Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Award Winner 2020: Toulouse School of Economics by Grafton Architects
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Toulouse School of Economics by Grafton Architects
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Toulouse School of Economics by Grafton Architects
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Award Winner 2020: Free Market by The Free Market Team
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Free Market by The Free Market Team
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Free Market by The Free Market Team
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Awards 2020: Candle Community by McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects
RIAI Awards 2020: Candle Community by McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects
RIAI Awards 2020: Candle Community by McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Awards 2020: A House, Coach House & Garden by Culligan Architects. Photo by Damien Culligan
RIAI Awards 2020: A House, Coach House & Garden by Culligan Architects. Photo by Damien Culligan
RIAI Awards 2020: A House, Coach House & Garden by Culligan Architects. Photo by Damien Culligan
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Jane Larmour, House Extension Sutton by ALWA Architects. Photo by Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Jane Larmour, House Extension Sutton by ALWA Architects. Photo by Ros Kavanagh
RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Jane Larmour, House Extension Sutton by ALWA Architects. Photo by Ros Kavanagh
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Thomas O’Brien, Killan Farmhouse by tob Architects. Photo: Aisling McCoy
RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Thomas O’Brien, Killan Farmhouse by tob Architects. Photo: Aisling McCoy
RIAI Future Award Winner 2020: Thomas O’Brien, Killan Farmhouse by tob Architects. Photo: Aisling McCoy
Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

Driving excellence in architecture and the built environment

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RIAI Award Winner 2020: Nano Nagle Place – Masterplan for South Presentation Convent by JCA Architects
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Nano Nagle Place – Masterplan for South Presentation Convent by JCA Architects
RIAI Award Winner 2020: Nano Nagle Place – Masterplan for South Presentation Convent by JCA Architects
Working with your Town and Neighbourhood

Working with your Town and Neighbourhood

The RIAI has developed free resources with the support of our RIAI Urban Design Committee, including our new 10 Top Tips for Designing Outdoor Spaces.
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RIAI Public Choice Award 2021

RIAI Public Choice Award 2021

Online Voting for the 2021 RIAI Public Choice Award is Now Open.
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New house + design Out Now

New house + design Out Now

Our popular house + design magazine is back and available from the RIAI Bookshop and newsagents nationwide.
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RIAI TidyTowns Special Awards 2021

RIAI TidyTowns Special Awards 2021

We are delighted to support the 2021 TidyTowns Competition with three Special Awards: The RIAI Town Challenge Award, the RIAI Good Windows Award and the…
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RIAI and Junior Cycle for Teachers’ Junior Cycle Graphics Exhibition

RIAI and Junior Cycle for Teachers’ Junior Cycle Graphics Exhibition

The RIAI is very proud to showcase the student entries for “The Good Design in Everyday Life” Exhibition.
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RIAI – Official Partner of the New European Bauhaus

RIAI – Official Partner of the New European Bauhaus

The RIAI is delighted to announce that we have been recognised as an official partner of the New European Bauhaus Initiative.
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RIAI – Official Partner of the New European Bauhaus
22 Jun 2021

RIAI – Official Partner of the New European Bauhaus

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Choose the Nation’s Favourite Building – from Workplaces to Wellbeing Spaces, and from Homes to New Public Spaces for Outdoor Enjoyment
17 Jun 2021

Choose the Nation’s Favourite Building – from Workplaces to Wellbeing Spaces, and from Homes to New Public Spaces for Outdoor Enjoyment

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RIAI Women in Architecture - Valerie Mulvin and Ruth O’Herlihy in interview with Carole Pollard on Thapar University, India
09 Jun 2021

RIAI Women in Architecture - Valerie Mulvin and Ruth O’Herlihy in interview with Carole Pollard on Thapar University, India

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Three Special RIAI Awards in TidyTowns Competition
25 May 2021

Three Special RIAI Awards in TidyTowns Competition

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A New European Bauhaus Conversation with Yvonne Farrell, Shelley McNamara and Orla Murphy
24 May 2021

A New European Bauhaus Conversation with Yvonne Farrell, Shelley McNamara and Orla Murphy

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2021 Pavilion of Ireland Opens at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Exploring the Impact of Data Infrastructure and Communication Technologies on Societies
20 May 2021

2021 Pavilion of Ireland Opens at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Exploring the Impact of Data Infrastructure and Communication Technologies on Societies

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Rafael Moneo - Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the Biennale Architettura 2021
30 Apr 2021

Rafael Moneo - Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the Biennale Architettura 2021

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RKD Architects Announced as Winners of New York City Urban Design Ideas Competition
27 Apr 2021

RKD Architects Announced as Winners of New York City Urban Design Ideas Competition

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The RIAI Student Awards 2021
22 Apr 2021

The RIAI Student Awards 2021

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RIAI Launches Sustainable Design Pathways Guide to Prioritise Sustainability in the Built Environment
21 Apr 2021

RIAI Launches Sustainable Design Pathways Guide to Prioritise Sustainability in the Built Environment

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Angela Brady FRIAI Appointed Design Council Ambassador at the UK’s Design Council
19 Apr 2021

Angela Brady FRIAI Appointed Design Council Ambassador at the UK’s Design Council

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Significant Gas Fired Generation Required During Transition to Zero Carbon
15 Apr 2021

Significant Gas Fired Generation Required During Transition to Zero Carbon

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We Must Think Local for a Sustainable Future by Claire McManus, RIAI Spokesperson on Housing
08 Apr 2021

We Must Think Local for a Sustainable Future by Claire McManus, RIAI Spokesperson on Housing

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Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal Receive the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize
01 Apr 2021

Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal Receive the 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize

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RIAI Architects Launch Annual Charity Initiative with RIAI Simon Open Door
30 Mar 2021

RIAI Architects Launch Annual Charity Initiative with RIAI Simon Open Door

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Wood Awards Ireland Announcement
26 Mar 2021

Wood Awards Ireland Announcement

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Irish Pavilion Introduces their theme for 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale
18 Mar 2021

Irish Pavilion Introduces their theme for 2021 Venice Architecture Biennale

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ICOMOS Publishes Update of its Quality Principles for EU-funded Interventions with Potential Impact on Cultural Heritage
05 Mar 2021

ICOMOS Publishes Update of its Quality Principles for EU-funded Interventions with Potential Impact on Cultural Heritage

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3D CRAFT: A UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Network
04 Mar 2021

3D CRAFT: A UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Network

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International Design Competition - Romanian Children’s Hospital Cluj-Napoca
25 Feb 2021

International Design Competition - Romanian Children’s Hospital Cluj-Napoca

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New Architecture at the Edge Outreach Project Announced in Collaboration with Matt + Fiona
25 Feb 2021

New Architecture at the Edge Outreach Project Announced in Collaboration with Matt + Fiona

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18 Projects by Irish Architects in the Mies van der Rohe Award 2022
02 Feb 2021

18 Projects by Irish Architects in the Mies van der Rohe Award 2022

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Irish Architects feature prominently in 1922-2022: A Century of Change in Ireland Oral History Collection
29 Jan 2021

Irish Architects feature prominently in 1922-2022: A Century of Change in Ireland Oral History Collection

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My Bungalow Bliss - Animo TV and RTÉ are Looking for Architects with a Bungalow Project
27 Jan 2021

My Bungalow Bliss - Animo TV and RTÉ are Looking for Architects with a Bungalow Project

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Architecture the Topic of Discussion on RTE’s ‘The Business
27 Jan 2021

Architecture the Topic of Discussion on RTE’s ‘The Business

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Guaranteed Irish House a Free Online Resource to Aid RIAI Members to ‘Look Local and Support Irish’
26 Jan 2021

Guaranteed Irish House a Free Online Resource to Aid RIAI Members to ‘Look Local and Support Irish’

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McCullough Mulvin Architects win DETAIL Readers’ Prize for Thapar University
14 Jan 2021

McCullough Mulvin Architects win DETAIL Readers’ Prize for Thapar University

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RIAI and ARB pave the way for Irish and UK architects post-EU transition period
18 Dec 2020

RIAI and ARB pave the way for Irish and UK architects post-EU transition period

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RIAI Celebrates the Rising Stars of Irish Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2020 Announced
24 Nov 2020

RIAI Celebrates the Rising Stars of Irish Architecture - Winners of the RIAI Future Award and RIAI Student Awards 2020 Announced

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RIAI launches Dublin by Design, Architecture and the City – a New Publication in Partnership with The O’Brien Press and Supported by Dublin City Council
11 Nov 2020

RIAI launches Dublin by Design, Architecture and the City – a New Publication in Partnership with The O’Brien Press and Supported by Dublin City Council

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IABS Mental Health & Well Being Workshop
Webinar 22 Jun 2021

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Developments in HR & Employment Practices
Webinar 23 Jun 2021

Developments in HR & Employment Practices

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The Housing Agency Webinar Series: Key Issues in Tackling Homelessness
Dublin 24 Jun 2021

The Housing Agency Webinar Series: Key Issues in Tackling Homelessness

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The Society of Construction Law: Making Best Use of the RIAI Suite of Contracts
Online 24 Jun 2021

The Society of Construction Law: Making Best Use of the RIAI Suite of Contracts

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RIAI Women in Architecture -  Valerie Mulvin and Ruth O’Herlihy in interview with Carole Pollard on Thapar University, India
Online 24 Jun 2021

RIAI Women in Architecture -  Valerie Mulvin and Ruth O’Herlihy in interview with Carole Pollard on Thapar University, India

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation
Webinar 24 Jun 2021

RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Nano Nagle Place – Genesis of the Project, Preparation of Design and Implementation

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Pre-recorded Online: Innovative Housing for All
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Pre-recorded Online: Innovative Housing for All

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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack
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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on the Public Works Contracts & the Role of the Employer’s Representative
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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on the Public Works Contracts & the Role of the Employer’s Representative

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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI &  Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by George O’Malley Plasterwork
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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI &  Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by George O’Malley Plasterwork

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Pre-recorded Online: Closure and Recommencement of Construction Sites – COVID-19 Implications and Key Considerations
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Pre-recorded Online: Closure and Recommencement of Construction Sites – COVID-19 Implications and Key Considerations

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on Fire Safety Considerations For Existing Buildings

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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Bushy Park Ironworks
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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Bushy Park Ironworks

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Recording of RIAI CPD Webinar: ‘Dealing with COVID-19 Claims and Delays in Private Sector Contracts’ in conjunction with McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors
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Recording of RIAI CPD Webinar: ‘Dealing with COVID-19 Claims and Delays in Private Sector Contracts’ in conjunction with McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI Business CPD -  Developing Sustainable Careers in Architecture
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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD - Technical Guidance Documents
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Pre-recorded Online: Housing for Older People - Joint CPD by RIAI & Housing Agency
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Pre-recorded Online: Housing for Older People - Joint CPD by RIAI & Housing Agency

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Buildings other than Dwellings
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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Buildings other than Dwellings

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RIAI Blended Learning CPD Pilot: NZEB and TGD Part L Dwellings 2019
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RIAI Blended Learning CPD Pilot: NZEB and TGD Part L Dwellings 2019

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD Roadshow: Reflections on BC(A)R
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New Reduced Price - Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD Series on S.I. 9 of 2014, 5 Years Later
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New Reduced Price - Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD Series on S.I. 9 of 2014, 5 Years Later

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI Fire Safety CPD
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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy - Dwellings
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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on NZEB and TGD Part L - Conservation of Fuel and Energy - Dwellings

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Pre-recorded Online: COVID-19 Return to Office Planning – Framework for Legislation, Employer & Employee Responsibilities, Protocols, Risk Measures and Inspection for Architecture Practice
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Pre-recorded Online: COVID-19 Return to Office Planning – Framework for Legislation, Employer & Employee Responsibilities, Protocols, Risk Measures and Inspection for Architecture Practice

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI Public Procurement CPD – How to get Public Work & Offer the Service
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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Oldstone Conservation
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Pre-recorded Online: Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Oldstone Conservation

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Pre-recorded Online: RIAI CPD on How to Carry Out a Site Inspection
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RIAI Blended Learning on the Use of DEAP to Demonstrate Compliance with TGD Part L
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RIAI Blended Learning on the Use of DEAP to Demonstrate Compliance with TGD Part L

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RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Committee: Public Housing Design and Delivery-Ideas from the London Councils
Online 01 Jul 2021

RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Committee: Public Housing Design and Delivery-Ideas from the London Councils

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RIAI CPD Links: Whole Life Carbon Training
Dublin 19 Jul 2021

RIAI CPD Links: Whole Life Carbon Training

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