The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
In 2025 we’re shining a spotlight on the challenges of designing quality housing
In 2025 our aim is to bang the drum for the profession, spelling out how architects can be pivotal to solving the housing crisis in a sustainable way, says Emily Booth
Opinion
Comment from leading voices in British architecture on news, practice and discourse
How the Dickens are we going to fix the housing crisis?
Inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Kunle Barker reflects on housing’s missing architectural component
Last year’s resolution was to buy no new clothes. This year, I’m networking
What are you are resolving to do differently in 2025? asks Toko Andrews
The Secret Architect: Not enough juice
Nobody could accuse the Secret Architect of being boring. Could they?
The Coach: How can I write an effective CV?
There is a real art to writing a CV so it shows the reader how suitable you are for the job you’re applying for, says Matthew Turner
Far too many councillors are on the side of the nimbys
Some planning committee members have a mindset of ‘planning by vibes’ rather than being led by policy. No wonder the government is keen to address this, writes Russell Curtis
The Coach: How do I turbo-charge my career development?
Working towards career goals can be rewarding, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start, says Matthew Turner
Three ways to demonstrate your value to clients
I’m willing to bet that the last time you told someone you were an architect, they misunderstood what you actually do
The Secret Architect: ’Tis the season to serve just deserts
Well, deck the halls and cover me in tinsel. If it isn’t the end of another project stage...
Putting communities at the centre of projects can revolutionise design
The latest issue of the AJ, out today, shows just what’s possible when buildings are created with community at their core