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RIAI Annual Conference 2019. Photo by Conor Healy
RIAI Annual Conference 2019. Photo by Conor Healy
RIAI Annual Conference 2019. Photo by Conor Healy

Supporting and promoting architecture in Ireland is a key part of the work of the RIAI. Here, you can find up-to-date information on all the latest architectural news and events taking place across the country, both organised by the RIAI and by the many other organisations who provide an outlet for Irish architecture.

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Voting for Ireland’s favourite building or public space opens today, as the 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards are launched
29 May 2026

Voting for Ireland’s favourite building or public space opens today, as the 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards are launched

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RIAI Awards Gold Sponsor VELUX - Designing with Daylight
28 May 2026

RIAI Awards Gold Sponsor VELUX - Designing with Daylight

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RIAI welcomes New Members and Fellows at the 2026 Certificate Presentation Ceremony
22 May 2026

RIAI welcomes New Members and Fellows at the 2026 Certificate Presentation Ceremony

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Urban Development in Ireland and Norway – Oslo City Council visits the RIAI
13 May 2026

Urban Development in Ireland and Norway – Oslo City Council visits the RIAI

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Historic No. 11 Parnell Square transformed by McCullough Mulvin Architects into Ireland’s Home for Poetry and Heritage
07 May 2026

Historic No. 11 Parnell Square transformed by McCullough Mulvin Architects into Ireland’s Home for Poetry and Heritage

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RIAI Professional Practice Examination 2027, new programme opens 1 October 2026
06 May 2026

RIAI Professional Practice Examination 2027, new programme opens 1 October 2026

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Remembering RIAI Past President Seán Ó Laoire (1946-2026)
20 Apr 2026

Remembering RIAI Past President Seán Ó Laoire (1946-2026)

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Critical Infrastructure Bill must be accompanied by long-term spatial plans and procurement reform to end crisis response cycle
10 Apr 2026

Critical Infrastructure Bill must be accompanied by long-term spatial plans and procurement reform to end crisis response cycle

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RIAI Simon Open Door aims to raise €100,000 for homelessness prevention while providing access to expert architectural advice
10 Mar 2026

RIAI Simon Open Door aims to raise €100,000 for homelessness prevention while providing access to expert architectural advice

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Happy International Women’s Day 2026
06 Mar 2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026

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Winner of the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing – A community-first approach to student housing
23 Feb 2026

Winner of the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing – A community-first approach to student housing

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RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Conference 2026: Leading experts explore ways to unlock existing resources to boost housing supply
23 Feb 2026

RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Conference 2026: Leading experts explore ways to unlock existing resources to boost housing supply

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RIAI launches new Competency Framework Architecture
20 Feb 2026

RIAI launches new Competency Framework Architecture

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RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020-2021 Shortlist announced
11 Feb 2026

RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020-2021 Shortlist announced

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RIAI welcomes Quality in Public Procurement  Bill 2021 - Second Stage
10 Feb 2026

RIAI welcomes Quality in Public Procurement  Bill 2021 - Second Stage

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Níall McLaughlin FRIAI receives 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture
29 Jan 2026

Níall McLaughlin FRIAI receives 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

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Careers in construction action plan is updated to meet growing housing, climate and infrastructure needs
28 Jan 2026

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

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RIAI and DHLGH Joint Housing Conference, 23-24 February, Sligo
19 Dec 2025

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

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RIAI publishes New Housing 3 – an important resource for housing delivery in Ireland
10 Dec 2025

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

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Tony Horan FRIAI - a life in Architecture
04 Dec 2025

Tony Horan FRIAI - a life in Architecture

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Integrated Forward Planning is Key to Escaping Emergency Mindset - Response to the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Report
03 Dec 2025

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

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RIAI Remembers Hugh Wallace FRIAI (1956-2025)
01 Dec 2025

RIAI Remembers Hugh Wallace FRIAI (1956-2025)

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RIAI attends Joint Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery
21 Nov 2025

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

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RIAI Gandon Medal presented to architects Sheila O’Donnell FRIAI and John Tuomey FRIAI for outstanding contribution to Irish, British and European architecture
20 Nov 2025

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

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RIAI Bookshop – our Christmas gift guide is here
19 Nov 2025

RIAI Bookshop – our Christmas gift guide is here

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

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

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14 Irish Projects in the running for Europe’s most prestigious architecture prize
07 Nov 2025

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

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Irish Cities in Crisis – a new Podcast Series by the RIAI and the Irish Cities 2070 Group
06 Nov 2025

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

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

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

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2026 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards
17 Oct 2025

2026 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards

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RIAI McCann FitzGerald CPD Series 2026 - Navigating Legal Responsibilities in Architectural Practice, 19 May to 9 June
09 Jun 2026

RIAI McCann FitzGerald CPD Series 2026 - Navigating Legal Responsibilities in Architectural Practice, 19 May to 9 June

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RIAI Safety By Design
Webinar 10 Sep 2026

RIAI Safety By Design

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RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 17 & 24 September
Online 17 Sep 2026

RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 17 & 24 September

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RIAI Environmental Induction Course (EIC) - October 2026
Online 15 Oct 2026

RIAI Environmental Induction Course (EIC) - October 2026

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RIAI Annual Conference

RIAI Annual Conference

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RIAI Architecture Awards

RIAI Architecture Awards

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RIAI Awards

The RIAI Awards celebrate the work of Registered Architects, promoting good design and creating an awareness of the contribution that great architecture makes to society.

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RIAI Simon Open Door

Simon Open Door is a partnership between the Simon Communities of Ireland and the RIAI.

RIAI Competitions and Design Reviews

The RIAI provides a full range of services to assist clients who wish to commission an Architectural Competition or a Design Review.