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THE new High Sheriff of Cumbria has officially taken on the role in a virtual ceremony held from her garden patio.

Julie Barton was due to be installed in a huge event at Barrow Town Hall but with the coronavirus pandemic she instead held a small gathering at home in Ulverston with people attending via the video calling platform Skype.

The Lord-Lieutenant Claire Hensman, the Undersheriff Tim Cartmell, Julies son Joseph and a few others all took part in the gathering although they werent there in person.

All Skype guests were dressed in suits and Claire wore a lovely hat, said Julie.

I could see them all on the screen as I made my declaration.

Present in person - although socially distancing - were outgoing High Sheriff Marcia Reid Fotheringham, Canon Paul Embery, chaplain and parish priest in Ulverston and Dalton, and Les Johnson, a Justice of the Peace.

Fr Paul brought the church lectern to add to the formality - well he did ask if he could bring anything! said Julie.

It was not the 200 people planned but it went well nonetheless.

Peter, my husband stood in and read a paper on behalf of Claire Hensman and our younger son, John, who was back home from university, stood in and read the script in the place of the Undersheriff.

My older son, Joseph stayed online after the ceremony to join us for a virtual fizz and canapes reception.

He and Lucy, his partner, had their own at home, and we virtually chinked glasses and toasted the occasion.

All very 21st century and special but it does mean I must be one of the only High Sheriffs in the country to have actually been able to hold an installation.

The ceremony was held before the UK-wide lockdown was announced last Monday.

Since then, of course guidelines have changed. I am very lucky! said Julie.

Each year the High Sheriff is handpicked by a group of experts - with the rules being that the sheriff must

The role is seen as an honour for those who are approved by the Privy Council and then the Queen but it has changed throughout history.

Marcia Reid Fotheringham, who had been the High Sheriff for Cumbria for the last 12 months, began her Cumbrian journey in 1997, when, at the age of 43, she made the bold step of moving from the Boston area of the USA to Brampton to live with Jim Fotheringham who she later married.

Marcias time in the role has been full of highlights.

I dont have a favourite one, I value each thing, she said.

I am impressed and bowled over by the army of volunteers, who I refer to as the Angels of Cumbria. Many of them they dont want anything, they could be more appreciated. Saying thank you is a huge thing that they all deserve and dont all get a lot of. I was amazed by their strength, commitment and determination.

There are some amazing people that just give, give and give some more.

Marcia, who is also a magistrate, has herself given back during her time as High Sheriff.

I have raised a lot of money in the past, brought American musicians here to play and its worked out really well doing that kind of thing, she said.

The 65-year-old has been overwhelmed with the support from people in the county.

Cumbria has been great.

One thing you see on the door is appreciation.

Cumbrians are amazingly determined, amazingly generous and big hearted.

Volunteers just go about helping others, supporting the NHS, paying for classes or services whatever an army of fantastic volunteers.

Marcia also runs Alston Dental Practice alongside husband Jim and has previously worked in family therapy and psychology in Carlisle.

Reflecting on her life so far, Marcia said: In every chapter I never knew how it was going to turn out. I have appreciation at the way it did.

My life has given me some amazing things. I would never expect I would have the memory of being High Sheriff.

I have great pride for the work I have done. I am very proud. I have regret as both parents passed on, as I know both loved taking the credit for me and everything I had done.

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We already have a guide on the best patio cleaners, but if you want to know where to get great patio cleaner deals this weekend, even during lockdown, you're in the right place. Because the patio won't clean itself... but we're assuming you've got time on your hands and are looking for productive, positive things to do.

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The Great Garden Weekender Easter Bank Holiday 2020

Garden looking a bit sorry for itself? This Easter we'll be bringing you everything you need to transform it with our amazing Great Garden Weekender, which runs from April 10th13th.

We'll have the best prices on garden furniture, lawnmowers, sheds and barbecues, as well as easy step-by-step guides to help you finally paint your decking, clean your patio or plant that veg.

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A man who climbed onto a second-storey apartment balcony in Abbotsford a year ago and set a barbecue on fire has been sentenced to three days in jail and three years of probation.

Michael Rodden, 32, pleaded guilty to a charge of arson, while a mischief charge was stayed during sentencing on March 20 in Abbotsford provincial court.

The incident took place on March 24, 2019 in the 2600 block of Ware Street while a family including a two-year-old boy was sleeping in their apartment.

The family heard a huge smash on their patio and thought someone was breaking into their home.

When they rushed toward their patio, they saw that their living room window was smashed and that Rodden was babbling and yelling.

RELATED: Mission RCMP take suspect into custody

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The family then noticed that their barbecue was on fire, with flames so high they were touching the ceiling. The blaze caused the glass panels on the patio to explode.

They grabbed a jug from their water cooler and dumped it on the flames.

Meanwhile, Rodden had jumped onto their neighbours patio, and a passing off-duty police officer called in the fire.

Members of Abbotsford Fire Rescue Service and the Abbotsford Police Department arrived on scene, and Rodden was arrested.

According to the provincial court database, Rodden has numerous past convictions for offences such as possession of stolen property, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, uttering threats, stealing vehicles, break-and-enter, robbery, unlawful confinement, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of child pornography, mischief, and breaching his bail and probation conditions.

The convictions date back to 2006 and most of them occurred in Abbotsford.

Rodden was the subject of a police notice in July 2017, when he was wanted by the Mission RCMP on three warrants. He was arrested the following month.

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entitled 12, a cabin dwelling designed by ORTRAUM architects is completed along the edge of helsinkis jollas peninsula. the 72 square meter timber house was planned as an addition to an existing 150 square meter home built in the 1960s. the client couple needed two main spaces a ceramics workshop and a music composing studio while the organization of the plan needed to be flexible enough to function additionally as a guest house and future home for one of the two children in the family, so bathroom and kitchen spaces were included.

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12 by ORTRAUM architects is designed to serve as a model structure for environmentally friendly architecture and infill projects within its suburban finnish context. the building is built on top of the existing 6x6m concrete foundation of an old garage, avoiding groundwork on site completely. timber elements were ordered tailor-made, and installed on top of the concrete base within one day, creating a minimal impact on the neighborhood. the building is ventilated naturally. the roof slopes towards the south and is equipped with solar panels, providing the energy for running the ground source heat pump of the main home.

the massing of the house is divided into two levels, an organization expressed visually from the dwellings exterior. formalized as an irregularly shaped volume stacked upon a rectangular block, these volumes each represent two different programs. the design team playful formal strategy generates a dynamic and sculptural architecture which expresses a different character when viewed from each perspective, reacting to the corner location on the property with by-passers moving closely around the building. the exterior timber cladding will turn grey with time and blend in with the adjacent forest and rocky surroundings.

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project title: 12

architecture: ORTRAUM architects

location: helsinki, finland

photography: marc goodwin

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Bungie has earned a large fan base with the popularity of its Halo andDestiny franchises, but the developerseems to beworking on something new. Previous statements suggestDestiny 3 isn't coming anytime soon, and Bungie confirmed last September that it's looking beyondDestinyto develop new franchises. Little is known about Bungie's next game, but one fan may have figured out what it will be about.

The current season of Destiny 2, called Season of the Worthy, has brought the game into a bit of a content drought. There's still the returning Trials of Osiris PvP mode, of course, but the general lack of other exciting things to do has led some fans tobelieveBungie's focus has turned away from Destiny 2 entirely. With Bungie hinting that Destiny 3 might not launch until after 2020, it appears the studio's focus is on its new IP, rather than a Destiny 2 follow-up.

Related:Destiny 2's Rasputin Bunker Slide Is The Game's Freshest Content

Reddit user DovahSpy recently shared a theoryon what this next game could be about. In the Halo series, players who went out of bounds during a multiplayer match were automatically killed and received the message "Killed by the Guardians."In Destiny, player characters - called Guardians - instead receive the message "Killed by The Architects,"so it follows that Bungie's next IP will star a player character faction called Architects. It's a simple theory, but a sound one, as Bungie's games have a habit of referencing one another. A Halo: ODST Easter egg, for instance, teased Destiny before it was announced.

If the protagonists of Bungie's new game are indeed called Architects, it could shed some light on the new game's premise. Since Destiny's Guardians protect humanity and Halo's Spartans are legendarily skilled warriors, Architects might build or design something in the new game's world. Still, this alone isn't much to go off of, but Bungie has indirectly revealed other details about its new game that create a clearer picture.

Bungie filed a trademark for a project called"Matter" in 2018, which suggests an emphasis on physical substances (and, if it's about Architects, perhaps building materials). Additionally,BungieMatter job listingshinted at a "comedic," "lighthearted," and "whimsical" game focused on competitive play, as well as an emphasis on "combat animation" and on "how character design can enable fan cosplays."While mentions ofRPG-like gameplay systems and loot drops suggest otherwise, these other details bring to mind Fortnite, a whimsical, competitive shooter with iconic character designs and in which players build things. Perhaps Bungie is aiming to capture some of Epic Games' success with its next game, whetherMatter turns out to be Destiny 3 or an entirely new franchise.

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This photo shows the software in use; although this shot was taken in an office, many architects are currently working from home. Courtesy of Spacemaker

The coronavirus outbreak isnt halting some architects from plunging ahead on early-stage design concepts. In fact, Norwegian company Spacemaker has seen an increase in the use of its software since lockdown took place in European countries. Find out how its AI-based software is not only a solution in times of crisis but for the future of design.

Many countries in Europe are currently mandating either semi or total lockdown, forcing citizens to remain at home. Before the outbreak, certain companies were already allowing employees to work from home but many companies were still resisting the home-office trendexcluding industries in which it is impossible. Now, companies who can enable home-office are finding its the only way to maintain progress.

Were undergoing an interesting time in history, where Artificial Intelligence and Robotics are pulling through as essential tools. As many professionals are homebound, its the perfect time for Artificial Intelligence (AI), which has already taken over a number of industries and disciplines, to spread faster in the field of Architecture.

Although the use of AI in architecture is still in its infancy, a few companies are providing AI-tech solutions for project design.

Spacemaker, for example, has developed a game-changing AI technology that helps users discover smarter ways to maximize the potential of a building site. Users can generate and explore a multitude of site proposals for which the software provides a detailed analysis. The software is also a platform for collaborative workflow among architects, engineers, real estate developers and municipalities.

We developed a self-service software for our subscribers. The users are expertsthe architects, urban planners, engineers, already working on urban projects. AI will never replace these experts, only help them complete their tasks quicker, Spacemaker CEO and cofounder Havard Haukeland told ArchiExpo e-Magazine in an interview via video conference.

As most mistakes occur during the early stages of building design, only to be realized six months down the line or during construction, the software focuses on that phase. The original version relied perhaps too much on AI technology, according to Haukeland; users would plug in the details of their needs and the software would provide smart proposals, making it less flexible for the creative mind of an architect.

Architecture and the exploration of design is about collaboration and using intuition, which cannot be handled mathematically. For our second version of the tool, we decided to combine architecture intuition and artificial intelligence. AI becomes a proactive support without running the show, so to speak.

The first version had only been available for six months when the team at Spacemaker expanded the product, doubling the amount of code in eight weeks to combine data automation with AI-driven design, real-time analysis and a collaboration platform. The software is also made compatible with other drawing tools such as ArchiCad and Rhino.

[When we published our second version], we really saw a major increase of use. Weve also found that users tend to start with our software first, then move to drawing software because [ours] is more specific and its easier to set up a sitethe software can generate a 3D model in several minutes.

Were still at the beginning of the journey, according to Haukeland. Riding the AI wave in all its excitement is precisely the moment to take caution. We can get too distracted by the amazement of AI, he said.

We need to put importance on the customer value of technology instead of saying AI should be used for everything. If we dedicate our work to the opportunities of AI, we might miss the real objective: helping people.

Our software will continue to evolve but we will focus on the end users needs.

At the current moment, the Spacemaker software is a hybrid AI systemusing AI to manage workflow and generate faster results while maintaining human intuition. The company plans on building new products in the future to be more dedicated to the value chain and mix-use projects such as offices, hospitals and schools. At this time, its software is mostly used for residential projects often located in urban settings. Architects and urban planners are the main user types, exploring design options the software generates that meet city requirements and client needs, such as avoiding noise pollution from traffic.

Architecture professionals embracing AI software are several steps ahead of those who dont, according to Haukeland.

Our belief here at Spacemaker and what our customers tell us is that once youve seen the opportunities of AI and other technologies, like the Cloud, but the architects who use AI will surely replace the architects who dont. AI will never replace the architect. Those who embrace will get a step ahead of those who dont.

Read a similar interview we published recently: AI Software by Habx Generates Personalized 7-minute Floor Plans. Both Habx and Spacemaker are a part of the Intelligence Artificielle et Architecture exhibition in Paris, currently closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The video below is in French only.

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Steel stilts elevate Narula House, a British dwelling on banks of a River Thames tributary that has been designed by John Pardey Architects to endure flooding.

The wood-clad Narula House is intended to evoke an abstract object beside the river Loddon near Wargrave, which is identified as a flood zone.

John Pardey Architects (JPA) completed the house for a client who wanted a striking property that overlooked the river and offered plenty of space to entertain guests.

It is raised on stilts to keep the house and its services well above predicted flood levels, while allowing the clients to "enjoy life as if on a cruise liner" during times of flooding.

"The client had been dreaming for some time of building their own 'wow' house, a comfortable modern home to enjoy as a couple and a great place for entertaining large gatherings of family and friends both inside and outside," JPA's Chris Gray told Dezeen.

"The new house and all servicing has been raised well above predicted flood levels which allows the client to embrace flooding as part of the life on the river," Gray continued.

"During the days floating above the flood water, they enjoy life as if on a cruise liner!"

Narula House is the third dwelling completed by JPA along the banks of the Loddon, and so it was familiar with the challenges and demands that came with building in the flood zone.

According to the studio, the potential flood depth for the site is recorded as 1.17 metres so the dwelling is positioned 2.2 metres above ground to accommodate the potential threat of increased water levels caused by climate change.

"It is very much a response to this particular site and client brief, however many aspects of the design would be familiar to anyone looking to build in a flood zone," said Gray.

"The basic approach is for the house to sit lightly on the ground, keep the house and services well above predicted flood levels and allow the free-flow of floodwater across the site."

Narula House has a slender steel framed structure that is raised on piled foundations. Its site has been landscaped to allow the free flow of floodwater across it.

It is distinguished by a single, linear form that aligns with the north and south cardinal points contrasting with the meandering river over which it looks.

"The logical placement of the house might have been to align it with the river's edge, so it would face south-east however we chose to align it so as to play off the diagonal path of the river with accommodation facing south," said JPA.

"The rectilinear house aligned with the cardinal axes counterpoints the meandering river beautifully, reinforcing both."

Narula House's materiality was intended to evoke an abstract object hovering above the meadow, and features sweet chestnut cladding with a translucent preservative coating that offers a light, white finish.

This is teamed with fibre cement panel infills around its glazed areas, and an earthy grey brick chimney structure that extends up from a ground level barbecue area.

The dwelling is accessed by an open tread staircase, which leads onto an entrance deck with a sheltered front door made from natural iroko wood.

This opens into a generous lobby area and central courtyard, which features a second staircase down to the grassy riverbank.

On the westside of the courtyard is a large open-plan living space, which has unbroken views of the river.

It is enveloped by a balcony sheltered by an overhanging roof, which JPA designed to offer solar shading.

The same roof overhangs the east side of the house, which contains the residence's private living spaces.

Branching off a linear hallway that runs the length of the house, these private living spaces include a study, utility room, cloakroom, and three ensuite bedrooms.

Throughout the home, the interiors feature deliberately simple, light finishes to help create the feeling of openness.

They are lined with timber flooring and decorated with the client's own furnishings including many 20th century design classics in a bid to create a "wonderful autobiographical feel".

Narula House is complete with an annexe for guests accessed from the home's main entrance via a glass-lined corridor.

The annexe takes the form of a freestanding pavilion and has a lift for access.

JPA is a Lymington-based architecture studio founded in 2000 by John Pardey.

In December 2019, Narula House's site flooded after a period of extreme rainfall that raised the water table significantly. This was captured in a photo by the client.

Other recent projects on Dezeen that are designed to endure flooding includes Bates Masi's Kiht'han house on Long Island, which is lifted above the ground and features lower-level screens to let water pass underneath.

Photography is by James Morris and drone footage is by Electric Blue.

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