Shopping centre to have new name – Thurrock Gazette

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com Shopping centre to have new name Thurrock Gazette IT’S an Essex institution and even had its own TV series, but after 22 successful years, Lakeside Shopping Centre is changing its name and logo. See on www.thurrockgazette.co.uk

We have been building fewer homes than we need for far too many …

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com The Centre for Cities report on housebuilding is a powerful and important reminder of just how many new homes we need and how cities will be at the heart of getting them built. We have been building fewer homes than we … See on labourlist.org

Juliet Balconies: The Worst Architectural Design In History – Gothamist

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com Juliet Balconies: The Worst Architectural Design In History Gothamist stupidbalcony0113.jpeg Are you familiar with the Juliet Balcony? GlazingRefurbishment‘s insight: There are arguements against Juliet balconies but what is the alternative? They give the impression of space with minimum impact on the external aesthetics  See on gothamist.com

Housing Starts And Building Permits Dec – Business Insider

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com Economists expected starts to rise 3.3 percent and permits to rise 0.5 percent. GlazingRefurbishment‘s insight: Is this the start of the long awaited construction recovery? See on www.businessinsider.com

Shard’s-eye view is a sell-out

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com Despite steep tickets prices the first two open days for the Shard’s viewing platforms are a sell-out. GlazingRefurbishment‘s insight: Anyone for base jumping? See on www.bbc.co.uk

Architectural talk at Essex Library to feature ‘The Building Next Door’ – Middletown Press

See on Scoop.it – glazingrefurb.com Architectural talk at Essex Library to feature ‘The Building Next Door’ Middletown Press But the pioneers of Modern architecture rarely gave much thought to neighboring buildings, because their ultimate goal was to replace them all. GlazingRefurbishment‘s insight: The building reflects the surrounding architecture.  See on middletownpress.com