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RIBA Affiliate Membership

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RIBA membership for those with a professional interest in architecture

If you have a professional interest in or passion for architecture and want to become part of the RIBA, you can join as a RIBA Affiliate Member.

Affiliate Membership gives you the opportunity to extend the reach of your professional contacts by providing a platform to network, share ideas and build new professional relationships. It also makes sure you have access to the most contemporary industry knowledge and the latest creative and cultural inspiration.

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Join as a RIBA Affiliate Member from £9.33 a month

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Everyday practical support

  • unlock hundreds of professional features on architecture.com, written by architects and other experts
  • keep up with the big issues and the small details for architecture and the built environment with desktop and mobile access to hundreds of RIBA Journal articles and you get your print copy (retails at £180 + VAT)
  • unlock advice and guidance on career resilience, getting the best out of your portfolio, confidently presenting your projects, impressing at interview, or just figuring out what steps to take next to open up the best opportunities just for you
  • exclusive digital and telephone access to our solution focused Information Service team, who will listen carefully to what you need and connect you with the guidance that’s right for you
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RIBA Affiliate membership

Access to member-exclusive specialist knowledge, resources, expertise, and advice

We provide in-depth insight and analysis on professional issues, ensuring you always know what's going on.

  • regulation, technology, and materials are always changing. As an Affiliate Member you get access to hundreds of hours of free learning content as well as 20% discount off the cost of paid as you go expert learning you need to stay on top of your game.  The RIBA Academy offers a wide range of topics including fire safety, ethics law, marketing, finance, legislation, GDPR and building regulations
  • receive up to a 20% discount on the cost of other professional events where you can discover new ways to take opportunities and overcome challenges or just be inspired by other great architects
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Grow your network

  • talk to the RIBA team nearest to you for help and advice, network with your peers at hundreds of digital and face to face events or connect with your region, local Branch or RIBA Chapter overseas
  • join over 150,000 people attending our events, exhibitions and talks each year
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Add your voice and make a difference in the world

  • as a RIBA Affiliate Member, you will add your voice to a global membership of over 50,000 individuals, supporting the institute in our progressive campaigns on big issues like diversity and inclusion in architecture and the climate emergency
  • support the conservation and safeguarding of one of the world’s biggest architectural collections and ensure we reach out to the public with engaging exhibitions all year round
  • help us deliver architectural workshops for thousands of children in schools all over the country
  • demonstrating your commitment to the highest standards in education and support others to take the same journey you have to be the architect you are today
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Get in touch

Contact the RIBA Membership Development team:

Already a member? Contact the RIBA Information Centre's dedicated line with your membership number ready +44 (0)20 7307 3600

Eligibility criteria

To become a RIBA Affiliate Member, you must meet the following requirements: 

  • have a professional interest in architecture and/or construction and have a RIBA Chartered Member as a referee 
    OR
  • hold a RIBA recognised Part 1 qualification 
    OR
  • be a lecturer (or similar) at an architectural school 

Affiliate Membership cannot be used in a promotional or professional capacity to win business.

Fill out a PDF application form if you meet these criteria and send to: membership.development@riba.org

Need advice or support on meeting the criteria? We are here to answer any questions you might have.

Fees are calculated based on your qualifying criteria, and date of application. Read our list of subscription fees FAQs for more information.

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