are two points that are often understated. First, microclimate and second, the protection to the material elements of a building.

  • Comment

    The long road to a quick fix

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    I agree with a lot of David Lock’s article on eco-towns (25 June, page 54).

  • Comment

    In the detail

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    Can you identify this building to win a £25 drinks voucher?

  • The plastic pipe lobby tested copper’s mettle, but this week it’s hitting back
    Comment

    Copper vs plastic: round two

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    With reference to the Durapipe UK letter (25 July, page 30), copper continues to be the dominant plumbing material in the UK because of its reliability and durability and the fact that it can be used for all building services pipework.

  • Comment

    Time for a change

    2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

    Clause nine of the CDM regulations obliges the client to ensure that the project is allocated sufficient time.

  • Comment

    Unleash the OGC

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    The government cannot afford to fail to implement the Construction Commitments through its supply chain, particularly after publicly signing up to them (25 July, page 9). And why on earth would it want to?

  • Comment

    Prime location

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Readers have been invited on your website to suggest suitable locations for the siting of Jack Pringle’s Skylon.

  • Comment

    Let it shine

    2008-08-08T00:00:00Z

    Tom Lane’s article “How Viñoly’s Colchester arts facility lost its shine” (25 July, page 24), requires clarification on a number of points.

  • Comment

    Frankly speaking …

    2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Frank Gehry’s Serpentine pavilion has nothing to commend it.

  • Comment

    A steely correction

    2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

    I should like to clear up any confusion that the “Spotlight on steel” article (11 July, page 64) may have caused

  • Comment

    Card tricks

    2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

    When I applied for my CSCS technical managers card, I arrived at the test centre 15 minutes before my appointment time along with everybody else.

  • Comment

    Funny business

    2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

    I read with interest your article about the formation of the new Construction Council to be chaired by John McDonough (11 July, page 13).

  • Comment

    The copper rush

    2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

    Metal thefts are once again hitting the national headlines, so much so that the UK authorities now position the problem as second only to terrorism.

  • Comment

    Green carrots

    2008-07-25T00:00:00Z

    It is encouraging to see the industry raising its game in delivering more sustainable buildings. However, I believe there is confusion over how their green credentials are rated.