All Opinion articles – Page 7
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Why we should be transforming struggling shopping centres into sustainable urban hubs
Could large shopping centres become dynamic, vibrant, mixed-use, live-work communities in the future? What are the factors that could drive this transformation, and why might it be desirable, asks Matt Bowker
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Historic buildings are never in stasis. Why would it be any different for landscapes?
We need to approach landscape conservation with the same nuance and care that we show to buildings, write Patrick James and Dorian Proudfoot
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Are we asking the right questions about profit?
Paul Vick on why we need to rethink the meaning of profitability and value to better reflect the real challenges of the environmental crisis
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Will Labour backbenchers turn out to be YIMBYs or NIMBYs?
The election result means many traditionally anti-development constituencies now have Labour MPs with small majorities. Will they oppose Starmer’s green belt plans? And if so will he stand up to them, asks Paul Smith.
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‘Green’ places are not always the most sustainable. Can Labour square the circle on green space and urban density?
Labour’s pledge to release green belt for new housing raises important questions about the balance between density and sustainability, writes Joe Holyoak
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From Miesian cool to urban discord: Why the new 1 Undershaft scheme misses the mark
As developers push for more floorspace at 1 Undershaft, the historic St Andrew Undershaft church and St Helen’s Piazza face significant disruption, writes Ben Derbyshire
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Howard Bernstein: The visionary who helped save Manchester
David Rudlin celebrates Howard Bernstein’s strategic foresight and the transformative projects that underscore the enduring impact of his civic leadership
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What’s stopping us from losing our skills?
Has the centrality of two-dimensional representation in the built envirionment professions had its day, asks Anna Beckett
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What makes a successful new town?
Samuel Hughes explores the key elements of successful new towns through history and how these lessons might inform the new government’s housing strategy
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Above and beyond: The sea change in construction runs deeper than regulation
As we await the report from phase two of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, Ryan Ferguson reflects on how much the industry has learned since the tragedy
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Swimming in the Seine: ‘What a wonderful, romantic ambition’
The Paris Olympics has had to tackle political, environmental, and urban planning challenges, writes Sophie Thompson
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Why I’m backing Funmbi Adeagbo for RIBA president
With just hours left for members to cast their votes, Annette Fisher explains why she believes Funmbi Adeagbo is best qualified to lead the institute
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The next government must address the green skills shortage for a greener economy and more sustainable built environment
The Landscape Institute is calling for a pragmatic and integrated skills policy to grow the economy and tackle emergencies in climate, nature, health and housing, writes Ian Phillips
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Techno Deco: AI and the revival of ornamentation in architecture
AI and digital fabrication are revolutionising architecture, blending tradition with innovation
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Grenfell’s aftermath: How fire safety diverges between the US and UK
To a New Yorker, the idea that the UK would even need to discuss the merits of a high-rise having two exit stairs would be ludicrous, writes Chris Fogarty
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Are you like a rabbit caught in the headlights when it comes to the design of low carbon buildings?
Duncan Baker-Brown on how to embrace sustainable practices, reduce material consumption, and help drive the transition to a circular economy
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Carlos Moreno’s 15-Minute City: Visionary urbanism or just recycled ideas?
Carlos Moreno champions the 15-Minute City as a revolutionary approach to urban living, but is it truly innovative or simply a repackaging of familiar ideas, asks David Rudlin
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How suburban intensification could hold the key to delivering Labour’s 1.5m homes target
Labour’s new towns plan won’t deliver the homes we need anytime soon. To boost sustainable housing sooner, we should look to our suburbs, writes Russell Curtis
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A fully engaged membership could make RIBA a true force for good
If you believe in collective action for the profession, then make sure you vote in the RIBA presidential election, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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How the new Approved Document T addresses the contentious issue of single-sex toilets
New regulations mandate single-sex toilet provisions in workplaces and public buildings, writes Andrew Mellor