All Opinion articles – Page 3
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from improving diversity?
With International Women’s Day approaching, Anna Beckett asks how early gender stereotypes shape career choices – and what the construction industry can do about it
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OpinionWhat architects need to know about the latest Grenfell Tower Inquiry response
Andrew Mellor examines the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendations
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OpinionInsights from tomorrow’s architects: how Bartlett Part 3 students see the future of practice
María Páez González introduces a series of opinion pieces by Bartlett Part 3 candidates, exploring critical issues in architectural practice
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OpinionArchitecture and the ethics of harm: design, responsibility, and the cost of inaction
Architectural practice is shaped not just by technical proficiency but by ethical choices, writes Amin Taha
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OpinionEradicating the issue of siloes in renovation projects
Siloed teams and complex contractual structures hinder renovation projects. Laura Rehlen explores how technology – such as reality capture and seamless data sharing – enhances collaboration, reduces errors and streamlines projects
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OpinionAmid all the uncertainty, architects are already working to rebuild Gaza
While Donald Trump sets out his contested vision for Gaza’s future, Palestinians are seeking to reanimate their devastated landscape, writes Emma Dent Coad
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OpinionDesigning workplaces that work for everyone
Investing in well-designed environments isn’t just a matter of preference – it’s a strategic advantage that enhances productivity and employee wellbeing, writes Sam Carey-Smith
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OpinionBetter housing, not just more housing, must be the goal
The government – and housebuilders – must be given the best possible chance of achieving its ambitious target writes Ben Derbyshire
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OpinionEducation on the misconceptions of fire safety in riser shafts needs to happen now
Alex Bardett reveals the truth behind riser shaft misconceptions and how correctly specified modular riser flooring can improve fire safety for higher-risk buildings
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OpinionA stint in construction could be what architectural education is missing
Urna Sodnomjamts on why hands-on construction experience helps architects bridge the gap between design and delivery
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OpinionA legacy approach to building new towns
Hugh Petter argues that new towns should be delivered through legacy development to ensure sustainable, well-designed communities
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OpinionGrenfell’s demolition: loss, memory, and a determination that it must never happen again
Eleanor Jolliffe reflects on the planned demolition of Grenfell Tower and the tensions between safety, remembrance, and accountability
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OpinionWhy protecting the function of architects is a matter of public safety
Protecting the function of architects is not just about safeguarding the profession – it is about protecting the public from unsafe, unregulated, and unsustainable construction practices, writes Jason Boyle
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OpinionReplace the Office for Place with an Office for Space: the case for modernist urbanism
James Dunnett makes the case for modernist urbanism over the recent shift towards traditional street-based design
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from being more collaborative?
Anna Beckett argues that the industry must embrace deeper cooperation to accelerate material reuse, cut carbon, and drive sustainable change
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OpinionWH Smith and the ‘perma-crisis’ on the high street
David Rudlin reconsiders his optimistic outlook on high streets as WH Smith’s closure and rising retail losses point to a deeper, lasting shift
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OpinionHousing needs architects – and it’s time to make the case
Félicie Krikler writes for BD on housing-related issues at a critical moment for the sector
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OpinionIt’s time for trams – and Britain needs to catch up
David Milner explains how Europe’s thriving tram networks are driving growth and cutting congestion, while the UK’s cities struggle with poor transport, high housing costs, and weak productivity
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OpinionA failure of planning? The uncertain fate of Birmingham’s historic markets
Despite eight centuries of history, Birmingham’s markets are being sidelined in the city’s latest redevelopment plans – with traders facing an uncertain future and no clear strategy for continuity, writes Joe Holyoak
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OpinionGrenfell Tower: what happens next will define how we remember
Emma Dent Coad reflects on the deep divisions and difficult choices facing the community as the government prepares to announce the fate of Grenfell Tower