All Columnists articles – Page 28
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OpinionZero points for zero carbon
The government may have broken its promises over zero-carbon schools but it continues to put its faith in a misleading benchmark
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OpinionDrinking in the Swedish experience
Sweden shows that if we want better public buildings, we need to address our society first
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OpinionBury a car park, not the V&A
A museum extension should raise our sights and spirits, not be hidden underground
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OpinionEveryone loves a good story
In developing the site of Libeskind’s ill-fated proposal, the V&A wants to ensure that this time it wins broad public support
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OpinionRetrofit Birmingham? Mice might sew
Wonderful and extraordinary news from the West Midlands proves a false dawn
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OpinionMidtown, the last bastion of shabbiness
Enjoy it while it lasts, the grimy integrity of this central London patch will soon be sandblasted off the map
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OpinionSlow road to professionalism
Boosting social mobility in architecture is hampered by the time it takes to become established
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OpinionA lesson schools must learn
In their enthusiasm to replace Victorian school buildings, are councils repeating the mistakes they made with housing?
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OpinionGoodwin may prove a wise investment
In a recession, someone with a track record of parting people from their cash has their uses
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OpinionWe need to develop higher standards
Increasing housing build costs could rid us of overpriced rabbit hutches
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OpinionA challenge to universities
Spending on new higher education buildings has spun out of control as universities lost sight of their true purpose
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OpinionYou’ve taken my breath away
Our hermetically sealed buildings may be greener, but life is dull with no fresh air
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OpinionDubai, home of sustainability
The Burj Dubai could provide a warm welcome to the sustainability industry
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OpinionArchitects must lead the revolution
After the failure of Copenhagen, politics must return to its roots — and greater vision will be needed
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OpinionThe drawing board versus the digger
With contractors increasingly in the driving seat, architects must work harder to prioritise good design
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OpinionYarl’s Wood is beyond pale
The government’s detention centre for “illegal immigrants” makes a strong argument for regime change in the new year
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OpinionPassing the buck on bad design
Criticising the government for spending millions on poorly designed housing is to miss a somewhat sensitive point
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OpinionRIBA must stop navel-gazing
The RIBA’s continuing wrangles over registration and regulation distract it from bigger issues about its future
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Opinion‘Sustainability’ is a dangerous mirage
Even in Dubai, the language of greenwash is used to distract us from the real design issues
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OpinionSeason of humbug and hot air
If we’re really serious about the planet, let’s debate more and buy less