St David's Hotel and Spa, Site of the 2008 RSAW conference and dinner
Copyright: St David's Hotel and Spa
The Royal Society of Architects in Wales/ Cymdeithas Frenhinol Penseiri yng Nghymru (RSAW) is constituted as the regional organisation of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in Wales.
Our mission is to promote architecture and the work of architects to potential clients, policy makers and the general public. The RSAW is governed by a council drawn from the whole membership working within a wider framework set by the RIBA.
Conference 2008: Green Wales - creating a sustainable European nation
Jane Davidson AM for Environment, Sustainability and Housing gave the keynote address at the RSAW conference on 20 November 2008, outling how the Welsh Assembly Government are moving towards a leaner, cleaner and greener Wales.
Download the speech here:
RSAW Autumn CPD programme
RIBA Awards 2008
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre
Architects: Purcell Miller Tritton
RIBA Award winner 2008
Copyright: Neil Wall
The RSAW is pleased to announce that Blaenavon World Heritage Centre by Purcell Miller Tritton has won an RIBA Award 2008 |in Wales. The announcement was highlighted on the BBC website|
Ruth Reed, President of the RSAW 2003-2005, has been elected the next President of the RIBA. Ruth will also be the first female President of the RIBA in its 174 year history. More details on the announcement can be found here|.
Local activities are co-ordinated by four branches|, while all-Wales activities are administered by a small team of full-time staff based in Cardiff at the Welsh School of Architecture.
The activities of the RSAW include:
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liaison with the Welsh Assembly Government, local authorities, public agencies and the voluntary sector
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the Clients Service (free information to the public on selecting and working with architects)
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annual RIBA Awards programme in Wales
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annual Conference and Spring School
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publication of Touchstone - the magazine for architecture in Wales
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - delivered through the RSAW office and local branches
RSAW, Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NB
Tel: 029 2087 4753, Fax: 029 2087 4926 or email: rsaw@inst.riba.org|