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Human migration to urban centres is at an unprecedented level, prompting searching questions about their design and enablement, politically, economically, technologically, or socially. Rapid urban development is laying challenge to existing paradigms, and demanding fresh thinking and radical new models. Historic ideas founded on ideals are increasingly outmoded, yet optimism about the potential for future betterment must remain, particularly within the architectural profession.

The scandals of recent years have led to a variety of reforms to financial institutions. But without an industry-wide commitment to something other than pure profit, calls for a greater emphasis on ethics will be largely ignored. McClean argues that a collective move towards stewardship is necessary to restore ethical behavior and public confidence. Drawing on practical examples and offering new policy recommendations, this unique philosophical study paints a picture of what a truly ethical trading future might look like

Aberdeen presents a unique context for its school of architecture, and a set of conditions that define much of its identity and enquiry. The city's economic base is dominated by the hydrocarbon industry, which generates particular issues of long-term socioeconomic sustainability and urban development that are of local and wider relevance. The theme of urban resilience from an economic perspective is particularly pertinent, as highlighted by the volatility of the oil and gas industry in the last year. Applying processes of partnership and community engagement, the Masters students at RGU have consistently explored the theme of urban resilience, through its unique two-year single project structure. This paper introduces the processes involved in this work, and discusses two key areas of particular significance: the thesis structure and its attendant benefits; and the contribution that the school makes through its work to political and community debate about the city's posthydrocarbon future.