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Archinet UK Building Directory

http://www.archinet.co.uk/




Bearing only a passing resemblance to the old Archinet site that used to be hosted here, the new Archinet UK Building Directory is essentially a rebadged version of the excellent Abacus Construction Index; while archinet.co.uk now hosts Abacus' UK content, the existing Abacus site at construction-index.com is being developed as a US-focused resource. If that's all too much to take in, don't worry - just visit Archinet and enjoy it. Aspiring to "bring together in one place recommended sources of information and advice about construction and architecture in the UK", users can browse its featured resources by type (online documents and websites), topic (including architecture, conservation, housing, planning and sustainability) or by product type; entries are well annotated, with lots of useful deeplinks as well as the more usual link to each site's homepage. The site has few visual embellishments, but is neat and easy to use, displaying its content very clearly and without fuss. A valuable resource, awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 5 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: con-230805-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Construction » Resources
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The HousePlanner

http://www.thehouseplanner.co.uk



The HousePlanner calls itself "the UK resource for anyone interested in building, renovating or home improvements - everything from house plans to DIY". The site is certainly a mine of information, with sections covering areas such as architects, conservation, decorating, furniture and building services. The section devoted to self-build is particularly good, with links to relevant websites, books and case studies. Neatly laid out and very easy to navigate, this is a very good site, well worth a visit. [GAS, 8 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: hou-161103-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Housing » Resources
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Housingnet.co.uk

http://www.housingnet.co.uk/




Housingnet calls itself "a social housing data collection and distribution website", and it is certainly a useful place to visit. The site is well organised, centred around the Blue Pages, a complete database of all known RSLs (Housing Associations) in the UK and the offshoot of this section, the Address Book, a downloadable desk top resource of all RSLs and Local Government Offices. Elsewhere, an extensive links directory provides access to many other housing and built environment-related sites. As a site independent of any big organisation, the breadth and quality of Housingnet's coverage is particularly impressive. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: hou-230104-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Housing » Resources
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IKC RO

http://www.ikcro.nl/



IKC RO is a Netherlands-based portal focused on physical planning, housing and environment. There are many useful features here, including an excellent section of web links organised by theme, plus links to planning-related articles and discussion sites. Although the site is wholly in Dutch, the structure of the site makes it fairly easy for anyone to understand and use. [GAS, 29 May 2007].



ENTRY NUMBER: pla-150801-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Netherlands
PRIMARY GATEWAY LISTING: Planning » Resources
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Self Build HQ

http://www.selfbuildhq.com/



Describing itself as covering "everything self build, from cabin self build to timber frame self build", Self Build HQ simply features annotated self build-related links, each one illustrated with a helpful thumbnail image of the site in question. [GAS, 29 May 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: hou-130905-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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