Cleo Valentine is a systems designer, neuroarchitectural researcher and doctoral candidate at the University of Cambridge, Department of Architecture. She is also an associate at Cambridge Architectural Research Ltd. where she provides consulta

#23 - Niall McLaughlin

Jan 14th, 2023 1h 21m

Niall McLaughlin is a Stirling Prize winning Irish architect based in London and Professor of Architectural Practice at the Bartlett School of Architecture.

#22 - Mark Foster Gage

Jul 5th, 2022 1h 19m

Mark Foster Gage is an American architect, writer, and theorist based in New York City where he runs his practice, Mark Foster Gage Architects. He is an associate professor at the Yale School of Architecture where his academic focus is on aesth

#21 - Adam Nathaniel Furman

May 25th, 2022 1h 5m

Adam Nathaniel Furman is a British artist & designer of Argentine & Japanese heritage based in London. Trained in architecture, Adam's atelier works in spatial design and art of all scales from video and prints to large public artworks, archite

#20 - Nikos Salingaros

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 49m

Dr Nikos Salingaros is a mathematician and polymath known for his work on urban theory, architectural theory, complexity theory, biophilic design, and design philosophy.

#19 - Dusty Gedge

Nov 3rd, 2021 1h 48m

Dusty Gedge is a Green Infrastructure Professional, Speaker, Photographer and Nature Conservationist, as well as President of the European Federation of Green Roof Associations (EFB) and founder of Livingroofs.org. This conversation is all abou

#18 - Timothy Brittain-Catlin

Jun 10th, 2021 2h 3m

Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin is Course Leader for the MSt Architecture Apprenticeship at the University of Cambridge. He has also just published a new book, 'The Edwardians and their Houses', the first radical appraisal of the subject for 40 year

#17 - Towards a Holistic Architecture

Mar 8th, 2021 1h 20m

Towards a Holistic Architecture: What is a holistic architecture and how might we best investigate how to achieve it?

#16 - The New Sympathy

Dec 16th, 2020 1h 3m

'The New Sympathy: An Exploration of How Emerging Theories in Scientific, Mathematical and Psychological Understanding of the Natural World are Affecting the State of Ornament in Architecture'.

#15 - Eleanor Ratcliffe

Dec 8th, 2020 1h 20m

Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe is a Lecturer in Environmental Psychology at the University of Surrey, specialising in restorative environments, place attachment, soundscapes, connectedness to nature, aesthetics, consumer behaviour, user experience and de

#14 - Dame Laura Lee

Oct 16th, 2020 1h 27m

Dame Laura Lee is CEO of Maggie's, a charity providing drop-in support centres for cancer patients, each designed by a different architect.

#13 - Rosemary Hill

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 38m

Dr Rosemary Hill is a writer, historian, independent scholar and author of 'God’s Architect', a biography of the Gothic Revival architect, A.W.N. Pugin and 'Stonehenge', a history of one of Britain’s greatest and least understood monuments. In

#12 - Building Beautiful

Aug 27th, 2020 14m 21s

This is an article all about beauty entitled 'What do people like about old architectural styles and how can they be incorporated into contemporary designs?'

#11 - Phineas Harper

Jul 17th, 2020 1h 30m

Phineas Harper is Director of Open City, the organisation which runs the annual Open House weekend. He also curated the 2019 Oslo Architecture Triennale and has previously worked for the Architecture Foundation and the Architectural Review.

I'm standing for election to RIBA Council! Here's why...

Jul 13th, 2020 9m 56s

I'm standing for election for a National Seat on the RIBA Council. Here I set out what I am standing for and why you should vote in these elections! Manifesto here: www.backbruce.org. Vote here!: www.architecture.com/elections

#10 - Planning Must Be Digitised

Jul 8th, 2020 10m 25s

In this article I talk about why the planning system needs to undergo radical digitisation and suggest some policies that might help in that process. And please vote in the RIBA Elections!: www.architecture.com/elections

#9 - On Architectural Awards

Jul 2nd, 2020 5m 55s

This is an article I wrote back in 2016 entitled 'Public Engagement in Architectural Awards' which is still very relevant.

#8 - Nicholas Ray

Jun 24th, 2020 1h 52m

Nicholas Ray is co-author of the book 'Philosophy of Architecture' and is an architect in practice in Cambridge where he taught before joining the University of Liverpool. His theoretical pre-occupations over a period of more than 40 years have

Reading List | #3 - 'The Sympathy of Things'

Jun 4th, 2020 14m

My third architectural book recommendation is 'The Sympathy of Things' by Lars Spuybroek. Here I talk in more detail about this book and what makes it essential reading for all architects and architecture students.

Reading List | #2 - 'A Pattern Language'

Apr 27th, 2020 5m 11s

My second architectural book recommendation is 'A Pattern Language' by Christopher Alexander et al. Here I talk about how this book is useful to architects and architecture students and why you should read it.

Reading List | #1 - 'A Theory of Architecture'

Apr 16th, 2020 7m 37s

In the first of a series of short episodes I talk about the first book that should be on your architecture reading list, 'A Theory of Architecture' by Nikos Salingaros, and why it is so important and useful for architects and architecture stude

#7 - Karamia Muller

Jan 14th, 2020 1h 13m

Dr Karamia Muller is a lecturer in architecture at the University of Auckland and is the first Samoan woman to get a PhD in architecture. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.

#6 - Patrik Schumacher

Jun 28th, 2019 2h 2m

Patrik Schumacher is Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects and has written and lectured extensively on architectural theory, most notably in his book 'The Autopoiesis of Architecture'. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Arch

#5 - Piers Taylor

May 26th, 2019 1h 27m

Piers Taylor is an architect, former television presenter, and director of Invisible Studio. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.

#4 - Richard Beckett

May 22nd, 2019 1h 22m

Richard Beckett is a Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, where he is Co-Director of BiotA Lab, researching the use of biology in architecture and construction. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.