Briefing – Page 12
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FeaturesIt’s all about finding the words: opening doors for deaf architects
The absence of agreed signs for architectural terms is a major barrier for deaf people seeking to enter the profession. Chris Laing tells Elizabeth Hopkirk how he plans to change that
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FeaturesLiving with Beauty promised much but its delivery is falling dangerously short
The government’s planning reforms are inherently contradictory and risk confusing beauty with popularity, writes Ben Derbyshire
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FeaturesSwitch ‘working from home’ to ‘working near home’
We don’t have to make a binary choice between the old commute and working in isolation. There is a third way, says Matt Driscoll
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FeaturesSocial value is not just for PQQs but should infuse your whole culture
Michael Squire explains how moving to Brixton from King’s Cross triggered a new approach to community engagement for his practice
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FeaturesInterview: Nicholas Boys Smith on design, deregulation and the Office for Place
There are few topics more controversial than planning reform and placemaking and few people more passionate about them than the chair of the new Office for Place. He talks to Joey Gardiner
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FeaturesWestminster’s heartbreaking work of staggering folly
The Marble Arch Mound is no laughing matter, writes Will Jennings
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FeaturesDesigners can prevent new homes overheating, so why do we have a problem?
For too long we have lacked legislation to support good design, but the Future Homes Standard offers some hope
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FeaturesAnalysis: What on earth is happening at the RIBA?
Many have tried to change it; many have come away bruised. Some even question its purpose. As Simon Allford prepares to take the reins, Elizabeth Hopkirk asks whether he stands a chance of getting the institute back on course
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FeaturesResilient high streets need space for surprises
Leave a little room for the unplanned and experimental, writes Sarah Featherstone in this piece for our Stratford Design Challenge series
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FeaturesLiverpool’s loss is a salutary lesson for the UK’s remaining World Heritage Sites
A hands-on approach to protecting our heritage does not shut the door on new development, says Henrietta Billings
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FeaturesRepurposing is key to unlocking the future of our city centres
In the latest in our Stratford Design Challenge series, BDP’s Nick Fairham considers the role retrofit and reuse can play
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FeaturesThere are a lot of talented designers who could create a covid memorial
The news that ministers asked Heatherwick for ideas is yet another No 10 misjudgement, writes public art consultant Geoff Wood
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FeaturesShifting that stubborn needle on inclusion and prejudice
Architecture needs a sea change to improve diversity, writes Sarah Akigbogun
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FeaturesBeautiful places and whopping great elephants
The new Office for Place has the potential to surpass Cabe, says Matthew Carmona – but there remain some unanswered questions
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FeaturesTime to put cars in their place – underground
The economy needs some big infrastructure projects. How about burying a few roads, asks Steve Webb
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FeaturesThe Architecture of Belonging: What building back better should actually look like
In this piece for our Stratford Design Challenge series, Nick Moss considers how the pandemic has affected the relationship between people and the places we live and work
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FeaturesAll our Building Safety Bill coverage in one place
Keep up to date with our Building Safety Bill news, opinion and expert analysis
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FeaturesFirms that ditch their offices permanently are taking a massive gamble
This month’s return to the office cannot come soon enough for Brendan Kilpatrick
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FeaturesThe UK’s trade deals need to show more ambition on services
Post-Brexit agreements must not overlook the importance of services like architecture, Alan Vallance tells the government
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FeaturesWorking with children: The best clients you’ve never had
What is good youth engagement and why should we do it, asks Dinah Bornat