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
The RIBA international vision Our international vision is to be the global hub for innovation, professional standards and the dissemination of knowledge in architecture and the built environment, and to help members to work around the world
Helping members to connect and work around the world
Developing the RIBA’s global reputation
We have: • Developed an online global knowledge community, so that members can share advice and information across the globe
We have: • Raised the reputation of the RIBA and the work of members through high-profile presentations, including visits from the RIBA President, in key markets including Bangladesh, China, Serbia and Vietnam
• Launched an RIBA chapter in Hong Kong, increasing opportunities to network and developed links with other architects and co-professionals • Developed better market intelligence in key territories which will help members to compete for work We will: • Keep in touch more regularly through tailored communications so that members are better connected with the work of the RIBA • Develop our guidance and support notes to help members compete for new work • Redevelop the RIBA website so that members can more easily access the content that matters most to them • Develop a more extensive network of branches for local member networking
• Toured to Romania, Turkey and Ireland the highly-regarded President’s Medals exhibition of students’ work to raise the profile of young architects studying in RIBA validated schools of architecture We will: • Tour the President’s Medals exhibition to two of the largest higher-growth economies, China and Brazil • Take the RIBA’s world-class architectural collections to a wider global audience • Continue the BBC World Service series Dream Builders, taking world-leading architects and architecture to a global audience
Developing professional standards
Providing expert support and guidance
We have: • Worked collaboratively with bodies such as the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and International Union of Architects (IUA) to influence the EU Professional Qualifications Directive to ensure that regulation of the profession across the EU recognises the international standards that the RIBA has established across the world
We have: • Introduced the BIM Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work
• Lobbied for the international dimension of the RIBA qualifications gained outside Europe to be mutually recognised within the EU We will: • Continue lobbying on behalf of the profession through influential bodies, MEPs and the European Parliament • Maintain the RIBA’s professional gold-standard in architecture through validating architecture courses in 63 international schools in 22 countries
The RIBA’s global reach
35,000 UK RIBA Members country with RIBA Members location with approx 500 RIBA Members location with approx 100 RIBA Members RIBA Member communities RIBA validated and recognised school
• Published The RIBA Guide to Sustainability in Practice – a 10 step guide for members to build sustainability into daily practice • Published Building Ladders of Opportunity, which set out the RIBA’s recommendations to UK government for a fairer, greener and more efficient process We will: • Undertake a comprehensive review of the RIBA Plan of Work so it is more streamlined, interactive and fit for purpose for the next generation • Publish a guide to help clients initiate project briefs and select their design team • Improve online RIBA CPD, email regular updates about locally sourced CPD, trial member-managed CPD clubs and deliver the RIBA Project Management course
The RIBA champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members
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