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‘Shocking’: RIBA slams closure of 150+ schools over safety fears
The closure of facilities at more than 150 schools in England has been described as ‘shocking’ by the RIBA, which has repeatedly warned about their structural safety
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Stories about the Royal Institute of British Architects, including the RIBA Awards and the RIBA Stirling Prize
New RIBA president Muyiwa Oki to ‘put pressure’ on government on retrofit
Muyiwa Oki will ‘put pressure’ on government to deliver a national retrofit strategy as RIBA president, the institution’s new boss said today (1 September)
Simon Allford: ‘The RIBA was failing, inexcusably caused by those meant to be leading it’
The outgoing RIBA president talks about his attempts to change the course of the Portland Place ‘supertanker’ and why he is staying around to see through his House of Architecture plans
Gloomy outlook among small practices as private house projects slump
Smaller practices are feeling increasingly pessimistic about the future as the housing market dips, according to the latest RIBA Future Trends report
In architecture, who’s teaching the teachers?
UK architecture schools boast some of the world's best designers – but success in practice doesn't guarantee success as a teacher. Is the lack of training for educators letting down the new next generation of architects, asks Siraaj Mitha
RIBA’s Liverpool outpost to reopen with Tate tie-in
RIBA North is set to reopen following a deal whereby it will house Tate Liverpool exhibitions while the gallery undergoes a major revamp by 6a Architects
Radical reformers elected to RIBA Council
Seven members of a progressive reform group have been elected to RIBA Council following elections last month
Proctor and Matthews wins contest for ‘sensitive’ exemplar Mansfield housing
Proctor and Matthews Architects has won a competition to design a new ‘exemplar’ and ‘sensitive’ housing scheme in Mansfield Town Centre, Nottinghamshire
Late payment of architects’ fees is increasing as clients’ belts tighten
More architects are reporting that clients are paying fees late, as the positive future outlook for the construction sector starts to look 'fragile', says the RIBA
RIBA chief vows action after report says ‘bullying swept under carpet’
The RIBA’s chief executive has promised to tackle issues such ‘inappropriate language and banter, bullying and microaggressions’ uncovered in an independent review of the institute