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Teesside / TeesValley Branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects
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A quick round up of what we've been up to at RIBA Tees in 2025. Enjoy the holiday season & hope to see you all in 2026
@RIBANorthEast @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire #architects #architecture #teesside
photos of events from 2025 " As we bring the year to a close lets reflect on what we’ve done at RIBA Tees 35 CPDSnippets topics 1046 followers 2 Ethics Roundtables Festival of Thrift 6 branch meetings Member Newsletters 6th form careers fair, Student mentoring session, produced educational materials Live CPD sessions Represented the region at the RIBA NE awards FMB Awards IStructEAwards RIBA UK Members Forum Provided member support
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Join us NEXT WEEK for another Ethics Roundtable event, this time we are in Darlington to discuss AI
Full details & registration riba.org/whats-on/rib...
#architects #architecture #teesside #AI #Ethics
Poster for event picture of bad AI interior Ethics Roundtable : AI Weds 10th Nov 12-1.30pm, Darlington RIBA TEES (plus logo) Lively discussion & Debate, Core CPD Curriculum Tickets via https://www.riba.org/whats-on/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-ai/
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Apologies this event is in DECEMBER not as previously posted in November - tickets here, free for members
www.riba.org/whats-on/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-ai/
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Our Next Event - following on from a successful initial Roundtable event, this time we will be exploring AI. Free for members details & tickets via www.riba.org/whats-on/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-ai/
#architects #architecture #ethics #ai #teesside #darlington
Poster for event picture of bad AI interior Ethics Roundtable : AI Weds 10th Nov 12-1.30pm, Darlington RIBA TEES (plus logo) Lively discussion & Debate, Core CPD Curriculum Tickets via https://www.riba.org/whats-on/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-ai/
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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THIS WEEK - join us for our online Branch Meeting, discussing upcoming events, the plan for 2025 & some (paid) opportunities for members - contact us if you need a meeting link #architects #architecture #teesside @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth
Picture of autumn leaves Branch Meeting Weds 12th Nov 2025 12.30-1.30pm RIBA Tees online email ribateesside@gmail.com for link RIBA Tees Logo - circle split to show blue sky, green countryside, dark blue rivers & grey industry
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Following yesterdays Roundtable #CPDSnippets has some more indepth links on the #Ethics topics we touched upon links
britannica.com/story/whats-...
lse.ac.uk/granthaminst...
journalism.university/fundamentals...
ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/deo...
#architect #architecture
CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Sustainability | Ethics Summary Following on from our fantastic roundtable event yesterday, we have included some links for architects wanting to explore some of the themes we touched upon further.   links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Architecture for social purpose & Sustainable Architecture
October 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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We look forward to welcoming everyone to our Roundtable CPD event TOMORROW hosted by Align PP, Northallerton
tickets via www.riba.org/whats-on/rib...
#CPD #architects #architecture #ethics #sustainability
Royal Institute of British Architects
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October 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Teesside & North Yorkshire architects - do you fancy a lunch time CPD? 14th October, Northallerton - details & registration in link below #architects #teesside #northyorkshire
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Apologies it seems that the new RIBA website has some teething problems with links that were working earlier
if you cannot access the Roundtable event via architecture.com please try www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/riba-tees-...
Royal Institute of British Architects
architecture.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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In preparation for our Roundtable event next week #CPDSnippets explores #sustainability & #Ethics
links
architecture.com/knowledge-an...
re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectura...
buildingmeaningfulfutures.org/wp-content/u...
humansandnature.org/ethical-aspe...
#architects #architecture
October 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Please join @RibaTees for our next event - #Ethics & #Sustainability Roundtable. Hopefully a chance for lively debate.
full details here www.architecture.com/whats-on/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-sustainability
Limited number of places available so please register
#architecture
Poster with PV panels & RIBA Tees Logo - all information repeated in main post Event Ethics Roundtable : Sustainability 14th October 12pm Core CPD curriculum Tickets via link in post
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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#CPDSnippets this week looks at designing for #sightloss
links
re-thinkingthefuture.com/designing-fo...
cromwell.com/2024/01/26/t...
youtube.com/watch?v=wl6Z... Architecture for the Blind
thoughtco.com/designing-fo...
disordinaryarchitecture.co.uk/archive/arch...
#architecture #architects #blind
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Sight | Accessibility Summary A key component of architecture is the visual aesthetic, so how do we design buildings that work & appeal to those who cannot utilise this sense fully. Designing inclusive environments often benefits society as a whole and not just the targeted audience, giving us richer and better considered spaces & buildings. links in post Includes 1 YouTube videos Architecture for the blind CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments
October 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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#CPDSnippets this week we look at #Conservation #Joinery links
buildingconservation.com/articles/arc...
youtube.com/watch?v=VXJ7...
youtube.com/watch?app=de...
bwf.org.uk/toolkit/heri...
buildingconservation.com/articles/arc...
historicengland.org.uk/images-books...
#architecture #architects
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Historic Joinery | Conservation Summary Historic or Heritage Joinery is a key part of conservation work. Internal & external joinery often accounts for key features in historic buildings and sensitive & skilled approaches to working are often needed. links in post Includes 2 YouTube videos - Building Conservation | Historic Joinery Union Chapel London Timber restoration & Conservation CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Building Conservation & Heritage
September 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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#CPDSnippets this week looks at working with #Glulam links
architizer.com/blog/product...
harperbd.co.uk/introduction...
bucklandtimber.co.uk/blog/specify...
swedishwood.com/building-wit...
swedishwood.com/siteassets/5...

#architect #architecture #timberconstruction
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Glulam | Design Summary Glulam can offer a beautiful sustainable solution to the structural elements of a building but what should you consider when using it? links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Design, construction and technology
September 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Tomorrow - Lunchtime Branch Meeting,
Everyone welcome
We will be discussing upcoming events, CPD and your views on RIBA as an organisation.
@RIBA @RIBANorthEast @RIBA_YAPF @RIBAYorkshire @RIBANorth #architect #architecture #Teesside
email for link
September 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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This week #CPDSnippets looks at #FamilyFriendly #homes
links
architectsjournal.co.uk/practice/cul...
re-thinkingthefuture.com/technologies...
citiespeoplelove.co/article/desi...
ads.org.uk/sites/defaul...
nimtim.co.uk/multigenerat...
#architect #architecture #housingdesign
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Family Friendly | Homes Summary “What makes a home? – well often it’s the people who live in it. What makes a Family friendly design – flexibility, accessibility, adaptation and even intergenerational living can all be key considerations for good family friendly design, oh and don’t forget storage, lots of storage “ links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments
September 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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#CPDSnippets this week explores #AdaptiveReuse
links
henninglarsen.com/news/the-imp...
ube.ac.uk/whats-happen...
journal-buildingscities.org/articles/10....
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
dezeen.com/tag/adaptive...

#architecture #architect #reuse #sustainablearchitecture
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Adaptive Reuse | Sustainability Summary “By reusing & transforming we have an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint, minimise waste & conserve resources, whilst preserving historical heritage & cultural value” links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable architecture, Building conservation & Heritage     
September 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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We recently sent out our regional events calendar & some branch information to everyone on our mailing list - if you missed out and want to find out more please drop us a message
@RIBANorthEast @RIBA_YAPF @RIBA @RIBAYorkshire #architecture #architects #teesside
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August 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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#CPDSnippets this week looks at #FireStrategy
links
architecture.com/knowledge-an...
designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire_sa...
youtube.com/watch?v=DHqs...
thefpa.co.uk/news/an-arch...
architecturetoday.co.uk/the-future-o...
letsbuild.com/blog/fire-sa...
#architect #architecture #firesafety
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Fire Strategy | H&S Fire safety strategies are essential parts of modern architectural practice but what should you include, where does your responsibility lie and when should you seek specialist assistance. links in post Including YouTube video Fire Safety in Practice – How to mitigate the risk CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Health, Safety & Wellbeing
August 20, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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#CPDSnippets this week is about #Tax
links
lloydsbankacademy.co.uk/learn-for-bu...
gov.uk/government/c...
gov.uk/guidance/che...
architecture.com/riba-busines...
ross-brooke.co.uk/the-10-bigge...
youtube.com/watch?v=_QHb...

#architects #architecture pic.x.com/RQZ2kr1FZA
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Making Tax Digital | Practice Summary Nothing is certain, except death & taxes. You probably have had a million emails from HMRC regarding this, if you haven’t read them yet or are still deciding what to do here is some more information for you. links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients & services
August 13, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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#CPDSnippets delves into #RuralArchitecture this week
links architecture.com/knowledge-an...
local.gov.uk/sites/defaul...
historicengland.org.uk/education/tr...
theplanner.co.uk/2022/07/05/r...
bdonline.co.uk/opinion/we-n...
charleshollandarchitects.co.uk/517-2/
#architecture #architects #teesside
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Rural | Architecture Summary Rural architecture brings its own sets of challenges, from planning frameworks to infrastructure, rural context & needs, and that’s before you even consider the wildlife links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Places, planning & communities    
July 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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#CPD #replay

Unpacking the impact of the government's response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 2 report

If you missed this webinar, a replay is available.

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Unpacking the impact of the government's response to the Gre...
Risks & Regulations Live will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday 1st April 2025 (11:00am - 12:00pm) Webinar info: The Grenfell Tower tr...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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#CPDSnippets Sticking with water we are now looking at #Drainage #architecture
links
thearchitectsdiary.com/the-importan...
lifeofanarchitect.com/residential-...
designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Drainage
cibse.org/media/ohubb2...
checkatrade.com/blog/expert-...
selfbuildanddesign.com/beginnersgui...
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Drainage | Domestic Summary Following on from water conservation, we are now going to look at drainage. Often other professionals become involved in this aspect of projects but having an overview helps with all aspects of the job & team communication links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Design, construction & technology    
July 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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From 1 September, the new Architects Code will be in effect.

Earlier this month, ARB hosted a webinar to explain the new Standards and answer your questions.

Missed it? Watch the recording here ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZCB...

#architecture #architects #code #standards
The Architects Code 2025 : Q&A webinar
YouTube video by Architects Registration Board
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July 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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We’re consulting on 3 draft guidance documents to support the new Architects Code (effective 1 Sept):
- Managing conflicts of interest
- Managing finances
- Raising concerns and whistleblowing

Share your views ➡️ arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-c...

🗓️ Closes 31 July 2025
July 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Yesterday we sent out an email Branch Update & Event Calendar to members if you didn't get one & want to know what's going on in the region drop us a message & we'll add you to the mailing list #whatson #architect #architecture #teesside @RIBANorthEast @RIBA @RIBA_YAPF
July 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM