Benefits

Resources

Associate Membership puts a whole range of resources at your fingertips, helping you stay at the forefront of new industry developments.

Information and guidance

We are pleased to offer Associate Members these valuable sources of information and guidance in conjunction with the RIBA British Architectural Library|.

  • Information Centre
    Receive free one-to-one, bespoke and specialist guidance on architectural practice, business matters, history, conservation and the work of the RIBA.
  • Specialist practice consultants
    Our consultants can help with a range of practice issues, from legal and contractual problems to tax queries
  • RIBA guides
    These electronic documents are available in the Members only area of our website,
    providing up-to-date guidance on architectural issues.
  • Regional offices
    Our regional offices, and over 70 local branches, offer national services on a local level, giving you information and guidance, and the chance to liaise with organisations in your local area.

Industry news

There are lots of ways to stay up to date with the RIBA, including:

Free subscription to RIBA Journal|
The UK's number one architectural monthly featuring the latest developments in
design and practice.

RIBA monthly email bulletins
A free bulletin sent out during term time, with invaluable information and events
listings.

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 Associate Member, you can borrow from the collections of the RIBA
British Architectural Library
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reference 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 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. See What's on?| for details of forthcoming events.

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.