All articles by Philip Watson
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CommentWe鈥檝e only scratched the surface of what social value could be
There are many barriers to truly integrating social value into the design of projects, but a new guide aims to show how change is possible
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CommentPositive trends that will shape procurement in 2021
HLM鈥檚 Philip Watson welcomes certain departments鈥� refreshing approaches to awarding public sector contracts
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CommentDesign鈥檚 social value is being overlooked - that has to change
Architects have to quantify the impact their work has on communities, says HLM鈥檚 Philip Watson
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Comment鈥� Everything is connected
A crisis makes us reassess our relationship with the world - and that should trigger a radical approach to the climate emergency聽
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CommentWorking apart can bring a team closer together
Looking for positives in a crisis, home-working has some unexpected benefits
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CommentThere are two main barriers to the widespread use of offsite construction
Once these are overcome, perhaps, finally, we can stop debating the potential benefits of offsite and start counting on them
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CommentThe architecture of happiness
We all like to get recognition for our work but it鈥檚 also important to remember why we do what we do
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CommentWellbeing: Well worth it
It鈥檚 time to stop obsessing about cost-cutting and invest in improving people鈥檚 working environment and their wellbeing. It can massively increase productivity
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CommentHow smart buildings will boost our productivity
If we give office workers the means to control their environment we will be contributing to a healthier, happier and more productive population
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CommentPredictions 2017: Philip Watson
Philip Watson, design director at Atkins, looks at what 2017 has in store for off site construction
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CommentWhat鈥檚 stopping us building schools using off-site techniques?
Modular schools can be bespoke and beautiful, but to build at the volumes needed to keep up with demand we need to think carefully about our delivery model
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CommentHow automated design can unleash creativity
Automating the design process won鈥檛 take creativity out of architecture, but free us up to embrace a more human-centred approach
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CommentNever stop learning: Springwell Academy
Designing a series of schools for young people with social, emotional and mental health issues has been a chance to carry out indepth post occupancy evaluation
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CommentTown and gown
If universities and the cities they鈥檙e in talked to each other more about their individual goals, they鈥檇 find plenty of overlap and opportunities to enhance their shared spaces
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CommentNorthern powerhouse: Using our brains
Universities in the North can play a lead role in building the northern powerhouse
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CommentThe sharing age?
Collaboration to drive down costs on schools needs a change in attitude, not just technology
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CommentPhilip Watson picks 'Out of the ashes - the Mackintosh School of Art'
Among reports of the tragic fire at the Mackintosh School of Art, Ike Ijeh鈥檚 piece asked the positive question of how the building should be rebuilt
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CommentA campus is a neighbourhood
If university buildings are designed as siloed developments, they will never be more than the sum of their parts
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CommentSense and sensitivity in our schools
Designing schools that really work for students with disabilities will enhance the quality of the environment for everyone