All Opinion articles – Page 5
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Let’s turn the ‘grey belt’ green
Can the new ‘grey belt’ concept provide a pathway to sustainable housing without sacrificing the green belt, asks Jerry Tate
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How a narrow definition of competency could have unintended consequences for architects
Could well-intended safety measures restrict emerging architects and smaller practices, asks Eleanor Jolliffe
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Breaking transport poverty: why Labour’s housing targets need walkable and wheelable neighbourhoods
Labour’s housebuilding plan must prioritise sustainable transport for future generations, writes Christopher Martin
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The key to designing successful tall buildings
As tall buildings rise, so does the need for thoughtful design and public trust, writes Tom Mitchell
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ARB’s code of conduct overhaul calls for architects to step up
The architectural regulator’s draft code of conduct reflects a rapidly evolving professional context, writes Ben Flatman
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Why building inclusion should be seen as a professional obligation
Everyone says an inclusive organisation is important, but too few people are ready to invest the time and money to make it so. That has to change, writes Marsha Ramroop
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The ethics of placemaking: Why people should be at the heart of every project
We should never forget about the safety and wellbeing of the people who will ultimately live in the places that we create, writes Martyn Evans
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SuDS and nutrient neutrality: A combined approach to sustainable housing development
Balancing the need for new homes and protecting water quality is a challenge with limited guidance available. Etisang Abraham explains measures that could help housebuilders
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Bio-based buildings: “The route to market would be a cautious one”
There is no question that there is a newfound interest in building materials that are more local, minimally processed, regenerative, and health-promoting. In many respects, the built environment seems to be “catching up” with credentials promoted in other industries. Despite the enthusiasm for – and greater use of – bio-based ...
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Designing with empathy: The human-centred approach to architecture
Last year, NVB won BD’s Education Architect of the Year Award. Here, practice director James McGillivray expands on the practice’s mantra: if you don’t understand people, you cannot design for them
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The need for politicians who understand the built environment has never been greater
Will the new intake of MPs finally be mobilised and given positions where they can use their knowledge and experience? Emma Dent Coad has her doubts
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How affordable housing became a critical US election issue
Housing becomes a key election issue as Democrats focus on affordability and urban development across the U.S., writes Chris Fogarty
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When does high-density housing become incompatible with family living?
The redevelopment of Ladywood raises critical questions about urban density and the sustainability of community living, writes Joe Holyoak
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Seven years after Grenfell: We have come a long way, but there is still a huge amount to do
Andrew Mellor reflects on the Grenfell Inquiry’s demand for radical reforms. The message is clear: urgent action is needed to protect lives
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Grenfell: a tale of systemic failures
A legal overview setting out the findings of the inquiry’s final report, its recommendations and the potential ramifications for the sector
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Grenfell’s legacy should be a recommitment to safety and professionalism across our industry
The Grenfell tragedy underscores the vital role of collaboration and expert knowledge within the construction ecosystem
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From green to grey: How the grey belt could steer development towards the wrong places
David Rudlin on why the most sustainable places to build may not always be in the grey belt
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Bio-based buildings: ‘Nature is the template for what we increasingly expect from building operations’
Richard Francis explores the implications and applications of a bio-based approach to buildings
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How Cambridge embraced growth, overcame nimbyism, and built better housing
A new report reveals how Cambridge overcame barriers to growth and set a new standard for UK housing development, write Stephen Platt
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Avoiding an amnesic approach: Reflections on the race riots
Kudzai Matsvai on how the recent far-right riots underline the urgent need to address systemic injustices within the architectural profession and wider built environment