RIBA Journal

As the dust settles after COP 29, Rob Marsh, head of sustainability at CF Møller, reveals the motivation to build in timber driving both Denmark and his practice and the issues it raises, and discusses where other aspects of sustainable design fit in https://ow.ly/smM950UhGFL

Parting shot: Buildings interspersed with gardens and pedestrian arcades gave Jeddah’s 1970s Sport and Recreation Centre, by Slater, Hodnett & Partners, room to move and grow https://ow.ly/hzFU50UhGF4

Chowdhury Walk, Hackney, by Al-Jawad Pike was the subject of some of RIBAJ’s most-read buildings stories this year. See the full list at https://ow.ly/9uNR50UhGAq

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🪟🌤️ Nothing enhances a design like natural light. Have you completed a project where daylight is central to a successful outcome? RIBAJ and VELUX invite your entries to the Daylight from Above Awards to showcase the best and most effective naturally toplit architecture. We are seeking outstanding examples in two categories: Light, Space and Atmosphere; and Heritage Conservation. Winners in each category will receive a £5,000 prize, with £1,000 for commended entries. 📅 Submit your projects before 24 February 2025. ➡️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e36iiDdj #RIBAJ #Competition #Velux

Allies and Morrison is combatting 20th century erosion of the traditional way of life and buildings in Jeddah’s Al Balad district with its masterplan to restore and sensitively develop the area, writes Jay Merrick https://ow.ly/OFmS50UeTyu

Harpenden House, the renovation of a large Edwardian property by EMIL EVE ARCHITECTS features a three-volume rear extension inspired by Nordic and Japanese traditions https://ow.ly/GmXV50UfrHv