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An interview with TV Architect Dermot Bannon is presented. Bannon mention about his healthcare projects by combining with Moloney O'Beirne Architects. He comment on the Lake House designed by Aughey O'Flaherty Architects. He also mention about his television program on the architecture and importance of good understanding of the budgets for any architects.

Talks about television programs that feature houses in England. 'House and Home' from BBC; 'The English House' from Thames; Comparison of the perspective of the two television programs; Houses featured in the programs.

Like political candidates and other television performers, buildings seem to need television makeup if they are to come through the camera into the living room and seem at all genuine. This was indicated last month when N B.C. bravely attempted, on a valuable Saturday evening, to present a television guide to architecture, entitled "The Shape of Things." Because few of the buildings did wear television makeup, or compensating camera technique, the program failed to come up to expectations. It would have been better to use architectural photographs in series of stills, than to attempt this aimless kind of motion.

An editorial is presented on learning the craft of contemporary architecture and reality television. The author reflects on the television program "Architecture School" and his own training as an architect. The author comments on the role of architecture as a social art combining the need for shelter with creativity. Other topics include the poet Walt Whitman, electronic technology, and architecture studios.

An interview is presented with architect Stephen Chung, focusing on his work as presenter for the documentary television series "Cool Spaces!" which looks at the architecture and use of specific buildings. Asked about architects whom he has enjoyed filming for the show, he cites Tod Williams and Billie Tsien. Other topics include how working on the show has changed his concept of television and buildings that are being considered for future episodes.

The author discusses what he regards as the devaluation of architecture in British culture. It is suggested that the construction industry has commodified architecture and made it appear optional to the general public. Particular focus is given to property-development television programs such as "Grand Designs". Architect Kevin McCloud is also discussed.

The article discusses the fact that the architecture award Stirling Prize will not be broadcast on television as of July 5, 2012. The author focuses on television companies' budget cuts on art shows, the idea of the organizer Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to make a different television format, and the decreased number of viewers watching the award ceremony. Also mentioned are the costs of the broadcast, and the names of the jury.