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AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘We start with a map of nearby materials and products’
Material Cultures co-founder Summer Islam explains how a regional ‘materials matrix’ informs the design process
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Community architecture is back. Is this part of the ‘90s revival or something more permanent?
By focusing on co-design and social value, architecture is becoming more responsive and inclusive, echoing the ‘community architecture’ of the ’90s, writes Hattie Hartman
Why architects who want to succeed must focus on finance
Architects who do not focus on financial viability are ignoring the elephant in the room, argues Kunle Barker
The Coach: How do I gain more confidence in my abilities?
Matthew Turner advises an architect confused by the feedback from their appraisal
Architecture doesn’t have to be an old man’s (or old woman’s) game
These days, architects can no longer wait for the good times to eventually come around. It is time for a redefinition of success, says Toko Andrews
ARB strikes off architect after multiple failings
The ARB has struck off a Devon-based architect for failings on two separate projects which caused undue delay and unnecessary cost to his clients
Co-design ‘one-stop shop’ website launched
A new website has been launched that its creators hope will be a one-stop-shop for co-design best practice
Khashoggi’s widow challenges architects to raise his brutal murder with Saudis
Hanan Khashoggi, the widow of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has called on British architects working in Saudi Arabia – including Norman Foster – to raise her husband’s killing with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
AJ Climate Champions podcast: ‘Retrofit is seen as really alienating. We’re trying to blow that apart’
Melissa Mean from community land trust WeCanMake explains how a community-led approach in Bristol is tackling the housing crisis
AJ Climate Champions podcast: Tara Gbolade – ‘We use an assessment chart to evaluate potential clients’
Gbolade Design Studio’s Tara Gbolade shares insights from her new book, Changing the Game: How to be a sustainable and regenerative small practice