All future of the profession articles
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OpinionARB’s code of conduct overhaul calls for architects to step up
The architectural regulator’s draft code of conduct reflects a rapidly evolving professional context, writes Ben Flatman
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OpinionGrenfell’s legacy should be a recommitment to safety and professionalism across our industry
The Grenfell tragedy underscores the vital role of collaboration and expert knowledge within the construction ecosystem
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NewsUK and Hong Kong sign agreement for mutual recognition of architectural qualifications
Agreement paves the way for easier movement and collaboration between architects in the UK and Hong Kong
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OpinionAI is challenging us to up our game – as architects we should stop focusing on images and capitalise on our true value
Architects must stop fighting yesterday’s battles around professional status and focus on the thought and creativity that they bring, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionHow did architecture become such a poorly paid profession and what can we do about it?
The profession must consolidate and specialise to address challenges around low fees and pay, writes Matthew Lloyd
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News‘No turning back’ says Oki as RIBA report shows 41% of UK architects now using AI
Research also highlights concerns around work being copied and threat to jobs
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OpinionYoung architects need proper site experience - the future of the profession depends upon it
Experiencing a construction site early in your career can deliver many benefits, writes Chris Simmons
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OpinionExpectations vs reality: The truth about architecture as a career
There is a huge mismatch between how the architectural profession is perceived and the reality, writes Aylin Round
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OpinionDoes the rise of the contractor-side architect mark the start of a new era for the profession?
The industry needs a designer who understands the art of architecture, and grasps the technical details of construction, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionThe genesis of ‘starchitect’ culture: A product of education or practice?
Architectural training too often leaves students beholden to misguided beliefs and ill-equipped for the workplace. It’s time for change, writes Satish Jassal
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OpinionAll architects need to be agents of change
Let us harness architects’ collective expertise and passion to shape a profession that can deliver a built environment for the better, writes Muyiwa Oki
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Pre-procurement’
In the final article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at how new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement
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OpinionReforming the RIBA is like trying to change the course of a supertanker … but we did it
Looking back over his two-year term, departing RIBA president Simon Allford argues that substantial change has been delivered and that the profession’s future is bright
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Leveraged Drafting’
In the fourth article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Leveraged Drafting’ and how it could dramatically increase productivity
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ReviewReview | Out of Architecture: The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice
Stephen Lovejoy reviews a new book that dissects the industry, while celebrating the value that architects can bring elsewhere
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Hybrid Collage’
In the third article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Hybrid Collage’ and how it’s opening up new possibilities in terms of concept design and image creation
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OpinionGenerative Design & AI Trends: ‘Auto Optioneering’
In the second article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Auto Optioneering’ and its applicability to RIBA 0-1 / AIA PD
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OpinionOur approach to architectural education and learning needs to change – this is how
Architects need to embrace lifelong learning, research and interdisciplinarity, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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FeaturesCan T levels help re-establish a vocational pathway into architecture?
Ben Flatman takes a look at how T levels might help to change the education landscape
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OpinionThe first movers creating Generative Design & AI tools for architecture
Keir Regan-Alexander introduces a series of articles exploring four trends in AI that are emerging faster than expected