Ratio of Part 1 graduates to advertised jobs on the RIBA website in June 2011. ©Pidgin Perfect

The year 2012 is already in full swing but the downturn that saw the emergence of The New Wave shows no sign of abating.

It was in the early 20th Century that the cultural icon of the architect was born.

Roots Design Workshop visiting a community energy development © Roots Design Workshop

Sarah Frood and Desmond Bernie of Icecream Architecture with their 40 year old For Transit van. © Icecream Architecture

Desire to Build in the early days in their studio in Dundee © Desire to Build