Dominica's ti kai houses are symbols of resistance and survival10 February 2023CultureA new book looks at the Caribbean island's vernacular timber structures, robust enough to survive hurricanesA new book looks at the Caribbean island's vernacular timber structures, robust enough to survive hurricanesRegion: Rest of the worldMore: BookDominicaCaribbeanVernacular architectureTimber constructionDesign construction & technologyConservation and heritageThanshu Vithanage
Artefact adds a series of Caribbean-inspired living spaces to Surrey house22 July 2024BuildingsArtefact on its new wing for a detached home in Epsom that spurns open-plan living spacesArtefact on its new wing for a detached home in Epsom that spurns open-plan living spacesRegion: South EastMore: ArtefactEpsomSurreyblockworkDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureBenedetta Rogers
Still photos record the cinemas of Cuba24 April 2019CultureCarolina Sandretto's shots capture a lost way of lifeCarolina Sandretto's shots capture a lost way of lifeRegion: Rest of the worldMore: CubaCaribbeanCinemaConservation & heritageLeisureCarolina SandrettoBook
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Black History Month: why practices should engage more with grassroots movements26 October 2023IntelligenceDiverse workplaces can help improve both design and practice cultureDiverse workplaces can help improve both design and practice cultureRegion: Rest of the worldMore: InclusionInclusive designInclusive environmentsInclusive architectureNeal MorrisDiversityDiversity equity and inclusionBlack History Month
The canal between oceans27 September 2016ProductsPanama Canal liftsPanama Canal liftsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: TransportationPanamaCentral AmericaShipsPanamaxCanalWaterwayDesigning & building itExternal management
'I can’t breathe' – how Grenfell highlights racial inequalities in housing provision15 April 2021CultureIs there a racially-charged explanation for the Grenfell tragedy, asks Eilidh AllanIs there a racially-charged explanation for the Grenfell tragedy, asks Eilidh AllanRegion: United KingdomMore: Future architect writersRIBAJ/Future Architects writing competitionGrenfell fireSocial housingOvercrowdingBAME
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Doors, windows and ironmongery selections for specifiers31 August 2023ProductsDoors, windows and ironmongery set in imaginative real-life scenariosDoors, windows and ironmongery set in imaginative real-life scenariosRegion: United KingdomMore: Cotswold CasementsSageGlassKeyliteSchuecoProcurement & contractsClaire Leavey
In association with NeolithMALBA picks Neolith for refurbishment22 August 2018ProductsNeolith specified at Buenos Aires museumNeolith specified at Buenos Aires museumRegion: United KingdomMore: Sintered stoneEstudio HerrerosTorrado ArquitectosFlooringWall cladding
Obituary: Nicholas Hare, 1942-2024, founder of Nicholas Hare Architects4 March 2024CultureChampion of passive design, light and spatial clarityChampion of passive design, light and spatial clarityRegion: EastMore: Nicholas Hare ArchitectsDesign construction & technologySchoolsBuilding Schools for the FutureEducation
Architect's practice revenue up – along with costs6 December 2023IntelligenceSpectacular rise in practice income is eclipsed by higher costsSpectacular rise in practice income is eclipsed by higher costsRegion: United KingdomMore: Aziz MirzaIncome and expenditureSalariesPracticeProfit and lossBusiness clients & servicesProcurement & contractsRobbie TurnerEquality and diversity