A new angle on offices

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Issues concerning office design are discussed, with particular focus on the architectural design of the Velux office complex in Kettering, United States. Details of the environmentally friendly design plans and construction materials used in the office building.

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Brick wins hands down

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The innovative design for an office building in Leeds, England, called for an unusual approach from Hanson Brick. The building required a prefabricated look, but hand-crafted bricks made to look modern were cheaper. The details of the project are described.

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Innovation

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Some potential uses for bricks in the future are discussed with reference to the work of Hanson Brick in 2000. Innovations such as the use of adhesive instead of mortar are examined.

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