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AWARDS
The RIAI organises and presents a range of Architectural Awards to acknowledge and promote the best work being carried out by Irish Architects in particular categories at a particular time.
The Irish Architecture Awards web site contains all of the previous award winners and gives an unrivalled picture of the development of Irish Architecture.
RIAI Gold Medal
The RIAI Gold Medal, the premier award for architecture in Ireland, is awarded for a building completed within a defined three year period, some years after completion so that the building can be evaluated in a mature state. The best buildings built during a given three year period since 1932 can be viewed on the Irish Architecture Awards website.
RIAI Silver Medal for Housing
The Silver Medal for Housing is usually awarded five years after the competition so the building can be evaluated in a mature setting. The RIAI Housing Medal shows the changes in the design of Irelands Housing stock since 1953 and recognises and promotes the best housing in a two year period. The medal is awarded three years after completion. The Irish Architecture Awards website has full details on all past silver housing medal winning projects.
The RIAI Silver Medals for Conservation and Restoration
The RIAI Silver Medal for Conservation and Restoration Medals have been awarded since 1946 and recognised as the best work in this area. The Irish Architecture Awards website has full details on all past silver medal winning projects.
Irish Architecture Awards
These are the RIAI’s annual awards since 1990 and are intended to recognise the best of each years’ architecture and the contribution of clients to achieving quality in the built environment. The Irish Architecture Awards website has full details on all past award winning projects.
Tidy Towns Award
The Tidy Towns Architectural Award is a special competition sponsored by The RIAI to recognise the vital role modern architecture can play in maintaining and enhancing the fabric of Irish towns, villages and urban areas.
Publications
Architecture Ireland
Architecture Ireland the leading architectural magazine for Irish Architecture and is the Official Journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Architecture Ireland's main objective is to give the widest possible coverage to both Irish architecture and to Irish architects.
Architecture Ireland provides the architectural profession with up-to-date information on the activities of the Institute and architecture - both in Ireland and elsewhere. Technical articles and features keep the architect informed on current trends and developments in the built environment.
House
House architecture | design | garden | advice gives practical advice to current and intending homeowners on "working with an architect" when considering renovations, extensions or new build.
Available from all good newsagents and the RIAI bookshop House architecture proves invaluable in promoting quality in Architecture.
The New Housing 2
The New Housing 2 Building Better Communities, published in 2009, focused on achieving sustainable communities in small towns and villages, in urban infill and town and city edge communities.
Simon | Open Door
The RIAI & the Simon Communities of Ireland joined forces to create the annual fundraising initiative "Simon Open Door" - whereby participating RIAI Architects around Ireland open their offices on to give members of the public an hour's consultation with an architect in return for a donation to Simon of €75.
Over the last 5 years, we have raised nearly €200,000 for Simon and provided over 2000 consultations to the public. Next year the aim is to raise €50,000 to bring the combined total to €250,000.
Visit the Simon | Open Door website
Architectural Competitions
Architectural Competitions have an important role in advancing quality in architecture. The RIAI provides a full range of services to help clients who wish to commission an architectural competition.
Events
RIAI and RIAI Regional Groups run a wide range of events including lectures aimed at promoting architecture.