Author Archives: Paul Finch

This vast compendium has something to inform, amuse, shock or repulse on nearly every page, says Paul Finch

The government’s latest piece of planning guidance, The National Model Design Code, is an ill-written collection of platitudes masquerading as design wisdom, says Paul Finch

Architects continue to accept all sorts of responsibilities without being paid to do so, so is it any wonder insurers are bumping up PI premiums? asks Paul Finch

The VAT reforms the Green Party is pushing for will require a broader and deeper strategy for political success, says Paul Finch

Architecture practices are under fierce competitive pressure and will hire who they want at salaries that make commercial sense – and it is doubtful the RIBA can do much about that, says Paul Finch

The RIBA must work to make architecture an attractive prospect for young people, says Paul Finch

Legislation giving fresh powers to local worthies who want to dictate the look for their area could mire planning in unhelpful ‘style wars’, warns Paul Finch

Now that we don’t have to follow OJEU rules, let’s use our new-found procurement freedom to promote the cause of architecture, says Paul Finch

How does housing secretary Robert Jenrick square his new-found enthusiasm for toughening up London’s tall buildings policy with his unlawful approval of Richard Desmond’s Westferry Printworks scheme? asks Paul Finch

Too many architects are willing to work for nothing in the hope of winning work. They should take a leaf out of the cab-driver’s book, says Paul Finch