Architects & design Comment – Page 4
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CommentGold Medal for the diva
With a portfolio that pushes the limits of what is possible, Zaha Hadid proves being relentlessly demanding pays off
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CommentMindfulness will change the way we work
There is a compelling case for promoting wellbeing and mindfulness in the workplace
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CommentStirling prize: An underwhelming choice
This year’s Stirling prize proved an unusual choice. Is it a political one too?
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CommentWho are we building for?
London property should be open for international purchasers but the balance now is wrong
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CommentWhen buildings perform as designed
Detailed evaluations of the performance of buildings are essential if we are to improve their design and operation in the future
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CommentWhy can't we build homes people actually want to live in?
We have a housing crisis not just because we are building too few homes - it’s also because the ones we have already built are just not popular
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CommentThere’s nothing natural about the disaster in Nepal
This week’s tragedy stems from man-made problems: it’s poorly designed and built buildings in earthquake zones that kill people
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CommentHow to assess the coalition's legacy
The impact of the coalition’s policies on towns, cities and countryside appears to be random, and maybe that’s the intention behind mixing free market ideology with community localism
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CommentDesign priorities for 'Starter Homes'
Do we really need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to designing sustainable homes that first time buyers can afford?
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CommentThe making of Derby Arena
The architect behind the futuristic looking cycling venue explains some of its stand out features
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CommentMipim blog: Do Scotland's cities get the profile they deserve?
The power of cities to drive economic growth is a big theme at Mipim this year, let’s not forget those north of the border
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CommentThe privileged few
It’s imperative that architecture doesn’t become an occupation only available to the wealthy elite
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CommentBuild well, live well
A building that looks after your wellbeing - your fitness, comfort and stress levels - might sound like science fiction, but there are already awards in place applauding this kind of innovation
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CommentSpace: The final frontier
Our understanding of the kinds of workspaces employees require is changing and this will result in offices that are more flexible and responsive to the varied needs of their occupiers
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CommentBuilding without prejudice
There are opportunities for British firms to aid in rebuilding countries with troubled pasts, such as Lebanon and Iraq, provided we leave any preconceptions at the door
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CommentWhat makes a successful council building?
Local authorities are complex organisations serving a huge range of community needs, so the buildings they use have to be ultra adaptable
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CommentWhat now for Scotland?
The ‘no’ vote in the Scottish referendum was supposed to have created certainty for business, but it seems to have only raised more, and very fundamental, questions about Scotland’s future
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CommentChina deserves better architecture
China’s president recently called for an end to ‘weird architecture’ resulting from the construction boom, which could be good news for British designers
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CommentStirling Prize winner harnesses new city pride
Ike Ijeh on what the victory of Haworth Tompkins’ Everyman Theatre in Liverpool means for architecture