All Social value articles – Page 4
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Opinion
Even a shopping centre can have emotional resonance - and that value is hard to quantify
When visitors start scattering their loved ones’ ashes, you know you’ve developed a precious connection to place, writes Martyn Evans
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News
In pictures: Costa’s Barbers by Brisco Loran and Arrant Industries
Collaborative project explores the potential for reimagining traditional retail spaces in light of new permitted development rights
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News
Entries open for Architect of the Year Awards 2024
Awards launch with three new categories and an entry deadline of 17 May
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Opinion
Working smarter in challenging times – the role of independent design review
Independent design review panels offer a chance for public sector planning departments to tap into private sector expertise and knowledge, writes Dav Bansal
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Opinion
WA100 2024: Back to reality for the world of architecture
After a big bounce in optimism in last year’s survey, thanks to pent-up post-pandemic demand, we are now seeing a more measured outlook – but it’s still optimistic
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Opinion
A new generation of architects and developers works hard and demands more – that’s something to be celebrated
A rising generation are facing a new set of challenges and expecting more from work and life, writes Martyn Evans
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Opinion
The genesis of ‘starchitect’ culture: A product of education or practice?
Architectural training too often leaves students beholden to misguided beliefs and ill-equipped for the workplace. It’s time for change, writes Satish Jassal
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Opinion
How strategic city frameworks could help resolve the tension between demolition and retention
Cities can lead the way in driving forward the reuse, conservation and net zero agendas, writes Dav Bansal
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Opinion
Why we need a new culture of collaborative city planning
To build an optimistic and robust vision for the future, cities need to mobilise the energy and enthusiasm of all their citizens, writes Dav Bansal
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Opinion
The emotional construction programme: an architect’s journey
Satish Jassal opens up about the challenges of seeing through a project on site
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Opinion
The loss of the Crooked House pub reveals that built heritage is about a lot more than buildings
Old buildings and the stories that we tell about them are often at the heart of what makes a place special, writes Martyn Evans
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Opinion
The dial has moved: the age of automatic demolition and rebuild has come to an end
Attitudes have shifted irrevocably in favour in conservation and retrofit, writes Henrietta Billings
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Opinion
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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News
Ugandan cultural centre goes on display at London Design Biennale
The Bidi Bidi Music & Arts Centre will serve one of the world’s largest refugee settlements
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Opinion
The art of collaboration in architecture: A call for genuine partnerships
Collaboration can be a great way to drive change and provide smaller practices with bigger opportunities, but it takes time and trust, writes Satish Jassal
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Features
Extended Q+A: Designing and delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces
Simone West covers some unanswered questions from our Social Value Live session on delivering neurodivergent-friendly spaces
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