Earthquake in Turkey and Syria – latest guidance

We are following news of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria with great concern and have contacted our members based there to offer support.

What can practices do?

We know that many RIBA Members and practices would like to support the disaster response.

Those wishing to support the humanitarian relief effort can donate to UN Crisis Relief, which is playing a major role in Turkey and Syria.

The UK Built Environment Advisory Group was created as a conduit to share built environment expertise around the world. Created in 2016, it is a collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Royal Town Planning Institute, the Institution of Structural Engineers, and the Landscape Institute. It works with humanitarian and development agencies on a not-for-profit basis.

Find out more about the Built Environment Advisory Group’s disaster risk reduction approach.

Other ways to support

Any RIBA Members with queries and requests for professional support should contact their local RIBA team or support@riba.org.

Additional content

RIBA Journal: Horror and hope of the Turkish earthquake

A month after the February 2023 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, architectural photographer Murat Germen went to document the disaster and was struck by local action. Read the full story of Germen's visit on RIBA Journal.

AIA: Lessons for building a disaster-prepared living environment

RIBA Member Murat Soygenis, FAIA is an architect and professor in Istanbul. In a piece written for the American Institute of Architects, Soygenis discusses how planning tools and changes in the built environment can reduce devastation in the event of future natural disasters. Read the full story by Soygenis on the AIA website.