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Earthquakes don't kill people, buildings do. The high cost of cheap construction.

The high cost of cheap construction Why did 524 people die (with 25 missings) in the Chilen earthquake of 2010, whereas the earthquake in Haiti a month earlier, caused an estimated death toll of 100,000 - 160,000? Let's take a look at the parameters of each earthquake. Chile Strength: 8.8 on the Richter scale Location: 3 km (1.9 miles...

Are the words green and sustainable interchangeable? We look at the difference.

Going green Clients often ask us "what's the difference between green and sustainable buildings? Aren't they the same thing?" The short answer is yes... and no. In practice, green buildings aim to minimize their carbon footprint. Green buildings are energy efficient; use renewable energy such as photovoltaic sy...

10 films for architecture fans recommended by Dezeen readers In response to our roundup of films to stream during self-isolation, Dezeen commenters have recommended 10 more architectural films.

https://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/02/excel-centre-coronavirus-hospital-bdp-nhs-nightingale/

ExCel Centre "obvious choice" to convert into coronavirus hospital says BDP architect Converting convention centres is most efficient way to increase coronavirus hospital capacity, says architect who converted ExCel into NHS Nightingale.