Irish Cities in Crisis

Irish Cities in Crisis is the most comprehensive book on Irish cities to-date. Edited by David Browne FRIAI, Jim Coady FRIAI and Dr. Carole Pollard FRIAI and published by the RIAI, it spans 678 pages of content by 29 contributors, as well as an appendix of case studies, including projects in successful European cities.

This new abdridged version gives a compelling insight into the urban design solutions discussed by the authors. 

The complete book can be ordered from the RIAI Bookshop.

RIAI Town and Village Toolkit

Towns and villages across Ireland have been integral to Irish economic and cultural life for centuries. They can also be great places to live and work for modern lifestyles. To support those involved in Irish towns and villages, the RIAI – with support from the Government Policy on Architecture – has launched a free online resource.

The RIAI Town and Village Toolkit provides practical advice, references and successful case studies of places that have with architectural and urban design expertise positively overcome challenges. Case studies include Clonakilty, Cloughjordan, Westport, Tuppercurry and Waterford’s Viking Triangle.

Published: December 2019

10 Top Tips for Designing Outdoor Living Spaces

The RIAI and the RIAI Urban Design Committee have recently partnered with Chambers Ireland on this timely guide, which provides 10 Top Tips for Designing Outdoor Living Spaces ahead of the re-opening. This guide offers useful tips on how to make the most of the outdoor space available to businesses and the wider community for the coming months as we embrace outdoor spaces.

Published: May 2021