Why Professional Standards Matter More Than Ever

Why Professional Standards Matter More Than Ever

Why Professional Standards Matter More Than Ever There was a time when architecture felt much simpler. When I first entered the profession over 20 years ago, the focus was straightforward – design good buildings, solve problems, and help bring projects to life....
Strengthening Professional Standards Through the RIAS

Strengthening Professional Standards Through the RIAS

Reinforcing Our Commitment to Professional Standards & Continued Development At Block Architects, we’ve always believed that good architecture is about far more than producing drawings. It’s about guiding clients through complexity, balancing creativity with...
Block: Beyond the Blueprint – Newsletter #10

Block: Beyond the Blueprint – Newsletter #10

Plan to Succeed in Bad Weather: What We Shared in February February in Scotland reminded everyone of something most delivery teams already know: winter doesn’t just slow a housing site down – it exposes weak points, creates risk, and turns small issues into...
Reflections & Highlights of 2025

Reflections & Highlights of 2025

A Moment to Pause – and Look Both Back and Forward I’m writing this in the week before Christmas 2025 – our final week in the office before the festive shutdown. It’s always a reflective time of year. A moment to pause, take stock, and think not just about...