The RIBA International team collaborates with partner organisations such as the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), British Embassies based overseas, the British Council, and international institutes of architects, to champion excellence in architecture globally and to promote mobility across the profession.
Through this work, we aim to help RIBA Members export their skills. We provide:
- Information regarding accessing opportunities in international markets and join the UK Government Trade Missions to specific markets
- Guidance on working overseas and entering new markets - We attend trade shows to promote RIBA and our members, such as MIPIM and Cityscape.
For more information about this work, contact Emmanuelle Meunier, emmanuelle.meunier@riba.org
Our priority markets
RIBA’s priority markets remain the Gulf, incl. KSA, China, the USA and Europe. While we follow the lead of the UK Government in its approach to international markets, we are also looking at opportunities in other markets, and we aim to provide you with the necessary information for you to work in those markets.
RIBA’s Ethical Principles
RIBA promotes the highest standards in the built environment and supports the transfer of knowledge and skills worldwide. Breaking down barriers and making architecture more inclusive remains central to RIBA’s work.
RIBA follows the lead of the UK Government in its approach to international markets and looks to advice from relevant departments and partner organisations across the built environment, where appropriate.
Wherever RIBA members are working, our Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Practice outline core responsibilities, including considering the impact of any professional activity on the environment and society Chartered Practices working internationally should ensure that they are upholding universal principles on human rights, labour, and anti-corruption within their projects and through their supply chains. Find out more about RIBA’s Ethical Principles.
Toolkit and handbook
This page, currently in development, will provide you with the tools to enter new markets to expand your practice, export your skills and gain market insights. It will also provide you with tips about how to connect to in-country networks including developers, key stakeholders and RIBA Chapters, get cultural briefings and access trade missions and showcase events.
Please check back here regularly for updates on the release of this development.
