Natural materials used in construction are many and varied. Embrace them! says Emily Booth
Trump, it seems, is everywhere
The cover of this month’s issue of the AJ features Trump as The Brutalist
Putting communities at the centre of projects can revolutionise design
The latest issue of the AJ, out today, shows just what’s possible when buildings are created with community at their core
Surman Weston named AJ Architect of the Year 2024
Surman Weston, which won this year’s Manser Medal for its Peckham House, has been named Architect of the Year in this year’s AJ Architecture Awards, recognised for its low-carbon buildings and celebration of construction and craft
We can’t build quality homes without good design and placemaking
Good planning is a public benefit – an effective planning system will support, encourage and enable quality architecture and development, says Emily Booth
It’s time for architecture to make space for nature between our buildings
The spaces between our buildings should be as important as the buildings themselves, says AJ editor Emily Booth
Education and procurement both require fundamental reform: Grenfell demands it
Architectural education has shortcomings, and it feeds into a construction and procurement system which seems set up to fail, writes Emily Booth
The UK’s coastal communities present challenges and opportunities in full measure
The coastal edges of the country are some of the most deprived. Yet the seaside nourishes the soul – and there’s productive power there, too, says Emily Booth
Why Belgium has become a happy hunting ground for UK architects
If you’re looking for fresh business opportunities, consider booking yourself a Eurostar ticket and taking a trip to Belgium
Think big and embrace the small
The Small Projects issue is one of the most joyous in our editorial calendar – gems of design, all proving that within the smallest budgets creativity flourishes