Author Archives: Kunle Barker

Architecture which fully answers the challenge of the climate crisis is starting to become a duty, not an achievement worthy of applause, argues Kunle Barker

We can’t stop technological advances, so it is best to embrace them and use them to improve the output of architectural pursuits, says Kunle Barker

The BAME architecture students of today will have quite a shock when they leave university, writes Kunle Barker

Relaxing the rules over development on green belt land will accelerate destruction of the country’s natural environment while failing to provide housing in the right locations, says Kunle Barker

In the uncertain economic climate, architects are voicing fears over survival. Best to get independent advice swiftly and be open to making redundancies, argues Kunle Barker 

Energy-hungry data centres already match the aviation industry in terms of their contribution to global warming. Could they be adapted to heat other buildings as standard, wonders Kunle Barker

Ethics are personal and creating a museum, train station or city for a regime is not the same as condoning its political policies, argues Kunle Barker

The government has effectively privatised the provision of affordable and social housing, but commercial realities make it difficult for SME developers to contribute, says Kunle Barker

Architecture can be a stressful vocation. But how much pressure is it acceptable to expect someone to endure? asks Kunle Barker

Practices may be reluctant to take up valuable resources planning for succession. Yet few things are more important business-wise, argues Kunle Barker