Royal Institute of British Architects

Cuts to Level 7 apprenticeship funding risks shrinking the pipeline of young talent. Sarah Gibson MP explains what this means for the built environment. ➡️ We’re urging government to extend this funding to 25 year olds in the built environment: ow.ly/CkwC50YbMEX #NAW2026

Last chance to make a nomination for RIBA President, RSAW President and RIBA Council. Put yourself forward or nominate a candidate by 4pm on 15 April 2026 to get involved. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/VGIF50YIjhc #RIBAelections

What do architects need to know about RIBA’s new pilot Climate Literacy Test? ➡️ Learn more about our Climate Literacy Test and its role in shaping competent, climate‑ready architectural practice: ow.ly/BK9N50YGsIv

Happy Vaisakhi and a prosperous new year to everyone celebrating today.

Exclusively available for RIBA Chartered Architects and Chartered Practices, our site signboards are designed to achieve the greatest promotional impact for practices. ➡️ Order yours now: ow.ly/ngp450YGvBu

Nominations are still open for RIBA President, RSAW President and RIBA Council. Put yourself forward or nominate a candidate by 4pm on 15 April 2026 to get involved. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/u1em50YI9yM #RIBAelections

Inside the Building Safety Regulator’s 2026 plan: what will change over the next 12 months? ➡️ Discover how the plan aims to reshape regulation, clear backlogs, and sets priorities for professionals: ow.ly/jonQ50YGsCQ

Our RIBA Site Signboards have a fresh new look 📌 As part of our rebrand, we have refreshed our Site Signboards, which are available exclusively for our RIBA Chartered Architects and RIBA Chartered Practices. ➡️ Order yours today: ow.ly/NPxW50YGuNt

What happens when art meets architecture? Join us to hear from Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller, for this year's annual @GrimshawFdn art lecture. 📅 22 April, 7pm to 8.30pm | 📍 BMA House, London 🎟️ Book your place: ow.ly/psYT50YFyyR

Becoming a RIBA Chartered Member is a recognition of your expertise, commitment, and standing within the architectural profession. Beyond recognition, membership offers ongoing support, resources, and access to a global community throughout your career: ow.ly/Nc3M50YF2RK

Approved Document B: how can architects shape the future of building safety? Learn more about a wide‑ranging consultation that aims to strengthen fire‑safety guidance and embed higher standards across future building design: ow.ly/QFFk50YCmA9

Nominations are now open for RIBA President, RSAW President and RIBA Council. Put yourself forward or nominate a candidate by 4pm on 15 May 2026. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/pSVx50YCnAB #RIBAelections

RIBA North, our national architecture centre on the Liverpool waterfront, remains open across the bank holiday weekend. ⏰ Monday to Sunday, 10am to 5.50pm ➡️ Plan your visit: ow.ly/q6Tl50YCmZp

📣 @DWPgovuk recently announced reforms to apprenticeships and youth employment. In the @HouseofCommons @JohnMilneLD raised our concerns about the age-limit for funding access, highlighting its impact on professions with long training periods: ow.ly/Br5050YChYz

New employment rights explained: what’s changing and what do they mean for architecture practices? ➡️ Explore major employment rights reforms arriving soon that aim to improve equality and safety within the workplace: ow.ly/5nkt50YChsA

Happy Passover to all those who are preparing to celebrate later today.

Nominations are now open for RIBA President, RSAW President and RIBA Council. Put yourself forward or nominate a candidate by 4pm on 15 May 2026. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/exbE50YBiWA #RIBAelections

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard: what does in-use performance mean? ➡️ Learn more about how and why the standard has transitioned to a mandatory model designed to tackle the performance gap: ow.ly/VlQL50YzOA4

We’re excited to introduce our new International Affiliate Membership 🌍 A new membership category for licensed architects working outside the UK who are not eligible for RIBA Chartered Membership. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/ZyG350YBgpF

Our @RIBAJ Eye Line 2026 drawing competition is now open for entries ✏️ We are asking for images – in student and practitioner categories – that brilliantly convey architecture, in any medium or combination of media. ➡️ Find out more: ow.ly/qXTW50YxCTw

What should architects know about the government’s new copyright and AI report? ➡️ From opting out to licensing and new protections, there’s a lot for architects to process around AI and copyright: ow.ly/1SxC50YzFiz