Bank holiday closure, 27 May 2013: The Information Centre and Information Lines will be closed on Monday 27 May 2013, reopening on Tuesday 28 May.
About the Information Centre
The British Architectural Library operates an enquiry and research service, available to all RIBA members and the public, via the Information Centre.
The Information Centre can answer questions about any aspect of architecture and the RIBA and can also provide useful links to other resources. Questions requiring more detailed research - for example, on an architect's career, the design of a particular building type or the history of a particular building can be undertaken. Information can also be provided about building materials, specific products and techniques used in the past. A charge may be made for these services to non-members.
RIBA chartered members can also be referred to specialist practice consultants who can provide help and guidance on a range of practice issues from legal and contractual problems, debt recovery, taxation, building regulations, party wall matters or planning advice.
Past queries
Examples of past queries answered by the Information Centre:
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tackling the recession
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straw bale technology
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design for residential nursing homes
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anti-skateboard design
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the history of buildings such as London's Smithfield Market
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how to find the UK Building Regulations on the web
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how long must an architect keep project records and drawings
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biographical information on an architect active in the 1930s
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architects' fees
Contact
The Information Centre is closed on English bank holidays; it will be closed on Monday 27 May 2013. Check opening hours| for more details about seasonal closures.
Email: info@riba.org|
Fax: +44 (0)20 7631 1802
Public Information Line:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7307 3882
(phone line open Monday - Friday 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4.30pm)
Members Information Line:
RIBA members only - please give your membership number
Tel: +44 (0)20 7307 3600
(phone line open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 5pm)
Opening hours from Tuesday 28 May 2013 onwards
Public Information Lines
Open 10am - 4.30pm
Members Information Line
Open 9.30am - 5pm
Useful documents
Documents prepared by the Information Centre to help users with their research: