riba membership brochure 2013

The Royal Institute of British Architects champions betterbuildings, communities andthe environment through architecture and our members

Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1B 1ADT 020 7307 3800F 020 7307 3730

www.architecture.com

Join the RIBABecome part of one of the most prominent architectural institutes in the world. You can join by completing the application form enclosed and posting it to the address provided opposite.

Joining the RIBA

Membership

Royal Institute of British Architects

OnlineTo fi nd out more about joining and download application forms:Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA

EmailScan and send your application from to: [email protected]

PostSend your application form to:Membership DepartmentRoyal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1ADUnited Kingdom

FaxPlease fax your completed application to us on: +44 (0)20 7307 3730

Belong to a prestigious global organisation for architectureMembership of the RIBA is recognised worldwide as a symbol of professional excellence. We support those who are just starting out in their career, established architects and the many other professionals who have a great passion for architecture.

In this brochure you’ll fi nd out more about the benefi ts of RIBA Membership, the various membership categories and how to join. We look forward to welcoming you as a member soon.

RIBA Membership is about:Demonstrating your excellence … for qualifi ed architects, your status as an RIBA Chartered Member is recognised as the gold-standard in the profession, which communicates a strong message to employers and clients about your professionalism.

Helping you with your professionaland career development … through high calibre events and support for your continuing professional development (CPD). RIBA CPD can enhance your expertise, advance your learning and can help you gain additional qualifi cations and skills in architecture, design and business management.

Bringing you the latestinformation, advice and debate … via weekly emails, bulletins, publications, topical lectures and conferences. Membership also gives you access to specialist support from the advisory team in the RIBA Information Centre giving you peace of mind that experts are there to help with all manner of technical, professional and legal problems.

RIBA Chartered, Associate and Affi liate Members receive a free copy of the fl agship publication, the RIBA Journal.

Technical TopicsBuilding contracts and contract administration Architects’ agreements and certifi cationFees Insurance, liability and limitation periods Employment issues Copyright and intellectual property Professional conductStarting a practice Use of RIBA affi xWorking overseas

“RIBA Membership means access to a wide range of specialist knowledge and the backing of a gold-standard brand.”Nick WillsonRIBA Chartered Member

Giving you opportunities to network …at events locally, nationally and internationally. RIBA Membership also enables you to exchange, collaborate and share information with your contemporaries via the RIBA’s thriving Knowledge Communities, accessible to all members.

RIBA Knowledge Communities include:• BIM/Integrated Project Working• Development and Disaster Relief• Education Building Design• Higher Education Design Quality Forum• Housing• International• Research and Innovation• Sustainability• Traditional Architecture

Representing the profession … as the collective voice for the RIBA’s Membership, we campaign to positively infl uence public and political opinion towards architecture. Working to create the conditions that will enable good architecture to thrive is central to what we do. As examples, the RIBA is working tirelessly to promote the benefi ts of good design and Design Review in the National Planning Policy Framework and is infl uencing reform to improve the quality of the nation’s newbuild housing through the high profi le, public facing ‘HomeWise’ campaign.

The HomeWise campaign at the 2011 Conservative Party Conference.

“My RIBA local branch holds a range of pertinent talks, visits and events whilst the RIBA CPD Providers Network allows me to select from a huge range of assessed, high quality talks to ensure that the content is appropriate to our practice needs.”Virginia NewmanRIBA Chartered Member

Providing business support services through the RIBA Chartered Practice accreditation scheme … gives you access to business toolkits, promotional support, standard contracts, agreements, policies and insurance, all geared to embedding quality in your business, helping you to continually improvegood practice.

Accessing discounts andpreferential rates … on a range of services such as meetingroom and venue hire in the RIBA’s Londonheadquarters through to membership discounts onlectures, training, events and publications.

The RIBA in Numbers• Established in 1834• The RIBA is a top 500 Business

Superbrand• More than 40,000 members worldwide• Over 3,200 RIBA Chartered Practices in the UK• 10 Nations and Regions offi ces • Over 4 million items in the world famous British Architectural Library• 10,000 enquiries dealt with by the RIBA Information Centre each year• 30,000 individuals receiving CPD annually from the RIBA CPD Providers Network• Over 75 RIBA validated architectural degree courses worldwide

Apply for RIBA Membership now:Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBAEmail [email protected] +44 (0)20 7307 3686Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

Your local networkMembership enables you to connect with your peers, other architects and construction professionals at a local level. With 9 regional offi ces in England, the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW) and over 50 local branches; networking at local events could open up career and business development opportunities for you.

In addition, the RIBA partners with the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) and the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA). To fi nd out more about joint membership, contact the Membership Team on +44 (0)20 7307 3686.

The RIBA Hub in Manchester offers a fl exible city-centre space complete with café, bookshop and exhibition space.

InternationalWith over 4,200 RIBA Members outside of the UK the RIBA encourages members to come together as a community with common interests. RIBA Chapters are established in the USA, the Gulf and Hong Kong, and play a vital role in keeping members connected and involved with the RIBA.

For more information about your RIBA region and the RIBA internationally go to www.architecture.com/RegionsAndInternational

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RIBA London

RIBA North East

RIBA North West

RIBA South/South East

RIBA South West

RIBA Yorkshire

RIBA EastThe StudioHigh GreenGreat ShelfordCambridgeCB22 5EGTel: +44 (0) 1223 566285Fax: +44 (0) 1223 505142Email: [email protected]

RIBA East MidlandsArt, Architecture and Design,University of Lincoln, LN6 7TSTel: +44 (0)1522 837480Fax: +44 (0)1522 837484Email: [email protected]

RIBA London66, Portland PlaceLondonW1B 1ADTel: +44 (0)20 7580 5533Email: [email protected]

RIBA North EastThe School of the Built EnvironmentUniversity of NorthumbriaEllison BuildingEllison PlaceNewcastle upon TyneNE1 8STTel: +44 (0)191 261 7441Email: [email protected]

RIBA North WestUnit 101The Tea Factory82 Wood StreetLiverpoolL1 4DQTel: +44 (0)151 703 0107Fax: +44 (0)151 703 0108Email: [email protected]

RIBA South/South EastRoom GO7/GO8Building LO11University of ReadingLondon RoadReadingRG1 5AQTel: +44 (0)118 987 4900Fax: +44 (0)118 931 4493Email: [email protected]

RIBA South West Unit 4.8, PaintworksBath RoadBristol. BS4 3EHTel: +44 (0)844 800 2767Email: [email protected]

RIBA YorkshireThe Studio32 The CallsLeedsLS2 7EWTel: +44 (0113) 389 9870Fax: +44 (0113) 389 9871Email: [email protected]

RIBA West MidlandsBirmingham & Midland InstituteMargaret StreetBirminghamB3 3SP Tel: +44 (0)121 233 2321Fax: +44 (0)121 233 4946 Email [email protected]

RSAW4 Cathedral RoadCardiffCF11 9LJTel: +44 (0)29 2022 8987Fax: +44 (0)29 2023 0030Email: [email protected]

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Becoming a member

UK Chartered Members

RIBA Associate Membership

RIBA Student Membership

RIBA Affi liate Membership

InternationalChartered Members

To help you determine the right membership for you, the RIBA’s four individual membership categories and their eligibility criteria are given below. If you would like to talk to someone about your eligibility, please call the Membership Team on +44 (0)20 7307 3686.

• been awarded RIBA validated exams Parts 1, 2 and 3

• been awarded a qualifi cation that is recognised under the

European Directive 2005/36/EC, plus over fi ve years of post-graduate professional practice.

• been awarded RIBA recognised Parts 1 and 2 examinations in architecture (or an examination approved by RIBA Council as providing exemption)

• been awarded an architectural qualifi cation consisting of a minimum of fi ve years of academic study which is listed in the European Union Directive 2005/36/EC.

• be studying RIBA Parts 1 or 2 (including year out) at an RIBA validated school of architecture anywhere in the world.

• been awarded an RIBA recognised Part 1 qualifi cation

• be a full member of a professional institute on the Construction Industry Council list

• be a lecturer (or similar) at an architectural school

• have a professional interest in architecture and/or construction and have an RIBA Chartered Member as a referee.

• been awarded RIBA recognised Parts 1, 2 and 3• been awarded RIBA

recognised Parts 1 and 2, and have 2 year’s post qualifi cation experience

• been awarded a qualifi cation that is recognised under the European Directive 2005/36/EC, plus over fi ve year’s professional practice

• you are a full architect member of one of 12 professional institutes approved by the RIBA Council (see website for the full list)• undertaken the RIBA’s

personal assessment and fi ve years of post-graduate experience.

When practising as an architect in the UK, you must also be registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB)

Apply for RIBA Membership now:Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA Email [email protected] +44 (0)20 7307 3686Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

RIBA Chartered Membership You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:




Sir Norman Foster

Sir Colin Stanford Smith

Alison BrooksSir Denys Lasdun

Sir David Chipperfi eld

Lord Richard RogersSir James Stirling

Renzo Piano Toyo Ito

Sir Leslie MartinLord Richard Rogers

Sir Leslie MartinLord Richard RogersRichard Meier

RIBA Chartered MembershipAs the professional body for architects for over 175 years, RIBA Chartered Membership continues to be the mark of professionalism in architecture.

The benefi ts of belongingAs well as having full access to all of the RIBA’sMembership services, RIBA Chartered Membershipwill enable you to:

Demonstrate your excellence … by using the RIBA designation after your name and displaying RIBA Chartered Architect site signboards at your project locations.

Promote your status as a Chartered Architect ... by having automatic entry into the RIBA directory of RIBA Chartered Members. This is viewed online by over 200,000 visitors annually who use the ‘Find an Architect’ section on the RIBA website.

Promote your conservation specialism … in the RIBA Conservation Register. Having an incremental process of accreditation, this register supports and promotes architects involved in conservation. To fi nd out more about this specialist register and how to apply, please get in touch.

Become an accredited RIBA Client Adviser …if you work with clients on commissioning buildings and you provide consultancy services to help clients maximise the value and quality of their projects, then applying to become an RIBA Client Adviser is another benefi t of RIBA Membership. To fi nd out more about this specialist register and how to apply, please get in touch.

“Some clients see an architect who is an RIBA Chartered Member as one with a desirable level of professionalism – while this is not to say that many unchartered architects aren’t equally as capable – there is defi nitely an added value in being a Chartered Member from my point of view.”Philippa GranthamRIBA Chartered Member

Lord Richard RogersSir Norman FosterLord Richard RogersSir Colin Stansfi eld SmithAlison BrooksSir Colin Stansfi eld SmithAlison Brooks

Sir James StirlingSir Colin Stansfi eld Smith

Sir James StirlingRichard MeierSir Colin Stansfi eld SmithRichard Meier Sir David Chipperfi eldAlison BrooksSir David Chipperfi eldAlison Brooks

Edward CullinanSir David Chipperfi eldEdward CullinanSir David Chipperfi eld

Sir James StirlingEdward CullinanSir James StirlingRenzo PianoEdward CullinanRenzo Piano

Lord Richard RogersAlison BrooksLord Richard RogersAlison BrooksSir James Stirling

Sir Philip DowsonSir Colin Stanford Smith

Sir Philip DowsonSir Colin Stanford Smith

Lord Richard RogersSir Philip DowsonLord Richard Rogers

Toyo ItoSir Norman Foster

Toyo ItoSir Norman Foster

Sir David Chipperfi eldToyo ItoSir David Chipperfi eld

Sir James StirlingToyo ItoSir James Stirling Toyo ItoToyo ItoToyo Ito

Pierre de MeuronLord Richard Rogers


Sir Leslie MartinPierre de MeuronSir Leslie MartinLord Richard Rogers




Jacques HerzogSir Denys LasdunJacques HerzogSir Denys LasdunRichard MeierJacques HerzogRichard Meier

Richard MeierAlison BrooksRichard MeierAlison BrooksWilliam AlsopLord Richard RogersWilliam AlsopLord Richard Rogers

RIBA Members Past and Present

Frank GehryEdward CullinanFrank Gehry

Edward CullinanFrank Gehry

Peter Rice

Zaha Hadid

Christopher John WilkinsonFrank Gehry


Sir Philip DowsonPierre de Meuron

Jacques Herzog

Sir John Summerson

William AlsopJacques Herzog


RIBA Chartered Practice MembershipRIBA Chartered Practices are the only architectural practices endorsed and promoted by the RIBA.

If you run an architectural practice, large or small, RIBA Chartered Practice Membership will give you that extra mark of quality. RIBA Chartered Practice accreditation sends a strong signal to clients, employees and the wider construction industry that your business is committed to excellence in design and service delivery.

Membership to the scheme helps promote your business through the RIBA, as well as giving you access to information, advice and support to help you continually improve your business effectiveness and performance.

“The RIBA has played a pivotal role in the continual development of my career and I am proud to introduce myself as an RIBA Chartered Member. There have been a number of considerable benefi ts in registering my company, KN Designs, as an RIBA Chartered Practice. The many support services provided by the RIBA ensures the legitimacy and relevance of KN Designs as we continue to evolve in tune with an ever changing industry and society.”Joe KnightKN DesignsRIBA Chartered Practice


Chartered Practice

Frank GehryFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank GehryEdward Cullinan

Frank GehryEdward CullinanFrank Gehry

Edward CullinanFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank Gehry


Christopher John WilkinsonFrank GehryChristopher John WilkinsonFrank Gehry

Christopher John WilkinsonFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank Gehry


Jacques HerzogAlison BrooksJacques Herzog Sir Denys LasdunWilliam Alsop

Sir Denys LasdunWilliam Alsop

Peter RiceSir Philip DowsonPeter RiceSir Philip Dowson Sir John SummersonPeter RiceSir John Summerson

Zaha HadidPeter RiceZaha HadidPeter Rice

Zaha HadidZaha HadidZaha HadidRenzo PianoJacques HerzogRenzo PianoJacques Herzog

William AlsopRenzo PianoWilliam AlsopJacques Herzog

William AlsopJacques HerzogRenzo PianoJacques Herzog


Christopher John WilkinsonPierre de MeuronChristopher John WilkinsonPierre de Meuron

Sir John SummersonEdward CullinanSir John SummersonEdward CullinanFrank Gehry

Sir John SummersonFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank Gehry

Sir John SummersonFrank GehryFrank GehryFrank Gehry


Edward CullinanSir John SummersonEdward CullinanFrank Gehry




Sir John SummersonFrank Gehry



Christopher John WilkinsonFrank GehryChristopher John WilkinsonSir John SummersonChristopher John WilkinsonFrank GehryChristopher John WilkinsonFrank Gehry



Sir John SummersonFrank Gehry



Sir Leslie MartinSir John SummersonSir Leslie MartinSir John Summerson

RIBA Associate Membership

Offi ces of Aedas

The benefi ts of belongingRIBA Associate Membership is an inspiring and progressive membership helping you to …

Network... with practices and prospective employers as well as connecting with other like-minded professionals.

Strengthen your CV ...by having access to the RIBA’s high quality resources, guides and toolkits to enhance your expertise and advance your learning.

Get the help and guidance you need ...by having full access to all the information and advisory services from the RIBA; an indispensable resource to guide and keep you up to date on the business of design and practice.

RIBA Associate Membership is the main route for aspiring Chartered Architects, who are studying towards their RIBA validated Part 3 qualifi cation, providing you with career support and development as you make the transition from graduate to practising architect. In addition, RIBA Associate Membership is for you if you’ve completed Part 2 and are pursuing a career in an inter-related fi eld and you want to keep the connection with architecture and the profession.

We want to help you be as successful as you can be. It’s tough out there and that’s why we’ve linked up with experts in their fi eld to share with you their knowledge and expertise.

http://www.connect.architecture.com

Exclusive to RIBA Associate Members ...receive invaluable guidance and thought-provoking advice from experts outside the world of architecture in RIBA Perspectives and from established architects in RIBA Vantage Point. Both are exclusive to RIBA Associate Members.

Managing a Career in Architecture ...learn more about what it takes to make it in the world of architecture and watch the introduction to our set of fi lmed interviews with established architects, including Ken Shuttleworth, Barbara Weiss and Lee Polisano.


RIBA Perspectives … are topical guides covering business planning, fi nding a job, managing fi nance, marketing matters and how to sell creative work.

We consulted industry experts from other professions and architecture, including Jamie Oliver’s brand guru, Bryan Edmondson of communications agency SEA, entrepreneur Rob Hamilton of property company Instant, and Mark Blayney Stuart of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

RIBA Vantage Point … gives you expert perspectives from top architects. Vantage Point is a new publication providing you with a real insight into how successful architects have developed their careers in architecture, to help you shape yours.

RIBA Perspectives, exclusive to RIBA Associate Members

Offi ces of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris ©Photo: Matt Chisnall Architectural Photography

RIBA Student Membership isFREE and includes:• Free use of the RIBA’s Collections - books,

journals, drawings and images in the British Architectural Library.

• Help and support from the specialists in the RIBA’s Information Centre.

• 10% discount at RIBA Bookshops and preferential rates for seminars and lectures at the RIBA.

• Access to the RIBA’s Knowledge Communities.

• Monthly student newsletter telling you about all the latest architectural events that are taking place.

If you’re a professional with a career in the built environment and you would like to be connected to architecture and the profession then RIBA Affi liate Membership is for you.

Architecture students represent the future of the profession, so if you’re a student, we are here to give you all the help that you need, inspiring and supporting you in your journey to qualifi cation.


RIBA Affi liate Membership

“The RIBA Education Fund supported my subsistence costs at a time when my rent had increased and I was struggling fi nancially. It also enabled me to pay for better models and printing. Our fi nal wall presentation is a vital part of the course. Thanks to the Fund I was able to print my work and present my drawings in a way that really did justice to my ideas.”Architecture student Zaynib Khan, Final Year, Part 2 (Diploma), Liverpool John Moores University

Membership gives you access to the full suite of information and advisory services from the RIBA.

RIBA Affi liate Membership enables you to:

Keep up to date ... with the very latest issues and developments within the architectural profession.

Participate ...in the specialist RIBA Knowledge Communities to debate, exchange and build specialist knowledge on a wide range of construction industry topics.

Engage ...with architects and other built environment professionals at lectures, events and meetings both nationally and in your local area.

Zaynib Khan ©Photo: Paolo Faoro

Surveyors, planners, architectural technologists, engineers, lecturers, project managers, interior designers, facilities managers and landscapers are some of the professions of our Affi liate Members.


RIBA Affiliate Membership


OnlineTo find out more about joining and download application forms:Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA




The Royal Institute of British Architects champions betterbuildings, communities andthe environment through architecture and our members

Royal Institute of British Architects66 Portland PlaceLondon W1B 1ADT 020 7307 3800F 020 7307 3730

www.architecture.com


Joining the RIBA

Membership

Royal Institute of British Architects

OnlineTo fi nd out more about joining and download application forms:Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA




riba membership brochure 2013

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riba journal

riba cpd

riba knowledge communities

bene ts of riba membership

riba information centre

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