Knowledge

In March 2020, the UK National Jury reviewed and selected the UK entries to nominate for the international process. The International Jury met virtually in March and April 2021 to evaluate the best nationally nominated entries. Three entries have been selected for three award categories: Institution, Written Media and Audio-Visual Media, and two of the nationally selected entries were awarded special mentions.

We've launched an open call for evidence, research and exemplar projects to present at the inaugural Built Environment Summit and to form an accompanying report for COP26.

We have launched an open call for evidence and research around six key themes on climate action. Submissions will be selected for the final report, culminating in its discussion at the Built Environment Summit, which will be held virtually and in London the week before COP26.

Learn to recognise the signs of stress and take back control. Karen Fugle of SleepingGiant Consultancy explains how, once you master your stress, it can be useful in small doses.

A range of resources for members including practical guidance and ideas to help boost mental health and wellbeing.

Duncan Baker-Brown explains how he employs natural materials to reduce plastics, lower embodied carbon and design non-toxic buildings.

On 20 April 2021, the RIBA and Geberit hosted an online seminar for members, non-members and students in the Gulf on the principles of acoustic design for acoustically-optimised buildings.

The second part of the RIBA Gulf Chapter sustainable development series focused on built projects in the Gulf that were designed with sustainability and low carbon as a major driving factor. The strategies deployed were presented by their designers, and the available data reviewed to determine ultimate performance.

On 15 March 2021, RIBA Gulf Chapter launched its sustainability development series with a panel of experts offering insights into how global institutions are addressing the urgent issue of climate change as it relates to the built environment, and offered a regional route to achieve net zero carbon developments for practitioners across the Gulf Cooperation Council.

We summarise our response to the HCLG Committee Inquiry on the extension of Permitted Development Rights (PDR).