Briefing – Page 41
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Hawksmoor 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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Is 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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A manual for the Big Society
A new book shows how civic collaboration is creating an alternative economy
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Glasgow 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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How 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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Victoria 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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Flatten 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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Architects 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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Is it all over for school design?
With BSF axed, projects are decreasing, with some practices taking their skills abroad.
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Recession 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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Architects 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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RIBA'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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What 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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Will 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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What’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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Why 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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Will 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?
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How job losses take a toll on employees, bosses and the staff left behind
With no signs that the recession’s bite is about to ease, BD looks at the effect of redundancy on architects who have lost their jobs and those who have had to let them go.
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How far should the design of secondary schools be tailored to a particular educational style?
Our three experts say school buildings should have the flexibility to deal with future needs and the changing and unique styles of education.
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What should the new government do to improve housing design?
Our three experts suggest increasing competition, improving standards and developing ’pattern books’ of designs should be considered by the new government