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#architects #architecture #cpdsnippets #accessibility CPD Snippets RIBA Tees No. 304 Practice | Employment rights Summary Employment rights are changing – the first wave of changes came in April this year, with more changes coming later this year. We have a look at the changes and employment rights in general for architects & architectural assistants from both an employer and employee viewpoint. Links https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/new-employment-rights-changes-explained-and-what-they-mean-for-architecture-practices/ https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/employment-changes/ https://profpracarch.org/ethics/employment-rights-architectural-assistants https://www.riba.org/media/p0hden04/riba-cp-employment-policy-guide-august-2021.pdf CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients and services SUB TOPIC | The legislative framework & due diligence, Team & people management 22|07|26 Remember to record your CPD Architecture.com Affiliated with RIBA
blue & white background with RIBA Tees & RIBA logos text CPD Snippets RIBA Tees No. 303 Accessibility | Doors Summary This week I saw a “wonderful’ example of an ‘accessible’ door - the double doors were automatic yet unthoughtful placement meant they opened straight into a column, hidden by the doors frame when closed. They solved one problem and caused another - this week we look at making sure we don’t do that by looking at some of the competing issues. Links https://accessibleds.com/blog/f/navigating-accessibility-the-struggles-of-opening-doors  https://www.housinglin.org.uk/Topics/type/Trapped-by-Safety-Fire-Doors-Accessibility-and-Policy-Tensions-in-Housing/ https://em-b.co.uk/opening-doors-for-everyone-ensuring-accessibility-in-building-design/ https://www.tiktok.com/@arc_needs/video/7427478669184060678 https://www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd/cpd-2012-module-2-specifying-automatic-doors/5033324.article https://medium.com/@getgoin/5-problems-with-accessibility-and-how-universal-design-fixes-them-2d22d473adec CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments SUB TOPIC | Buildings and places in use 15|07|26 Remember to record your CPD Architecture.com Affiliated with RIBA
Blue & white background with with riba tees & riba logos text CPD Snippets RIBA Tees No. 302 Business | PI Insurance Summary Watching a building project go wrong quite spectacularly in real time on the world’s media, reminds us as professionals that insurance is a key part of practice. Here we take a look at insurance for architects, requirements, limitations and the fine print. Links https://arb.org.uk/architect-information/professional-indemnity-insurance/ https://www.riba.org/work/business-tools/riba-insurance/optimising-your-professional-indemnity-renewal/ https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/sole-practitioner-focus-what-is-run-off-insurance-and-why-is-it-important-for-architects/ https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/sharpen-your-clause/ https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/archive/insuring-against-the-worst https://acarchitects.co.uk/avoiding-exclusions/ CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance SUB TOPIC | Business, clients and services 07|07|26 Remember to record your CPD Architecture.com Affiliated with RIBA
Poster with picture of branch tent at the festival of thrift Text RIBA Tees Branch Meeting No 4 Postponed New Date Tues 14th July 12.30 -1.30pm, Online via Teams email ribateesside@gmail.com for link All Welcome
CPD Snippets RIBA Tees No. 301 Passive Cooling | Retrofit Summary If you've spent a lot of the past few weeks explaining this to others, then this probably won't be news to you but may give you some context to feedback & discuss with clients & other professionals when making your case for retrofitting passive cooling measures  If you want to come & discuss this the public, join us at our tent at the Festival of Thrift, 4/5th July, Kirkleatham Links https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/retrofit-your-building-to-reduce-overheating/ https://www.jakemp.com/knowledge-hub/keeping-cool-adapting-homes-for-a-hotter-climate/ The Ultimate guide to Passive Cooling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKf1jILX-M https://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/125578/ https://www.buildingsandcities.org/insights/commentaries/practical-approaches-cooling.html https://researchinnovation.kingston.ac.uk/en/publications/passive-cooling-design-strategies-for-retrofit-of-residential-tow-2/ https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/a-retrofitting-revolution   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable architecture SUB TOPIC | Various 01|07|26 Remember to record your CPD Architecture.com Affiliated with RIBA @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @cambridgeuni @Kingstonuniversity @buildingsandcities @sheffielduniversity @jakemp @SaraSaadouni_TAC #architects #architecture #passivecooling
blue & white background with RIBA Tees & RIBA logos and text CPD Snippets RIBA Tees No. 300 Marketing | Social Media Summary As we are refreshing our social media posts, we thought it was a good opportunity to look at the subject for architects in general. In the internet age Marketing is easier than ever but it’s also competing for attention in an increasingly crowded arena.  How do we make it work for us? Links https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/how-architects-can-refresh-their-social-media-presence/ https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/social-media-detox-how-are-architects-rethinking-online-strategies Social Media for Architects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spS2z5MNgbo VIDEO https://architecturesocial.com/cpds/drawing-attention-to-architecture-in-the-age-of-social-media-ft-hamza-shaikh/  VIDEO https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/ai-professional-features/social-media-and-how-architects-can-best-use-it/ https://www.aia.org/aia-architect/article/5-ways-level-your-firm-marketing   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients and services SUB TOPIC | Selling & Marketing Strategy 24|06|26 Remember to record your CPD Architecture.com Affiliated with RIBA @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @architectsjournal @BusinessofArchitecture @architecturesocial @aia #architects #architecture #socialmedia
Green background with text RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com CPD Snippets This week you will see a change in appearance to our CPDSnippets It will be our 300th CPDSnippet and we will be taking the opportunity to update our look as well as incorporate the revised RIBA branding   WHY DO WE DO IT?   CPD Snippets was introduced by RIBA Teesside as a way for architects to cover the whole RIBA CPD curriculum.  We consider a wide range of topics no matter what size practice you work for, what work you do and where you work. We provide links on a weekly theme curated to cover topics from simple checklists and articles to more in-depth research papers and webinars. We are not beholden to sponsors so try to provide a broad perspective on topics and give you the tools to help with your practice as well as providing interesting links for topics you may not have considered before. Throughout the year we cover every core topic on the RIBA curriculum.   It is a free volunteer produced service, and we hope it provides useful, interesting resources for architects, architecture students and anyone who follows us. If you have a topic, you want us to consider please let us know If you find it useful please like & share with others
Green background with text No. 299 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Project Management | Soft Skills Summary Project management is a key architect proficiency, effective PM requires soft skills, often a part of the job we take for granted. Soft skills are how we deal with people - architecture’s core component; clients, colleagues, contractors, other professionals and the public Dealing with them isn’t a choice but how we deal with them can often be improved. Links https://wedevs.com/blog/512236/project-management-soft-skills-vs-hard-skills/  https://www.apm.org.uk/jobs-and-careers/the-role-of-soft-skills-in-project-management/ https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/what-will-help-you-take-your-next-step-up-in-your-career/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjr5uHn3RQk https://volzero.com/news/view/beyond-design-key-soft-skills-for-architects https://chronos-studeos.com/6-important-soft-skills-every-architect-needs/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients and services 17.06.26
green background with text No. 298 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Decarbonising | Sustainability Summary Decarbonising masonry & concrete construction is a key component in the toolkit of sustainable design options. Some situations or building types may require a masonry/concrete solution so it’s important to know what this means in carbon terms and the best way to do this as sustainably as possible and what the alternatives are. Links https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/structures-sustainability-we-can-put-a-block-on-brick-steve-webb/  https://www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd/cpd-08-2026-decarbonising-masonry-construction-with-cellular-clay-blocks/5142441.article https://concretecentre.com/CPD-Events/Sustainability-Series-2025.aspx https://globalabc.org/buildingmaterialsandclimate/chapter-5-improve/5-1-decarbonizing-conventional-building-materials.html https://www.rics.org/news-insights/wbef/four-reasons-why-decarbonising-historic-buildings-is-not-straightforward https://www.youtube.com/@riba.northeast.sustainability https://architecturetoday.co.uk/the-value-of-low-carbon-design-webinar/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture 10.06.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @Ibdonline @riba.northeast.sustainability @theconcretecentre @ @rics @globalabc @architecturetoday #cpdsnippets #architecture #architecture #decarbonisation
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Green background with text No. 297 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com ASHP | Sustainability Summary Air Source Heat Pumps are now a key part of building services, this week we look at what we need to consider as architects. Design considerations, retrofit & historic buildings and planning. Links https://www.imsheatpumps.co.uk/guides/heat-pumps-for-architects/ https://knowledge.futurehomes.org.uk/integratingheatpumps https://www.historicenvironment.scot/archives-and-research/publications/publication/?publicationid=d91d661e-1c32-4cf0-bd9e-b33200a10b7e https://passivehouseplus.co.uk/blogs/is-it-okay-to-retrofit-heat-pumps-before-building-fabric?highlight=WyJhc2hwIiwiYXNocHMiXQ== https://passivhaus.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Air-to-water-heat-pumps-v1.2-240927.pdf https://www.imsheatpumps.co.uk/blog/planning-permission-for-heat-pumps-an-updated-guide/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture 03.06.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @IMSHeatPumps @futurehomeshub @histenvscot @passivehouseplusmag @passivhaustrust #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #ashp
Green background with text No. 296 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Accessibility | Beyond the ramp Summary Accessibility is often distilled to designing for wheelchairs but as we know true accessibility is about making the whole world more accessible for everyone, reflecting the diversity of society. We know this & talk about it, but too many stakeholders will still only value the tick box approach of how we get the wheelchair in – how do we engage with them to make them see the greater value? Links https://medium.com/@insigntspaces/beyond-the-ramp-what-accessible-architecture-really-means-4183377528c1 www.gsd.harvard.edu/2021/02/designing-for-disability-justice-on-the-need-to-take-a-variety-of-human-bodies-into-account/ www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/breaking-barriers-journey-towards-inclusive-architectural-design www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/uncategorized/design-vision-about-access/136349/ https://aboutaccess.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/About-Access-ebook-2018.pdf   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive environments 20.05.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @medium @cambridgeuniversity @harvard @pbctoday @aboutaccess #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #accessibility
Green poster with text No. 295 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Hybrid Structures | Steel & Timber Summary “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” . Utilising the different properties of the two materials can offer a different solution; aesthetically, technically and practically better for some projects. So here we explore Hybrid Structures and see what they can offer us. Links https://timberdevelopment.uk/case-studies/alder-hey/ https://itimberf.com/intergrating-timber-and-steel/ https://rushmooreng.co.uk/hybrid-structures-merging-timber-frames-with-steel-for-advanced-performance/ https://www.woodworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Steel-Timber-Hybrid-Buildings-Case-Studies-Softwood-Lumber-Board.pdf https://www.tboake.com/SSEF1/timber.shtml https://constructsteel.org/reports/steel-timber/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Design, construction & technology 13.05.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @constructsteel@timberdevelopmentuk @woodworksusa @rushmooreng @internationaltimberframes @ #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #structures
Branch Meeting No. 3 poster Picture of Blue Bells RIBA Tees Logo Text Weds May 13th 2026 12.30pm Online via Teams Email ribateesside@gmail.com for link ALL WELCOME Agenda Events Committee AGM CPD & Social Media Guest Duncan Baker Brown
Green poster with text No. 294 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Historic Buildings | VAT & Funding Summary Working on historic buildings can be complicated and expensive, clients often seek guidance on the logistics for projects. So, it’s useful to be able to explain the frameworks and point them in the right direction for specialist advice. VAT relief that used to be available may have been phased out, so it’s important to understand what is available.   Links https://www.heritage-consulting.org/technical-information/legal-and-compliance/vat-and-listed-buildings/ https://ihbconline.co.uk/toolbox/research_notes/vat.html https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/churchcare/advice-and-guidance-church-buildings/understanding-vat-zero-rating-church-works https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/grants/ https://www.historichousesfoundation.org.uk/grant-introduction https://www.thepilgrimtrust.org.uk/preservation-and-conservation-grants/historic-buildings-and-structures/ https://www.savebritainsheritage.org/toolkit/take-action/taking-on-a-building-at-risk/are-there-any-tax-breaks-to-help-to-save-a-historic-building   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Building Conservation and Heritage 06.05.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @ihbconline @heritage_consulting @historicengland @savebritainsheritage @historichousesfoundation @thepilgrimtrust #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #heritagearchitecture
No. 293 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Data Protection | Practice Summary When did you last review your GDPR policy? Does it look at AI, digital access & app usage by your Practice? This week we prompt you to look at how your practice handles Data, how you protect yourself, your clients, those you collaborate with and how well does everyone follow that policy? Links https://www.ingenious.co.uk/insights/how-architects-can-protect-data-ensure-compliance-and-enhance-reputation/ https://www.riba.org/news/cyber-governance-code-of-practice/ https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/ai-professional-features/what-are-the-risks-to-architects-and-practices-who-use-ai/ https://www.rics.org/news-insights/wbef/wicked-problems-in-construction-managing-the-risks-posed-by-using-ai https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/advice-for-small-organisations/privacy-notices-and-cookies/how-to-write-a-privacy-notice-and-what-goes-in-it/  https://sanjmo.medium.com/best-practices-for-securing-sensitive-data-f52a1eda8593   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance 29.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @ingeniousltd @ico @rics @sanjmo #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #GDPR #DataProtection #AI
No. 292 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Design | Family Friendly Summary Building a more family-friendly world, generally means building a more inclusive world, the benefits are not just to families or children but a wider range of people and society in general. Whether is urban design or buildings themselves considering all ages will add to the richness a society deserves. Links https://thedeveloper.live/podcasts/podcasts/estates-of-play https://www.zcdarchitects.co.uk/research https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042812033253 Designing Family Friendly Architecture Environments https://ifstudies.org/blog/how-to-build-a-family-friendly-city https://www.infurnia.com/blog/architecture-ideas-for-child-friendly-homes https://architecturetoday.co.uk/dispatches-emily-newton/ https://www.unicef.ch/sites/default/files/2021-10/Handbuch_EN.pdf     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Places, planning & communities, Inclusive environments   22.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @azcdarchitects @thedeveloperuk @ifstudies @infurnia @architecturetoday @unicef #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #familyfriendlyarchitecture
No. 291 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Obsolescence | Sustainability Summary In a capitalist society obsolescence is considered an economic good, we need to keep building, keep consuming, keep changing to keep businesses going but how do we square this in a world where sustainability is more important than ever. Links https://www.archdaily.com/1039883/designing-for-obsolescence-in-an-age-of-perpetual-upgrades https://www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/obsolescence/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G77PFuJBfbY Obsolescence, Daniel M Abramson, UVA https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1877 Overcoming Building Obsolescence via Adaptation https://www.rochester.edu/in_visible_culture/Issue_11/vodanovic/vodanovic.html Obsolescence & Exchange https://lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/question/what-role-does-design-play-in-obsolescence/     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture 08.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @archdaily @harvarddesignmagazine @rochester @ascelibrary #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #obsolescence #sustainability
Green poster with text No. 290 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Articles | Fools This April Fool’s Day instead of trying to fool you with something ridiculous, we are delving into some academic works on Fools & Fooling in Architecture Links  https://www.sahanz.net/publications/papers/faking-authenticity-with-fools-gold-architecture/ (download pdf), long read https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/narratives/a10140-architecture-a-fools-paradise/ https://www.artforum.com/features/fools-gold-the-architecture-of-trump-231229/ https://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-21241 Fool’s Paradise: a critical evaluation of the sources of Post-Modern Architecture, long read https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10118535/1/fool-around.pdf Letting the affordances fool around: architectural space from the users’ point of view, long read   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Various  01.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @rtf_world @architexturez @artforum @_sahanz_ @ucl #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #aprilfoolsday #fools
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Green poster RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Apologies Summary Apologies there is no CPD Snippets this week – we are busy with something else   However, we would like to take this chance to remind you that RIBA Tees Branch & CPD Snippets wouldn’t exist without our fantastic volunteer members who produce our events, content and support on top of their everyday jobs   CPD Snippets was introduced to help members keep up with CPD during the pandemic. Feedback that this was a useful service, has kept it going and we try to cover the whole RIBA CPD curriculum to ensure members can cover a variety of topics no matter the size of their practice or the work that they do. If you have a topic, you would like us to cover, please let us know ribateesside@gmail.com
Poster - AGM photo of 2 drinks on a table Yellow Star - Venue Change Green Star - This Week RIBA Tees Weds March 25th 2026 6pm - 9pm (Hash Bar - crossed out) The Juniper Tree, Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - join us for a drink & review what we've been up to and the plans, events & opportunities for the future
poster green background No. 289 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com The tender process can be a frustrating yet essential part of a project. The scale of your project will inevitably affect how you tender and the information you need to provide. This week we explore that at various levels. Links  https://urbanistarchitecture.co.uk/tender-construction-drawings/ www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/tendering_strategies_1st_edition_rics.pdf https://pjharchitecturalservices.co.uk/portfolio-item/need-know-about-tendering/ https://thorntonandlowe.com/tender-documentation-essential-steps-for-successful-bids/ https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/how-to-tender-and-hire-contractors-for-a-home-renovation-project www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-does-the-procurement-act-mean-for-architects/     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Contracts & Procurement     18.03.26
Poster - Branch Meeting No.2 photo of daffodils agains a wall RIBA Tees Tues March 17th 2026 12.30-1/30 online via Teams email ribateesside@gmail.com for link Hash Bar Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - Agenda Events Committee AGM CPD & Social Media
Green poster with text No. 288 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Intumescent Coatings | Fire Summary Intumescent coatings play a crucial part in modern fire protection but how do we specify & design for them correctly and ensure they work as they are supposed to.  Links https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/the-regs-key-pointers-to-specifying-intumescent-coatings https://www.nullifire.com/en-gb/expert-insights/expert-advice/the-different-types-of-intumescent-coatings-their-benefits/ https://painttoprotect.com/steel-over-18-m-in-uk-needs-intumescent-coatings/ https://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/a-guide-to-fire-protection-for-architects/5026079.article https://medium.com/@Architects_Blog/fire-resistant-materials-fireproofing-techniques-from-passive-protection-to-adaptive-d4b13fef2129 https://www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd/cpd-14-2018-intumescent-coatings/5094976.article   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Health, safety and wellbeing / Design, construction and technology    11.03.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @architectsjournal @nullifire @painttoprotect @bdonline @medium #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #fireprotection #intumescentcoatings
Poster - AGM photo of 2 drinks on a table RIBA Tees Weds March 25th 2026 6pm - 9pm Hash Bar Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - join us for a drink & review what we've been up to and the plans, events & opportunities for the future
Green poster with text No. 287 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Women | Practice Summary Sunday 8th of March marks International Women’s Day & Women in Construction week is the 2-7th of March We thought we would mark this with a post about women in Architecture. It’s not just a CPD for women but also to highlight why it’s important for the whole profession to discuss their role in the industry. Links https://www.apec.ac/why-women-in-architecture-matters-more-than-just-representation/ https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/gender-inequality-architecture-build-it-together-report-fawcett-society/ https://www.riba.org/campaigns/policies/build-it-together-gender-equity-
No. 286 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Collaboration | Practice Summary No-one really works alone in this industry, so this week we look at the power of communication and collaboration in helping practices weather the changing industry Links www.riba.org/work/business-tools/business-resilience/why-practices-are-sharing-their-knowledge-resources-and-staff/ www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/the-art-of-collaboration-in-architecture-a-call-for-genuine-partnerships/5123532.article
RIBA+VitrA Talks: collective collaborations - new forms of practice and co-design www.youtube.com/watch?v=1naeZPkYgy8 www.archdaily.com/66656/be-a-great-architect-by-sharing-the-design-load www.ribaj.com/intelligence/interdisciplinary-collaboration-and-sharing-sofie-pelsmakers/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients and services   25.02.26
No. 285 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com CDM | SFARP Summary Construction is full of acronyms and initialisms so today we unpack what SFARP – So Far As Reasonably Practicable means & why it can be contentious https://www.ice.org.uk/areas-of-interest/infrastructure-delivery/so-far-as-reasonably-practicable-sfarp-a-commentary-for-designers-in-construction https://www.ccconsulting.uk.com/blog/i-have-seen-and-used-the-term-so-far-as-reasonably-practicable-sfarp-and-as-low-as-reasonably-practicale-alrp-but-what-is-the-di/ https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/navigating-the-role-of-principal-designer-building-safety-act/ https://www.lighthousesafety.co.uk/is-it-time-to-move-on-from-so-far-as-is-reasonably-practicable/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Health, safety and wellbeing knowledge   @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @ice_engineers @ccconsultinguk @ribaj @lighthousesafety #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #cdm
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No. 284 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com SuDS | Drainage Summary As it’s been a wet start to the year, and with rain on our minds we are going to look at Sustainable Drainage Systems again Links https://thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FT-Q-R121-An-Introduction-to-Sustainable-Drainage-Systems-SuDS.pdf https://www.susdrain.org/delivering-suds/using-suds/background/sustainable-drainage.html https://hlmarchitects.com/insights/sustainable-drainage-systems/ https://www.thedrainagedesigners.co.uk/post/designing-with-nature-a-guide-to-drainage-principles-for-architects https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-do-architects-need-to-know-the-new-national-standards-for-suds/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable architecture   @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @thedrainagedesigners @hlmarchitects @thefloodhub @susdrain #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #SUDS #drainage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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     
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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 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 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    
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    
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 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
RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets Accesibility | Viewpoints Summary Accessibility is a crucial aspect of architectural practice but often the interaction with disabled people as part of that process is poorly considered, whether its community consultation or a disabled client. This week we try to look at this from other viewpoints links in post CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Inclusive Environments