All Opinion articles – Page 9
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Shopping centres are regeneration gold dust
UK shopping centres offer the perfect opportunity to reinvent retail and our city centres, writes Trevor Morriss
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The Coach: The ‘trust glue’ and how to use it
We know that trust helps builds relationships and strong teams, but how do we foster this special ‘glue’ that binds us, asks Louise Rodgers
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To make major sporting events sustainable, we need to reuse existing infrastructure and be open about our mistakes
Environmental and financial imperatives are driving a new approach to stadium design and sporting events, writes Kevin Owens
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It’s time to move the net zero debate beyond ‘retrofit’ versus ‘new build’
Michael Gove’s rejection of the planning inspector’s decision was misguided, argues Fred Pilbrow
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Is the M&S decision the start of a new era, or a fig leaf to conceal government backsliding on net zero?
Does Michael Gove’s decision signal a clear change in government policy, or does it just presage more uncertainty, asks Ben Flatman
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Manchester Unspun: The best guide to transforming a city you’re likely to find
A first hand account of Manchester’s transformation got lots of architects and developers reaching for the index to see what it says about them, writes David Rudlin
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The NHS is incredible at saving lives but can it help us save the planet too?
Kas Mohammed explores how the NHS can meet net-zero targets without compromising care
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Public Practice: How conservation led me to a career I truly value
Working on building conservation in the public sector offers a varied and rewarding career path, writes Rebecca Eng
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Can Birmingham learn from past mistakes by keeping more of its old buildings?
Two separate campaigns to save Birmingham buildings tell the story of how conservation and attitudes to sustainability have evolved in the city, writes Joe Holyoak
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Our urban and rural landscapes are intertwined with the history of colonialism. We must confront this legacy with honesty
Many people remain unaware of the extent to which colonialism and slavery have shaped our environment. We need to contextualise this history to fully understand it, writes Victoria Perry
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Video interviews have a vital role to play, but they won’t always save you time
When weighing whether or not to use video interviewing it’s import to consider the value of face to face interaction, writes Jimmy Bent
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Architectural ironmongery: Unlocking consistent finishes
When it comes to door hardware, the details matter. Between levers, pull handles, locks and hinges, correctly specified hardware can elevate any space - enhancing aesthetics, accessibility and functionality. Typical design projects can house tens – if not hundreds – of doors and their supplementary furniture, each playing a functional ...
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Young people deserve better than decaying school buildings
The recent National Audit Office report highlights the urgent need for investment in school buildings, writes Peter Baker
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What’s stopping us from asking the difficult questions?
It’s all very well celebrating your female employees, but what are you doing to address the obstacles they face, asks Anna Beckett
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Let’s celebrate the South Asian pioneers who blazed a trail for women in architecture
The stories of four pioneering women from South Asia should provide inspiration to all architects, writes Sumita Singha
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Architectural renderings have always misled – now more than ever
We draw for a variety of reasons, all of which have their own validity, but renderings have always blurred the line between what is and is not achievable in bricks and mortar, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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What can Paris and London teach each other about tall buildings?
The French and British capitals are very different, but still have much to teach each other, writes Daniel Pöhner
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The car is dead, long live transit
The best transport strategy for London is to make it easier to access alternatives to the car, writes Tim Fendley
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The only way is up for Britain’s high streets. Yes, seriously
New uses for evolving high streets offer huge potential for reinvigorating the economic and cultural life of our towns and cities, writes Andrew Teacher
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We need to retain more of our existing built environment, but not through a Grade III listing
Liz Smith explains why Grade III Listing is the right conversation, but not the right solution