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OpinionHow the principles of B Corp help us perform better as a business
As the backlash against ESG and EDI grows – especially in the US – Rachel Bell explains how a values-driven approach is strengthening Stride Treglown’s culture and improving the service it offers clients
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OpinionArchitect of optimism: remembering David Childs and his America
Chris Fogarty reflects on the legacy of his former colleague David Childs, a mentor and ambassador of American architecture
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OpinionStations with soul: rethinking transport hubs as urban anchors
Colin Bennie argues that today’s stations should be more than places of transit – they must inspire, connect, and offer permeability that embeds them meaningfully in the life of the city
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OpinionCouncil housing, conversions and the green belt: rethinking London’s future
What should Sadiq Khan’s next spatial development strategy for Greater London consist of? Ben Derbyshire looks at the key issues of debate
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OpinionA new kind of line in the sand: Southsea’s sea wall that welcomes everyone
Can ‘hold the line’ infrastructure bring people together? You bet it can, says LDA Design director Sophie Thompson
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OpinionExempt from the chaos? What Trump’s tariff carve-out means for architects working in UK life sciences
Michael Walters sets out how the Trump administration’s apparent tariff exemption for pharmaceuticals could offer a unique opportunity for the life sciences sector
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OpinionWhy ESG and EDI must stay in architecture’s vocabulary
Rob Bearyman argues that equality, sustainability and inclusion remain central to how we design
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OpinionHiring in the age of AI: proceed with caution
Jimmy Bent explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, and why authenticity and human judgement matter more than ever
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OpinionThe 18-metre effect: housing delivery at risk from regulatory gridlock
Félicie Krikler points to a growing move towards mid-rise housing, as developers grapple with the compounded risks of high-rise delivery under the current regulatory regime
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OpinionThe quiet revolution in built environment education and engagement – starting with children
As universities widen participation, Rosie Parnell explores how early engagement is opening new pathways into the built environment professions
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OpinionAI and advanced materials are shaping sustainable, safe structures
Architects must embrace innovation to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability and safety in building design, argues Elisabeth Montgomerie
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OpinionIntervention Architecture turns 10: how the community-focused practice is shaping Birmingham’s future
Joe Holyoak examines the practice’s decade-long influence on Birmingham’s urban landscape, highlighting transformative projects like the Smithfield redevelopment and efforts to save Station Street as a cultural destination
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OpinionArchitecture needs hope and innovation – not nostalgia and retreat from social responsibility
David Storring calls for a bold, future-facing architectural agenda – one grounded in resilience, collaboration, and the material realities of the 21st century
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OpinionBeyond sustainability: what we need now is regenerative design
The industry’s focus has to move from just trying to conserve natural resources to building in a way that actually repairs the planet, Philip Watson at HLM Architects says
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OpinionThe land banking myth housebuilders can’t shake
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about ‘unbuilt’ homes, writes Paul Smith
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OpinionThe Coach: Why age isn’t the issue – it’s the life stage that counts
Louise Rodgers challenges the idea that age defines us at work – pointing instead to the impact of what’s happening in our wider lives
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OpinionRetrofitting social housing is the real challenge we can’t ignore
Britain’s retrofit push needs strategic vision – Chloe Phelps calls for co-produced mini-masterplans over ad-hoc upgrades
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OpinionWhy architects must confront the changing political landscape
Austin Williams argues that architecture has embraced an ideological rigidity that limits open debate and inhibits engagement with large sections of the public
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Opinion2,000 young people, one mission: Rethinking access to architecture at the Festival of the Future
Mary Richardson reflects on how last weekend’s Festival of the Future brought over 2,000 young people to RIBA’s 66 Portland Place, aiming to break down barriers to built environment careers
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OpinionMore women are becoming architects – but will they stay?
Eleanor Jolliffe explores shifting gender dynamics in architecture, from changing career paths to the impact of flexible working and maternity provision