All Programmes articles – Page 3
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OpinionHow do you demonstrate social value?
Building Design’s social value columnist looks at the emerging metrics
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FeaturesGrenfell Inquiry: How much can we expect of architects?
The public would be horrified if they understood the reality of design-and-build procurement, says Russell Curtis
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FeaturesOur streets could be the most democratic spaces in the city
Streets are our public living rooms. They should be designed accordingly, writes Giulio Ferrini
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OpinionSheffield steels itself for the cruellest cut
The good news is Sheffield’s urban design team has been shortlisted for an award. The bad news is they probably won’t be around to receive it
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NewsHaworth Tompkins completes Kingston School of Art upgrade
Project sees major redevelopment of 1970s studio and workshop space
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NewsArchitects ‘should be kicked out of RIBA’ for abusing staff
‘If you come out of an abusive course you might be more susceptible to joining an abusive practice’
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FeaturesHow to save historic buildings in the real world
As Historic England calls for more of our heritage to be repurposed, Richard Griffiths on the social value and economics of reusing old buildings
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NewsReusing our heritage is ‘vital’ to meet net-zero ambitions
Report calls for step-change in carbon-footprint calculation methods and VAT breaks
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Building StudyMaggie’s Centre at the Royal Marsden, Sutton, by Ab Rogers Design
For his first building the designer has gone head-to-head with his father – but he was more intimidated by Rem Koolhaas, he tells Elizabeth Hopkirk
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OpinionWhat is it like to live in a 13sq m former office?
Julia Park meets a young woman whose childhood in temporary accommodation has left her determined to end permitted development
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NewsHackitt attacks industry for ‘excuses’ she hears over slow pace of change
Standard practices are ’gob-smacking’, says chair of board behind building safety regulator
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Features‘Architects are rarely at the table when crucial decisions are being made’
Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell of Grafton Architects discuss hope and fear with Elizabeth Hopkirk
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OpinionProphets who inhabit liminal spaces
Architects’ ability to handle uncertainty will help the profession survive uncertain times, writes Eleanor Jolliffe
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NewsRIBA attacks proposed homes efficiency standards
Government’s Future Homes Standard is not ambitious enough, says institute
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FeaturesEvolve and diversify. How flexible thinking can sustain high streets
The most successful high streets are those that look beyond a narrow retail focus, writes Fiona Scott
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OpinionCan the language of social value cross continents?
Flora Samuel explores universality through the lens of two cities in Britain and the Philippines
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OpinionOn the eve of Brexit we urgently need a more humane development system
The beauty commission’s report is full of welcome ideas, writes Elizabeth Hopkirk. Now the government needs to act on them
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NewsBeautiful schemes should be fast-tracked, urges commission
Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission also calls for ’minister of place’ in cabinet
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FeaturesYour planet needs you
Kat Scott explains why she is working with the Architects Climate Action Network – and how you can get involved