The Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Ruth Newman Architect is a member of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and is an active member of the Architectural Network of the Southern Region (ANSR). Membership of the organizations provides the ongoing CPD training required to maintain architectural registration as well as the ongoing support of like minded professionals.About the RAIA.
The Royal Australian Institute of Architects is a national body consisting of 9000 members across Australia and overseas. The Institute was formed in 1930 when state architectural Institutes combined to form a unified national association with the following aims:
- To advance architecture
- To maintain the integrity and standing of the profession
- To promote the profession's views nationally and internationally, and
- To encourage the study of architecture
Since then, the Institute has evolved into a dynamic and progressive national organisation with active programs in many areas relating to the architectural profession. We also provide services to other sectors of the community.
By promoting better, responsible and environmental design, the Institute actively lobbies to maintain and improve the quality of our built environment. Raising design standards in our cities, urban areas, commercial and residential buildings, architects and the RAIA have a major role in shaping Australia's future.
The RAIA has established the highest professional standards. RAIA architects are encouraged to undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) , are obliged to behave in accordance with our Code of Professional Conduct and as a result are more likely to be better informed and more up-to-date on all matters architectural.
The Institute offers a wide range of services to its membership. RAIA Knowledge Services keeps members abreast of the latest ideas, technology and trends in architecture by providing detailed advice including practice, law, cautionary and client notes, and co-ordinating an extensive CPD program at both national and state level. Training is provided through event based seminars and an accessible online training resource; www.continuum.com.au. Our members receive Australia's premier architectural magazine, Architecture Australia , as well as chapter bulletins and other publications.
In answer to growing environmental concerns within society, the Institute produces the Environment Design Guide. Impeccably researched and presented, this service offers quarterly supplements containing articles on all aspects of design in order to develop projects which are ecologically sustainable.
As a further service to our members, the RAIA conducts research on relevant issues such as market conditions, staffing levels and practice operating costs. By analysing the results, the Institute is able to monitor issues which affect its members and provide informed advice.
The RAIA is represented on dozens of national and state industry and government bodies, and is affiliated with the Union International Architecture (UIA).
For more information on the RAIA, please refer to www.raia.com.au
