About Isabel Allen

Isabel Allen is the Editor of Architecture Today and the Editorial Director of BEAM (Built Environment and Architecture Media), founded in 2021 to provide the construction industry with a multi-media platform for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Highly experienced in her field, Isabel was previously editor of the AJ and has spearheaded the launch of numerous initiatives including the Architecture Today Awards for buildings that stand the test of time and the Regenerative Architecture Index launched in partnership with Architects Declare. Alongside a career as an editor, curator and critic she also co-founded HAB Housing, which delivered low-cost housing using natural materials and innovative models of procurement, land ownership and finance. She is an Honorary Fellow of the RIBA.

Free photography workshops for RAI members

2026-04-01T13:06:34+01:00

Photographer Timothy Soar explains why he is holding a series of free-to-attend workshops at different locations around the country for members of the Regenerative Architecture Index to hone their photography skills. 

Free photography workshops for RAI members2026-04-01T13:06:34+01:00

Dispatches from Delft: Stella Forde

2026-03-31T14:26:48+01:00

Architecture Today intern Izzie Tilston quizzes former AT intern Stella Forde about the trouble with architectural education, the power of networking and leaving architecture for a career in project management.

Dispatches from Delft: Stella Forde2026-03-31T14:26:48+01:00

Hindsight: Photographing David Lea

2026-03-28T13:24:26+00:00

Timothy Soar reflects on the experience of photographing Welsh architect David Lea at Ogoronry in Gwynedd, Wales,  shortly before his death in 2022.

Hindsight: Photographing David Lea2026-03-28T13:24:26+00:00

Dispatches from MIPIM: Tanisha Raffiuddin

2026-03-10T12:27:51+00:00

Podcaster and branding & communications guru Tanisha Raffiuddin of Concept Culture explains why she's on the hunt for anybody ready for the challenge of building neighbourhoods with a heartbeat. 

Dispatches from MIPIM: Tanisha Raffiuddin2026-03-10T12:27:51+00:00

Dispatches from MIPIM: Jack Pringle

2026-03-11T11:05:08+00:00

Chair of the RIBA Board of Trustees Jack Pringle of Studio Pringle calls on MPs and Lords to save £25 billion of taxpayers' money by vacating the Palace of Westminster while refurbishment and renewal are under way and finding alternative premises in Vauxhall, the City or Canary Wharf. 

Dispatches from MIPIM: Jack Pringle2026-03-11T11:05:08+00:00

Dispatches from MIPIM: Heather Macey

2026-03-10T09:32:20+00:00

Heather Macey discusses the challenges involved in taking on the role of Principal at Makower Architects and shares out her ambitions for the practice as it embarks on a new chapter of its life. 

Dispatches from MIPIM: Heather Macey2026-03-10T09:32:20+00:00

UKREiiF 2026: speaking opportunities for RAI members

2026-03-10T09:50:04+00:00

Architecture Today and Architects Declare are inviting expressions of interest from RAI members who are attending UKREiiF and would like to demonstrate the long-term value of regenerative design to the UK's largest gathering of construction professionals and clients. 

UKREiiF 2026: speaking opportunities for RAI members2026-03-10T09:50:04+00:00
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