Thank you for being part of the RIBAYour 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 newlegislation 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

Influencing policy to open upopportunities An authoritative and independentvoice to government and otherpolicy-makers

We have:• Successfully campaigned for the

outcome of design review panels to be a material consideration in planning

• Influenced the new National PlanningPolicy Framework, so that it rigorouslysupports the role of good design andthe work of architects

• Published Building Ladders of Opportunity, setting outrecommendations to government for a fairer, greener and more efficientprocurement process

• Developed HomeWise, the nationalcampaign for better quality new-build homes

We will:• Publish the independent Future

Homes Commission report withrecommendations on how to buildmore and better homes

• Host events at the annualconferences of the three main political parties

• Champion good design and moreeffective procurement to localauthorities

• Further develop HomeWise,increasing the pressure ongovernment to raise the quality of Britain’s homes

• Represent the profession at regularmeetings with government ministers,while continuing to be a leader of the cross-party group on architectureand planning

Promoting goodarchitecture to the publicPublic engagement throughexhibitions, events, design shows and the media

We have:• Produced the Love Architecture

festival, with over 350 public eventsnationwide

• Secured a partnership with The Observer for extensive coverageof the RIBA Stirling Prize

• Staged exhibitions across the UK,including A Place to Call Home, whichattracted 15,000 visitors in London,then toured to Liverpool

• Introduced 3,000 home owners to members through Architect in the House, while securing 120 pressfeatures about design and the home

• Championed the voice of theconsumer through HomeWise,empowering the public to demandbetter 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 sothat it becomes the online destinationfor architecture

• Open new galleries, showcasing ourcollections, in London and Liverpool

• Continue the BBC World Serviceseries Dream Builders, taking world-leading architects and architecture to a global audience

What the RIBA is doing for you this year and beyond

Providing the skills and expertise for achanging worldCPD responding to changingpolicy, legislation andopportunities, plus professionalqualifications and training

We have:• Streamlined CPD so that members

have equal access to high-qualityCPD, wherever they live

• Developed even more responsiveCPD to reflect changing legislation,for example, defining what localismmeans and the opportunities it brings

We will:• Improve our CPD to include

programmes on the engagementtools needed to support communityconsultation and localism

• Offer CPD on Design Panels, to help members engage with localauthorities, clients, developers and design teams

Providing expertsupport andguidanceSpecialist knowledge to helpmembers stay at the forefront of practice

We have:• Introduced the BIM Overlay to

the RIBA Plan of Work

• Produced a guide to help membersbenefit from HMRC’s research anddevelopment tax credit scheme

• Published The RIBA Guide toSustainability in Practice – a 10 stepguide to build sustainability into dailypractice

• Produced guides to the Localism Act and how to get more involved in neighbourhood planning andcommunity engagement

We will:• Undertake a comprehensive review

of the RIBA Plan of Work

• Update guidance on design reviewfor the NPPF to support architectsand others in using the planningsystem

• Redevelop the RIBA website somembers can more easily access the content that matters most to you

Helping members to work around the world Setting out a vision for a global RIBA

We have:• Developed better market

intelligence in key overseas markets, including China

• Built a closer relationship with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

• Held the Working Internationallyconference at the RIBA to helpmembers to work overseas

We will:• Produce guidance and support

for members wanting to work in new areas internationally

• Work with UKTI to develop aprogramme of promotion for Britisharchitects in markets including EastAsia, North Africa and South America

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