More Opinion – Page 15
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OpinionGove appears to have woken up to the housing crisis – but his solutions are half-baked
To tackle the housing crisis we need strategic leadership but this is beyond the current government, writes PRP’s Brendan Kilpatrick
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OpinionThe inquiry into young people and the built environment is our chance to deliver for future generations
Built environment professionals need to seize this opportunity to influence the public debate, writes Dinah Bornat
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OpinionWorking smarter in challenging times – the role of independent design review
Independent design review panels offer a chance for public sector planning departments to tap into private sector expertise and knowledge, writes Dav Bansal
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OpinionIf Cambridge is to have a development corporation, then it must deliver for the public good
What would a development corporation ‘mission’ look like for Cambridge and what public good could it achieve, asks Tom Holbrook
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OpinionThe loss of Birmingham’s Ringway Centre is bad news for heritage, net zero and the wider city
Far from showing signs of sophisticated local government decision-making, Birmingham seems more lost than ever, writes Joe Holyoak
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OpinionHow the latest HSE guidance on Mandatory Occurrence Reporting affects Principal Dutyholders
Andrew Mellor provides another essential update on the constantly evolving regulatory environment
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OpinionHow to address the emotional fallout of redundancy
Dealing with redundancy requires its own set of skills, writes Louise Rodgers
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OpinionBirmingham’s Ringway Centre decision is the right one for the city
The debate that has taken place in Birmingham is a reminder that we need a pragmatic approach to reuse, writes BDP’s Tom Hewitt
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from being more inclusive?
If we want to attract a more diverse workforce into the industry, then we have to make sure everyone is included, writes Anna Beckett
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OpinionA resilient jobs market reflects cautious optimism for the year ahead
A challenging context for public sector and infrastructure work is offset by a buoyant commercial and life sciences sector, writes Jimmy Bent
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OpinionWA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture
After a big bounce in optimism in last year’s survey, thanks to pent-up post-pandemic demand, we are now seeing a more measured outlook – but it’s still optimistic
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OpinionHow ‘Street votes’ can help us increase access to co-design and revitalise our suburbs
The government’s street votes plan can help more people access the benefits of co-design, while achieving better quality and net zero outcomes, writes Ben Derbyshire
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OpinionThe City’s latest conservation area helps protect London’s diverse heritage
The new heritage zone offers welcome protection against loss of daylight and privacy, writes Dan Press
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OpinionHow to be ready for construction’s future
As we enter an election year, our report out today underlines the need for a mindset shift, from short-term measures to a long-term vision
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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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OpinionA new generation of architects and developers works hard and demands more – that’s something to be celebrated
A rising generation are facing a new set of challenges and expecting more from work and life, writes Martyn Evans
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OpinionThe revised NPPF may not be as bad as feared, but don’t thank Gove
The new national planning policy document will still lead to fewer homes being built, even if some of the most egregious proposals around density and green belt have been watered down, says Joey Gardiner
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OpinionTraffic in Towns: 60 years on from Colin Buchanan’s prophetic report
On the 60th anniversary of the landmark publication David Rudlin asks whether there has ever been a report that has done more damage to our cities
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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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OpinionHow architecture can help the fightback against local arts cuts
Architects’ creativity can help arts organisations to diversify and maximise their revenue streams, writes Chris Dyson