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The Coach: Feelings and when it’s right to express them
Experiences with grief highlight the need for workplaces to improve their support for bereavement, writes Louise Rodgers
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From dingy to desirable: Changing the perception of student accommodation
Debbie McCreath on how student accommodation has evolved from basic lodgings to vibrant communities
Rethinking architecture and ethics in the age of neuroscience
Cleo Valentine and Heather Mitcheltree explore how integrating neuroscience into architecture can lead to spaces that actively support mental and physical health
Manufacturers must act in meeting the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
Last week marks the long-awaited debut of a major milestone in sustainable construction: the pilot launch of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (NZCBS).
Why we need a built environment GCSE to inspire the next generation of professionals
We need a revolution in the way we attract talent to the industry, says RICS president Tina Paillet
Have we learned the lessons of Grenfell? Architectural education is in the spotlight
Neal Shasore makes a call for deeper reform in how architects are trained and held accountable post-Grenfell
Can design codes help to create 1.5 million high-quality homes?
Design codes offer a pathway to sustainable housing development in line with new planning goals, writes Matilda Agace
The same old story: steel, bollards, and a dash of green at Old Street
A complicated project brings minimal joy – unless you’re a fan of bollards, writes Sophie Thompson
Bio-based buildings: ‘Changes in materials are important, but so too is the milieu in which they emerge'
Richard Francis takes a look at how wider changes in ESG are further challenging regulation and conventional business practice, suggesting that bio-based materials and processes represent a risk-reducing, value-adding trajectory for the future
Public Practice: Why the public sector is uniquely positioned to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
Cross-disciplinary thinking in the public sector is key to addressing climate change, social justice, and urban development, writes David Chambers
Public Practice: Why the public sector is uniquely positioned to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration
Cross-disciplinary thinking in the public sector is key to addressing climate change, social justice, and urban development, writes David Chambers
Let’s turn the ‘grey belt’ green
Can the new ‘grey belt’ concept provide a pathway to sustainable housing without sacrificing the green belt, asks Jerry Tate
How a narrow definition of competency could have unintended consequences for architects
Could well-intended safety measures restrict emerging architects and smaller practices, asks Eleanor Jolliffe
Breaking transport poverty: why Labour’s housing targets need walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
Labour’s housebuilding plan must prioritise sustainable transport for future generations, writes Christopher Martin
The key to designing successful tall buildings
As tall buildings rise, so does the need for thoughtful design and public trust, writes Tom Mitchell
ARB’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
Why building inclusion should be seen as a professional obligation
Everyone says an inclusive organisation is important, but too few people are ready to invest the time and money to make it so. That has to change, writes Marsha Ramroop
The ethics of placemaking: Why people should be at the heart of every project
We should never forget about the safety and wellbeing of the people who will ultimately live in the places that we create, writes Martyn Evans
SuDS and nutrient neutrality: A combined approach to sustainable housing development
Balancing the need for new homes and protecting water quality is a challenge with limited guidance available. Etisang Abraham explains measures that could help housebuilders
Bio-based buildings: “The route to market would be a cautious one”
There is no question that there is a newfound interest in building materials that are more local, minimally processed, regenerative, and health-promoting. In many respects, the built environment seems to be “catching up” with credentials promoted in other industries.
Designing with empathy: The human-centred approach to architecture
Last year, NVB won BD’s Education Architect of the Year Award. Here, practice director James McGillivray expands on the practice’s mantra: if you don’t understand people, you cannot design for them
The need for politicians who understand the built environment has never been greater
Will the new intake of MPs finally be mobilised and given positions where they can use their knowledge and experience? Emma Dent Coad has her doubts
How affordable housing became a critical US election issue
Housing becomes a key election issue as Democrats focus on affordability and urban development across the U.S., writes Chris Fogarty
When does high-density housing become incompatible with family living?
The redevelopment of Ladywood raises critical questions about urban density and the sustainability of community living, writes Joe Holyoak
Seven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
Grenfell: a tale of systemic failures
A legal overview setting out the findings of the inquiry’s final report, its recommendations and the potential ramifications for the sector
Grenfell’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
From green to grey: How the grey belt could steer development towards the wrong places
David Rudlin on why the most sustainable places to build may not always be in the grey belt
Bio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
How Cambridge embraced growth, overcame nimbyism, and built better housing
A new report reveals how Cambridge overcame barriers to growth and set a new standard for UK housing development, write Stephen Platt
Avoiding an amnesic approach: Reflections on the race riots
Kudzai Matsvai on how the recent far-right riots underline the urgent need to address systemic injustices within the architectural profession and wider built environment
The five economic forces set to shape the built environment in the next decade
New research essays commissioned by RIBA take the long view on the impact of economic forces on architecture, writes Adrian Malleson
Old towns and new society: How Labour could learn from Bologna’s regeneration playbook
Ben Derbyshire looks to Italy for inspiration on how to revive struggling town centres
Engineering the Future: Why structural and material records hold the key to a circular economy in construction
Addressing information gaps in existing buildings is critical to unlocking the potential of sustainable construction, writes Rosie Beckett
