News
As a world leading engineering consultancy Buro Happold constantly features in the news around the globe. We provide updates on our projects, expert commentary on industry issues and legislation, as well as insight and ‘what-ifs’ about our latest technical and practical innovations in the built environment.
To find out more about how we’re changing the world in which we live, work and play, browse our archive of news stories and research below. You can filter the list to see just what you’re after, and if you need to know more contact a member of our press team or email us at enquiries@burohappold.com.
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Torre Iberdrola – First high rise in Europe to earn LEED Platinum certification
Comprehensive sustainability design strategies earned Torre Iberdrola a LEED Platinum rating, the first in Europe for a high rise structure.
Categories: Commercial office, Sustainability, Facades, Structural engineering, United States
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Battery Park SeaGlass Carousel takes shape in New York City
Battery Park’s SeaGlass Carousel, which received the final panel to its nautilus-inspired enclosure at a topping off ceremony on April 18, celebrates New York’s past and future. It’s both a reminder of the original New York City...
Categories: Culture, Building services engineering, Structural engineering, Fire engineering, United States
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Water conservation on display in Dallas
A gravity-fed waterfall and 'raintubes' that reveal the journey of water from roof to cistern, a building dashboard that displays data about water capture and reuse, and an integrated system that diverts 100% of site runoff for...
Categories: Culture, Water, Building services engineering, United States
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Turkish PPP Transport Forum success
Held in Istanbul, the recent Turkish PPP Transport Forum, organised by TFI News, was a great success with an international audience of 100 people in attendance. Sponsored by Buro Happold and Astaldi, the event showcased...
Categories: Transport, Transport planning
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Soaring to new heights at One World Trade Center
The specialized expertise of Buro Happold’s New York facades team was on full display as the 408 ft steel spire set to crown One World Trade Center was hoisted atop the tower.
Categories: Commercial office, Facades, United States
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Cantilever if you can!
After a frosty ground breaking party, the construction works for the HumboldtHafenEins office building, are well underway.
Categories: Commercial office, Structural engineering, Germany
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Matthew Birchall, expert in lightweight structures, joins Partnership
Renowned expert in lightweight structures Matthew Birchall has become the newest member of Buro Happold LLP. Matthew, an engineering and architecture graduate, joined the consultancy in 2006 and has been instrumental in building...
Categories: Sports & Entertainment, Structural engineering, China, United Kingdom
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Library of Birmingham, UK, nears completion
The base build construction for the new £188 million Library of Birmingham is now reaching completion, following the final commissioning of the energy and life safety systems. With the inspiring aspiration...
Categories: Civic, Fire engineering, Facades, United Kingdom
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Beijing office hosts official opening party
Buro Happold’s presence in China has finally become official, following the recent office launch party. More than 80 guests attended the event, helping our team to celebrate the occasion, and to cement new and existing...
Categories: China
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Joint first place!
Two Buro Happold UK projects have tied for first place in the Corporate Workplace category in the North of England heat of the British Council for Offices awards 2013. Wakefield One and 1 Angel Square were joint winners of the...
Categories: Commercial office, United Kingdom
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Plenary selected as preferred proponent on US 36 Express Lane in Denver
Buro Happold is pleased to congratulate our client, the Plenary Group, on their selection as preferred proponent for Colorado’s US36 Managed Lanes project. Buro Happold was appointed by the <link...
Categories: Transport, Transport, Transport planning, United Kingdom, United States
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How we will live in the 21st century?
The International Building Exhibition in Hamburg opened its doors to the public. The Soft House, one of the model homes, looks to provide an answer to this question
Categories: Commercial residential, Energy, Germany
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Buro Happold joins the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures design team
Last fall, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled its plans for the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The announcement represented a significant step towards realizing the organization’s longstanding dream...
Categories: Culture, Building services engineering, Sustainability, Structural engineering, United States
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Place making in Santa Monica: Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square
Parks and open public spaces are “fundamental to the life, culture, sociability, imagination and the ecological health of a city.” So landscape architect James Corner told a public audience in Santa Monica two years ago, around...
Categories: Urban development, Structural engineering, United States
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City of Philadelphia celebrates opening of double LEED Platinum Five Crescent Drive
Buro Happold was part of a multidisciplinary team that celebrated the official opening of the new double LEED Platinum facility for GlaxoSmithKline at Philadelphia's Navy Yard with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April...
Categories: Commercial office, Building services engineering, Lighting, Sustainability, Facades, Fire engineering, United States
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Buro Happold New York: structures and facades team in the news
Buro Happold New York's Structures and Facades team's innovative structural and façade design strategies have been utilized on projects around the world and the team's expertise has recently been acknowledged in a number of...
Categories: Culture, Healthcare, Structural engineering, Facades, United States
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Beach and Howe Tower: a new angle on design in the city of Vancouver
Buro Happold’s New York office is providing structural engineering services for an iconic 49 story, mixed use development in Vancouver, British Columbia, that is set to redefine the concept of a typical high rise. Designed by...
Categories: Commercial residential, Structural engineering, United States
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Gabe Guilliams named one of ENR’s 20 under 40
Gabe Guilliams has been named one of Engineering News Record New York’s 20 under 40 for 2013. Each year ENR honors 20 individuals under 40 years of age who represent the Best of the Best in their construction and design...
Categories: Lighting, United States
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Andrew Comer on future cities
Buro Happold’s Andrew Comer, director and champion of The Living City, talks to The Raconteur about what the future holds for urban development. Commenting in the article, published on 26th March, he says, “The time frame to...
Categories: United Kingdom
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New director in Warsaw
Buro Happold is pleased to announce the appointment of new director, Jaroslaw Kujawa, who will be based in our Warsaw office. Jaroslaw joins us from the WSP Group, where he was managing director and co-founder...
Categories: Commercial office, Poland
