What does the election result mean for architects?

The result of the General Election has left many people thinking about what the future holds for the UK. People in various industries are also considering what could happen. Architecture is no different. As some of the best architects London has, we want to look at some of the major things that could happen.

Housing

Architects LondonThe Conservative Party had some ambitious targets in their manifesto. One that will impact architecture in particular is the promise to build a million new homes within the next five years. This is a huge target and could put a lot of pressure on architects and construction companies.

While the new homes would give more people the chance to buy their own home, there are some concerns about the quality and size. It is important that the housing is sustainable and the right type to meet demands.

Climate

The Conservative manifesto also has a target for the climate. They want the UK to have zero new carbon emissions by 2050. To help achieve this they will also invest £500million to make industries with high energy consumption greener.

However there are concerns that there is not enough focus on the environment. In fact critics say the goal is not ambitious enough. Many experts are encouraging the new government to act quickly to tackle the climate challenge.

Infrastructure

The Conservatives are planning to invest an extra £100billion to improve infrastructure in the UK. This will include investments in rail in the Northern Powerhouse and roads across the country. There is also a goal to make the infrastructure greener and more inclusive.

Brexit

One of the hottest topics is the plan to have the UK exit the EU by the end of January 2020. If this does happen it is vital that the UK retains access to talent as well as materials and services. This could hit architects hard if there are any shortages of these three things.

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