RIBA aims to support British architects and introduce new people to the world of architecture.

The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. We serve our members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Being inclusive, ethical, environmentally aware and collaborative underpins all that we do. Read more about our ethical principles. We are a ...

Mar 7, 2024 · The RIBA Plan of Work is the definitive model for the design and construction process of buildings. Download the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview for the complete guidance.

Stage 5 commences when the contractor takes possession of the site and finishes at Practical Completion.

Foreword Since 2013, when the RIBA Plan of Work had its first major overhaul in its 57 year life, the RIBA has been gathering feedback from the construction industry.

Rejecting ornament and embracing minimalism, Modernism became the single most important new style or philosophy of architecture and design of the 20th century. It was associated with an analytical approach to the function of buildings, a strictly rational use of (often new) materials, structural innovation and the elimination of ornament. It was also known as International Modernism or ...

Becoming an architect Explore the different pathways to qualifying as an architect and the role that RIBA plays in architectural education. The 2023 RIBA Studio graduates stand outside RIBA HQ, London for a photo with Dr Jenny Russell and RIBA Studio staff. (Image courtesy Jackie King) “As an architect, you will change the world – quite …

The RIBA library reading room is free to access and open to all. It offers access to the books, periodicals and photographs in the RIBA Collections, with everything from 15th century illustrated texts to the latest architectural journals and photographs from around the world.

Arts and Crafts was an influential movement of the late 19th century which attempted to re-establish the skills of craftsmanship threatened by mass production and industrialisation.

How do architects calculate their fees? Broadly speaking, there are three ways an architect might calculate their fees: 1. As a percentage of the construction cost Appropriate for: Projects where the scope or extent of the work isn’t clearly defined. The percentage is based on the construction costs (excluding VAT), as this can be aligned to the likely time invested by the architect. How it ...