The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, New Special Educational Needs School, Letterkenny by McGarry Ni Eanaigh Architects. Photo by Richard Hatch.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, New Special Educational Needs School, Letterkenny by McGarry Ni Eanaigh Architects. Photo by Richard Hatch.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, New Special Educational Needs School, Letterkenny by McGarry Ni Eanaigh Architects. Photo by Richard Hatch.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Ireland House Tokyo by Henry J Lyons.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Ireland House Tokyo by Henry J Lyons.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Ireland House Tokyo by Henry J Lyons.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Google Bolands Mills Public Realm by Henry J Lyons and Gustafson Porter and Bowman. Photo by Gareth Byrne.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Google Bolands Mills Public Realm by Henry J Lyons and Gustafson Porter and Bowman. Photo by Gareth Byrne.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Google Bolands Mills Public Realm by Henry J Lyons and Gustafson Porter and Bowman. Photo by Gareth Byrne.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park by Office of Public Works. Photo by Fionn McCann.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park by Office of Public Works. Photo by Fionn McCann.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Magazine Fort, Phoenix Park by Office of Public Works. Photo by Fionn McCann.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Bóithrín na Saoirse by desiun Architects. Photo by Ste Murray.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Bóithrín na Saoirse by desiun Architects. Photo by Ste Murray.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Bóithrín na Saoirse by desiun Architects. Photo by Ste Murray.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Squaring the Circle by McCullough Mulvin Architects. Photo by Fionn McCann.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Squaring the Circle by McCullough Mulvin Architects. Photo by Fionn McCann.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Squaring the Circle by McCullough Mulvin Architects. Photo by Fionn McCann.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, O House by Lawrence and Long Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, O House by Lawrence and Long Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, O House by Lawrence and Long Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Blackrock Park Teahouse by 7L Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Blackrock Park Teahouse by 7L Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Blackrock Park Teahouse by 7L Architects. Photo by Bernadette Keating.
The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

The RIAI works to inspire excellence in Architecture

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RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Barretstown Medical Centre by McCauley Daye O Connell Architects. Photo by Michael Conlon.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Barretstown Medical Centre by McCauley Daye O Connell Architects. Photo by Michael Conlon.
RIAI Architecture Awards 2026, Barretstown Medical Centre by McCauley Daye O Connell Architects. Photo by Michael Conlon.
RIAI Emerging Awards 2026 open for entries

RIAI Emerging Awards 2026 open for entries

The Emerging Awards are free to enter and open to individual Architects and practices. The entry deadline has been extended to Monday, 31 August, 12pm.
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RIAI Conference 2026 - Architecture for the Common Good

RIAI Conference 2026 - Architecture for the Common Good

Join us on 7-8 October for our annual conference. This year's theme is centred on architecture’s value to our society, economy, and culture.
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RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2027

RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2027

The RIAI is calling for targeted, practical interventions across three areas: housing and communities; the construction sector; and the State’s own systems.
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The RIAI Online Bookshop is now live

The RIAI Online Bookshop is now live

Explore the new RIAI Online Bookshop, home to Ireland's largest collection of architectural publications. Browse our complete range, all in one easy-to-use place.
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Planning Design Standards for Apartments

Planning Design Standards for Apartments

The RIAI's response to the Draft National Planning Statement on Planning Design Standards for Apartments emphasises that changes must not compromise long-term residential quality.
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Winners of the RIAI Awards 2026 announced

Winners of the RIAI Awards 2026 announced

This year’s Awards recognise 24 projects across 12 categories, showcasing the impact of architectural excellence on buildings and places central to our everyday lives.
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Remembering RIAI Honorary Member Christine Casey
12 Aug 2026

Remembering RIAI Honorary Member Christine Casey

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The RIAI Online Bookshop is now live
05 Aug 2026

The RIAI Online Bookshop is now live

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Department of Education and Youth (DEY) and Professional Bodies Engagement on School projects – Update, July 2026
04 Aug 2026

Department of Education and Youth (DEY) and Professional Bodies Engagement on School projects – Update, July 2026

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Ireland at Venice 2027: Emmet Humphreys MRIAI and Nathalie Weadick, on behalf of Galway City Council, appointed as Curators
31 Jul 2026

Ireland at Venice 2027: Emmet Humphreys MRIAI and Nathalie Weadick, on behalf of Galway City Council, appointed as Curators

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Three Irish projects in the European WoodPoP Dara Awards
16 Jul 2026

Three Irish projects in the European WoodPoP Dara Awards

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RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2027
15 Jul 2026

RIAI Pre-Budget Submission 2027

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Ireland at Venice, Assembly at Galway International Arts Festival until 26 July
14 Jul 2026

Ireland at Venice, Assembly at Galway International Arts Festival until 26 July

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Bushra Alhoni receives John Meagher Memorial Bursary 2026
13 Jul 2026

Bushra Alhoni receives John Meagher Memorial Bursary 2026

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RIAI emphasises changes to planning and design standards must not compromise long-term residential quality
09 Jul 2026

RIAI emphasises changes to planning and design standards must not compromise long-term residential quality

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RIAI President Fionnuala May leads the Irish delegation at UIA Congress
24 Jun 2026

RIAI President Fionnuala May leads the Irish delegation at UIA Congress

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24 projects recognised for transforming everyday life in Ireland
18 Jun 2026

24 projects recognised for transforming everyday life in Ireland

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Special Educational Needs School in Letterkenny chosen as Ireland’s Favourite Building - 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards
17 Jun 2026

Special Educational Needs School in Letterkenny chosen as Ireland’s Favourite Building - 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards

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Remembering Lorcan O’Herlihy (1959–2026)
16 Jun 2026

Remembering Lorcan O’Herlihy (1959–2026)

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Voting for Ireland’s favourite building or public space opens today, as the 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards are launched
29 May 2026

Voting for Ireland’s favourite building or public space opens today, as the 2026 RIAI Public Choice Awards are launched

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RIAI Awards Gold Sponsor VELUX - Designing with Daylight
28 May 2026

RIAI Awards Gold Sponsor VELUX - Designing with Daylight

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RIAI welcomes New Members and Fellows at the 2026 Certificate Presentation Ceremony
22 May 2026

RIAI welcomes New Members and Fellows at the 2026 Certificate Presentation Ceremony

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Urban Development in Ireland and Norway – Oslo City Council visits the RIAI
13 May 2026

Urban Development in Ireland and Norway – Oslo City Council visits the RIAI

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Historic No. 11 Parnell Square transformed by McCullough Mulvin Architects into Ireland’s Home for Poetry and Heritage
07 May 2026

Historic No. 11 Parnell Square transformed by McCullough Mulvin Architects into Ireland’s Home for Poetry and Heritage

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RIAI Professional Practice Examination 2027, new programme opens 1 October 2026
06 May 2026

RIAI Professional Practice Examination 2027, new programme opens 1 October 2026

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Remembering RIAI Past President Seán Ó Laoire (1946-2026)
20 Apr 2026

Remembering RIAI Past President Seán Ó Laoire (1946-2026)

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Critical Infrastructure Bill must be accompanied by long-term spatial plans and procurement reform to end crisis response cycle
10 Apr 2026

Critical Infrastructure Bill must be accompanied by long-term spatial plans and procurement reform to end crisis response cycle

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RIAI Simon Open Door aims to raise €100,000 for homelessness prevention while providing access to expert architectural advice
10 Mar 2026

RIAI Simon Open Door aims to raise €100,000 for homelessness prevention while providing access to expert architectural advice

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Happy International Women’s Day 2026
06 Mar 2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026

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Winner of the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing – A community-first approach to student housing
23 Feb 2026

Winner of the RIAI Silver Medal for Housing – A community-first approach to student housing

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RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Conference 2026: Leading experts explore ways to unlock existing resources to boost housing supply
23 Feb 2026

RIAI/DHLGH Joint Housing Conference 2026: Leading experts explore ways to unlock existing resources to boost housing supply

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RIAI launches new Competency Framework Architecture
20 Feb 2026

RIAI launches new Competency Framework Architecture

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RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020-2021 Shortlist announced
11 Feb 2026

RIAI Silver Medal for Housing 2020-2021 Shortlist announced

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RIAI welcomes Quality in Public Procurement  Bill 2021 - Second Stage
10 Feb 2026

RIAI welcomes Quality in Public Procurement  Bill 2021 - Second Stage

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Níall McLaughlin FRIAI receives 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture
29 Jan 2026

Níall McLaughlin FRIAI receives 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture

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Careers in construction action plan is updated to meet growing housing, climate and infrastructure needs
28 Jan 2026

Careers in construction action plan is updated to meet growing housing, climate and infrastructure needs

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Heritage Retrofit in Practice: Learning from Ireland and Estonia
Dublin 2 18 Aug 2026

Heritage Retrofit in Practice: Learning from Ireland and Estonia

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RIAI Safety By Design
Webinar 10 Sep 2026

RIAI Safety By Design

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RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 17 & 24 September
Online 17 Sep 2026

RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 17 & 24 September

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RIAI Conference 2026 - Architecture for the Common Good, 7 & 8 October
Hybrid Conference 07 Oct 2026

RIAI Conference 2026 - Architecture for the Common Good, 7 & 8 October

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RIAI Environmental Induction Course (EIC) - October 2026
Online 15 Oct 2026

RIAI Environmental Induction Course (EIC) - October 2026

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RIAI Safety By Design
Webinar 29 Oct 2026

RIAI Safety By Design

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RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 3 & 10 November
Online 03 Nov 2026

RIAI Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP), 3 & 10 November

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RIAI Conservation Induction Module (CIM) Grade 3 2027: Registration open
Live Zoom Webinar 17 Dec 2026

RIAI Conservation Induction Module (CIM) Grade 3 2027: Registration open

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RIAI CPD: Vacant Historic Properties – ‘Over the Shop’ by Geraldine O’Brien MRIAI (April 2026)
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RIAI CPD: Vacant Historic Properties – ‘Over the Shop’ by Geraldine O’Brien MRIAI (April 2026)

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RIAI CPD: Daylight, Sunlight and Environmental Performance in Practice (March 2026)
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RIAI CPD: Daylight, Sunlight and Environmental Performance in Practice (March 2026)

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New RIAI CPD on Working with National Monuments by Margaret Quinlan FRIAI (March 2026)
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New RIAI CPD on Working with National Monuments by Margaret Quinlan FRIAI (March 2026)

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RIAI CPD: Understanding the RIAI 2025 Construction Contract (November 2025)
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RIAI CPD: Understanding the RIAI 2025 Construction Contract (November 2025)

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RIAI CPD: Conservation-led application of the Building Regulations in the adaptive reuse of protected structures (October 2025)
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RIAI CPD: Conservation-led application of the Building Regulations in the adaptive reuse of protected structures (October 2025)

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RIAI CPD on Working with Thatch Buildings by Gareth O’Callaghan and Richard McLoughlin (April 2025)
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RIAI CPD on Working with Thatch Buildings by Gareth O’Callaghan and Richard McLoughlin (April 2025)

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RIAI CPD How to Carry Out a Site Inspection – Updates for 2025 (February 2025)
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RIAI CPD How to Carry Out a Site Inspection – Updates for 2025 (February 2025)

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Navigating the 2024 Amendments to Part B – Fire Safety (Fire Safety - Volume 1 Buildings Other Than Dwelling Houses) (June 2024)
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Navigating the 2024 Amendments to Part B – Fire Safety (Fire Safety - Volume 1 Buildings Other Than Dwelling Houses) (June 2024)

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Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment Report (AHIA) by Michael O’Boyle (May 2024)
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Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment Report (AHIA) by Michael O’Boyle (May 2024)

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Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations (November 2023)
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Changing the Mindset from ‘Granny Flat’ to Flexible Home Adaptations (November 2023)

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Fire Regulations and the use of Laminated Glass by Colman Billings (November 2023)
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Fire Regulations and the use of Laminated Glass by Colman Billings (November 2023)

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Pre-recorded: CPD on Historic Joinery - Conservation and Repair by Peter Clarke (October 2023)
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Pre-recorded: CPD on Historic Joinery - Conservation and Repair by Peter Clarke (October 2023)

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Conservation-led masterplan for an urban brownfield site at the former CIE lands in Cork by Gareth O’Callaghan, MRIAI and Susan Dawson, MRIAI (September 2023)
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Conservation-led masterplan for an urban brownfield site at the former CIE lands in Cork by Gareth O’Callaghan, MRIAI and Susan Dawson, MRIAI (September 2023)

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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Hot Limes, NHLs & Historic Mortars: a Specifier’s Guide by Dr. Jason Bolton (June 2022)
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RIAI Conservation / Meet the Craftsman CPD Series: Hot Limes, NHLs & Historic Mortars: a Specifier’s Guide by Dr. Jason Bolton (June 2022)

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CPD on Terracotta, Faience & Brick Specials - Approaches to Repair & Reproduction by Shane Nolan (February 2022)
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CPD on Terracotta, Faience & Brick Specials - Approaches to Repair & Reproduction by Shane Nolan (February 2022)

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CPD Series on Role of Employer’s Representative (ER) in Public Capital Works Projects (September 2021)
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CPD Series on Role of Employer’s Representative (ER) in Public Capital Works Projects (September 2021)

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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack, May 2020 (Reduced Price)
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Joint RIAI & Heritage Contractors Register ‘Meet the Craftsman’ lecture by Sven Habermann from Conservation | Letterfrack, May 2020 (Reduced Price)

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RIAI CPD on How to Carry Out a Site Inspection, March 2018
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RIAI CPD on How to Carry Out a Site Inspection, March 2018

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