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RIBA President, Sunand Prasad, sets out his vision for the future of the profession

On the evening of the 20 November 2007, RIBA President, Sunand Prasad gave his inaugural address to an audience of RIBA members, journalists and co-professionals at the London City Academy.

Prasad rooted his vision for the future of the architectural profession and the RIBA in the history and development of professional institutes. Emphasising the need to adapt to changing market conditions, he highlighted the importance of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary approach to tackling some of the issues facing society today – notably sustainability, urban design and efficient procurement.

Prasad stated, "The main lesson to me of this 175 year story is that the convergence and reintegration of the skills and knowledge required to make the built environment is historically inevitable."

"The professions are international communities which have a remarkable unity of practice despite diversity and are uniquely placed to press for a global solution to a global problem."

 

A full transcript of the address can be downloaded below:

 

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