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OpinionMaking the world a better place - through design
Building Design has launched a new initiative placing social value at the heart of our coverage
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The dangers of white sky thinking
We should be wary of attempts to geo-engineer our way out of the climate crisis, writes David Rudlin
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Too little too late for MMC research
Homes England’s study will be influencing housing delivery in several years’ time. We need it right now, Andrew Mellor says
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Could our year of crafting revive the craft of building?
The whole country has gone mad for making and even housebuilders are talking about beauty. This is our moment – seize it, says Eleanor Jolliffe
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The Coach: Turning off the mute button
After so long living a life of restrictions, emerging from this latest lockdown poses a new set of challenges. So take it slowly, writes Louise Rodgers
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In the battle against austerity we need the Mighty Morphin Whalley Rangers
A new report for the Quality of Life Foundation focuses on what communities can do to shape their areas, writes David Rudlin
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Reasons to be cheerful about social value
Flora Samuel looks back at the recent history of social value and finds much to celebrate
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Have we passed peak London?
‘London is going to become a lot scruffier,’ Yolande Barnes tells Ben Flatman
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Strong suburbs or regressive rhetoric?
Policy Exchange wants to give residents a vote over demolishing their own streets. Julia Park spots a few flaws in their arguments
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How far do you go to embed ESG principles in your work?
We can always do better but the key is to set clear goals and be relentless in pursuing them, writes Martyn Evans
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Put self-interest aside and focus on the future of the profession
The response in some quarters to the Future Architects Front’s concerns reflects a profession with work to do to improve its practices and image, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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The Coach: What got us here isn’t going to get us there
Working from home will be more complicated once lockdown eases and directors may have to take tough decisions, writes Louise Rodgers
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Kids doing wheelies, and other ways of valuing land
Much work needs to be done in joining up the agendas of food, homes and health – but interesting things are happening, writes Flora Samuel
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Unlocking the code with one of its authors
Writing exclusively for Building Design, David Rudlin, who worked on the new national model design code, argues it will give ammunition to planners
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National Gallery contest is an amazing opportunity – which should be shared
If the director is serious about ‘healing the nation’ he needs to address that with a more diverse procurement process, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
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In the face of planning deregulation, the new design codes might be our last line of defence
Will they prove strong enough to save our high streets, asks Julia Park
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Environmental impact returns to the premier league
New building regulations impose tough conditions on the construction sector, but it is essential that we rise to the challenge, Andrew Mellor says
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You have no authority here: Should planning decisions be left to local councillors?
There is a serious side to the viral video from Handforth Parish Council committee meeting, says Martyn Evans
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Addressing the problems of public procurement
A newly published government green paper has the potential to profoundly impact UK architectural practice, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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The Coach: Maintaining motivation in challenging times
The new year has not started well and the prospect of weeks of lockdown looms. Louise Rodgers has some advice on how to help your team stay positive and productive
