Dutch courage: some Dutch details which inspire and warm the heart.

#BadProcurement: Local Authorities deserve great procurement which delivers high quality homes

Where is England’s new housing and who is building it? Clue: it’s all about houses in the shires…

A trawl through new build housing stats reveals that you can build as many new homes as you like: but it all trickles through to market rent in the end.

We don’t ‘do’ sharing well in England: so how will we ever reduce the land given over to parking, or enjoy the benefits of communal canoes?

Car parking occupies a highly charged place in the English psyche, as well as a lot of land in new housing schemes. Where do we park 30 million cars elegantly?

Fetch The Engine: Fire Fire! I’m amazed that anyone under 35 with legs in their trousers and another language up their sleeve has not left the UK’s absurdly overpriced capital.

Having a balcony changed my life: my top ten tips for designing a good balcony in Northern Europe.

Can signage really create a sense of identity, and would you post your name outside your front door for all to see?

European cities are all experiencing unprecedented population growth. As urban land gets ever tighter, how do we engage city dwellers productively in the ‘growth’ conversation? Helsinki gives some clues…

Why don’t we use awnings any more? They work on so many levels…