Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI)

The RIAI and The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Conference on 25-26 March in Dublin Castle will focus on reshaping Ireland’s urban future. On a recent research visit to Helsinki and Copenhagen, Irish planners were exposed to integrated city development plans that comprehensively addressed zoning, infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, waste, and climate change. RIAI President, Sean Mahon, said: “These cities showcase how proactive urbanism, led by well-resourced councils, can successfully deliver sustainable neighbourhoods and regenerate urban areas. The conference will explore these best practices, focusing on the necessary steps to replicate such successes in Irish cities and towns. As the population grows, there is a need for transformative thinking and decisive action. The conference aims to inspire participants and ignite a critical conversation on how we can navigate the complexities of these challenges and move towards a more sustainable, balanced urban future.” The conference will feature prominent international speakers including Pasi Rajala, Head of Masterplanning, City of Helsinki; Dr. Matti Kuronen, Professor of Practice, University of Helsinki; and Dr.-Ing. Anke Jurleit, Senior Project Director, Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. These experts will share insights on how Helsinki's integrated approach to urban planning is not only visionary, but achievable, with an emphasis on implementation and financial autonomy. Additionally, former City Architect of Barcelona, Xavier Matilla will provide valuable insights into neighbourhood exemplars, while Professor Philip McCann, a leading UK specialist in spatial economics and economic geography from Alliance Manchester Business School, will discuss the imperative for national balance. Other international speakers include Alice Charles, Leader Global Strategic Partnerships, Arup; Bob Allies, Allies and Morrison; Andreas Markides, Chair, AoU; and Kevin Murray, Past Chair, AoU. Limited tickets are still available https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f   #architectureandurbanism #liveablecities #sustainablecities #townplanning #placemaking

The 2025 RIAI and The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Conference is only a few days away! The conference, themed ‘Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design’, will focus on reshaping Ireland’s urban future and address how Irish towns can elevate their urbanism, drawing inspiration from the successes of cities like Barcelona, Freiburg, and Helsinki. As Ireland prepares for a century of significant population growth, the need for a new vision in urban planning has never been more urgent.    Join us in Dublin Castle on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March to hear from leading Architects, urban designers, and policy commentators on how we can deliver high-quality, sustainable places to live. Some of the great speakers we will hear from include Charlotte Sheridan FRIAI MIPI, Sheridan Woods Architects; Brian Moran, Managing Director, Hines; Conor Sreenan MRIAI, State / Principal Architect, Office of Public Works; Claragh Mulhern, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Jerry Grant, Chair Uisce Éireann Irish Water and Dublin Port Company; and Sean Mahon FRIAI, President, Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI); and many more.   We are delighted to also offer pre-conference walking tours and conference networking in Dún Laoghaire, Great Town Winner 2022, on Monday 24, March from 4pm. You will be able to experience the award-winning Coastal Mobility Walking & Cycle Route, the redevelopment of the Dún Laoghaire Baths; the existing and planned Harbour, Myrtle Square, the Living Streets initiative and more. All tours will be guided by the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Architects’ team. Given the conference's limited availability, we encourage you to book your place now https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f   #architectureandurbanism #challengesandsolutions #liveablecities #sustainablecities #townplanning #placemaking

RIAI and The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Conference is only days away. Be part of a transformative conversation at Dublin Castle, March 25-26! We are also hosting walking tours and the conference reception in Dun Laoghaire – Winner of the Great Town Award – on Monday 24 March.   Meet the visionary speakers shaping the future of Ireland’s built environment. From groundbreaking ideas to solutions and the delivery of successful cities, this is your opportunity to hear from the best in Architecture, urbanism, planning, infrastructure and policy. The conference line-up includes: Dr Alan Mee MRIAI, UCD; Alice Charles, Leader Global Strategic Partnerships, ARUP; Andreas Markides, Chair, AoU; Dr.-Ing. Anke Jurleit, Union Investment; Bob Allies, Allies and Morrison; Brian Moran, Managing Director, Hines; Caroline Timmons, Assistant Secretary, DHLGH; Cathal O'Boyle MRIAI, CCC Architect; Dr Carole Pollard FRIAI; Charlotte Sheridan FRIAI MIPI, Sheridan Woods Architects; Claragh Mulhern, DHLGH; Dr Clare Mulholland, QUB; Claire McManus MRIAI, Chair, RIAI Housing Committee; Conor Sreenan MRIAI, State / Principal Architect, OPW; David Browne FRIAI, Irish Cities 2070 Group; Eoghan Lynch, Senior Planner; and Emmet Humphreys MRIAI, Senior Executive Architect, Galway County Council; Professor Frances Ruane, Economist; Jerry Grant, Chair Uisce Éireann and Dublin Port Company; Jim Coady FRIAI, Irish Cities 2070 Group; John Moran Mayor of Limerick; Kathryn Meghen, CEO, RIAI; Kevin Murray, Past Chair, AoU; Marie Hunt, IPUT; Mark Gantly, Greater Galway Forum; Martin Colreavy FRIAI, DHLGH; Matt Cooper, Broadcaster; Dr Matti Kuronen, Lunden Architecture Company; Senator Michael McDowell; Mick Mulhern, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council; Niall Cussen, CEO, Office of the Planning Regulator; Olivia Kelly, Irish Times; Pasi Rajala, Head of Masterplanning, City of Helsinki; Patrick Phelan, Managing Director, Ballymore Ireland; Peter Hynes MRIAI, A4 and former CE Mayo County Council; Professor Philip McCann, The University of Manchester; Sean Mahon FRIAI, President, RIAI; Séamus Guidera MRIAI, Director, RKD; Tom Watts, Head of Design, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland; Tony Reddy, Reddy Architecture + Urbanism; Professor Xavier Matilla, Former City Architect, Barcelona; and Professor Wulf Daseking, Former Head of Urban Planning, Freiburg.   Secure your place now https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f   #architectureandurbanism #challengesandsolutions #liveablecities #sustainablecities #townplanning #architecture #placemaking

Final chance to book for the RIAI and The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) Conference - Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design at Dublin Castle, March 25-26! Join leading voices in Architecture such as RIAI President Sean Mahon FRIAI as we explore the future of Ireland’s built environment. Through this conference we aim to demonstrate to those involved in the planning, governance and delivery of towns and cities that we can successfully collaborate to solve the challenges we are facing. Conference highlights include: 🗣️ Expert panels & keynotes 🚶♀️➡️ Walking tours & networking ✔Attendees can earn 6.5 CPD points per day, totaling 13 points for both days Given the conference's limited availability, it's advisable to secure your tickets promptly 🎟️https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f #architectureandurbanism #balancedbydesign #challengesandsolutions

This is the final week for bookings for this major RIAI and AoU Conference on 25 and 26 March in Dublin Castle. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from some of Ireland’s foremost Architects, urban designers, and policy commentators on why Architecture matters and how we can deliver high-quality, sustainable places to live. Speakers include: RIAI President Sean Mahon; Professor Xavier Matilla, former City Architect, Barcelona; Alice Charles, Arup; Bob Allies, Allies and Morrison; Professor Frances Ruane; Conor Sreenan, State / Principal Architect Office of Public Works; Pasi Rajala, Head of Masterplanning, City of Helsinki; Olivia Kelly, The Irish Times; Professor Philip McCann, Alliance Manchester Business School; Matt Cooper, Journalist; Senator Michael McDowell and many more. Tickets are still available, but we encourage you to book now. https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f

This is a reminder to join us on Tuesday, 25 March, for an insightful online event exploring the conservation of Sceilg Mhichíl, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the face of climate change. Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn about climate resilience and heritage preservation! To book you place, visit riai.ie #riaicpd #conservation #climateresilience

Ireland 2025: Balanced by Design - Irish towns can do much better by David Browne FRIAI and Tony Reddy FRIAI, Irish Cities Group In this short article, Architects and Urban Designers, David Browne FRIAI and Tony Reddy FRIAI, explore ‘how can Ireland’s growing towns and cities match the best of their European counterparts?’ The first step is to talk with, and learn from, those who have already done this creatively elsewhere. Let’s look beyond Dublin, Cork and Galway’s short term issues, and consider the achievements of successful cities like Barcelona, Freiburg and Helsinki, to see how we can raise the quality of our urbanism game.  Come to this landmark compact, sustainable and resilient development delivery conference in Dublin over 25-26 March, and be part of the change Ireland needs. Future homes, jobs, and local wellbeing will depend on it. On a recent research visit to meet city planners and architects in Helsinki and Copenhagen we saw long term, Integrated City Development Plans which addressed a wide range of issues from zoning, infrastructure, transportation, energy, water and waste to placemaking, street widths, building heights and climate change. These development plans were also focused on implementation and viability. In addition, these cities each have significant financial autonomy that gives them agency to finance and implement development. Unlike the British and Irish planning systems the plans for both cities, which result from properly resourced, proactive Council urbanists, both executive staff and councillors, using modern methods of media communication including CGI 3D models, are widely supported by citizens and politicians.  The overall outcome is that both cities achieve their targets for housing, cultural and mixed uses resulting in the creation of new sustainable neighbourhoods and the regeneration of the existing city fabric, and are excellent exemplars of good urbanism. The morning session on 25 March, Helsinki: Masterplanning and Vision, will further explore what urbanists in Ireland can learn from Helsinki’s approach, with speakers: Pasi Rajala, Head of Masterplanning, City of Helsinki; Dr Matti Kuronen, Professor of Practice, University of Helsinki; and Dr.-Ing. Anke Jurleit, Senior Project Director, Union Investment. Elsewhere in the conference programme we will hear from Xavier Matilla, former City Architect of Barcelona, on neighbourhood exemplars, and from Wulf Daseking, former Head of Urban Planning in Freiburg, on the leadership challenge. For more on the conference and to book your place, visit 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7ZtJKqH #irelandstownsandcities #townplanning #irishurbanism

Enhance your Contract Administration skills by joining us for the RIAI ADR CPD on Advanced Topics in Contract Administration - a must-attend event for all Architects. The session seeks to enhance participants' confidence in managing contracts, understanding the applications of the Construction Contracts Act 2013, mitigating risks, and resolving disputes effectively. 📆 Tuesday, 18 March ⏰ 9.00am - 1.00pm 📍 Live Session via Zoom ✔ 4 Structured CPD Points Register today 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebq9x5fn #riaicpd #managingcontracts #continuouslearning

Tickets for this amazing event are available here: https://lnkd.in/eeihVe-f   Join us at Dublin Castle on 25 & 26 March for Ireland 2050: Balanced by Design and engage with some of the most influential voices in urbanism, Architecture, and policy-making. The conference will address critical challenges and opportunities facing Irish cities, focusing on leadership, collaboration, and innovative design responses. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of urban Ireland. #urbanism #architectureandurbanism #challengesandsolutions

The RIAI Simon Open Door is back for its 21st year, offering homeowners across Ireland a unique opportunity to receive expert advice from an RIAI Registered Architect, while supporting the vital work of Simon Communities of Ireland. Registration is now open and consultations will take place from 7 to 13 April, with all proceeds going to the Simon Communities of Ireland in their efforts to combat homelessness. In return for a €125 donation, homeowners can book a one-hour consultation with a Registered Architect to discuss home improvements, including building, renovating, retrofitting, or future-proofing their homes. Join us in supporting this vital cause while gaining professional Architectural guidance. Book your consultation today 🔗https://lnkd.in/dpN7fVqk Pictured is campaign spokesperson Dermot Bannon MRIAI; RIAI CEO Kathryn Meghen with Ber Grogan and Aisling McSharry of Simon Communities of Ireland. Photos by julien behal #RIAISimonOpenDoor #homelesslivesmatter #helpthehomeless