What can architects do to prepare for the changes in Biodiversity Net Gain?21 September 2023IntelligenceLearn more about the metric, ongoing maintenance and when net gain should be considered in the design processLearn more about the metric, ongoing maintenance and when net gain should be considered in the design processRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BiodiversityBiodiversity unitsBiodiversity net gainNeal MorrisSustainabilitySustainable architecture
Favourite books: A rallying call for long-termism19 December 2024CultureFavourite books: James Hampton on William MacAskill’s What We Owe The FutureFavourite books: James Hampton on William MacAskill’s What We Owe The FutureRegion: United KingdomMore: James HamptonNew Makers Bureaulong-termismGrowthArchitecture for social purposePhilosophy
Crazy on the inside25 August 2014CultureThe architecture of mindbending metaphysical horrorThe architecture of mindbending metaphysical horrorRegion: Rest of the worldMore: InteriorsFeminismGothicHP LovecraftGilman
Architects’ copyright licences and infringements on drawings10 July 2017IntelligenceReaders' queries answeredReaders' queries answeredRegion: United KingdomMore: ProfessionProcurement & contractsDesigning & building itClient and architectExternal management
In association with SIG Design and TechnologyKeeping clear of growing pains9 December 2014ProductsThe secrets of successful green roof specificationThe secrets of successful green roof specificationRegion: United KingdomMore: SustainabilitySpecificationSIG Design and Technology
How should architects deal with clients if they don’t pay invoices on time?15 February 2024IntelligenceLearn more about engaging with client finance departments and how to maintain healthy cashflowLearn more about engaging with client finance departments and how to maintain healthy cashflowRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BusinessBusiness resilienceBusiness, clients and servicesBusiness skillsInvoicingNeal MorrisClientsFinance
What are the key principles for architects when it comes to setting fees?5 December 2024IntelligenceFaced with constant challenges when it comes to setting fees, how architecture practices demonstrate value is an important consideration.Faced with constant challenges when it comes to setting fees, how architecture practices demonstrate value is an important consideration.Region: Rest of the worldMore: Business clients & servicesbusinessFeesNeal MorrisBuilding Safety ActBuilding safety
What can architects learn about billable work in the RIBA Business Benchmarking report?7 December 2023IntelligenceThe proportion of staff time spent on billable hours is an important contributing factor to profitabilityThe proportion of staff time spent on billable hours is an important contributing factor to profitabilityRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BusinessBusiness practiceRIBA Business Benchmarking reportRIBA Business Benchmarking SurveyBusiness clients and servicesNeal MorrisProfit and lossFees
How can architects work with social housing providers to unlock extra funding for retrofit projects?20 February 2025IntelligenceLearn more about an innovative scheme that supports and accelerates the social housing sector’s contribution to sustainable outcomesLearn more about an innovative scheme that supports and accelerates the social housing sector’s contribution to sustainable outcomesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: SustainabiltyNeal MorrisRetrofitSocial housingnet zeroNet zero carbon
What do architects need to know about biodiversity net gain legislation?8 February 2024IntelligenceLearn more about the new biodiversity net gain regime and what architects can expectLearn more about the new biodiversity net gain regime and what architects can expectRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BiodiversityBiodiversity net gainSustainablityNeal MorrisSustainable ArchitectureBiodiversity units
Juhani Pallasmaa on beauty and the beholder5 July 2019CultureWhat is the role of the image in architecture?What is the role of the image in architecture?Region: EuropeMore: InterviewJuhani PallasmaaArtProfessionAuthorArchitectural educationBeauty
What should architecture practices be checking for to help ensure resilience in challenging times?10 April 2025IntelligenceAs the world reacts to Donald Trump’s tariffs, learn more about how architects can make sure their businesses are as robust as possibleAs the world reacts to Donald Trump’s tariffs, learn more about how architects can make sure their businesses are as robust as possibleRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BusinessBusiness resilienceBusiness, clients and servicesNeal MorrisBusiness practiceBusiness planning