the scope of architectural practice has undergone dramatic change in the first decade of this millennium.'Green architecture' is now recognised to be a part of a wider holistic approach to achieving sustainability. Information technology is changing lifestyles and corporate business models, resulting in innovative organisational structures and new building typologies. The banking crisis of 2008 triggered an exciting opportunity to recalibrate our institutions. I would argue that the last five years have been more than a deep recession: they herald a rethinking of the financial services economy and with it a realignment of values with the power of the civic society.
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