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Two Early Epipalaeolithic structures

Archaeologists discover Jordan’s earliest buildings

18 Feb 2012

Some of the earliest evidence of prehistoric architecture has been discovered in the Jordanian desert, providing archaeologists with a new...

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The Lowry, Salford

Theatres of war: public spending on buildings for the arts

08 Feb 2012

National recommendations for using public money to build arts venues are only succeeding in enforcing a system that is already flawed, a new study...

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Sustainable shells

Sustainable Shells in running for 2010 Earth Awards

19 Aug 2010

An innovative building concept co-created by a University of Cambridge architect has reached the finals of the 2010 Earth Awards.

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Case de Juntas, Gernika

Cultural heritage after conflict

01 May 2010

A collaborative study led by Cambridge is examining the impact on society of the destruction and reconstruction of cultural heritage.

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library light

Libraries and light

01 May 2010

Research in the Department of Architecture aims to reveal the creative potential of light in the design of contemporary libraries.

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City

Energy Efficient Cities initiative

01 Aug 2009

A multidisciplinary initiative is focusing on the complex energy requirements of cities and how they can be reshaped.

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Twin Peaks Line, West Portal Station Muni Facilities Building Foundation and Floor Plans (1976)

Prototype green home unveiled

18 Feb 2009

A zero-carbon home which could become a template for larger-scale production in the UK has been unveiled.

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drawing CAD

Designing sustainable cities of the future

01 May 2008

As more people become city-dwellers, can we design cities to be more sustainable?

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Members of the European Legal Development Project

Finding fault

01 Feb 2008

A multicentre project led by the Faculty of Law has reached its conclusion, having studied over a century's worth of European legal changes relating...

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Royal Society announces new Cambridge fellows

18 May 2007

The Royal Society today recognised 44 scientists for their contributions to society by electing them to the Fellowship of the Royal Society.

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New Hall to achieve Cambridge first at Chelsea Flower Show

17 Jan 2007

For what is believed to be the first time in the event’s 155-year history, a Cambridge college will be contributing a garden to this year’s Chelsea...

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