All Opinion articles – Page 2
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OpinionSexual harassment at work: employers’ new duties
Ashley Scriven explains changes in the employer’s duty to protect employees from sexual harassment
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OpinionNavigating the talent shortage: recruitment lessons for the year ahead
With hiring challenges mounting, firms must rethink their strategies to secure the best talent in a competitive market, writes Jimmy Bent
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OpinionThe government’s race to remediate unsafe homes: the promises and pitfalls
Andrew Mellor examines the government’s latest plan to accelerate building remediation, questioning whether speed can be achieved without compromising safety and quality
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OpinionReuse, conservation, and learning: looking ahead to what will shape architectural practice in 2025
Eleanor Jolliffe draws inspiration from her book collection to explore how conservation work and ongoing education are shaping her architectural practice, highlighting key themes for the profession in the year ahead
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OpinionIt’s time for designers to electrify
Suzanna Lashford is leading efforts to help the UK’s construction sector shift to sustainable energy solutions, advocating electrification as the only sustainable path forward for new developments
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OpinionWellbeing isn’t delulu – it’s key to creating healthier places
Marking the end of 2024, Sophie Thompson examines how the challenges of modern life are reshaping our relationship with place
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OpinionPublic Practice: Translating architectural skills into public sector impact
Leonora Aigbokhae explains how her transition from private practice to the public sector has expanded her role and impact as an architect
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from doing even better in 2025?
As the construction industry makes strides in sustainability, Anna Beckett asks why we can’t achieve even more in the year ahead
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OpinionMeeting housing targets is not enough – 2025 must deliver better homes for those who need them most
Martyn Evans argues that meeting housing targets isn’t enough – it’s time to prioritise affordability, quality, and a shared vision for the future
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OpinionThe Coach: why listening to your mind and body is wisdom, not weakness
In the midst of relentless deadlines, seasonal stress, and the demands of daily life, Louise Rodgers shares why listening to your mind and body is vital
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OpinionWhy architects need to prove their worth – and charge for it
How can architects justify charging more? Matt Thompson argues that proving their worth is the first step to solving the fees crisis
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OpinionPlanning more clearly is the way to delegate decision-making
Nicholas Boys Smith explores how collaboration, clarity, and existing legislation could help ensure the planning system works for all
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OpinionWith a little help from the government, can boomers accelerate the retrofit revolution?
From tackling climate change to lowering bills, boomers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge on retrofitting Britain’s ageing housing stock – but government support is essential to unlock their full potential
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OpinionNotre Dame reopens: the power of craft, culture, and community
Five years after the fire that devastated Notre Dame, Liz Smith reflects on the cathedral’s reopening to the public
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OpinionWorkplace culture: the overlooked crisis in architecture and how to fix it
The consultation on the ARB’s new code of conduct is an opportunity to shape the profession’s future – but does it address the real issues?
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OpinionHeritage, sustainability, and dysfunction: the lessons of the M&S decision
The drawn-out battle over M&S’s Oxford Street site reflects systemic planning failures that must be addressed
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OpinionHow public sector procurement reform can unlock innovation in architecture and empower SMEs
Procurement processes must evolve to enable a broader range of architects to contribute innovative solutions to housing and infrastructure
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OpinionLabour must deliver on its promised planning reforms to drive economic growth
The Office for Budget Responsibility seems unconvinced about Starmer’s growth agenda, but crucially it did not take into account the economic impact of the government’s proposed planning changes, writes Paul Smith
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OpinionIs the age of the starchitect at an end?
As team culture grows, how does architecture retain its public appeal, asks Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionThe Coach: understanding and overcoming humiliation at work
Louise Rodgers on how to transform humiliation into a tool for personal and professional growth