All Future of the Profession articles – Page 8
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Opinion
Craftmanship is key
Eleanor Jolliffe extols the value of hands-on heritage experience and an opportunity for young architects
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Opinion
The Coach: How do we re-onboard everyone for the ‘new term’?
It’s not only new staff who will be feeling anxious, says Louise Rodgers
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Features
It’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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Opinion
We need to talk about working in oppressive regimes
The profession’s responsibilities extend beyond the physical environment to the political, argues architect-turned-contractor Siu-Pei Choi
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Opinion
Can’t get no satisfaction
Refusing to accept the status quo is the first step towards innovating our way out of the housing crisis, argues Martyn Evans
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News
MP’s custom-build report warns of political unrest without urgent reform
Housing secretary welcomes Richard Bacon’s report which urges creation of Custom and Self-Build Housing Delivery Unit at Homes England
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Features
Social 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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News
Arb asks architects to help shape new professional development system
Future of CPD ‘cannot be designed in an ivory tower’
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Features
Interview: 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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News
Hydrogen could play key role in heating buildings, says government
But much research remains to be done, long-awaited strategy admits
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News
Government to quiz architects about future of the profession
Three-month call for evidence includes questions on whether Arb is fit for purpose
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News
New Office for Place is ‘not Cabe 2’, says government design advisor
Nicholas Boys Smith says body will accredit new local design codes
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Opinion
On building safety, professional qualifications should count
The new safety bill aims to mandate competence, but it would make much more sense to mandate qualifications
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Opinion
The Coach: How can I get my team to contribute in meetings?
Louise Rodgers on how not to stifle people
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News
Architects urge government to engage over climate emergency
Steve Tompkins calls for ‘collective courage’ to act on IPCC report
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Features
Analysis: 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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News
Arb tells schools to put fire safety and sustainability on curriculum from September
Interim guidance comes ahead of major review of education planned for the autumn
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Features
Repurposing 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