Knowledge

ACAN explain how to engage, organise and motivate your peers to address the climate emergency

RIBA's Social Value Toolkit has been developed to make it simple to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of design on people and communities. Any such positive impacts are increasingly considered as social value benefits in public policy and procurement, and can have clear and costable benefits too.

This autumn, UWE Bristol enter their second year of offering the Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship and University of Bath launch the Level 7 Architect Apprenticeship where apprentices study for Part 2 and Part 3 qualifications toward becoming a fully qualified Architect, whilst still working at a practice.

The RIBA has published guidance to help practices steer their route to recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and build future resilience.

Keeping LGBTQ+ community spaces vibrant in our cities

Visibility within practices ensures nobody need feel unsupported

From the RIBA Recovery Roadmap phase 1. During the coronavirus crisis, the UK government has made a range of financial support measures available to help businesses and self-employed workers weather the crisis. Drawing on advice from experts and practitioners, this part of the Recovery Roadmap provides a framework for how to identify and access the government schemes appropriate to your practice, as well as other forms of bank finance.

From the RIBA Recovery Roadmap phase 1. Coronavirus has transformed architects’ working lives. Almost all UK practices have had to rapidly adjust to working entirely from home during the lockdown. Drawing on insights from a leadership coach and practice leaders, this part of the Recovery Roadmap explores ways to engage and motivate staff while working remotely. 

From the RIBA Recovery Roadmap phase 1. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted a sudden lockdown, and many practices have had to vacate their offices with very little notice. Drawing on advice from experienced practice managers and industry experts, this part of the RIBA Recovery Roadmap provides a framework for maintaining business continuity while offices are closed - and through any future waves of the pandemic.

From the RIBA Recovery Roadmap phase 1. In a recent survey of RIBA members, 40% said that their mental wellbeing had been affected by the coronavirus crisis. Drawing on insights from team members at Assael Architecture and founders of the Architects Mental Wellbeing Forum, this part of the Recovery Roadmap explores strategies that practice leaders can use to support staff during the coronavirus crisis.