More Opinion – Page 43
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OpinionCovid-19 threatens our high streets just as they were fighting back
The so-called death of the high street was mostly about the failure of big chains, writes David Rudlin. Until now
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OpinionCovid-19 may force us to rethink how we design cities
Julia Park on coronavirus, zero carbon and the implications for density
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OpinionDistanced learning in a post-office world
People are predicting the death of the office. Martyn Evans wonders if the new way of working could save the high street and the planet
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OpinionThe new Fire Safety Bill – what does it mean?
This week’s draft legislation is good news but serious questions remain, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionHow do you demonstrate social value?
Building Design’s social value columnist looks at the emerging metrics
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OpinionDon’t rush to judge. The Grenfell inquiry still has 18 months to run
Studio E has taken the brunt of negative headlines so far, but that is only because the architects were the first to give evidence, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
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OpinionWhat architects and politicians have in common
The two professions need to learn to communicate if we are to build a better future, says Eleanor Jolliffe as she starts a new series of columns
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OpinionThe Coach: Open your mind, not just your ears
Even when we think we’re listening we’re probably not, explains Louise Rodgers, Building Design’s professional coach
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OpinionBuilding a sense of the transcendent
Gillian Darley finds herself more uplifted than she expected by an exhibition of religious architecture
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OpinionSheffield steels itself for the cruellest cut
The good news is Sheffield’s urban design team has been shortlisted for an award. The bad news is they probably won’t be around to receive it
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OpinionHow gaming and e-sports will reshape the built environment
Curiosity will help you stay ahead of the game, says Martyn Evans
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OpinionWhat is it like to live in a 13sq m former office?
Julia Park meets a young woman whose childhood in temporary accommodation has left her determined to end permitted development
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OpinionBuilding safety legislation is changing again. What does it mean for you?
Demonstrating compliance and getting insurance could be challenging, warns Andrew Mellor
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OpinionProphets who inhabit liminal spaces
Architects’ ability to handle uncertainty will help the profession survive uncertain times, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionThe Serpentine Pavilion goes woke
After last year’s travails, the 20 th commission is trying not to put foot wrong, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk
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OpinionThe Coach: Mind the (empathy) gap
Building Design’s new professional coach Louise Rodgers outlines a key skill for resilient practices
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OpinionCan the language of social value cross continents?
Flora Samuel explores universality through the lens of two cities in Britain and the Philippines
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OpinionOn the eve of Brexit we urgently need a more humane development system
The beauty commission’s report is full of welcome ideas, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk. Now the government needs to act on them
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OpinionScruton’s beauty report is an unexpected joy
Many of us worried about the focus on beauty but the BBBBC has produced a well-considered and potentially important report, writes David Rudlin
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OpinionUn, deux, trois: a French lesson in reusing buildings
Gillian Darley follows in Ian Nairn’s footsteps to Paris and uncovers a story for our time