Affiliate membership puts a wealth of resources at your fingertips, helping you to stay at the forefront of new industry developments.
Information and guidance
We are pleased to offer affiliate members a range of valuable sources of free information and guidance, as follows:
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Enquiry and research service
A team of information professionals are available to answer your enquiries on a wide range of issues on the history and practice of architecture. They can also help if you wish to carry out research projects using our library, drawings and photographs collections.
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RIBA guides
These electronic documents are available in the Members only area of our website, providing up-to-date guidance on architectural issues.
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Our regional offices and over 70 local branches offer national services on a local level, giving you information and guidance, and liaising with local organisations.
Industry news
There are lots of ways to stay up to date with RIBA, including:
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The UK's number one architectural monthly featuring the latest developments in design and practice.
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RIBA Journal Practice Pages
An online resource exclusively available to members.
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RIBA Practice weekly email bulletin
Brings you the latest in practice news, including legal and technical issues.
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RIBA Competition newsletter
Our Competitions Office helps clients run architectural competitions and also produces a newsletter giving advanced notice of competitions before they are advertised in the trade press.
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RIBA World monthly email bulletin
Covers international competitions, awards, conferences and developments.
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Discount subscriptions
Members can subscribe to The Journal of Architecture for £42.00 (normally £189), receiving 6 issues per year. Subscription to Building Research & Information is discounted to £60 (normally £391).
Library
As an affiliate member, you can borrow from the collections of the RIBA British Architectural Library|. Recognised as one of most important architectural libraries in the world, it contains an extensive international collection of books, journals, manuscripts, drawings and photographs on history and practice. Click on the link above for a more information. Lectures and events
The RIBA Trust offers a leading programme of lectures, seminars and exhibitions and, as a member, you can enjoy them at a discounted rate. Details of forthcoming events are available at What's on.
RIBA Bookshops
You can visit our specialist bookshops in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Belfast. Each stocks a comprehensive range of books, which can also be purchased via mail order or online at RIBA bookshops.