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OpinionHousebuilding: The goose that lays the golden egg is dead
If the government is serious about building 1.5 million new homes, it must start by recognising the scale of the shift that took place in 1991 and everything that has been piled on since, writes Hugo Owen
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OpinionGovernment should reflect real-world behaviour in Part G consultation response
Suzannah Adey argues changes to Approved Document G must reflect the way people actually use water or risk serious unintended consequences
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OpinionWhy regulation must focus on safety, competence and culture
Proportionate and effective regulation is a pre-requisite for thriving professions and markets. The ARB’s new strategy sets out our desire to be a leader in regulatory innovation in the built environment, writes Hugh Simpson
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OpinionParliament refurb poses important questions about correct way to conserve architecture
The French achieved a stunning feat by rebuilding Notre Dame in an improbably short space of time. So why does the Palace of Westminster restoration seem so much harder, asks Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionWhy choosing the right weatherproofing for penetrations at data centres is key
Matt Jones explains why weatherproofing penetrations represents a particular challenge at data centres – and how specialist weatherprooding solutions can be a vital detail when specifying this cornerstone of digital economy infrastructure
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OpinionMaster the plan: what masterplanning means, and why it matters
Masterplanning and urban design are frequently conflated but serve very different roles, says Jonathan Tarbatt at Corstorphine & Wright. It is important that we clarify the language, challenge lazy assumptions and advocate for a more rigorous, place focused approach to large-scale development
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OpinionWhy architects should take a fresh look at London’s livery companies
Martyn Evans invites you to join the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects and help protect a long tradition of professional responsibility by keeping it alive, active and relevant
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OpinionDesigning for difference: How thoughtful architecture can transform SEN environments
Being prepared to question standard solutions within the constraints of budget and safety leads to learning environments that are not only functional, but uplifting, Richard Paige of NVB Architects explains
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OpinionIn the age of artificial intelligence, what remains of the architect?
In a special long read comment piece, Martha Tsigkari and Sherif Tarabishy consider how the need for critical human reflection remains paramount in a profession that might otherwise risk becoming a recycling service
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OpinionHow trauma-informed design can shape spaces of safety and trust
Robert Hopkins explains how trauma-informed design can move inclusive architecture beyond compliance to create spaces that feel safe for all
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OpinionWe can afford to build greener houses – and there are many good reasons why we should
Al Scott, co-founder of IF_DO, has been working on a new sustainable construction methodology for housing. He believes it can help raise standards for both people and the planet and need not cost the earth
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OpinionPublic Practice: Delivering retrofit at scale in Greenwich
Louise Young describes her motivations and shares her experience since moving from private practice, where commercial pressures often outweighed her sustainable ambitions
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OpinionI too have not renewed my ARB subscription and am no longer a UK architect
RIBA board chair Jack Pringle says we are stuck in a regulatory system which offers no real public protection – and with a regulator overstepping the mark. It is therefore time to take a stand
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OpinionRemembering Kelvin Campbell: Probably the most influential urban designer of his generation
Kelvin Campbell passed away over Christmas. David Rudlin pays tribute to a fascinating contrarian who was always inspirational if also slightly intimidating
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OpinionRegen Connect: joining the dots between local ambition and industry delivery
At a pivotal moment for urban regeneration, editorial director Chloe McCulloch introduces a new campaign designed to connect local priorities with the industry expertise needed to deliver real change
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OpinionRemember: It’s a place not a property development
The language that developers use is all-important. Treating land less as a product and more as a living part of a city will make it a more valuable and compelling place to be, writes Martyn Evans
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OpinionA plea for the material in the age of AI
By placing the material back at the centre of design inquiry, we can navigate this new era with a richer understanding of what architecture is and can become, writes Arturo Revilla, design director and London studio director at Kettle Collective
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OpinionWhere, then, do we really wish to live?
Hundreds of studies into what people like and why have produced clear and consistent results. So it is beholden on us to build places that give residents what they want and need, writes Nicholas Boys Smith
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OpinionNetwork Rail should pay heed to John McAslan’s light-touch Liverpool Street station redevelopment plan
It has been arguably the most chaotic development process of any major project in the UK over the past decade but the latest proposals could well be the best way forward for Network Rail
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OpinionRethinking sustainability by designing for social resilience
We must move beyond focusing solely on material sustainability and incorporate social resilience into our approach to conservation and to every design brief for new buildings and masterplans, writes Regine Kandan