Mark Leeson
CommentWe all need to get a move on to tackle Scope 3 emissions
If everyone simply asked suppliers for their environmental impact data we would quickly build up a picture of our combined emissions - so let’s get cracking
CommentA design code for beauty raises lots of questions
It is positive to see such a focus on design quality, but the guidance is unlikely to resolve the tug of war between planners and developers
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How to help local authorities build homes
The Conservatives’ pledge to build more council houses is welcome but few people have mentioned the route that built hundreds of thousands of homes each year in the post-war period
CommentOffice-to-resi planning rules need a rethink
Outrage over tiny studio flats in London being 40% smaller than a Travelodge room means government now needs to set some controls
CommentMaking the private rented sector work
Successful affordable rented schemes are ones that allow communities to grow, and to do that we need to listen to tenants’ needs
CommentArchitects must improve relationships with contractors
A recent report found architects receive poor satisfaction ratings from contractors, which comes from a failure to treat contractors like an end-user client
CommentBIM's answer to Brexit
If Brexit is going to make it harder to win European contracts, BIM Level 3 could be a vital selling point
CommentWonders and blunders with Mark Leeson
Le Corbusier’s Marseille masterpiece is enough to make Mark Leeson believe in time-travel, but the VisitPlymouth building just makes him want to stay at home …
NewsArchitects and design team unite
The new director of architecture at McBains Cooper shares his views on the need for closer integration between architect and design team