Why Architects Have Zero Power in the UK Right Now
Why are architects completely absent from the rooms where decisions get made?
Jay Morton is a director at Bell Phillips Architects, a housing campaigner, and a candidate for the next RIBA President. In this conversation with Stephen Drew, she breaks down why the architecture profession is struggling, what needs to change, and why she's putting herself forward to lead it.
RIBA voting is open from 15th June to 26th June. If you're a member, vote. Jay Morton: linkedin.com/in/jaymorton Jay's campaign: jaymorton.co.uk Bell Phillips Architects: bellphillips.com
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