The Architects’ Journal Architecture News & Buildings
The myth of the lone genius is on the wane
Most architecture is collaborative, so the growing trend for employee-owned practices is to be welcomed, writes Emily Booth
Emily Booth
Emily Booth is editor of the AJ – here are her editorials on current topics of debate within architecture
Architects are rising to the challenges of turbulent times
If the best architecture is made in times of crisis there could be much to look forward to, writes Emily Booth
Celebrating the winners of the AJ Architecture Awards
A thorough round of jury visits underpins our awards, but we wouldn’t have it any other way, writes Emily Booth
Enter AJ Small Projects and spread the joy
Smaller schemes are the bread and butter of our industry, often magnifying architecture’s very best qualities, writes Emily Booth
What unites this year’s Stirling shortlist? Enlightened clients
Clients prepared to invest in considered design are fundamental to creating the best architecture, writes Emily Booth
Small steps towards sustainable design collectively make a big difference
Don’t underestimate the power of what thoughtful, greener buildings mean for the people you design for, writes Emily Booth
Fight marginalisation by pushing forward not looking backwards
Clients need to know that they are in the hands of competent and inspirational practitioners, writes Emily Booth
How architects can weather the choppy waters of Brexit
Hard, soft or medium-boiled: no one yet knows how Brexit will pan out. Let’s be optimistic, says Emily Booth
At the heart of all housing should be the human
Estate regeneration can be a positive, inclusive statement about what is possible, writes Emily Booth
Construction can learn safety lessons from aviation’s ‘Just Culture’
In the world of aviation reporting of errors and near-misses is encouraged to prevent similar mistakes turning into disasters. The building sector needs to adopt the same approach to prevent tragedies like that at Grenfell Tower, says Emily Booth