Networking is a vital skill for an architect and, like any skill, the more you practise it, the better you become
Where the 15-Minute City model falls short
Moving to Spain has convinced Kunle Barker that walkable access to nearby infrastructure isn’t enough. To foster community, he argues, we need social encounters, too
Natural service, not national service, is what Britain needs
A biomimicry conference in Spain gets Kunle Barker thinking about how a truly forward-thinking new UK government might transform our relationship with nature
This is the year to get political and make the case for what you believe in
Many architecture practices are looking at strategic political alliances to influence policy, says Kunle Barker
Opinion: Let’s do away with sustainability categories in architecture awards
Architecture which fully answers the challenge of the climate crisis is starting to become a duty, not an achievement worthy of applause, argues Kunle Barker
Architects must embrace AI and harness its power
We can’t stop technological advances, so it is best to embrace them and use them to improve the output of architectural pursuits, says Kunle Barker
Practices need to be bolder about promoting diversity and inclusion
The BAME architecture students of today will have quite a shock when they leave university, writes Kunle Barker
Building on the green belt will not solve the housing crisis
Relaxing the rules over development on green belt land will accelerate destruction of the country’s natural environment while failing to provide housing in the right locations, says Kunle Barker
Opinion: Sometimes making redundancies is the only way to save your practice
In the uncertain economic climate, architects are voicing fears over survival. Best to get independent advice swiftly and be open to making redundancies, argues Kunle Barker
We are about to break the 1.5°C limit, but could we get energy from this untapped source?
Energy-hungry data centres already match the aviation industry in terms of their contribution to global warming. Could they be adapted to heat other buildings as standard, wonders Kunle Barker