The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
Architects should track more than just time and money in order to build a better, more successful practice, says Toko Andrews
Exactly what did you accomplish last week?
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
Last year’s resolution was to buy no new clothes. This year, I’m networking
What are you are resolving to do differently in 2025? asks Toko Andrews
Three ways to demonstrate your value to clients
I’m willing to bet that the last time you told someone you were an architect, they misunderstood what you actually do
In an age of dizzying speed, architects need to slow down
In the modern age of convenience, architecture’s value lies in slow, methodical work by expert humans, argues Toko Andrews
The quest for sexy architecture is harming architects
To improve the state of architecture we need to drop the obsession with good-looking buildings and get the basics right, says Toko Andrews
To save the RIBA, it needs to be decentralised
Weakened by apathy and with many questioning whether RIBA membership is worth it, radical action is needed to revive the institute, argues Toko Andrews
Failure and rejection: the architect’s path to success
A few setbacks along the way make you a better architect, so you should welcome constructive criticism and feedback, argues Toko Andrews
How can the architecture profession survive if it can’t adapt?
Architecture’s aversion to change is perfectly illustrated in the new principal designer role, writes Toko Andrews
The profits and pitfalls of going viral
Want your project to go viral? Be careful what you wish for – and come prepared, advises Toko Andrews