Joining the RIBA

Membership

Royal Institute of British Architects

Belong to a prestigious global organisation for architecture

Membership 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 youll nd out more about the benets 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:

for qualied 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.

Demonstrating your excellence

Bringing you the latest information, advice and debate

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

Helping you with your professional and 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 qualications and skills in architecture, design and business management.

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.

Technical Topics
Building contracts and contract administration Architects agreements and certication Fees Insurance, liability and limitation periods Employment issues Copyright and intellectual property Professional conduct Starting a practice Use of RIBA afx Working overseas

RIBA Membership means access to a wide range of specialist knowledge and the backing of a gold-standard brand.
Nick Willson
RIBA 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 RIBAs thriving Knowledge Communities, accessible to all members.

Providing business support services through the RIBA Chartered Practice accreditation scheme

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

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 improve good practice.

Accessing discounts and preferential rates

on a range of services such as meeting room and venue hire in the RIBAs London headquarters through to membership discounts on lectures, 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

Representing the profession

Over 3,200 RIBA Chartered Practices in the UK 10 Nations and Regions ofces Over 4 million items in the world famous British Architectural Library

as the collective voice for the RIBAs Membership, we campaign to positively inuence 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 benets of good design and Design Review in the National Planning Policy Framework and is inuencing reform to improve the quality of the nations newbuild housing through the high prole, public facing HomeWise campaign.
The HomeWise campaign at the 2011 Conservative Party Conference.

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

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 Newman
RIBA Chartered Member

Apply for RIBA Membership now:

Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA Email membership.development@riba.org Call +44 (0)20 7307 3686

Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

Your local network

Membership enables you to connect with your peers, other architects and construction professionals at a local level. With 9 regional ofces 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 nd out more about joint membership, contact the Membership Team on +44 (0)20 7307 3686. International
With 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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Nations and Regions Ofces

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RIBA North East

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

The Studio 2 High Green Great Shelford 3 Cambridge 4 1 CB22 5EG Tel: +44 (0) 1223 566285 5 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 505142 Email: riba.east@riba.org 6 1
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RIBA East

RIBA Yorkshire RIBA North West

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RIBA West Midlands RIBA East Midlands

Art, 1 8 Architecture and Design, 3 University of Lincoln, LN6 7TS 9 +44 (0)1522 837480 Tel: 4 1 1 Fax: +44 (0)1522 837484 5 Email: riba.eastmidlands@riba.org 2
6 3 7 Portland Place 66, 4 1 London 1 1 8 W1B 1AD 5 2 +44 (0)20 7580 5533 Tel: 9 6 Email: ribalondon@riba.org 3 7 4 1

RIBA East Midlands

Room GO7/GO8 1 7 Building LO11 2 University of Reading 1 8 London Road 3 9 Reading RG1 5AQ 4 1 1 Tel: +44 (0)118 987 4900 5 Fax: +44 (0)118 931 4493 2 Email: riba.sse@riba.org
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RIBA South/South East

RIBA London

Unit 4.8, Paintworks 1 8 Bath Road 5 Bristol. BS4 3EH 9 6 Tel: +44 (0)844 800 2767 Email: riba.southwest@riba.org 7
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RIBA South West

RSAW

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RIBA South/ South East

RIBA East

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RIBA London

RIBA South West

1 8 School of the Built Environment The 5 University of Northumbria 9 Ellison Building 6 1 Ellison Place 7 Newcastle upon Tyne 2 NE1 8ST 1 8 3 +44 (0)191 261 7441 Tel: Email: riba.northeast@riba.org 9 4 1 5

RIBA North East

The Studio 9 32 The Calls Leeds LS2 7EW Tel: +44 (0113) 389 9870 Fax: +44 (0113) 389 9871 Email: riba.yorkshire@riba.org Birmingham & Midland Institute 10 Margaret Street 11 Birmingham B3 3SP Tel: +44 (0)121 233 2321 Fax: +44 (0)121 233 4946 Email riba.westmidlands@riba.org
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RIBA Yorkshire

RIBA West Midlands

Unit 101 6 The Tea Factory 82 7 Wood Street Liverpool 1 8 4DQ L1 Tel: +44 (0)151 703 0107 9 Fax: +44 (0)151 703 0108 Email: riba.northwest@riba.org

RIBA North West

4 Cathedral Road 11 Cardiff CF11 9LJ Tel: +44 (0)29 2022 8987 Fax: +44 (0)29 2023 0030 Email: rsaw@riba.org

RSAW

Becoming a member

To help you determine the right membership for you, the RIBAs 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.
RIBA Chartered Membership
You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: been awarded RIBA validated exams Parts 1, 2 and 3 been awarded a qualication that is recognised under the European Directive 2005/36/ EC, plus over ve years of post-graduate professional practice.

UK Chartered Members

When practising as an architect in the UK, you must also be registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

International Chartered Members

been awarded RIBA recognised Parts 1, 2 and 3 been awarded RIBA recognised Parts 1 and 2, and have 2 years post qualication experience been awarded a qualication that is recognised under the European Directive 2005/36/ EC, plus over ve years 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 RIBAs personal assessment and ve years of post-graduate experience.

You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

RIBA Associate Membership

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 qualication consisting of a minimum of ve years of academic study which is listed in the European Union Directive 2005/36/EC.

You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

RIBA Student Membership RIBA Afliate Membership

be studying RIBA Parts 1 or 2 (including year out) at an RIBA validated school of architecture anywhere in the world. You must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: been awarded an RIBA recognised Part 1 qualication 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.

Apply for RIBA Membership now:

Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA Email membership.development@riba.org Call +44 (0)20 7307 3686

Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

RIBA Chartered Membership

The benets of belonging
As well as having full access to all of the RIBAs Membership services, RIBA Chartered Membership will enable you to:

As the professional body for architects for over 175 years, RIBA Chartered Membership continues to be the mark of professionalism in architecture. Promote your conservation specialism

Demonstrate your excellence

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

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

Become an accredited RIBA Client Adviser

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.

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 benet of RIBA Membership. To nd out more about this specialist register and how to apply, please get in touch.

RIBA Members Past and Present

Sir James Stirling

Renzo Piano Sir David Chippereld Edward Cullinan Sir James Stirling Sir Colin Stanseld Smith Richard Meier Jacques Herzog
Sir Denys Lasdun

Lord Richard Rogers

William Alsop Sir Norman Foster Sir PhilipSirDowson Pierre de Meuron Colin Stanford Smith
Sir Leslie Martin
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 arent equally as capable there is denitely an added value in being a Chartered Member from my point of view.
Philippa Grantham
RIBA Chartered Member

Alison Brooks
Sir David Chippereld

ToyoIto Ito Toyo

Sir Norman Foster

Lord Richard Rogers

Richard Meier

RIBA Chartered Practice Membership

RIBA 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.

Chartered Practice

Zaha Hadid Zaha Hadid

Sir Philip Dowson

William Alsop Renzo Piano Sir Denys Lasdun Alison Brooks

Jacques Herzog
Peter Rice

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 benets 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 Knight
KN Designs RIBA Chartered Practice

Christopher John Pierre deWilkinson Meuron

Sir John Summerson Edward Cullinan

Apply for RIBA Membership now:

Frank Gehry Frank Gehry

Christopher John Wilkinson
Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA Email membership.development@riba.org Call +44 (0)20 7307 3686
Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

Sir Leslie Martin Peter Sir Rice John Summerson

RIBA Associate Membership

RIBA Associate Membership is the main route for aspiring Chartered Architects, who are studying towards their RIBA validated Part 3 qualication, 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 youve completed Part 2 and are pursuing a career in an inter-related eld and you want to keep the connection with architecture and the profession.

The benets of belonging

RIBA 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 RIBAs 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.

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We want to help you be as successful as you can be. Its tough out there and thats why weve linked up with experts in their eld to share with you their knowledge and expertise.
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 lmed interviews with established architects, including Ken Shuttleworth, Barbara Weiss and Lee Polisano.
http://www.connect.architecture.com

Exclusive to RIBA Associate Members ...

receive invaluable guidance and thoughtprovoking 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.

RIBA Perspectives

are topical guides covering business planning, nding a job, managing nance, marketing matters and how to sell creative work. We consulted industry experts from other professions and architecture, including Jamie Olivers 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.

Ofces of Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Photo: Matt Chisnall Architectural Photography

RIBA Perspectives, exclusive to RIBA Associate Members

Go to www.architecture.com/JoinTheRIBA Email membership.development@riba.org Call +44 (0)20 7307 3686

Complete and return the form in the back of this brochure.

Apply for RIBA Membership now:

RIBA Student Membership

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

RIBA Student Membership is FREE and includes:

Zaynib Khan Photo: Paolo Faoro

Free use of the RIBAs Collections - books, journals, drawings and images in the British Architectural Library. Help and support from the specialists in the RIBAs Information Centre. 10% discount at RIBA Bookshops and preferential rates for seminars and lectures at the RIBA. Access to the RIBAs Knowledge Communities. Monthly student newsletter telling you about all the latest architectural events that are taking place.

The RIBA Education Fund supported my subsistence costs at a time when my rent had increased and I was struggling nancially. It also enabled me to pay for better models and printing. Our 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

RIBA Afliate Membership

If youre a professional with a career in the built environment and you would like to be connected to architecture and the profession then RIBA Afliate Membership is for you.
Membership gives you access to the full suite of information and advisory services from the RIBA.

RIBA Afliate Membership enables you to:

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

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

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.

Online

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

Email

Scan and send your application from to: membership.development@riba.org

Join the RIBA

Become 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.

Post

Send your application form to: Membership Department Royal Institute of British Architects 66 Portland Place London W1B 1AD United Kingdom

Fax

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