Briefing – Page 41
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AnalysisArchitects see benefits of teaching abroad
”I can’t deny that it is very well paid,” laughs Jonathan Sergison as he tries to explain the phenomenon of British architects being lured abroad to teach.
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AnalysisA healthier approach to design
Northern Ireland’s Health Estates has impressed architects with its design-focused procurement approach, writes Pamela Buxton
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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