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Kevin McCloud: ‘Should we save Birmingham Ringway? Of course we should!’
We have a history of trying to destroy architectural gems, something councillors considering the fate of Birmingham’s Ringway Centre should consider, argues Kevin McCloud
Opinion
Comment from leading voices in British architecture on news, practice and discourse
How the RIBA can fix the problem of low fees in architecture
As Chris Williamson announces his intention to stand for RIBA president, he explains why the institute should focus on restoring pride in the profession
Architects’ firms are in financial danger. Where is the RIBA?
If the RIBA is there to serve its members, then it urgently needs to address the financial health of the profession, argues David Green
If Keir Starmer wants to fix Britain, he should start with procurement
Labour Party plans to improve the built environment won’t work without a healthy procurement process, so here are seven suggestions for Keir Starmer, says Dennis Austin
Seemingly insurmountable problems can have solutions if the ambition is there
And there’s a lot of ambition in evidence of architects addressing key challenges in the January issue of the AJ, writes Emily Booth
We need architects’ help to toughen up the Future Homes Standard
The ideological retreat on net zero is visible in the government’s weak proposals for the forthcoming Future Homes Standard, writes Sue Riddlestone
The Coach: How can I trim my extensive CV to fit the word limit?
As the list of projects you’ve worked on grows longer, it could be time to consider a different approach to setting out your CV, advises Matthew Turner
What is the point in building eco-homes if they end up under water?
As flooding becomes more frequent and more severe in the UK, it is crucial that architects consider the risks – and the solutions, writes Baca Architects’ Richard Coutts
Gen Z are coming for your job – and that’s a good thing
Architecture seems to be breaking – or broken entirely. Why not let the profession’s youngest generation do their thing? asks Toko Andrews
The Coach: What benefits can I offer my staff to stop them leaving?
What benefits can an employer offer its staff to encourage them not to take their talents elsewhere? Matthew Turner has some cost-effective suggestions