Schools architects'role could be over

摘要

Architects have found themselves at the centre of a fierce row over the future of school building in the era of standardisation. Simon Lucas, head of education and children's services at multi- disciplinary firm EC Harris, likened schools architects to oxen after the invention of tractors. Speaking to BD ahead of his appearance at the Building Schools Exhibition & Conference (BSEC), which opened on Wednesday, Lucas said: "If there's not an increasing role for architects - well, OK.