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Teesside / TeesValley Branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects Promoting architecture, architects and supporting our members

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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/

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

18.11.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

10.11.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.
Β 
links in post 
CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Architecture for social purpose & Sustainable 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. Β  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

15.10.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Royal Institute of British Architects

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

13.10.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

09.10.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Royal Institute of British Architects

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-...

08.10.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Royal Institute of British Architects

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

08.10.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

08.10.2025 09:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

02.10.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

01.10.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

#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

24.09.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

#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

17.09.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

15.09.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets 
Family Friendly | Homes
Summary
β€œWhat 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 β€œ
links in post
CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments

RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Family Friendly | Homes Summary β€œWhat 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 β€œ links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments

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

10.09.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets 
Adaptive Reuse | Sustainability
Summary
β€œBy 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 Β Β Β Β 

RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Adaptive Reuse | Sustainability Summary β€œBy 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 Β Β Β Β 

#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

03.09.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
hand drawing with a coffee in the background

hand drawing with a coffee in the background

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

26.08.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

#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

20.08.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

#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

13.08.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 Β Β Β 

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 Β Β Β 

#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

30.07.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
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...

#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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23.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 Β Β Β 

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 Β Β Β 

#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...

23.07.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Architects Code 2025 : Q&A webinar
YouTube video by Architects Registration Board The Architects Code 2025 : Q&A webinar

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 ➑️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZCB...

#architecture #architects #code #standards

15.07.2025 13:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ arb.citizenspace.com/policy-and-c...

πŸ—“οΈ Closes 31 July 2025

17.07.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.07.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cressingham Gardens, Lambeth: β€˜a sense of smallness inside the bigness’ Cressingham Gardens in Lambeth is one of the finest council estates – I use that maligned term deliberately – in the country.

This is part I of my two-part post on the Cressingham Gardens Estate in Lambeth - 'one of the nicest small schemes in England’ according to Lord Esher. Part II will be published tomorrow, the 17th. (You can subscribe to get it direct to your inbox!)
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/cressingha...

16.07.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Technical Briefing: Designing with Water - Going Beyond the ... New London Architecture (NLA) will be hosting a webinar on Friday 18th July 2025 (10:00am - 11:00am) Webinar info: Join this webinar to ...

#reminder

Technical Briefing: Designing with Water - Going Beyond the Technology

Free #CPD webinar

πŸ—“οΈ Fri 18th July, 10-11am

details πŸ‘‡

14.07.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets 
Water| Conservation
Summary 
Its been a hot dry summer & with hosepipe bans already in force we focus our thoughts to Water Conservation in building design and the construction process 
links in post
CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture

RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Water| Conservation Summary Its been a hot dry summer & with hosepipe bans already in force we focus our thoughts to Water Conservation in building design and the construction process links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture

Today #CPDSnippets looks at #WaterConservation
links
valuingwaterinitiative.org/how-architec...
forestnation.com/blog/effecti...
wbdg.org/resources/wa...
aia.org/design-excel...
re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectura...
architecturalrecord.com/articles/123...
#architecture #architecture #water

16.07.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TODAY Branch Meeting Tues 15th July 2025 
12.30-1.30pm 
RIBA TEES Online email ribateessude@gmail.com for link 
picture of branch with green leaves and white flowers 
RIBA Tees logo

TODAY Branch Meeting Tues 15th July 2025 12.30-1.30pm RIBA TEES Online email ribateessude@gmail.com for link picture of branch with green leaves and white flowers RIBA Tees logo

TODAY!! Join us online at lunchtime for a chat about architecture in Teesside - what's on, future events, news
If you need a link please let us know
#architecture #architect #teesside @RIBANorthEast @RIBA @RIBANorth @RIBA_YAPF @RIBAYorkshire

15.07.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RIBA South Conservation: The greenest building is the one al... RIBA South will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 16th July 2025 (1:00pm - 2:00pm) Webinar info: As conservationists, you know very well...

#reminder

RIBA South Conservation: The greenest building is the one already built

Free #CPD webinar

πŸ—“οΈ Wed 16th July, 1-2pm

details πŸ‘‡

11.07.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I post the same content across all platforms and literally only go on the X account for this, don't use it personally but apparently some members don't find it problematic
At a branch level our SM is provided by volunteers so your fees don't go towards it but understand the frustration

11.07.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@ribatees is following 20 prominent accounts