Knowledge Management is one of the RIBA's main corporate objectives. The RIBA's Strategic Development Plan 2008-2012 states that

• By 2010 the RIBA should be able to draw upon a high knowledge base of members and associates;
• By 2012 the RIBA should be the top source of relevant knowledge and expertise internationally.

RIBA Knowledge Communities

A knowledge community is a group of people who are engaged in capturing, sharing, and applying professional knowledge. The RIBA Knowledge Communities project provides a vehicle for advancing specialist areas of interest in architecture and the built environment.

The long-term success of RIBA Knowledge Communities will be achieved through fostering active user engagement—facilitated by complementary membership of specialist areas of interest relating to architectural practice, access to collaborative tools and online resources, promoting regional and international membership, partnering with external organisations, and providing ongoing RIBA staff support.

www.riba-knowledgecommunities.com |

Creative Industries Knowledge Transfer Network

Funded by the Technology Strategy Board, this project aims to become a national and international centre of excellence, driving technology innovation across the creative industries. It will identify and clarify the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing technology landscape and bring together creative industry companies, technology providers and researchers to exploit this potential, drive innovation, and secure the UK's international competitiveness. We are working with a variety of creative industries, including:  advertising; architecture; art and antiques markets; computer and video games; crafts; design; designer fashion; film and video; music; performing arts; publishing; software; television and radio.

The RIBA will develop and project manage the KTN web platform, which maps with the work R&D is already doing on RIBA Knowledge Communities.

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RIBApedia - The Architectural Research Wiki

Aimed at the architectural research community, RIBApedia is a collaborative and free source of information that anyone can contribute to. The web pages can be easily edited by anyone who has completed a free registration process. It provides a space where people can deposit and share information, research, ideas and articles. RIBApedia supports the department's aim to connect research with architectural practice.

Utilising the same 'mediawiki' software popularly used by Wikipedia, the tool enables users to generate and update information on a number of topics, including: study guidance and reading lists, research papers, study venues, research and study awards, profiles of research institutions, schools of architecture and practices engaged in research. It also has useful links to research and study blogs, journals, and subject databases.

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