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. In addition to providing you with year-round benefits our work has included: • Successfully lobbying government to put design excellence at the core of new legislation and planning policy • Streamlining CPD into 10 core topics, available across 13 centres in the UK • Talking directly to the public about the benefits of good architecture through exhibitions, talks, festivals and the HomeWise campaign – with unprecedented media coverage • Championing fairer public sector procurement • Publishing guides and tool-kits on topics that matter to members, including localism, 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%, about £1 per month for those paying the full 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
What the RIBA is doing for you this year and beyond
Influencing policy to open up opportunities
Promoting good architecture to the public
An authoritative and independent voice to government and other policy-makers
Public engagement through exhibitions, events, design shows and the media
We have: • Successfully campaigned for the outcome of design review panels to be a material consideration in planning
We have: • Produced the Love Architecture festival, with over 350 public events nationwide
• Influenced the new National Planning Policy Framework, so that it rigorously supports the role of good design and the work of architects • Published Building Ladders of Opportunity, setting out recommendations to government for a fairer, greener and more efficient procurement process • Developed HomeWise, the national campaign for better quality newbuild homes We will: • Publish the independent Future Homes Commission report with recommendations on how to build more and better homes • Host events at the annual conferences of the three main political parties • Champion good design and more effective procurement to local authorities • Further develop HomeWise, increasing the pressure on government to raise the quality of Britain’s homes • Represent the profession at regular meetings with government ministers, while continuing to be a leader of the cross-party group on architecture and planning
• Secured a partnership with The Observer for extensive coverage of the RIBA Stirling Prize • Staged exhibitions across the UK, including A Place to Call Home, which attracted 15,000 visitors in London, then toured to Liverpool • Introduced 3,000 home owners to members through Architect in the House, while securing 120 press features about design and the home • Championed the voice of the consumer through HomeWise, empowering the public to demand better when choosing a home We will: • Develop activities around the country to engage the public with the value of architecture and architects • Redevelop www.architecture.com so that it becomes the online destination for architecture • Open new galleries, showcasing our collections, in London and Liverpool • Continue the BBC World Service series Dream Builders, taking worldleading architects and architecture to a global audience
Providing the skills and expertise for a changing world
Providing expert support and guidance
Helping members to work around the world
CPD responding to changing policy, legislation and opportunities, plus professional qualifications and training
Specialist knowledge to help members stay at the forefront of practice
Setting out a vision for a global RIBA
We have: • Streamlined CPD so that members have equal access to high-quality CPD, wherever they live • Developed even more responsive CPD to reflect changing legislation, for example, defining what localism means and the opportunities it brings We will: • Improve our CPD to include programmes on the engagement tools needed to support community consultation and localism • Offer CPD on Design Panels, to help members engage with local authorities, clients, developers and design teams
We have: • Introduced the BIM Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work • Produced a guide to help members benefit from HMRC’s research and development tax credit scheme • Published The RIBA Guide to Sustainability in Practice – a 10 step guide to build sustainability into daily practice • Produced guides to the Localism Act and how to get more involved in neighbourhood planning and community engagement We will: • Undertake a comprehensive review of the RIBA Plan of Work • Update guidance on design review for the NPPF to support architects and others in using the planning system • Redevelop the RIBA website so members can more easily access the content that matters most to you
We have: • Developed better market intelligence in key overseas markets, including China • Built a closer relationship with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) • Held the Working Internationally conference at the RIBA to help members to work overseas We will: • Produce guidance and support for members wanting to work in new areas internationally • Work with UKTI to develop a programme of promotion for British architects in markets including East Asia, North Africa and South America
The RIBA champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members
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