More Opinion – Page 159
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OpinionBrowne Review threatens architectural education
With a 40% cut in higher education funding and the abandoning of the graduate tax idea, the future of architectural education is fragile.
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OpinionPlanning a life beyond Cabe
It’s not an impotent quango that we need, but a much better planning system
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Big society could have small outlook
The US shows what could happen when regeneration takes place on a micro level.
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OpinionWill east London get the Olympic legacy it deserves?
Yes, it will bring a vibrant regeneration to the area, says Olympic Legacy Company’s Duncan Innes; while Deepa Naik argues that the concept of legacy is slippery and meaningless
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End of the five-year course?
Schosa may well be right in thinking that the cost of tuition fees may become a more significant factor as students decide whether it is worth joining the architecture profession (News, October 15).
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Ireland in crisis
Who told Angela Brady that 16% of Irish architects are out of work? (News analysis October 15)
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Don't talk it down
I was interested, and somewhat depressed, to read Jonathan Glancey’s thoughts on the legacy of the Olympic Park (October 15)
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OpinionSave your energy
As a Code of Sustainable Homes (CSH) assessor and a certified European Passivhaus designer, I think both the arguments for and against Passivhaus as a UK standard (Debate October 15) hold value, although the argument against takes the view that the CSH is a better measure as it gives a ...
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OpinionA ruinous reputation
Boots has been thrilled to read the glowing reviews of A Guide To the New Ruins of Great Britain, Owen Hatherley’s new book based on the Urban Trawl series published in BD last year
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OpinionWhy are we all going under?
Cinemas and swimming pools should be celebrated, not hidden away
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OpinionGove’s blame is misdirected
BSF’s inefficient procurement method must not be an excuse to deny Britain’s schools the overhaul they badly need
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Why rebuilding can be a minefield
The re-release of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis demonstrates the importance of honest restoration.
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OpinionShould Passivhaus become the UK’s industry standard?
Yes, says Chris Herring, Passivhaus gives us a much-needed chance to tighten lax regulations; but Bill Dunster feels we have the capacity to lead, rather than follow, the global energy drive
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OpinionLevete backs the wrong Miliband
As David Miliband contemplates life on the back benches, he can take consolation from the gnashing of teeth still audible over his defeat in the Labour leadership battle by brother Ed
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OpinionWhat’ll be left of Lea Valley?
The Olympic plans are a lost opportunity for London’s once-great East End
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Work with us, not against us
Heads of schools of architecture do not want the future funding of architectural education to further limit the diversity of the profession
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Stirling work
I was surprised at your dissent last week about the Stirling Prize verdict (Leader October 8)
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Village politics
When the Community Right to Build scheme was originally announced, with the approval threshold set at 90%, it seemed highly unlikely that we’d hear much more about it, but Shapps’ recent announcement (News September 27) certainly suggests it will make it into the upcoming Localism Bill.If any CRTB projects do ...
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OpinionHadid’s win tells us nothing
The Stirling Prize needs to reclaim its role as a platform for architectural debate