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	Designing Buildings has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.		Designing Buildings has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.

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−	~~April 2025~~	+	Designing Buildings has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.
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−	Designing Buildings ~~– [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/ www.designingbuildings.co.uk] –~~ has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.	+

	Launched in 2012, Designing Buildings was created to break down knowledge silos in the built environment. Its open-access model allows users to contribute, edit and explore a vast range of topics – from technical standards and best practice guides to project case studies, historical insights, and regulatory updates. It has grown to be the cornerstone of online construction knowledge.		Launched in 2012, Designing Buildings was created to break down knowledge silos in the built environment. Its open-access model allows users to contribute, edit and explore a vast range of topics – from technical standards and best practice guides to project case studies, historical insights, and regulatory updates. It has grown to be the cornerstone of online construction knowledge.
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	But Designing Buildings isn’t all legislation and procurement frameworks. The site has also become known for its more offbeat and entertaining entries that shine a light on the quirkier corners of construction and architecture. A few standout examples include:		But Designing Buildings isn’t all legislation and procurement frameworks. The site has also become known for its more offbeat and entertaining entries that shine a light on the quirkier corners of construction and architecture. A few standout examples include:

−	* ~~“The World’s Strangest Building Materials”~~ – ~~From mushrooms~~ and ~~banana leaves~~ to ~~blood bricks, this article dives into~~ the ~~unexpected substances used in building throughout history~~.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mimetic_architecture Buildings shaped like other things] – The world’s most literal architecture, including teapots, baskets and pianos.
−	* ~~“How the Romans Built Roads So Straight”~~ – A fascinating look at ~~ancient surveying techniques that still impress engineers today~~.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Picking_up_the_hard_hat_on_site_or_not... How to choose the right hard hat] – it’s not all about safety.
−	* ~~“Buildings Shaped Like Other Things”~~ – ~~A tour of the world’s most literal architecture, including teapots, baskets~~ and ~~pianos~~.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mistakes_we_will_admit_to Construction blunders] – A fascinating look at some real mistakes we have witnessed.
−	* ~~“What’s the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?”~~ – ~~It might seem basic, but this is one~~ of ~~the most hotly debated (and misunderstood) questions~~ on the ~~site~~.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_construction_terms Weird words] – From tongue twisters and odd sounding phases used in the industry.
−	* ~~“Haunted Buildings and Their Construction Backstories”~~ – ~~A seasonal favourite that combines ghost stories with architectural heritage~~.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_drawings_for_building_design Types of drawings] – How many can you think of?
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Stink_pipes Stink pipes] – Any guesses before you click on the link.
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_buildings Architectural oddities] – Showcasing bizarre and unconventional building designs from around the world.

−	Looking ahead, Designing Buildings ~~aims to~~ continue expanding its library of knowledge, embracing new technologies and ensuring that the wealth of information created by the industry is preserved and shared.	+	Looking ahead, Designing Buildings will continue expanding its library of knowledge, embracing new technologies and ensuring that the wealth of information created by the industry is preserved and shared.

−	~~With 20,000 articles and counting, Designing Buildings is more than a website –~~ it’s a living archive of the construction industry’s collective intelligence.	+	Thank you to everyone who’s contributed to the world’s biggest open-access construction knowledge base - it’s a living archive of the construction industry’s collective intelligence. Here’s to the next 20,000!

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Designing Buildings – [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/ www.designingbuildings.co.uk] – has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.

Launched in 2012, Designing Buildings was created to break down knowledge silos in the built environment. Its open-access model allows users to contribute, edit and explore a vast range of topics – from technical standards and best practice guides to project case studies, historical insights, and regulatory updates. It has grown to be the cornerstone of online construction knowledge.

What makes Designing Buildings unique is its collaborative spirit. The content is written by a community of contributors from across the built environment – engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, academics, and more. This bottom-up approach means the site grows organically, with articles reflecting the real questions and needs of people working in the industry every day.

But Designing Buildings isn’t all legislation and procurement frameworks. The site has also become known for its more offbeat and entertaining entries that shine a light on the quirkier corners of construction and architecture. A few standout examples include:

* “The World’s Strangest Building Materials” – From mushrooms and banana leaves to blood bricks, this article dives into the unexpected substances used in building throughout history.
* “How the Romans Built Roads So Straight” – A fascinating look at ancient surveying techniques that still impress engineers today.
* “Buildings Shaped Like Other Things” – A tour of the world’s most literal architecture, including teapots, baskets and pianos.
* “What’s the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?” – It might seem basic, but this is one of the most hotly debated (and misunderstood) questions on the site.
* “Haunted Buildings and Their Construction Backstories” – A seasonal favourite that combines ghost stories with architectural heritage.

Looking ahead, Designing Buildings aims to continue expanding its library of knowledge, embracing new technologies and ensuring that the wealth of information created by the industry is preserved and shared.

With 20,000 articles and counting, Designing Buildings is more than a website – it’s a living archive of the construction industry’s collective intelligence.

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−	Designing Buildings ~~Reaches~~ 20,000 ~~Articles~~: A ~~Milestone~~ for the ~~UK Construction Industry’s Knowledge Hub~~	+	== Designing Buildings reaches 20,000 articles: A major milestone for the construction industry’s leading knowledge hub. ==

	Designing Buildings has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.		Designing Buildings has reached a major milestone: 20,000 articles published. As the UK's leading knowledge-sharing platform for the construction industry, this achievement marks over a decade of commitment to making construction knowledge freely available to everyone, from students and professionals to clients and contractors.
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	What makes Designing Buildings unique is its collaborative spirit. The content is written by a community of contributors from across the built environment – engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, academics, and more. This bottom-up approach means the site grows organically, with articles reflecting the real questions and needs of people working in the industry every day.		What makes Designing Buildings unique is its collaborative spirit. The content is written by a community of contributors from across the built environment – engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, academics, and more. This bottom-up approach means the site grows organically, with articles reflecting the real questions and needs of people working in the industry every day.

−	But Designing Buildings isn’t all legislation and procurement frameworks. The site has also become known for its more offbeat and entertaining ~~entries~~ that ~~shine~~ a light on the quirkier corners of construction ~~and architecture~~. A few standout examples include:	+	But Designing Buildings isn’t all legislation and procurement frameworks. The site has also become known for its more offbeat and entertaining content that shines a light on the quirkier corners of construction. A few standout examples include:

	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mimetic_architecture Buildings shaped like other things] – The world’s most literal architecture, including teapots, baskets and pianos.		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mimetic_architecture Buildings shaped like other things] – The world’s most literal architecture, including teapots, baskets and pianos.
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Picking_up_the_hard_hat_on_site_or_not... How to choose the right hard hat] – it’s not all about safety.
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mistakes_we_will_admit_to Construction blunders] – A fascinating look at some real mistakes we have witnessed.		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Mistakes_we_will_admit_to Construction blunders] – A fascinating look at some real mistakes we have witnessed.
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_construction_terms Weird words] – From tongue twisters ~~and~~ odd sounding phases used in the industry.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_construction_terms Weird words] – From tongue twisters to odd sounding phases used in the industry.
	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_drawings_for_building_design Types of drawings] – How many can you think of?		* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Types_of_drawings_for_building_design Types of drawings] – How many can you think of?
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Stink_pipes Stink pipes] – Any guesses before you click on the link.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Stink_pipes Stink pipes] – Any guesses before you click on the link?
−	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_buildings Architectural oddities] – Showcasing bizarre and unconventional ~~building designs~~ from around the world.	+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Picking_up_the_hard_hat_on_site_or_not... How to choose the right hard hat] – It’s not all about safety.
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Unusual_buildings Architectural oddities] – Showcasing bizarre and unconventional buildings from around the world.

	Looking ahead, Designing Buildings will continue expanding its library of knowledge, embracing new technologies and ensuring that the wealth of information created by the industry is preserved and shared.		Looking ahead, Designing Buildings will continue expanding its library of knowledge, embracing new technologies and ensuring that the wealth of information created by the industry is preserved and shared.