RIBA Tees Branch

2/2 www.lizmale.co.uk/blog/2026-guide-to-major-policy-changes-in-uk-construction
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/part-b-changes-england-wales.html
www.building.co.uk/comment/construction-law-at-the-turn-of-2026-looking-backwards-and-forwards/5140093.article

No. 283 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Legislation changes | 2026 Summary Here we take a look at some of the legislative changes facing Construction in 2026 Links   www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-january-2026-health-safety www.shoosmiths.com/perspectives/stories/articles/building-safety-developments-expected-in-2026 www.lizmale.co.uk/blog/2026-guide-to-major-policy-changes-in-uk-construction ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/part-b-changes-england-wales.html www.building.co.uk/comment/construction-law-at-the-turn-of-2026-looking-backwards-and-forwards/5140093.article     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance 03/02/26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @osbourneclarke @shoosmiths @lizmale @RICs @buildingmagazine #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #legislation #construction

This week #cpdsnippets looks at some of the legislative changes facing Construction in 2026
Links
www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-january-2026-health-safety
www.shoosmiths.com/perspectives/stories/articles/building-safety-developments-expected-in-2026
@the-riba.bsky.social 1/2

Allies and Morrison completes Passivhaus student housing in Cambridge Allies and Morrison completes Passivhaus student housing in Cambridge

The eight terraces of Passivhaus-certified townhouses provide rooms for 245 students, and are set in a shared garden.

I am fortunate to be part of the team bringing the event together with our partners Historic England, and so I get to see the abstracts as they are coming in and believe me there are some fantastic and ground breaking talks. Joining details for the day will released in the next coupe of weeks.

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

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

🏚️ 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

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.”

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...

#CPD #replay

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

If you missed this webinar, a replay is available.

👇

2/2 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/
birdsconnectsea.org/our-work/urb...

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

#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

2/2 links cont.
copper.org/applications...
www.facebook.com/ThisOldHouse/videos/-tommy-breaks-down-the-pros-and-cons-of-traditional-wooden-gutters-versus-their-/1190436852393317/
@the-riba.bsky.social @architizer.bsky.social #architecture

Green Background TEXT 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

#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...

RIBA Tees Logo at top TEXT - Weds January 21st 2026 12.30-1.30pm, Online via teams, email ribatesside@riba.com for link Photo of small bird on branch TEXT - ALL WELCOME Agenda - Plan for 2026, Funding, Upcoming events, Opportunities, CPD, Social Media Coloured stripes mirroring the logo with white text - Branch Meeting No. 1

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

2/2 links continued www.researchgate.net/publication/...

www.cantifix.co.uk/blog/6-rules...

www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-fresh-pe...

@the-riba.bsky.social #architecture #architects

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

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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2/2 links cont.
www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-community/a9084-new-year-resolutions-for-an-architect/
www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/five-things-architecture-practices-can-do-right-now-to-help-their-financial-position-in-2026/
#architects

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

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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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

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

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teesside & North Yorkshire architects - do you fancy a lunch time CPD? 14th October, Northallerton - details & registration in link below #architects #teesside #northyorkshire

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-...

Further information and registration details for our roundtable event next week www.riba.org/eventbrite-events/riba-tees-ethics-roundtable-sustainability/

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

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

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

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

#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