Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA (🇬🇧/acc)
@mprinparr.bsky.social
Kardashev City-State Builder • Founder @RomullusCompute @ReindustrialUK • Author • ran £165m RE dev pfolio • designd T3 compute•alum: Futureal @Gensler @UniofNottingham
Pinned
NEW BOOK (and cover🔥):
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
this was an absolute pleasure
Thanks to @roskerslake.bsky.social, @mprinparr.bsky.social, Martin Hulse from @twbpt.bsky.social, and Sarah Allan from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for joining the panel!
March 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
this was an absolute pleasure
it’s time to get serious about the future of heritage
looking forward to engaging with the panel
looking forward to engaging with the panel
We're looking forward to joining @heritagealliance.bsky.social at #HeritageDay2025 next week.
We will be hosting a panel session on #Heritage Housing with:
- @roskerslake.bsky.social
- Martin Hulse, @twbpt.bsky.social
- @mprinparr.bsky.social
- Sarah Allan from MHCLG
We will be hosting a panel session on #Heritage Housing with:
- @roskerslake.bsky.social
- Martin Hulse, @twbpt.bsky.social
- @mprinparr.bsky.social
- Sarah Allan from MHCLG
February 26, 2025 at 12:05 PM
it’s time to get serious about the future of heritage
looking forward to engaging with the panel
looking forward to engaging with the panel
Reposted by Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA (🇬🇧/acc)
Also fun fact >50% of big infrastructure projects in the UK end up in court
"causing average delays of 18 months & adding millions in costs"
This country needs investment, this country needs infrastructure, this country needs to actually build some stuff
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
"causing average delays of 18 months & adding millions in costs"
This country needs investment, this country needs infrastructure, this country needs to actually build some stuff
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
February 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Also fun fact >50% of big infrastructure projects in the UK end up in court
"causing average delays of 18 months & adding millions in costs"
This country needs investment, this country needs infrastructure, this country needs to actually build some stuff
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
"causing average delays of 18 months & adding millions in costs"
This country needs investment, this country needs infrastructure, this country needs to actually build some stuff
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02...
@tomravenscroft.bsky.social can we chat about book reviews ?
February 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
@tomravenscroft.bsky.social can we chat about book reviews ?
🌪️ CLIMATE DEFENCE TECH 🛡️
new @articledotapp article for anyone who still thinks just cutting carbon will save us.
TLDR:
🥵 We blew it. We’re tracking towards 2.7C. 80% above target 1.5C.
💰 Swiss Re thinks it will cost the global economy $23 trillion USD per year by 2050.
It’s time to get real.
new @articledotapp article for anyone who still thinks just cutting carbon will save us.
TLDR:
🥵 We blew it. We’re tracking towards 2.7C. 80% above target 1.5C.
💰 Swiss Re thinks it will cost the global economy $23 trillion USD per year by 2050.
It’s time to get real.
January 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🌪️ CLIMATE DEFENCE TECH 🛡️
new @articledotapp article for anyone who still thinks just cutting carbon will save us.
TLDR:
🥵 We blew it. We’re tracking towards 2.7C. 80% above target 1.5C.
💰 Swiss Re thinks it will cost the global economy $23 trillion USD per year by 2050.
It’s time to get real.
new @articledotapp article for anyone who still thinks just cutting carbon will save us.
TLDR:
🥵 We blew it. We’re tracking towards 2.7C. 80% above target 1.5C.
💰 Swiss Re thinks it will cost the global economy $23 trillion USD per year by 2050.
It’s time to get real.
👩💻MILLENNIALS=NEW VICTORIANS🎩
new @articledotapp article on how millennials need to become the new Victorians.
TLDR:
🏗️ We need to build as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/mi...
new @articledotapp article on how millennials need to become the new Victorians.
TLDR:
🏗️ We need to build as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/mi...
January 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
👩💻MILLENNIALS=NEW VICTORIANS🎩
new @articledotapp article on how millennials need to become the new Victorians.
TLDR:
🏗️ We need to build as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/mi...
new @articledotapp article on how millennials need to become the new Victorians.
TLDR:
🏗️ We need to build as if our lives depend on it. Because they do.
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/mi...
🚀 THE KARDASHEV CURE FOR ANXIETY 🌍
new @articledotapp article for anyone losing faith in humanity or feeling despair at the state of the world.
TLDR:
🧘♂️ Breathe in.
🌍 Zoom out.
🏗️ Build. WE are the cavalry.
Full piece here: article.app/mprinparr/th...
new @articledotapp article for anyone losing faith in humanity or feeling despair at the state of the world.
TLDR:
🧘♂️ Breathe in.
🌍 Zoom out.
🏗️ Build. WE are the cavalry.
Full piece here: article.app/mprinparr/th...
January 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
🚀 THE KARDASHEV CURE FOR ANXIETY 🌍
new @articledotapp article for anyone losing faith in humanity or feeling despair at the state of the world.
TLDR:
🧘♂️ Breathe in.
🌍 Zoom out.
🏗️ Build. WE are the cavalry.
Full piece here: article.app/mprinparr/th...
new @articledotapp article for anyone losing faith in humanity or feeling despair at the state of the world.
TLDR:
🧘♂️ Breathe in.
🌍 Zoom out.
🏗️ Build. WE are the cavalry.
Full piece here: article.app/mprinparr/th...
👽 TRISOLARIAN HISTORY,
SURFERS 🏄♂️ & ACCOUNTANTS 🧮
new @articledotapp article on how to succeed in an uncertain future.
TLDR:
🌪️ Human history = documented chaos
🧮 The future = incalculable chaos
🏄♂️ All the alpha is in identify waves and surfing them🤙🤙🤙🤙
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/tr...
SURFERS 🏄♂️ & ACCOUNTANTS 🧮
new @articledotapp article on how to succeed in an uncertain future.
TLDR:
🌪️ Human history = documented chaos
🧮 The future = incalculable chaos
🏄♂️ All the alpha is in identify waves and surfing them🤙🤙🤙🤙
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/tr...
January 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
👽 TRISOLARIAN HISTORY,
SURFERS 🏄♂️ & ACCOUNTANTS 🧮
new @articledotapp article on how to succeed in an uncertain future.
TLDR:
🌪️ Human history = documented chaos
🧮 The future = incalculable chaos
🏄♂️ All the alpha is in identify waves and surfing them🤙🤙🤙🤙
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/tr...
SURFERS 🏄♂️ & ACCOUNTANTS 🧮
new @articledotapp article on how to succeed in an uncertain future.
TLDR:
🌪️ Human history = documented chaos
🧮 The future = incalculable chaos
🏄♂️ All the alpha is in identify waves and surfing them🤙🤙🤙🤙
🔗 LINK: article.app/mprinparr/tr...
🧟♂️ ZOMBIE INTERNET TO NETWORK STATE 🏙️
new @articledotapp article for anyone who thinks the internet is getting worse (it is)
TLDR:
💀 Dead internet theory is half right.
🧟 AI Zombie internet is upon us.
🧲 Political and cultural polarisation will intensify until it manifests in geography.
new @articledotapp article for anyone who thinks the internet is getting worse (it is)
TLDR:
💀 Dead internet theory is half right.
🧟 AI Zombie internet is upon us.
🧲 Political and cultural polarisation will intensify until it manifests in geography.
January 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
🧟♂️ ZOMBIE INTERNET TO NETWORK STATE 🏙️
new @articledotapp article for anyone who thinks the internet is getting worse (it is)
TLDR:
💀 Dead internet theory is half right.
🧟 AI Zombie internet is upon us.
🧲 Political and cultural polarisation will intensify until it manifests in geography.
new @articledotapp article for anyone who thinks the internet is getting worse (it is)
TLDR:
💀 Dead internet theory is half right.
🧟 AI Zombie internet is upon us.
🧲 Political and cultural polarisation will intensify until it manifests in geography.
new article for anyone enraged by the ineptitude of their nation state (everyone)
TLDR:
Copy. Paste. Accelerate.
Exit + Voice.
Full piece: article.app/mprinparr/st...
TLDR:
Copy. Paste. Accelerate.
Exit + Voice.
Full piece: article.app/mprinparr/st...
January 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
new article for anyone enraged by the ineptitude of their nation state (everyone)
TLDR:
Copy. Paste. Accelerate.
Exit + Voice.
Full piece: article.app/mprinparr/st...
TLDR:
Copy. Paste. Accelerate.
Exit + Voice.
Full piece: article.app/mprinparr/st...
urban systems are shot
A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year’s, leaving more than 1.3 million clients in the dark. Officials said it could take up to two days to restore power.
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
A blackout has hit nearly all of Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory prepares to celebrate New Year’s
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:44 PM
urban systems are shot
2024 has been incredible, not without significant sorrow but probably the best year so far.
I’m particularly chuffed because I’ve completed the ‘legacy trifecta’.
✅finished a book (published Q1 2025)
✅planted a tree (oak)
✅had a son (super cute and super curious)
happy new year everyone🥳
I’m particularly chuffed because I’ve completed the ‘legacy trifecta’.
✅finished a book (published Q1 2025)
✅planted a tree (oak)
✅had a son (super cute and super curious)
happy new year everyone🥳
December 31, 2024 at 1:26 PM
2024 has been incredible, not without significant sorrow but probably the best year so far.
I’m particularly chuffed because I’ve completed the ‘legacy trifecta’.
✅finished a book (published Q1 2025)
✅planted a tree (oak)
✅had a son (super cute and super curious)
happy new year everyone🥳
I’m particularly chuffed because I’ve completed the ‘legacy trifecta’.
✅finished a book (published Q1 2025)
✅planted a tree (oak)
✅had a son (super cute and super curious)
happy new year everyone🥳
New Article: A New Guilded Age
Deep History + Hard Sci-fi.
History rhymes.
A Medieval Sci-Fi future looks most likely.
article.app/mprinparr/a-...
Deep History + Hard Sci-fi.
History rhymes.
A Medieval Sci-Fi future looks most likely.
article.app/mprinparr/a-...
December 30, 2024 at 2:54 PM
New Article: A New Guilded Age
Deep History + Hard Sci-fi.
History rhymes.
A Medieval Sci-Fi future looks most likely.
article.app/mprinparr/a-...
Deep History + Hard Sci-fi.
History rhymes.
A Medieval Sci-Fi future looks most likely.
article.app/mprinparr/a-...
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all xxx
December 25, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all xxx
reject decline
🇬🇧/acc
(pretty happy with the first sample. will road test and feedback)
🇬🇧/acc
(pretty happy with the first sample. will road test and feedback)
December 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
reject decline
🇬🇧/acc
(pretty happy with the first sample. will road test and feedback)
🇬🇧/acc
(pretty happy with the first sample. will road test and feedback)
stop building your urban economies for humans
build them for AI agents
build them for AI agents
December 21, 2024 at 4:56 PM
stop building your urban economies for humans
build them for AI agents
build them for AI agents
Reposted by Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA (🇬🇧/acc)
People overestimate how hard change is, because they listen to people who don't have agency in their own life.
They underestimate what is possible, because they are listening to inaccurate reporters.
They underestimate what is possible, because they are listening to inaccurate reporters.
December 21, 2024 at 1:03 AM
People overestimate how hard change is, because they listen to people who don't have agency in their own life.
They underestimate what is possible, because they are listening to inaccurate reporters.
They underestimate what is possible, because they are listening to inaccurate reporters.
normies going from talking paper clips in MS word to AGI
December 21, 2024 at 1:19 AM
normies going from talking paper clips in MS word to AGI
common misunderstanding: things improve because people choose better
reality:things get so bad that people seek alternatives. they do this because its cheap + painless vs the status quo
it’s push first.
your job is to provide the ‘pull’
the scariest push at the moment?
away from nation states
reality:things get so bad that people seek alternatives. they do this because its cheap + painless vs the status quo
it’s push first.
your job is to provide the ‘pull’
the scariest push at the moment?
away from nation states
December 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM
common misunderstanding: things improve because people choose better
reality:things get so bad that people seek alternatives. they do this because its cheap + painless vs the status quo
it’s push first.
your job is to provide the ‘pull’
the scariest push at the moment?
away from nation states
reality:things get so bad that people seek alternatives. they do this because its cheap + painless vs the status quo
it’s push first.
your job is to provide the ‘pull’
the scariest push at the moment?
away from nation states
AI frescos
We should have robots throwing these up everywhere.
Incredible beauty is now affordable.
We should have robots throwing these up everywhere.
Incredible beauty is now affordable.
December 18, 2024 at 9:45 PM
AI frescos
We should have robots throwing these up everywhere.
Incredible beauty is now affordable.
We should have robots throwing these up everywhere.
Incredible beauty is now affordable.
Reposted by Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA (🇬🇧/acc)
Build homes. Mend potholes. Restore trust.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How do we bring joy this Christmas? Build homes, mend potholes, restore trust | Torsten Bell
Politicians have to prove they are capable of changing voters’ lives for the better
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Build homes. Mend potholes. Restore trust.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Martin Prince-Parrott RIBA FRSA (🇬🇧/acc)
Here’s four minutes of beauty for you.
She was there before Elvis, Little Richard or Johnny Cash swiveled their hips and strummed their guitars. If you've never heard Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock 'n' roll, you should.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe- "Didn't It Rain?" Live 1964 (Reelin' In The Years Archive)
YouTube video by ReelinInTheYears66
youtu.be
December 15, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Here’s four minutes of beauty for you.
20th Century: You’re the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
21st Century: You’re the sum of the 5 SM platforms you spend the most time on.
21st Century: You’re the sum of the 5 SM platforms you spend the most time on.
December 15, 2024 at 11:39 AM
20th Century: You’re the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
21st Century: You’re the sum of the 5 SM platforms you spend the most time on.
21st Century: You’re the sum of the 5 SM platforms you spend the most time on.
NEW BOOK (and cover🔥):
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
December 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
NEW BOOK (and cover🔥):
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
URBAN HEALTHONOMICS: How to create healthy cities that accelerate economic growth
PUBLISHER:
Royal Institute of British Architects @RIBA
RELEASE:
March 2025
FULL SYNOPSIS:
www.martinprinceparrott.com/books
your business hero should hail from a time before colour photography.
extra marks if they’re are only visible in paintings.
special credit if they’re a sci-fi CEO.
extra marks if they’re are only visible in paintings.
special credit if they’re a sci-fi CEO.
December 11, 2024 at 12:20 PM
your business hero should hail from a time before colour photography.
extra marks if they’re are only visible in paintings.
special credit if they’re a sci-fi CEO.
extra marks if they’re are only visible in paintings.
special credit if they’re a sci-fi CEO.