All articles by Thomas Lane – Page 8
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Features
AYA 2017 shortlists: Housing Architect of the Year
In the first of our series celebrating BD’s Architect of the Year finalists, we look at the housing shortlist
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Features
Dawn of a new age
While China still inspires optimism, the top 100 are starting to shrink and the future has suddenly become a whole lot more complicated
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Opinion
Is offsite construction a threat or opportunity?
The housing shortage, skills shortages and the cumbersome nature of construction could herald an offsite revolution. It could be good news for architects, argues Thomas Lane
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Opinion
Is training to be an architect worth it?
With seven years training, student loans and low salaries why does anyone become an architect?
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Opinion
People in glasshouses shouldn't throw stones
Neo Bankside residents unhappy about being overlooked seemed to have forgotton that they overlook a neighbouring almshouse that has been there for 250 years
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News
Carbuncle Cup 2016 winner announced
This year’s wooden spoon goes to a luxury block of flats in London’s Docklands
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Opinion
Lessons from Lochgelly
As the government ponders stimulus measures against a background of falling construction output thoughtful regeneration is one answer, says Thomas Lane
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Technical
Senate House north block by Mace and Rock Townsend
A Mace-led team has turned the north end of Senate House into a light-filled learning space and glazed courtyard for the School of Oriental and African Studies
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Opinion
Don't panic. It's going to be a rough ride but we will get through this
The new normal is going to be an extended period of uncertainty. But architects are very adaptable, says Thomas Lane
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News
Carbuncle Cup 2016: Call for nominations
The Walkie Talkie won the Carbuncle Cup in 2015. Who will win this year?
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Opinion
Transparency is essential as the UK relies on private cash for public projects
Investors are eyeing up our public assets and we must ensure the country gets a good deal, says Thomas Lane
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News
RIBA gives lukewarm response to Queen's Speech
Streamlining of pre-commencement planning conditions gets the thumbs-up but RIBA bemoans lack of ambition to tackle poor design quality
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Opinion
Mayoral targets - and mayoral rhetoric
Whoever succeeds Boris Johnson this week one thing is certain - they will struggle to build enough affordable housing for London, says BD editor Thomas Lane
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Opinion
What Brexit might mean for architects
It’s hard to separate the facts from the rhetoric, but on balance the profession will probably be best served by the UK remaining in the EU, says BD editor Thomas Lane
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Opinion
Planning is for people, not just Boris
If the government is still serious about localism its Housing & Planning Bill needs to demonstrate it, says BD editor Thomas Lane
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Features
Models of restraint
After the largesse of 2014, most top practices reined themselves in last year. But Gensler showed it still has an insatiable appetite for expansion
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Opinion
Have a look at what the BMA does for doctors, RIBA
RIBA needs to stop internal squabbling and focus on the profession it is supposed to represent, writes Thomas Lane
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News
AHMM wins Stirling Prize
Fourth time lucky for Allford Hall Monaghan Morris with surprise winner Burntwood School
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Opinion
The continuing evolution of the BD Architect of the Year Awards
BD editor Thomas Lane explains how the awards have got bigger