Subject Focus: Why study Surveying or Town Planning?
For the next generation of landmark buildings, UK developers are looking to the skies. Due for completion in 2012, ‘The Shard’ in London Bridge will be the first building in Western Europe to break the 1,000ft barrier and, along with a number of other new skyscrapers, will redefine the Capital’s skyline.
It’s not simply design that is key to a building’s success. Good planning, which accounts for its context and impact on the local area, and solid construction techniques are essential elements of a great structure, and that’s where a...
