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Learn about what the NDSA have lined up to get our 2021 programme under way

Nottingham City Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis outlines his thoughts on the Government's Planning White Paper.

This consultation considers amendments to the Architects Act 1997 to promote and maintain standards of competence amongst architects registered in the UK in relation to Building Safety. Public consultation closes Friday 22nd January 11.45pm.

Video recording of the recent presentation by Boano Prišmontas, Boano Prišmontas designed a digitally fabricated structural system which adopts dry-joint techniques.

Video recording of the recent presentation with Dr Nicole Porter. In this session, Nicole shares her observational drawing project ‘artist-in-residence: drawing during lockdown’.

Martine joined us in November 2020 to discuss the new edition of the Pevsner book for Nottinghamshire in what is its 3rd edition. Discussing how it came about and some of her favourite and more unusual trips for capture the right shot, Martine delivered an excellent array of talent and insight.

Video recording of the recent presentation by Steven Mifsud and Steve Dering from Direct Access

Follow up article on the excellent presentation by Steve Dering and Steven Mifsud from Direct Access

We have read through the reports and data collected in the planning application and our comments will draw on points made to help create fair discussion during the final application decision process.

We hear from recently elected committee member Sara Saadouni, touching upon her experiences as a foreign national qualified abroad, and how she hopes to use her experience to help other foreign nationals in the region

Following on from AGM 2020, we hear from some members of the new committee and look ahead to the next 18 months

Results of AGM 2020

Director Gavin Watts of Define Architects speaks to NDSA Chair Joshua von Fragstein about his architectural journey on the way to establishing his own practice, and the various challenges associated with that. Live Q&A moderated by Michael Hodgson.

The upcoming Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20th August 2020.

We look back at some of the work delivered by members of the NDSA Committee since the conclusion of the 2019 AGM.

On Friday 7th February the NDSA hosted it’s inaugural Derby Architecture Celebration at the Old Central Library, Derby Museum & Art Gallery. Four excellent presentations by the guest speakers were complimented by scale models and project panels.

Practices are able to submit their work for consideration of regional awards and then hopefully for a national prize

Dr Laura Alvarez: Overall, communicating well is a matter of common sense. One of the main issues planners face on a daily basis is the necessity to convey technical constraints and planning restrictions to non-technical individuals who are also very involved in the planning process.