Welcome
This page is here to support our RIBA chartered members; as well as those currently studying architecture or those interested in becoming licenced and chartered members in the future.
Here you will find links to key documents published by RIBA and the ARB alongside others. We will endeavour to regularly refreshed with any new developments to ensure our members are fully up-to-date with professional development.
ARCHITECTS’ REGISTRATION BOARD
The Architects Registration Board is the independent regulator of architects in the UK. It maintains a definitive Register of all UK architects. Through its statutory duties it protects the public, maintains trust in the profession and supports architects through regulation.
You can find the home page for the ARB here.
ARCHITECTS BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
The Architects Benevolent Society is dedicated to helping architects, assistants, technologists, technicians, landscape architects - and their families - in times of need. We help people of all ages who have experienced illness, accident, redundancy, unemployment, bereavement or other personal difficulties. Our support ranges from confidential advice to financial assistance.
You can find the home page for the ABS here.
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS
The RIBA is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment.
A breif description of what the RIBA is how it is governed and who is on the current board & councils can be found here.
Key publications from the RIBA
Code of Conduct (for individuals)
Code of Practice (for companies)
Plan of Work 2020 (for everyone)
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In spring 2020 the RIBA launched the RIBA Academy which focuses training and education on their core subjects and current topics.
RIBA CPD guidance on the core curriculum can be found here.
Addtional CPD information and training can be found here.
ARCHITECTS CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK [ACAN]
"ACAN is a network of individuals within architecture and related built environment professions taking action to address the twin crises of climate and ecological breakdown.
ACAN exists to address the way our built environment is made, operated and renewed in response to the climate emergency. As a network of individuals, we channel personal energy, expertise and action towards a common goal - the systemic change of our profession and the construction industry as a whole. Our mission is to mobilise a new movement of professional activists towards this goal by building an open, supportive and inclusive organisation. ACAN empowers individuals to proactively seek change and facilitates collective effort through a shared platform built on collaboration."