Philip Taylor, Founder and Chairman of Carma UK Construction, has observed a disconnect between the value Architects bring and the recognition, remuneration, and appreciation they receive.
For this reason he has set out to bring attention to the importance, uniqueness, and personal approach each Architect brings. His goal is to better understand their journey and perspectives throughout the construction process, from concept to completion.
By shining a light on practices like yours, Phil and his team aim to position those featured in front of clients who truly align with their vision.
For more information visit ‘Philosophy In Form’s’ official website.
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More Good, Less Bad
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jake Winter, Director of Winter Architects in Oxford and London — a practice built on the principle of “doing more good, not less bad” for the environment.
Jake shares his refreshing perspective on sustainability, design, and the architect’s evolving role in today’s built environment. From employing drafters and those with construction backgrounds, to championing low-carbon materials such as CLT, hempcrete, and mycelium, Winter Architects takes a practical, grounded approach to sustainability.
Hear how Jake’s openness to “difficult clients,” belief in stronger communication between design and construction, and use of free feasibility studies as a marketing tool make his practice stand out.
If you’re passionate about purposeful architecture, this conversation offers plenty of insight and inspiration.
Listen now: https://www.philosophyinform.com
Learn more: https://www.winterarchitects.co.uk
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Designing Tomorrow: How We Rethink Buildings, People, and Possibility.
In this episode, architect Oliver Lowrie of Ackroyd Lowrie shares why the future of UK cities starts with reusing what we already have. From converting offices into hotels to tackling complex retrofits, he explains how “retrofit first” policies are reshaping design and why the UK’s demanding but under-resourced planning system both pushes quality and slows progress.
He also looks ahead at how AI will transform architectural practice, raising big questions about how the next generation will learn as technical tasks become automated. That’s why he founded the AAL Academy: an inclusive, hands-on pathway that replaces the traditional £100k route with real-world training, T-levels, and funded apprenticeships. It’s a new way to grow architects who truly reflect and understand the cities they’re shaping.
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Introducing Alex Bolton and Helen Reid of ABHRA.
ABHR_A is a London-based RIBA-chartered practice dedicated to crafting architecture that thoughtfully blends heritage and innovation. Led by Alex Bilton, an advocate of fabric-first sustainable design and Helen Reid, known for socially inclusive, net-zero housing solutions. The firm emphasises context, sustainability, and community in every project. From striking residential refurbishments to award-winning housing schemes and educational projects, ABHR_A's work reflects deep care for both environment and people.
Listen now: https://www.philosophyinform.com
Learn more: https://www.abhra.co.uk
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The Architecture Revolution: Classical Design Meets Passive House and AI.
Stop choosing between timeless elegance and modern efficiency. In this essential interview, Timothy Smith and Jonathon Taylor of Smith & Taylor Architects reveal how they are pioneering a new form of architecture that blends the beauty of the classical language with the demands of the 21st century. Discover how traditional, mass-based materials like stone are inherently suited for Passive House building standards, and how CNC technology is cutting the cost and time of intricate stonework—turning a month-long job into just three days. Timothy and Jonathon also share their philosophy on client trust, radical design honesty, and how they once convinced a client who explicitly said "no columns" to build them anyway. Watch now to see the future of beautiful, honest, and sustainable design. If you'd like to get to know the minds behind Smith & Taylor watch this video! www.smithandtaylorllp.com