Briefing – Page 40
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AnalysisUrban motorway divides Glasgow
James Benedict Brown revisits the failed campaign to prevent the city’s M74 motorway extension
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AnalysisUniversities face the challenge
Changes in higher education funding are transforming the market for architects
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AnalysisThe Netherlands’ Almere leads the way on self-build communities
As the UK government promotes self-build as localism’s answer to the housing crisis, this Dutch town is conducting the biggest low-cost self-build experiment in Europe.
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AnalysisHawksmoor site in heritage stand-off
Battle lines are drawn over Scabal Architects’ plans for land abutting Hawksmoor’s Christ Church Spitalfields
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AnalysisIs the PM facing up to energy?
In the week that David Cameron announced new energy targets, we assess his environmental record so far.
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AnalysisA manual for the Big Society
A new book shows how civic collaboration is creating an alternative economy
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AnalysisGlasgow masterpiece under threat
The owner of Alexander ’Greek’ Thomson’s Egyptian Halls says he has no option but demolition. James Benedict Brown reports
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AnalysisHow to breach the Chinese wall
China’s rapid urbanisation means work opportunities for overseas practices. But cultural empathy can be just as important as design talent.
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AnalysisVictoria development is Lynch’s big break
The massive commission for Kingsgate House in central London signals a major step up for Lynch Architects.
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AnalysisFlatten the buildings or flatten VAT?
The discrepancy between VAT on new-build and refurb is increasingly at odds with the zero-carbon agenda.
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AnalysisArchitects seek shelter in London
While the housing market is showing signs of revival in the capital, elsewhere it remains stagnant with a constrained mortgage market and fears over localism two of the main inhibitors
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AnalysisIs it all over for school design?
With BSF axed, projects are decreasing, with some practices taking their skills abroad.
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AnalysisRecession and the state of the architecture profession
BD’s sister title Building finds architects ’knocked sideways’ by recession - but how does that affect design?
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AnalysisArchitects shouldn’t fear corporate social responsibility
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is having an impact on firms ranging from SMEs to multinational companies. But are architects lagging behind?
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AnalysisRIBA's Harry Rich pins hopes on fundraising
A year on from his appointment, RIBA chief executive Harry Rich is full of plans but refuses to be drawn on details, as Ruth Bloomfield discovers.
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AnalysisWhat does localism mean for architects?
Following this week’s long-awaited localism bill, architects have voiced concern that it will adversely affect design
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AnalysisWill the coalition’s focus on localism stitch up the planning process?
As the government’s regional planning strategy emerges, fears grow that a patchwork consultation system could prove a nightmare for architects
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AnalysisWhat’s left after chancellor George Osborne wields his axe?
BD’s news desk presents a snapshot of what the chancellor’s comprehensive spending review will mean for architects in five key sectors
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AnalysisWhy should businesses invest in architecture in a recession?
Investment in architecture is crucial in a recession as quality buildings contribute to profit and increase staff efficiency in offices. say our industry experts.
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AnalysisWill the dark clouds over Ireland spread to the UK?
The recession has hit Ireland’s architects particularly brutally. Is the UK profession set to experience the same?