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20/02/2026

RIAI launches new Competency Framework Architecture

Architecture has a critical role to play in shaping a built environment that supports human wellbeing, environmental care, and economic vitality. The profession is well positioned to contribute positively to major societal challenges, including climate change, demographic shifts,…
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16/02/2026

Internal fire door specification and certification

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16/02/2026

Designing the future of construction

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14/02/2026

Clarman Partnership Ltd.

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13/02/2026

Forbo Flooring Systems introduces the new Sphera collection

Forbo Flooring Systems has recently introduced the new Sphera collection, a homogeneous vinyl flooring range designed to meet the evolving needs of modern commercial interiors. With the launch of Sphera Element, Sphera Energetic and Sphera Elite b+, Forbo offers a collection that combines…
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11/02/2026

RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020-2021 Shortlist announced

We’re delighted to announce the Shortlist for the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020 – 2021. The Medal received a significant number of entries, and the Jury was impressed by the quality and ambition of the projects reviewed. Following site visits and deliberations, five projects have been…
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10/02/2026

RIAI welcomes Quality in Public Procurement  Bill 2021 - Second Stage

It is encouraging to see the reform of public procurement being debated within the Dáil, with the ‘Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021 at Second…
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10/02/2026

House + Design - Issue 10

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09/02/2026

Biosynthetics and Their Place in Our Future

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07/02/2026

Rapport Architects Ltd.

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  • BLOG
04/02/2026

FP McCann ‘Modern Methods Of Construction’ Structural and Architectural Precast Frame System Specified on Dagenham Development

FP McCann has recently completed another successful partnership build with London based residential and commercial property developer, Hollybrook. Construction has been completed on the London Borough of Barking owned Transport House site in Dagenham, the former office block home to the…
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29/01/2026

Níall McLaughlin FRIAI receives 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

The RIAI congratulates Irish architect, educator and writer, Níall McLaughlin FRIAI who will receive the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for architecture from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). One of the world’s highest honours in the field, the medal – bestowed on behalf of His…
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28/01/2026

Careers in construction action plan is updated to meet growing housing, climate and infrastructure needs

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister of State with special responsibility for Further Education, Apprenticeships, Construction and Climate Skills, Marian Harkin TD, launched the Updated Careers In Construction Action…
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28/01/2026

PHDesign Architecture

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27/01/2026

RIAI Privacy Statement

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23/01/2026

Blackwood Associates Architects

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21/01/2026

Dobbin + Company Architects

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21/01/2026

Ed Horan Architects

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21/01/2026

Dann Architects

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21/01/2026

The Specifications & Design Considerations of Vinyl & Linoleum

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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20/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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  • ARCHITECTURE IRELAND DIGITAL EDITION
01/01/2026

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  • NEWS
19/12/2025

RIAI and DHLGH Joint Housing Conference, 23-24 February, Sligo

Entitled ‘Activation through Collaboration’, the 2026 Housing Conference will have strong emphasis on maximising available resources through a collaborative approach, ensuring a better, faster and more sustainable housing delivery and hear from leading architects in Ireland, the UK and…
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10/12/2025

RIAI publishes New Housing 3 – an important resource for housing delivery in Ireland

The RIAI, with support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has published New Housing 3, an important resource for all involved in housing delivery in Ireland, from housing bodies, local authorities and developers to architects and policymakers. The 564-page…
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04/12/2025

Tony Horan FRIAI - a life in Architecture

Architect Tony Horan FRIAI, a founding partner at Horan Rainsford Architects, celebrated his 90th birthday 28 November. Tony has made significant and enduring contributions to Ireland's architectural landscape. His career commenced following a period working with Ernő Goldfinger in London.…
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  • NEWS
03/12/2025

Integrated Forward Planning is Key to Escaping Emergency Mindset - Response to the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Report

03 December 2025 - Mechanisms to bring certainty to national infrastructure planning will help to eliminate waste from our current system, but must also be accompanied by integrated forward planning if we are to deliver long-term strategic value for our communities, said the Royal Institute…
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03/12/2025

Test Payment

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02/12/2025

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  • NEWS
01/12/2025

RIAI Remembers Hugh Wallace FRIAI (1956-2025)

The RIAI is deeply saddened by the death of architect and TV presenter Hugh Wallace FRIAI. We are sending our sincere condolences to his husband Martin Corbett, family, friends and colleagues.
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24/11/2025

Environmental Product Declarations: the “ecological passport” of a building

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21/11/2025

RIAI attends Joint Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery

RIAI CEO Kathryn Meghen and David Browne FRIAI attended the Joint Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery on 19 November. They presented an opening statement highlighting the role, value and importance of architecture in the delivery of high-quality national…
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20/11/2025

RIAI Gandon Medal presented to architects Sheila O’Donnell FRIAI and John Tuomey FRIAI for outstanding contribution to Irish, British and European architecture

The RIAI has awarded its lifetime achievement award, the RIAI Gandon Medal, to architects Sheila O’Donnell FRIAI and John Tuomey FRIAI for their outstanding contribution to architecture in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Having established their practice O’Donnell + Tuomey in Dublin in 1988,…
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19/11/2025

RIAI Bookshop – our Christmas gift guide is here

The season's here, and so is our Christmas Gift Guide The RIAI Bookshop is the ultimate destination for design enthusiasts this festive season. Located at 8 Merrion Square, Dublin, the RIAI Bookshop is Ireland’s only architecture and design bookshop, offering an extensive range of titles…
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19/11/2025

Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey, of O’Donnell + Tuomey - Gandon Medal, 2025

On 19 November, 2025, the RIAI awarded its lifetime achievement award, the RIAI Gandon Medal, to architects Sheila O’Donnell FRIAI and John Tuomey FRIAI for their outstanding contribution to architecture in Ireland, the UK and Europe. Having established their practice O’Donnell + Tuomey in…
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14/11/2025

Housing Plan 2025 must go further to eliminate waste caused by planning system and put design quality at the centre of delivery

Architects support targeting of vacancy and dereliction and the focus on infrastructure, but warn that continued issues with planning and procurement systems could be costly in the long term. The RIAI welcomed the Government’s Housing Plan 2025 and its strong emphasis on investment in…
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07/11/2025

14 Irish Projects in the running for Europe’s most prestigious architecture prize

The international recognition of the quality and impact of Irish architecture has been given a major boost with 14 projects by Irish architectural practices nominated for the 2026 edition of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Awards. An initiative by…
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06/11/2025

Mineral Hybrid Surfaces

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  • NEWS
06/11/2025

Irish Cities in Crisis – a new Podcast Series by the RIAI and the Irish Cities 2070 Group

Hosted by broadcaster Matt Cooper and produced by Poddle Audio. The RIAI and the Irish Cities 2070 Group have launched a new podcast series – Irish Cities in Crisis – hosted by broadcaster Matt Cooper, featuring contributions from architects, urban designers, planners, economists,…
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01/11/2025

Issue 344

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29/10/2025

Designing and Specifying Living Walls

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28/10/2025

Hygiene in Residential & Commercial Bathrooms  

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  • NEWS
23/10/2025

RIAI launches new Construction Contract 2025 – reflecting a more collaborative delivery of our built environment

RIAI publishes important new edition of the Construction Contract.
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23/10/2025

Demesne Architects Ltd

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21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

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21/10/2025

Sheehan & Barry Architects

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17/10/2025

2026 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has launched the 5th edition of the Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards, organised by its Architecture for All Work Programme. Established to promote inspiring buildings and spaces, the Awards celebrate projects that create socially sustainable…
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16/10/2025

Fionnuala May FRIAI Elected as RIAI President 2026-2027

Fionnuala May FRIAI is the RIAI President for 2026-2027. Fionnuala served previously as RIAI First Vice-President and is a member of RIAI Council, County Architect and Fingal County Council. Fionnuala May FRIAI, Dip. Arch., B. Arch. Sc. (Hons), MUBC, has contributed across many areas of…
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09/10/2025

RIAI Conference 2025: Ireland’s largest architecture event calls for sustainable, affordable and people-focused places

Leading architects have highlighted the importance of design in public infrastructure. The RIAI has concluded its two-day Conference at the RDS Dublin, bringing together over 2,000 delegates to explore the theme Cities, Towns and Neighbourhoods. In his Conference Address, An Taoiseach…
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09/10/2025

RIAI SEAI One Stop Shop Pathways Guidance

The RIAI SEAI One Stop Shop Pathways Guidance document was launched at the RIAI Conference.
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08/10/2025

RIAI Celebrates the Rising Stars of Irish Architecture at Annual Conference 2025

We were delighted to celebrate the winners and commended recipients of the RIAI Emerging Awards 2025, the RIAI Student Awards 2025, and the John Meagher Memorial Bursary 2025 at this year’s RIAI Annual Conference at the RDS, Dublin. These Awards reflect the RIAI’s ongoing commitment to…
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02/10/2025

Effective use of stone in decarbonised architecture

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01/10/2025

Introducing Cedral TECTA Texture: UV-engineered resilience for Irish roofs 

Cedral Ireland, by Etex, has launched Cedral TECTA Texture, a UV-engineered slate with a thirty-year structural and colour guarantee, ideal for Ireland’s climate. Suitable for new builds and renovations, they combine the timeless look of natural slate with advanced UV-engineered…
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19/09/2025

Call for Nominations for Honorary Membership and Honorary Fellowship

The RIAI recognises individuals who contribute to the Institute and the field of Architecture in the form of Honorary Membership and Honorary Fellowship. The RIAI Council will consider nominations for Honorary Membership and Honorary Fellowship at its forthcoming meeting in October…
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18/09/2025

RIAI 2026 Pre-Budget Submission

The RIAI’s 2026 Pre-Budget Submission to Government presents key proposals to address urgent challenges: a housing crisis, climate change, dereliction and vacancy in our towns, and a growing population projected to reach up to 7.25 million by 2050. These pressures demand a step change in…
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09/09/2025

Sustainable Timber For Architectural Applications

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05/09/2025

Holly Park Studio Limited

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  • ARCHITECTURE AND AWARDS ARCHIVE GALLERIES
02/09/2025

Tolka Estuary Greenway

This initial phase of the 2040 Masterplan for Dublin Port has created a new accessible community-driven Greenway, that connects from Dublin City to its Port. The Architects responded to the brief with innovations in urban design and construction techniques to balance public access and…
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02/09/2025

Church Square, Monaghan

The revitalised Church Square in Monaghan showcases the Architect’s understanding to protect the value of this town square and the importance of providing a flexible public realm within our communities. This project is part of a wider urban regeneration plan by Monaghan County Council and…
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02/09/2025

The Jackson Library, Oxford

Sustainability and decarbonisation guided the sensitive retrofit of Oxford University’s historic Jackson Library. Deteriorated fabric was restored or replaced with low-carbon natural materials such as timber and sheep fleece, improving comfort and energy efficiency. New clerestory windows…
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02/09/2025

The Reason of Towns Exhibition

The Reason of Towns is a touring exhibition that celebrates Irish towns through “a public occasion for the telling and retelling of true stories, lost traditions and possible futures for Irish towns and the people who live in them.” Drawing from Valerie Mulvin's book ‘Approximate Formality’…
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02/09/2025

Mulranny - .WAY

This project originated as the RIAI Town Challenge Award for Mulranny TidyTowns, a commission developed by the RIAI Urban Design Committee that pairs Architects with TidyTowns groups to develop urban design solutions. It began as a spatial plan for Mulranny town centre but expanded to…
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02/09/2025

Work IQ

Located at the head of a new linear park, Tallaght’s Work IQ convinces with its overall massing, choice of materials and presence within its setting, while offering views towards the Wicklow Mountains. Inside, visitors and tenants are welcomed by a light and amenity-filled ground floor…
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02/09/2025

Architects’ Studio

In this new Architects’ Studio, a rich, tightly woven sequence of spaces unfolds around a central hearth, linking back laneways and a sunken garden studio to lofty rooftop views. Along this route, each spatial threshold builds anticipation and frames connections to the surrounding…
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02/09/2025

Monaghan Peace Campus

This public building acts as a gateway in Monaghan town, creating a strong urban edge to a new pedestrian street and stage area at the entrance level, adjacent to the bus station. The design integrates a series of public uses to create a campus setting within a single built form. The…
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02/09/2025

Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School

Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School is an excellent building from start to finish. The project was borne out of an RIAI architectural competition in 2014 that sought to deliver a new concept for an urban school on an infill site. The passion and conviction of the Architects…
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02/09/2025

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant

Sitting harmoniously within Arklow’s skyline, the wastewater treatment buildings are as comfortable among civic monuments as they are beside maritime warehouses and quayside shipping containers. From a distance, their prismatic silhouettes – designed as serrated forms clad in cerulean hues…
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02/09/2025

Benedictine Monastery at Kylemore Abbey

Set in ruggedly beautiful west Galway landscape – and in proximity to the celebrated nineteenth century Gothic Revival Kylemore Abbey – this new monastery building draws on long established monastic traditions, perhaps most notably that of the cloister plan form. The architectural design of…
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02/09/2025

49 - 51 Amiens Street

The judges commend the Architects for their refined design approach in realising this high-density, city-centre infill housing project on Amiens Street. While constraints were present, the jury warmly welcomed how the new central atrium allows the scheme to breathe, while forming a quiet…
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02/09/2025

Beechville Gate Lodge

This home balances rigorous formal logic with stirring spatial ingenuity. The design merges elements of a gate lodge, silo, Baroque church and farmhouse to create a deeply personal and memorable family home. Though modest and harmonious with its surroundings, the house commands its site…
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02/09/2025

Sundial

Sundial is an exemplar for the social and environmental sustainability of downsizing, while treasuring the elegance of red brick Victorian Dublin. This project accomplishes lifetime design without compromise. The Architects have brought light deep into the interior and expertly crafted…
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02/09/2025

Rathdown

Rathdown is a sympathetic ground floor extension to a 1930s semi-detached house. It impresses with beautiful proportions that work well with the spaces in the existing building. Simple design moves allow for natural cross ventilation, while the kitchen serves as the social heart of this…
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02/09/2025

Westminster Coroner’s Court

The judges commended the Architects’ reverent response to the brief in creating spaces for the bereaved in the subtle extension of this Grade II-listed Victorian redbrick Westminster Coroner’s Court in London. The combination of scales and the definition of new against old was welcomed by…
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02/09/2025

Wilton Place

The Architects have orchestrated the reinstatement of this building as a single-family home, within the echoes and patina of its pasts. The different lives of this building are laid bare and respectfully revealed – yet deftly interwoven – allowing for a choreography of these layers of…
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02/09/2025

Trinity Campanile Tower

The responsibilities imbued in the conservation of this iconic building of the Trinity College Campus cannot be understated. This conservation project has been undertaken with the utmost care, judgement and respect for the Campanile and its significance within the architectural, historic,…
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02/09/2025

Two Grand Parade

Two Grand Parade is a sensitive and successful restoration of a mid-century office building along Dublin’s Grand Canal. The Jury was impressed by the Architects’ restraint, both in the restoration of the existing building and in the design of a new office building to the south. The existing…
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01/09/2025

Issue 343

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27/08/2025

Join the RIAI Non-Practising Members and Fellows Class

In summer of 2024 the RIAI announced the launch of the new Non-Practising Members and Fellows Class. The new class replaces the old Retired Members and Fellows Class and is intended to represent those architects who have pursued careers outside mainstream practice or who have taken career…
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