All Debate articles – Page 18
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OpinionShould a sports stadium be built on the Maze Prison site?
Ciaran Mackel argues a new stadium would symbolise the country's positive future, while Alan Jones says the Maze should be left untouched as an aide-memoire
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OpinionShould the RIBA drop its chartered practice scheme?
Jane Duncan defends the institute's controversial new membership scheme, while Tom Jestico fears small practices will suffer
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News
The fate of the Euston Arch
The Great Arch at London’s Euston station was demolished in 1962 against a chorus of protest. With plans now underway to redevelop the station, should the arch be salvaged and recreated? Add your voice to the debate.
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OpinionShould the new CDM regulations be delayed?
With Cameron backing a move to block the new CDM regs, James Preston-Hood says the current proposals don't work, while Sam Webb says the changes are fair and life-saving
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OpinionIs Dubai a folly architects should steer clear of?
As Dubai tries to shake off its gas-guzzling image, Richard Hywel Evans argues the city lacks heart, while Nic Jacobs applauds its grand vision
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OpinionAre architecture exhibitions a waste of space?
As the Tate reveals plans to hold major architecture exhibitions every two years, Rob Wilson and Victoria Thornton disagree about whether such shows can ever live up to their promise
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OpinionLawyers: blood-sucking devils...
Construction lawyers make it their business to prevaricate, obfuscate and complicate, argues Nick Johnson
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Opinion...or guardian angels?
In a retort to Nick Johnson's latest blog entry, construction lawyer Tony Blackler argues his profession's first priority is to serve the client not rake in the cash
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Opinion
Would a halt to new building help tackle climate change?
Phil Clark speaks out for a moratorium, while Neven Sidor condemns such a blunt instrument
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OpinionDo local campaigners have too much power?
Piers Gough condemns the whinge culture while Simon Jenkins stands up for local people's rights
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OpinionIs money at the root of the crisis at English Heritage?
Paul Velluet blames government underfunding for the heritage body's woes but Robert Adam argues the crisis runs much deeper
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OpinionHas Manchester overtaken Birmingham as second city?
For Nick Johnson, Manchester wins hands down with its Northern Soul. For Glenn Howells, it's Birmingham that's still in the lead through sheer scale
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OpinionDo better buildings really change people’s behaviour?
The Spectator's Ross Clark argues living on a grim estate doesn't justify crime, but Southwark's Richard Thomas believes design really can make a difference