Thank you for being part of the RIBA Your Membership gives the RIBA a powerful voice to influence public and political opinion towards architecture and to create the conditions in which good architecture will thrive. As well as the year-round benefits of RIBA Membership our work in 2012 and beyond builds on the RIBA’s global reputation and develops further ways for architects to share expertise and advice wherever they are. We have been: • Creating a global knowledge-hub for sharing ideas and communicating • Lobbying so that international professional standards are robust and consistent • Raising the international profile of the RIBA and helping members work around the world • Developing an enhanced global network of branches • Publishing guides and tool-kits on topics that matter to members, including sustainability and Building Information Modelling I am pleased to let you know that after keeping subscriptions unchanged for four years we have held the 2013 increase to 3.5%, less than 90p per month for those paying the discounted international rate. Against the current backdrop of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever to be a part of the vibrant RIBA community so that together we can stand up for architecture. Harry Rich, Chief Executive