More Opinion – Page 8
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from being more inclusive?
If we want to attract a more diverse workforce into the industry, then we have to make sure everyone is included, writes Anna Beckett
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OpinionA resilient jobs market reflects cautious optimism for the year ahead
A challenging context for public sector and infrastructure work is offset by a buoyant commercial and life sciences sector, writes Jimmy Bent
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OpinionWA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture
After a big bounce in optimism in last year’s survey, thanks to pent-up post-pandemic demand, we are now seeing a more measured outlook – but it’s still optimistic
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OpinionHow ‘Street votes’ can help us increase access to co-design and revitalise our suburbs
The government’s street votes plan can help more people access the benefits of co-design, while achieving better quality and net zero outcomes, writes Ben Derbyshire
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OpinionThe City’s latest conservation area helps protect London’s diverse heritage
The new heritage zone offers welcome protection against loss of daylight and privacy, writes Dan Press
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OpinionHow to be ready for construction’s future
As we enter an election year, our report out today underlines the need for a mindset shift, from short-term measures to a long-term vision
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OpinionExpectations vs reality: The truth about architecture as a career
There is a huge mismatch between how the architectural profession is perceived and the reality, writes Aylin Round
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OpinionA new generation of architects and developers works hard and demands more – that’s something to be celebrated
A rising generation are facing a new set of challenges and expecting more from work and life, writes Martyn Evans
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OpinionThe revised NPPF may not be as bad as feared, but don’t thank Gove
The new national planning policy document will still lead to fewer homes being built, even if some of the most egregious proposals around density and green belt have been watered down, says Joey Gardiner
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OpinionTraffic in Towns: 60 years on from Colin Buchanan’s prophetic report
On the 60th anniversary of the landmark publication David Rudlin asks whether there has ever been a report that has done more damage to our cities
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OpinionDoes the rise of the contractor-side architect mark the start of a new era for the profession?
The industry needs a designer who understands the art of architecture, and grasps the technical details of construction, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionHow architecture can help the fightback against local arts cuts
Architects’ creativity can help arts organisations to diversify and maximise their revenue streams, writes Chris Dyson
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OpinionNavigating the waters of AI in 2024: Will you sink or swim?
Cas Esbach contemplates the massive opportunities - and potential pitfalls - presented by AI
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OpinionFrom Le Corbusier to the Sea Cadets: Why ships provide such powerful architectural inspiration
An unusual architectural commission reminds us of the power of incongruity in the English landscape, writes Joe Holyoak
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OpinionHow a strategic partnership is helping us build our international presence in 2024
A strategic alliance with an international partner can help boost skills and promote shared global expertise, writes Simon Dunstan
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OpinionThe genesis of ‘starchitect’ culture: A product of education or practice?
Architectural training too often leaves students beholden to misguided beliefs and ill-equipped for the workplace. It’s time for change, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionDesigning for diversity: Embracing neurodiversity in urban spaces
We need to consider a much wider range of needs when designing new public realm, writes Craig Sheach
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OpinionDebriefing from COP28: ‘These conferences could be held online. At least that way most of us could have a voice!’
COP has turned into a gigantic and unwieldy gathering that is failing to identify the actual mechanisms for achieving its 2030 targets, writes Sumita Singha
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OpinionVirtual Front Row: AI’s role in the evolution of live sport and entertainment
Architects and designers are using AI to reshape how we experience live events. As this becomes the norm, Kirsty Mitchell explores how we preserve the distinct collective energy that draws us like magnets to live events
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OpinionIn praise of slow working
We can all play our part in promoting a pace of work that promotes true wellbeing, writes Louise Rodgers