All Future of the Profession articles – Page 5
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News
First Zaha bursaries could go to Ukrainian refugees
LSA chief says new scheme has come at perfect time to help fleeing students
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50 Wonders
50 Wonders | Alice Brownfield: Dawson’s Heights
On International Women’s Day, Alice Brownfield argues Kate Macintosh’s south London social housing is a landmark in every sense – and a call to arms
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Opinion
We all lose if youthful ambition is stifled
Illogical PQQs, crippling PII and rising costs are threatening the next generation of small practices, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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Opinion
When will Britain’s property market stop feeding off dirty money?
As Europe descends into war, the links between the UK and financial dealings of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle have been put under a much-needed spotlight, writes Ben Flatman
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Opinion
What’s stopping us using more innovative structural materials?
The ready availability of concrete and steel seems to have discouraged us from experimenting with new possibilities, says Anna Beckett
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Opinion
When all the questions are new, don’t look for answers in the same old places
It’s time to shake up our thinking, writes Martyn Evans
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Opinion
Adopting Part Z is just the first step
Product manufacturers, warranty providers and contractors have an essential role in helping architects design truly net zero buildings, writes Andrew Mellor
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Opinion
From pencil sketch to parametrics: what’s next in the drawing revolution?
Eleanor Jolliffe examines what the pace of change means for architects
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News
Architect reports 1,100% hike in cost of PI cover
RIBA urged to do more to mitigate ballooning indemnity insurance prices in wake of Grenfell Tower fire
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Opinion
Masters of the metaverse
RIBA needs to broaden its definition of what it means to be an architect if it wants to welcome back the diaspora, writes Ben Flatman
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Opinion
What’s stopping us from ditching brick?
The huge carbon cost of new brick means it’s time to turn to alternatives, such as stone, timber – or even recycled and reclaimed brick, says Anna Beckett
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Opinion
Cityshaping without the politics of populism and polarisation
Martyn Evans looks at how to drive change through consensus
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Features
Portland Place should be a seat of learning not a fun palace
As the RIBA launches a competition for the £20m redevelopment of its HQ, Chris Williamson questions the whole direction of travel
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Opinion
Gove makes progress on building safety – but many questions remain
The implications of this week’s announcements and their impact on the industry and leaseholders will only become apparent in the coming months, writes Andrew Mellor
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Opinion
A question of scale
Small provincial practices have more in common with large commercial firms than you might think, finds Eleanor Jolliffe
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Opinion
What’s stopping engineers from being more creative?
There are good reasons why we choose the tried and tested, but too often that stifles innovative thinking and the potential for progress, says Anna Beckett
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News
All new buildings must emit a third less carbon, government announces
Building Regs to mandate 30% cut in carbon emissions from new homes and 27% from other buildings from this summer - architects react
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News
Prepare now for new rules on high-rise design, regulator warns
Detailed records of decision-making will need to be kept for decades in retrospective change to law
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Opinion
Design teams could be on hook for retrospective leaseholder claims
The Building Safety Bill will allow safety claims for buildings dating from 1992, writes Andrew Mellor
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Opinion
Meanwhile… here’s a great way to test your risky brainwaves
Placemaking is a responsibility not a workstream, argues Martyn Evans