Architecture is an industry where ideas matter. Every week we bring together some of the most original comment from across the sector.

From experts in climate adaptation to leading practitioners in housing and commercial development, BD is where architects and friends of the profession come to share their thoughts on the big issues.

This year Charles Saumarez Smith challenged the wisdom of Herzog and de Meuron’s Liverpool Street proposals, and Susan Roaf asked us whether we were ready for super hot summers. 

Meanwhile, Dav Bansal made the case for focusing on the next generation of young architects from an even earlier age, while Martyn Evans made an impassioned plea for change in the industry. 

Below are just a handful of the top-read opinion pieces from BD in 2023.

Take a look for yourself.

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