We are committed to platforming the work and stories of LGBTQ+ communities in architecture and the wider built environment. Everyone deserves to live in a world without discrimination, and architects play a crucial role in shaping safe and inclusive spaces where communities can thrive.
Blogs and resources
LGBTQ+ perspectives on safety and inclusion in public space
Pippa Catterall unpacks Arup’s recent publication, looking at the data gap of LGBTQ+ experiences within public space and what makes people feel safe, comfortable, and inclusive.
We will be working with Pippa, LGBTQ+ community members, and industry leaders to develop a toolkit that will work alongside the Inclusive Design Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work on design considerations for LGBTQ+ spaces to be released in 2025. The findings of Arup's publication will help to shape the contents of this toolkit, which will be accessible to those within the built environment.
How can architects help to maintain LGBTQ+ community longevity during regeneration projects?
This professional feature from our team here at RIBA explores how Birmingham’s city centre regeneration affects the historic gay village and how principles of inclusive design can help strengthen the community and build it up.
Explore the RIBA Microaggressions Toolkit
Looking for resources to help with LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace? This toolkit provides resources to help practices address and understand microaggressions in the workplace.
Explore the RIBA Inclusive Events Toolkit
Planning a networking session or lecture as part of Pride Month? Check out our Inclusive Events Toolkit for resources and guidance on creating welcoming events for all.
Events and programming
Pride in London: march with RIBA
5 July 2025
Join us alongside Architecture LGBT+ and our B.E Inclusive partners for this year’s Pride in London parade. Members are also invited to attend our pre-Pride brunch event – stay tuned for ticket and event information.
In May, RIBA colleagues and Birmingham Architectural Association members kicked off Pride season at Birmingham Pride with Building Equality and other B.E Inclusive groups.
RIBA Collections content
RIBA Collections: LGBTQ+ research guide
This guide signposts some of the resources and materials available through the RIBA's Library and Collections. It is likely that many more stories are yet to be discovered, remaining untold because of legislation that forced LGBTQ+ individuals to conceal their identities or risk prosecution.
Here, queer, and everywhere: an exhibition of activism and social change by architecture students
Addressing the theme of ‘activism and social change’ through architecture and place-making, RIBA invited architecture students from across the UK to submit their own work relating to LGBTQ+ history.
OUT of Space
OUT of Space is an exhibition organised by the RIBA LGBTQ+ Community internal group and the RIBA Library and Collections team to highlight contributions of the LGBTQ+ community within architecture and the built environment.
Find out more about our other equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) resources and initiatives.
