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The Holocaust Memorial Bill has secured Royal Assent, paving the way for a final decision on Adjaye Associates’ and Ron Arad’s Holocaust memorial.

Adjaye and Arad’s Holocaust memorial moves forward with Royal Assent

www.architectsjournal.co.uk

January 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM

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Passivhaus Trust

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🏚️ Retrofitting existing buildings is no longer optional - it’s central to delivering healthy, low-energy homes at scale. Our 2nd #Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass offers the opportunity to go beyond theory & explore a live Passivhaus #retrofit component method project.

👉 https://ow.ly/TP6650Y4peu

January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM

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Unique Places to Save

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Long-term impact does not happen by accident. It happens when restoration is backed by a plan, the right resources, and stewardship that stays in place after the project is “done.”

January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM

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arqnetwork

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#CPD #replay

Fresh Concrete 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structural beams

If you missed this webinar, a replay is available.

👇

Fresh Concrete 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structur...

The second event of the Fresh Concrete series 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structural beams – with Andy Coward, Founder, Net Zero Projects an...

arqnetwork.com

January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM

RIBA Tees Branch

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#CPDSnippets this week looks at bird strikes & glazing
@the-riba.bsky.social @dezeen.com @archdaily-poster.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk #architecture #glazing
links 1/2
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/oct/comment-billions-birds-collide-glass-buildings-architecture-has-solutions

No. 282 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets
RIBA - Architecture.com
Glass in Buildings | Birds
Summary
Glazing is an important part of most buildings and big windows can be a fantastic design choice but one big issue with this is bird strikes – this week we look at ways to reconcile our design choices with the wildlife around us
Links
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/oct/comment-billions-birds-collide-glass-buildings-architecture-has-solutions
www.archdaily.com/940096/how-to-choose-glass-that-prevents-birds-from-colliding-with-buildings
www.toughglaze.com/designing-against-bird-strikes
www.dezeen.com/2022/03/10/bird-friendly-building-techniques/
https://birdsconnectsea.org/our-work/urban-conservation/bird-safe-cities/preventing-bird-window-collisions/

CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable architecture | Design, construction and technology

@RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire
@ucl @archdaily @toughglaze @dezeen @birdsconnectsea
#architecture #glazing #architects #birdstrikes

January 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM

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#CPDSnippets this week looks at #Rainwater & ways to approach it links
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbWiOGaTY4
www.cotterillcivils.co.uk/blogs/guides-to-guttering/which-capacity-gutter-system
www.self-build.co.uk/copper-guttering-explained-benefits-costs-how-choose/
architizer.com/blog/practic...

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No. 281 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets
RIBA - Architecture.com
Rainwater | Materials & Design
Summary
With our weather in the UK getting guttering right is essential. There are lots of options out there, from aesthetic choices to practical ones
Links
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXbWiOGaTY4
www.cotterillcivils.co.uk/blogs/guides-to-guttering/which-capacity-gutter-system
www.self-build.co.uk/copper-guttering-explained-benefits-costs-how-choose/
https://architizer.com/blog/practice/details/architects-guide-hidden-gutters-building-corners/
https://copper.org/applications/architecture/arch_dhb/arch-details/gutters_downspouts/
www.facebook.com/ThisOldHouse/videos/-tommy-breaks-down-the-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-wooden-gutters-versus-their-/1190436852393317/

CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Design, Construction & Technology
21.01.26

January 21, 2026 at 11:57 AM

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Our 1st Branch Meeting of the year details & link see poster
We try to reflect our members in Teesside, Durham & surrounding areas but in order to do so we need your input, even if you have nothing to say, come & have a listen @the-riba.bsky.social #architects #architecture #teesside

January 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM

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This week we continue the theme of New with #CPDSnippets
Links
a9architecture.co.uk/advice-centr...

www.theplan.it/eng/architec...

archinspires.com/2023/04/10/1...

villaengineering.com/historic-arc...

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No. 280 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets
RIBA - Architecture.com
Juxtaposition | Old & New
Summary
Continuing with the “New” theme we will take a look at juxtaposing Old & New architecture, some inspirational articles plus looking at some of the issues with taking this approach to work

Links
https://a9architecture.co.uk/advice-centre/blending-old-and-new-successful-examples-of-architectural-fusion/

https://www.theplan.it/eng/architecture/nall-mclaughlin-architects-academic-interventions

https://archinspires.com/2023/04/10/12-beautiful-examples-of-historic-and-modern-architecture-coming-together/

https://villaengineering.com/historic-architecture-meets-modern-design-blending-the-old-with-the-new/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289607680_The_critical_lacuna_between_new_contextually_juxtaposed_and_freestyle_buildings_in_historic_settings

https://www.cantifix.co.uk/blog/6-rules-for-adding-modern-glass-extensions-to-old-buildings/

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-perspectives/a1628-10-examples-of-modern-architectural-additions-used-to-conserve-older-buildings/

CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Building conservation & heritage
14.01.26

January 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM

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Welcome back to #CPDSnippets we start the year with a bit of a review & refresh
links
www.ribabooks.com/architects-practice-spring-clean-clare-nash
www.thp.co.uk/business-review-time-to-spring-clean-your-business/
architizer.com/blog/inspira...
www.instagram.com/reels/DSYQnoDiIpF
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No. 279 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets
RIBA - Architecture.com
Happy New Year | Practice
Summary
Happy New Year to all our followers & welcome back! We are starting the new year with some suggestions on blowing out the business cobwebs, ready for a new year.

www.ribabooks.com/architects-practice-spring-clean-clare-nash
www.thp.co.uk/business-review-time-to-spring-clean-your-business/
https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/stories/more-realistic-resolutions-for-architects/
www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-community/a9084-new-year-resolutions-for-an-architect/
Stop, Start, Continue www.instagram.com/reels/DSYQnoDiIpF
www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/five-things-architecture-practices-can-do-right-now-to-help-their-financial-position-in-2026/

CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients & Services
07.01.26

January 7, 2026 at 10:59 AM

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

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

December 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

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

November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

www.riba.org

October 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch @ribatees.bsky.social · Oct 8

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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

October 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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

RIBA Tees Branch

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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