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Environmentally, retrofit makes sense and for designers there is so much opportunity
Done judiciously and sensitively, retrofit is one of the biggest contributions the construction sector can make to help reduce embodied carbon, writes Emily Booth
Emily Booth
Emily Booth is editor of the AJ – here are her editorials on current topics of debate within architecture
What we can learn from Wright & Wright
Wright & Wright, featured in our latest issue, has been producing thoughtful buildings for decades, says Emily Booth
At a time of existential challenges, a new generation of architects is stepping up to the mark
As 2020 nears its end, the 40 under 40 marks the vigour and determination we all need from a vibrant architecture profession at this time, says Emily Booth
Salary and diversity research shows profession is approaching a sea-change
Figures showing that architectural pay has fallen in the past year have grave implications for the profession’s diversity, says Emily Booth
If you’re shaking things up, under 40 and a qualified architect, enter the AJ 40 under 40
It’s back! the AJ’s prestigious 40 under 40 has a track record in highlighting the profession’s emerging architectural talent – and we’re delighted to invite entries to be considered for the 2020 list, says Emily Booth
We live in rapidly changing times – and the AJ100 is changing, too
The profession needs to play its part in a more sustainable future and the AJ100 practices are crucial in that effort, says Emily Booth
Things are getting worse for BAME architects
Architecture students are addressing key issues of social justice in their work – and the profession can learn from them, says Emily Booth
We are seeing a paradigm shift in the way practices think and work
Architects Declare has attracted significant support in the profession and is changing building design, says Emily Booth
The AJ100 survey now has a deeper focus on sustainability
We have adapted the AJ100 this year to reflect the climate emergency, says Emily Booth
We’re adapting to a new reality in these challenging times
The theme for this week’s print edition of the AJ is adaptation, and it’s a fitting one, considering that’s what we’re all doing now – adapting to a new reality, says Emily Booth