Architecture is an industry where ideas matter. Every week we bring together some of the most original comment from across the sector.

From experts in climate adaptation to leading practitioners in housing and commercial development, BD is where architects and friends of the profession come to share their thoughts on the big issues.

This year Chloë Phelps challenged the tyranny of the open plan layout, and Susan Roaf shared her decades of experience in mitigating the impact of extreme temperatures. 

Meanwhile, Fred Pilbrow defended his scheme to replace M&S’s store on Oxford Street, and Shanice Abbey shared her thoughts on gentrification in Brixton. 

Below are just a handful of the top-read opinion pieces from BD in 2022.

Take a look for yourself.

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