All Debate articles – Page 10
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OpinionIs the sketch superior to the computer-generated image?
Yes, says Alan Dunlop, a line drawing lasts the test of time; while Alice Scott thinks computer rendering is a more powerful tool
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OpinionIs a hung parliament good news for architects?
PRP’s Andy von Bradsky says it’s time for consensus politics, but Clifford Martin of Capita argues investment in architecture will not be a priority for the coalition government
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OpinionIs RIBA showing the signs of an organisation in crisis?
Yes, says Chris Roche, as exemplified by the failure of many council members to declare their interests; but Andrew Hanson argues that the RIBA exists to do far more than promote its members’ interests
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OpinionShould design be blamed for ‘Broken Britain’?
No, says Stephen Hill, politicians are responsible; while George Ferguson argues that bad design has led to the loss of social space
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OpinionDoes the RIBA need to start paying its presidents?
Yes, says Andrew Hanson, an honorarium would be helpful, while Owen Luder says it might attract candidates drawn by the money
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OpinionIs Scotland set to repeat the mistakes of Kickstart?
Yes, says Malcolm Fraser of Malcolm Fraser Architects; no, argues housing minister Alex Neil, it’s vital for the nation
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OpinionShould architects welcome a change of government?
Yes, says Chris Phillips, architects will benefit from Conservative proposals; while Paul Fletcher says the current government has a good track record
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OpinionAre the HCA’s proposed design standards good for housing?
No, says Stewart Baseley, the cost of meeting them will slow the flow of much-needed new housing; while Richard Simmons argues that we need to know every penny is well spent
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OpinionCan Cabe be effective if it has to be self-financing?
Yes, says Brian Waters, particularly if it were a statutory body; while Roger Zogolovitch argues that if it were funded by private sector fees would fatally damage its impartiality
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OpinionWould you work for less than the minimum wage?
No, architects must take a united stand, says Alison Coutinho; while Emma Perry thinks sometimes it’s necessary to get a foot in the door
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OpinionCan the Europan architecture competition work in the UK?
Yes, it is one of the only opportunities for young architects, says Dominic Papa, while Hans van der Heijden thinks it needs Cabe’s backing
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OpinionWill the architecture profession still exist in 40 years’ time?
Yes it will be flourishing, asserts RIBA president Ruth Reed, while Austin Williams argues that the job is becoming one that can be done by any technocrat
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Review2050: Where will architecture be in 40 years?
We asked a panel of experts to predict what the built environment would look like in 2050
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OpinionIs the listings process guilty of being too populist?
Heritage campaigner Robin Stummer says, yes, the UK struggles to define significance, while architecture minister Margaret Hodge argues for listing buildings with historical importance such as Abbey Road
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OpinionShould architects try harder to please the public?
Yes, because they live in a pseudo-intellectual ghetto, says Malcolm Millais; while Piers Gough says architecture is far too important to be left to the public
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OpinionIs it OK to run architectural competitions for Haiti?
Gavin Browning argues it’s an architect’s duty to respond to humanitarian disasters, while Cameron Sinclair urges the industry to follow through with its designs — ideas are not enough
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OpinionHave we become too fixated on modern materials?
Yes, they are more of a threat than a promise to the green agenda, argues Howard Lidell, while Arup’s Adrian Campbell says widespread favouring of traditional materials is simplistic
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OpinionIs outer space the next architectural frontier?
As space becomes the domain of the private sector, architects will be increasingly important, says Foster & Partners’ John Jennings, while Robin Nicholson argues we should master building on earth rather than screwing up space
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OpinionIs the BSF programme a threat to our Victorian heritage?
Yes, says Ian Dungavell, there’s no reason not to reuse our Victorian schools; while Mairi Johnson says we need learning spaces fit for the 21st century
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OpinionIs the Kickstart programme funding substandard homes?
No, says David Birkbeck, it misses the point and there’s confusion over the scoring; while Wayne Hemingway thinks Kickstart is evidence of an industry that chooses not to deliver good design