All future of the profession articles
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OpinionThe case for more specialist pathways in architecture is growing stronger
As construction grows ever more complex and other professions embrace specialisation, architecture risks being left further behind. Ben Flatman asks whether the time has come for change
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OpinionArchitecture in crisis: a profession undermined by its own structures
Hien Nguyen on how years of falling fees, mounting liabilities and weak institutional support have left architects struggling to sustain viable practices
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OpinionFrom AI to retrofit: how RIBA’s Future Business of Architecture programme is helping practices navigate change
As economic uncertainty tests the industry, Helen Castle, director of publishing and content at the RIBA, explains why practices mustn’t let up on their longer-term business thinking
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OpinionIs the title of ‘architect’ still fit for purpose?
From fee erosion to the rise of AI, Satish Jassal argues that the pressures reshaping practice demand a rethink of what it means to be an architect
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OpinionReimagining architecture: a movement for structural change
Sabrina Klor steps into her role as chair of Women in Architecture UK with a mission to rebuild the profession on more inclusive foundations
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OpinionLevel 7 apprenticeships are making architecture more inclusive – why cut their funding?
As funding for over-21s on Level 7 architectural apprenticeships faces the axe, a practice director, an associate and a recent graduate explain why the route matters – and what its loss would mean for the future of the profession
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OpinionOur ‘activist regulator’ is a reminder that architects need a clear vision for the future, not a plan for getting by
After decades of inertia, the regulator is forcing long-overdue reform. But, Ben Flatman argues, without clearer leadership from within the profession, the bigger questions remain unanswered
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OpinionTrainee architects have been failed for too long, ARB’s report demands better
From exploitative placements to toxic workplaces, architecture has ignored the failings of professional experience for too long. ARB’s independent report marks a long-overdue reckoning, argues Ben Flatman
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OpinionArchitecture needs hope and innovation – not nostalgia and retreat from social responsibility
David Storring calls for a bold, future-facing architectural agenda – one grounded in resilience, collaboration, and the material realities of the 21st century
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OpinionAre the culture wars distracting us from architecture’s real challenges?
Jay Morton responds to Patrik Schumacher’s recent article condemning what he calls the ‘woke’ takeover of architectural discourse, arguing that the real barriers to innovation lie elsewhere
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OpinionInsights from tomorrow’s architects: Appreciating women in architecture and driving change
Molly Harper examines the persistent gender inequalities in practice and the barriers that continue to prevent women from securing senior roles
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OpinionInsights from tomorrow’s architects: how Bartlett Part 3 students see the future of practice
María Páez González introduces a series of opinion pieces by Bartlett Part 3 candidates, exploring critical issues in architectural practice
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NewsARB claims broad support for new code of conduct
Regulator will now refine the code before publishing the final version
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OpinionA stint in construction could be what architectural education is missing
Urna Sodnomjamts on why hands-on construction experience helps architects bridge the gap between design and delivery
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OpinionWhy protecting the function of architects is a matter of public safety
Protecting the function of architects is not just about safeguarding the profession – it is about protecting the public from unsafe, unregulated, and unsustainable construction practices, writes Jason Boyle
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OpinionArchitecture at a crossroads: why low pay threatens the future of the profession
Aga Szedzianis asks what architecture can do to rebuild its value and secure its future
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OpinionReuse, conservation, and learning: looking ahead to what will shape architectural practice in 2025
Eleanor Jolliffe draws inspiration from her book collection to explore how conservation work and ongoing education are shaping her architectural practice, highlighting key themes for the profession in the year ahead
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OpinionWorkplace culture: the overlooked crisis in architecture and how to fix it
The consultation on the ARB’s new code of conduct is an opportunity to shape the profession’s future – but does it address the real issues?
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OpinionIs the age of the starchitect at an end?
As team culture grows, how does architecture retain its public appeal, asks Eleanor Jolliffe
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OpinionThe missing business education in architecture: Why architects struggle to value their services
In an industry where fee undercutting erodes standards and stability, it’s time for architecture to embrace business education and defend the true value of its expertise, writes Nicholas Jewell