Royal Institute of British Architects
WEBRIBA, its members and its practices are the collective voice of architecture. If you are a professional architect, a representative of a practice, a student of architecture, or if you work in a related industry, visit our Membership page. RIBA aims to support British architects and introduce new people to the world of architecture.
RIBA Plan of Work - Royal Institute of British Architects
WEBThe RIBA Plan of Work organises the process of briefing, designing, constructing and operating building projects into eight stages and explains the stage outcomes, core tasks and information exchanges required at each stage. Guidance in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview is based on nearly seven years of feedback, gathered by the RIBA, from ...
RIBA - About the Royal Institute of British Architects
WEBThe Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. We serve our members and society in order to deliver better buildings and places, stronger communities and a sustainable environment. Being inclusive, ethical, environmentally aware and collaborative underpins all that we do.
Pathways to qualify as an architect - Royal Institute of British …
WEBPractical experience and PEDR tool. To qualify as an architect, a minimum of two years' practical experience is also required. The RIBA’s PEDR tool is the recognised format to record this training and the PEDR documents are submitted for the UK Part 3 exam. Usually, students log PEDR sheets during the periods in practice, working alongside ...
Postmodernism - Royal Institute of British Architects
WEBPostmodernism is an eclectic, colourful style of architecture and the decorative arts that appeared from the late 1970s and continues in some form today. It emerged as a reaction to Modernism and the Modern Movement and the dogmas associated with it. By the 1970s Modernism had begun to seem elitist and exclusive, despite its democratic intentions.
New Building Regulations changes to Part L are now in effect
WEB30 June 2022. Changes to Part L (Conservation of fuel and power) of Building Regulations came into force on 15 June in the form of two new Approved Documents. There are higher performance targets – CO 2 emissions are reduced by 31% for dwellings and 27% for other buildings – and a new emphasis on low carbon heating systems.
The six principles for retrofitting a house to meet net zero targets
WEBNov 11, 2021 · It then outlines what should be in a whole house retrofit plan: Set out key building information, constraints, risks, and opportunities. Set out the key works proposed along with related strategies and details. Set out the sequence of work. Be appropriate in the plan’s level of detail and intervention for the project.
Lambeth Civic Centre and Town Hall - Royal Institute of British …
WEBThe new Civic Centre is a simple but elegant rectilinear building using a palette of red brick and precast concrete panels that refers to the Edwardian architecture of the Town Hall. Internally, the exposed concrete soffits, columns, beams and stairs create simple, modern space that is inherently flexible and has been well executed throughout.
Palladianism: an architectural style guide - Royal Institute of British ...
WEBJan 1, 2017 · In the United States, Palladianism remained the prevailing style for public buildings until the 1930s and has never quite gone out of fashion for domestic architecture. Even today, some contemporary architects are influenced by Palladio’s ideas on planning and proportion, without the use of elements of classical architecture.
Modernism - Royal Institute of British Architects
WEBModernism in architecture. Rejecting ornament and embracing minimalism, Modernism became the single most important new style or philosophy of architecture and design of the 20th century. It was associated with an analytical approach to the function of buildings, a strictly rational use of (often new) materials, structural innovation and the ...