All Future of the Profession articles – Page 5
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OpinionWhy selling your practice (sometimes) makes sense
Weston Williamson + Partners has been bought by Egis. Chris Williamson has some advice for other firms considering taking the plunge
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from having a better gender balance in the construction industry?
This is not an issue for women – it’s an issue for everyone. Things are starting to change, but there is a long way to go, says Anna Beckett
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OpinionThe risks of overheating are real – and we must take them very seriously
New regulations may be on their way but the buildings we design and develop should limit and mitigate solar gain right now, writes Andrew Mellor
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NewsBennetts Associates becomes top-scoring architecture B Corp
Practice pursued accreditation to bolster environmental goals
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NewsFirst Zaha bursaries could go to Ukrainian refugees
LSA chief says new scheme has come at perfect time to help fleeing students
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50 Wonders50 Wonders | Alice Brownfield: Dawson’s Heights
On International Women’s Day, Alice Brownfield argues Kate Macintosh’s south London social housing is a landmark in every sense – and a call to arms
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OpinionWe all lose if youthful ambition is stifled
Illogical PQQs, crippling PII and rising costs are threatening the next generation of small practices, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionWhen will Britain’s property market stop feeding off dirty money?
As Europe descends into war, the links between the UK and financial dealings of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle have been put under a much-needed spotlight, writes Ben Flatman
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us using more innovative structural materials?
The ready availability of concrete and steel seems to have discouraged us from experimenting with new possibilities, says Anna Beckett
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OpinionWhen all the questions are new, don’t look for answers in the same old places
It’s time to shake up our thinking, writes Martyn Evans
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OpinionAdopting Part Z is just the first step
Product manufacturers, warranty providers and contractors have an essential role in helping architects design truly net zero buildings, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionFrom pencil sketch to parametrics: what’s next in the drawing revolution?
Eleanor Jolliffe examines what the pace of change means for architects
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NewsArchitect reports 1,100% hike in cost of PI cover
RIBA urged to do more to mitigate ballooning indemnity insurance prices in wake of Grenfell Tower fire
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OpinionMasters of the metaverse
RIBA needs to broaden its definition of what it means to be an architect if it wants to welcome back the diaspora, writes Ben Flatman
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OpinionWhat’s stopping us from ditching brick?
The huge carbon cost of new brick means it’s time to turn to alternatives, such as stone, timber – or even recycled and reclaimed brick, says Anna Beckett
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OpinionCityshaping without the politics of populism and polarisation
Martyn Evans looks at how to drive change through consensus
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FeaturesPortland Place should be a seat of learning not a fun palace
As the RIBA launches a competition for the £20m redevelopment of its HQ, Chris Williamson questions the whole direction of travel
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OpinionGove makes progress on building safety – but many questions remain
The implications of this week’s announcements and their impact on the industry and leaseholders will only become apparent in the coming months, writes Andrew Mellor
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OpinionA question of scale
Small provincial practices have more in common with large commercial firms than you might think, finds Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionWhat’s stopping engineers from being more creative?
There are good reasons why we choose the tried and tested, but too often that stifles innovative thinking and the potential for progress, says Anna Beckett