Knowledge

New permitted development rights for high streets will come into force on 1 August 2021. They allow the change of use from commercial, business and service uses to residential.

Katy Wade, RIBA's Regional Schools Programme Co-ordinator, explains how to link the national curriculum in primary schools to architecture: introducing elevation, section and plan; the three words every primary school teacher should know.

In autumn 2020 we launched Architects Connect: a digital schools programme offering free, bespoke and hands-on learning experiences to school students.

A summary of our response to the Government consultation on England’s new planning system.

Learn how the new Plan for Use plugs into the Plan of Work to set better outcomes.

Chief Executive Alan Vallance shares RIBA's initial response to the Government Commission's report - reiterating our commitment to listen to and support people from underrepresented racialised groups, in our organisation and our sector.

Every month, RIBA London showcases a London practice. For April 2021, we spoke to Founders Maria-Chiara Piccinelli and Maurizio Mucciola, about biodiversity and architecture, how to incorporate nature and sustainable practices in your everyday living, rewilding architecture and their projects.

Our response to the Government’s new planning laws to turn unused commercial buildings into homes and fast-track the expansion of public buildings.

The RIBA held its third session of 2021’s RIBA Gulf live lunch talks with Tala Alnounou, livestreamed from Dubai, UAE with the topic: Creative marketing for architects.

The Bicester Eco Business Centre is a living, working example of non-residential design that performs to the highest energy standards and delivers true, lasting sustainability on a budget.