Isabel Allen - Architecture Today

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.

Tara Gbolade

Isabel Allen2024-04-30T14:37:03+01:00

Ever-changing graffiti at the Leak Street arches at Waterloo reflects the culture of constant regeneration and renewal that underpins Tara Gbolade's approach to practice.

Tara GboladeIsabel Allen2024-04-30T14:37:03+01:00

Earth building

Isabel Allen2024-12-17T09:38:32+00:00

Earth Building UK and Ireland has produced a learning module on earth building for School of Specification. CEO Rowland Keable explains why we need a change of mindset to unlock the many benefits it brings.

Earth buildingIsabel Allen2024-12-17T09:38:32+00:00

Dispatches: Juliette Morgan

Isabel Allen2024-03-22T09:45:26+00:00

AT chats to Juliette Morgan about the role large practices have to play in addressing the climate emergency.

Dispatches: Juliette MorganIsabel Allen2024-03-22T09:45:26+00:00

Dispatches: Dinah Casson

Isabel Allen2024-03-19T17:39:42+00:00

AT chats to Dinah Casson about holding Islington Council to account and battling to protect a fragile corner of Shoreditch from Morris+Co's controversial Castle & Fitzroy scheme.

Dispatches: Dinah CassonIsabel Allen2024-03-19T17:39:42+00:00

Dispatches: Alasdair Ben Dixon

Isabel Allen2024-03-21T10:23:00+00:00

AT chats to Alasdair Ben Dixon about the Regenerative Architecture Index, ethical practice and how the RIBA is measuring up.

Dispatches: Alasdair Ben DixonIsabel Allen2024-03-21T10:23:00+00:00

Dispatches from the House of Commons: Oliver Broadbent

Isabel Allen2024-03-14T15:13:50+00:00

Oliver Broadbent explains why Architects Declare's Building Blocks manifesto is so important and introduces his book The Regenerative Structural Engineer.

Dispatches from the House of Commons: Oliver BroadbentIsabel Allen2024-03-14T15:13:50+00:00

Dispatches from the House of Commons: Kate Raworth

Isabel Allen2024-03-18T12:06:40+00:00

Kate Raworth, ecological economist and author of Doughnut Economics, explains why she's proud to support Building Blocks, the manifesto produced by UK Architects Declare, as a blueprint for government policy to transform the built environment.

Dispatches from the House of Commons: Kate RaworthIsabel Allen2024-03-18T12:06:40+00:00

Shahed Saleem

Isabel Allen2024-04-30T14:33:03+01:00

For Shahed Saleem migration, identity, heritage, migration and narrative are the common threads that run through practice, curation, teaching and research.

Shahed SaleemIsabel Allen2024-04-30T14:33:03+01:00

JJ Lorraine

Isabel Allen2024-04-30T14:36:11+01:00

For JJ Lorraine, the waves at Camber Sands are a source of positive energy and life-affirming joy that match his optimism about his practice and the future.

JJ LorraineIsabel Allen2024-04-30T14:36:11+01:00

Dispatches: Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof

Isabel Allen2024-02-22T09:41:56+00:00

Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof chat to AT about their studio's global outlook, launching an exhibition at the Barbican and setting up shop in London.

Dispatches: Ondrej Chybik and Michal KristofIsabel Allen2024-02-22T09:41:56+00:00

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Michael Pawlyn

Isabel Allen2024-02-21T12:54:39+00:00

Michael Pawlyn talks to Architecture Today about post-apocalyptic London, the Regenerative Architecture Index and encouraging clients to focus on their long-term legacy.

Dispatches from UK Architects Declare: Michael PawlynIsabel Allen2024-02-21T12:54:39+00:00

Dispatches from Lewes: Joanna Yarrow

Isabel Allen2024-02-20T11:43:08+00:00

Joanna Yarrow talks to Architecture Today about getting planning consent for the 685-home Phoenix Project, and the challenges involved in delivering the biggest timber-structure neighbourhood in the UK.

Dispatches from Lewes: Joanna YarrowIsabel Allen2024-02-20T11:43:08+00:00