Knowledge

The government's recent White Paper, Planning for the Future, sets out the most substantial reform to the planning system in decades. However, the White Paper lacks detail on how the government intends to deliver the urgent step change in sustainability that is required to fundamentally address climate change. The RIBA lays out what the government must do to ensure sustainability is embedded in the planning system.

This week the Migration Advisory Committee published the revised Shortage Occupation List (SOL). Positively, fully qualified architects remain on the SOL and will do so for a minimum of three years. We outline what this means for employers and potential international employees.

Learn about the opportunities and challenges in rural design today

Our response to the government’s action plan to ensure EPCs are fit for the future.

This blog post by Naomi Rubbra, Co-founder of People Matter Architects, sets out strategies for how to design a walkable city.

Celebrated architect Sir David Adjaye OBE to receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal: the UK’s highest honour for architecture.

Due to ongoing public health concerns, all RIBA Awards judging (including Regional, National and Stirling) has been postponed until next year.

Our response to the government’s move to ensure all new homes delivered through Permitted Development meet Nationally Described Space Standards.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has today (Tuesday 29 September) announced the recipients of the 2020 RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarships, worth a total of £30,000.

Our response to the Prime Minister's plans to expand post-18 education and training to level up and prepare workers for post-COVID economy.