All workplace articles
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Opinion
Why we’ve completely rewritten the RIBA Handbook of Practice Management for a changed world
The fully revised 10th edition is intended as a ‘primer for people running businesses’, writes Matt Thompson
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Opinion
8 March: The big ‘women-washing’ day is upon us
Rather than just ‘celebrating’ women through social media posts, leaders in architecture need to implement real change, writes Siri Zanelli
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Opinion
The architectural profession is in trouble - collective action is needed to fix it
While large parts of the profession remain resistant to change, there are still plenty of reasons to remain optimistic, writes Ayo Abbas
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Opinion
Do you want, or need to be, liked?
Avoiding being a ‘people pleaser’ is often critical to becoming an effective manager, writes Louise Rodgers
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Opinion
Young architects need proper site experience - the future of the profession depends upon it
Experiencing a construction site early in your career can deliver many benefits, writes Chris Simmons
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Opinion
How to address the emotional fallout of redundancy
Dealing with redundancy requires its own set of skills, writes Louise Rodgers
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Opinion
Expectations vs reality: The truth about architecture as a career
There is a huge mismatch between how the architectural profession is perceived and the reality, writes Aylin Round
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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
In praise of slow working
We can all play our part in promoting a pace of work that promotes true wellbeing, writes Louise Rodgers
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Opinion
What’s stopping us from slowing down?
The pace of the modern workplace is not necessarily making us any more productive, writes Anna Beckett
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Opinion
Is architecture a 'greedy' profession?
‘Greedy’ professions demand more time over and above what might otherwise be expected, and contribute towards the gender pay gap, writes Louise Rodgers
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Opinion
The Coach: To be, or not to be, flat
‘Flat’ office structures are often anything but equal, writes Louise Rodgers
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Opinion
These are the three key drivers behind modern workplace design
Community, wellbeing, and sustainability are key to creating happy and productive office spaces, writes Katie Lin
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Opinion
Generative Design & AI Trends: ‘Pre-procurement’
In the final article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at how new technology could revolutionise approaches to technical design and procurement
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Opinion
Generative Design & AI Trends: ‘Leveraged Drafting’
In the fourth article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Leveraged Drafting’ and how it could dramatically increase productivity
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Review
Review | Out of Architecture: The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice
Stephen Lovejoy reviews a new book that dissects the industry, while celebrating the value that architects can bring elsewhere
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Opinion
Generative Design & AI Trends: ‘Hybrid Collage’
In the third article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Hybrid Collage’ and how it’s opening up new possibilities in terms of concept design and image creation
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Opinion
Generative Design & AI Trends: ‘Auto Optioneering’
In the second article of this series, Keir Regan-Alexander looks at ‘Auto Optioneering’ and its applicability to RIBA 0-1 / AIA PD
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Opinion
The first movers creating Generative Design & AI tools for architecture
Keir Regan-Alexander introduces a series of articles exploring four trends in AI that are emerging faster than expected
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Opinion
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