Manchester Society of Architects

Looking forward to tomorrow evening, thanks for the invite Manchester Society of Architects!

REMINDER - TOMORROW Marc Cairns is Managing Director at New Practice, experts in place working across the UK and Ireland. The practice exists to develop the community, creative and cultural capacity of places and to connect people with the decision making processes that underpin lived experiences. The practice is committed to embedding social value in place-based projects across the UK and beyond through community engagement, meanwhile use, retrofit & reuse and strategies for community; ensuring that community-centred briefs and shared decision making shape the future of the built environment. New Practice, a RIAS and RIBA chartered practice, became part of Civic in Autumn 2024 through a shared commitment to the design and delivery of places that have a positive impact on the environment and enable people to lead healthier, happier lives. Building on existing and past work towards LGBTQIA+ advocacy in architecture, Marc is a founding organising committee member of Open Plan Scotland, a volunteer led network for members of LGBTQIA+ community who are studying or working in architecture in Scotland. He was previously part of ArchitectureLGBT+. Marc is a Design Council Expert and also currently a Director of Many Studios - an arts organisation, creative workspace provider and community interest company based in the East End of Glasgow. He also sits on the Board of Cure Crohn’s Colitis - a charity established to exclusively fund new patient-centric research. He was recently appointed as a Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust, tasked with saving and repurposing the A Listed Winter Gardens and developing its Park location for the benefit of the local community. Date: Thurs 20th March 2025 Time: 6pm Location: SEESAW, Princess Street, Manchester M1 6NG Tickets: Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/e_xpx3Ex Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

REMINDER - ONE WEEK TODAY MSA CPD series - Transparency in Passive Fire Protection An Introduction to Fire-resistant Glazing by AGC Group DATE: Tuesday 25th March TIME: 12:30pm LOCATION: Online Fire-resistant glazing is vital in passive fire protection, offering both safety and design flexibility. AGC Glass Europe delivers high-performance solutions that meet strict classification and testing standards. This introduction covers key applications, technologies, and design considerations, ensuring effective fire containment. Case studies demonstrate real-world use, while a focus on sustainability highlights eco-friendly glazing options. With comprehensive resources, architects and developers can confidently integrate fire-resistant glazing into safer, more resilient buildings. https://lnkd.in/dUfSkQzZ Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

MSA CPD series - Transparency in Passive Fire Protection An Introduction to Fire-resistant Glazing by AGC Group DATE: Tuesday 25th March TIME: 12:30pm LOCATION: Online Fire-resistant glazing is vital in passive fire protection, offering both safety and design flexibility. AGC Glass Europe delivers high-performance solutions that meet strict classification and testing standards. This introduction covers key applications, technologies, and design considerations, ensuring effective fire containment. Case studies demonstrate real-world use, while a focus on sustainability highlights eco-friendly glazing options. With comprehensive resources, architects and developers can confidently integrate fire-resistant glazing into safer, more resilient buildings. https://lnkd.in/dUfSkQzZ Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

REMINDER - ONE WEEK TODAY Marc Cairns is Managing Director at New Practice, experts in place working across the UK and Ireland. The practice exists to develop the community, creative and cultural capacity of places and to connect people with the decision making processes that underpin lived experiences. The practice is committed to embedding social value in place-based projects across the UK and beyond through community engagement, meanwhile use, retrofit & reuse and strategies for community; ensuring that community-centred briefs and shared decision making shape the future of the built environment. New Practice, a RIAS and RIBA chartered practice, became part of Civic in Autumn 2024 through a shared commitment to the design and delivery of places that have a positive impact on the environment and enable people to lead healthier, happier lives. Building on existing and past work towards LGBTQIA+ advocacy in architecture, Marc is a founding organising committee member of Open Plan Scotland, a volunteer led network for members of LGBTQIA+ community who are studying or working in architecture in Scotland. He was previously part of ArchitectureLGBT+. Marc is a Design Council Expert and also currently a Director of Many Studios - an arts organisation, creative workspace provider and community interest company based in the East End of Glasgow. He also sits on the Board of Cure Crohn’s Colitis - a charity established to exclusively fund new patient-centric research. He was recently appointed as a Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust, tasked with saving and repurposing the A Listed Winter Gardens and developing its Park location for the benefit of the local community. Date: Thurs 20th March 2025 Time: 6pm Location: SEESAW, Princess Street, Manchester M1 6NG Tickets: Eventbrite https://lnkd.in/e_xpx3Ex Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

A fantastic CPD from @Tenmat - and very well attended - Thanks Adam Taylor!

REMINDER - TODAY MSA CPD by Tenmat Ltd. Technical Discussion on Cavity Barriers and Passive Fire Protection Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025 Time: 12:30pm Location: Online A deep understanding of fire barriers, including the key materials that enhance their performance, is essential. We will examine critical factors such as testing criteria, durability, workability, toxicity, smoke production, weather resistance, design life, and regulatory. requirements, ensuring these products meet current standards and contribute to future-proof construction. Currently being assessed by RIBA https://lnkd.in/e-9dGMdF Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

As a member of the Manchester Society of Architects committee and Women in Property North West, I had the absolute pleasure of attending yesterday’s fantastic collaborative event in celebration of International Women’s Day. Stacey Copeland and Christine Cort, though from very different backgrounds, both demonstrated what it means to be a changemaker - tackling challenges head-on, breaking barriers, and inspiring those around them to do the same. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new people, reflect on the progress made, but also recognise the work that still lies ahead. A huge well done to Jenny Etheridge and Stephanie Cox for making it all happen! AEW Architects #Togetherwe #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

The Manchester Society of Architects celebrated International Women’s Day yesterday in collaboration with Women in Property North West. We all enjoyed two very different and powerful presentations by Stacey Copeland and Christine Cort, who provided coherent themes of resilience, influencing change and making seemingly impossible challenges happen. The talks were followed by plenty of networking with fellow industry professionals, food, drink and live music at The Alan, Manchester. A huge thanks to those who joined us and for all the wonderful feedback! #IWD2025 #accelerateaction Jenny Etheridge | Paul Iddon | RIBA North West

💪 What an incredible night for our International Women's Day 2025 event in partnership with Manchester Society of Architects, sponsored by Chapman Taylor and hosted at the amazing THE ALAN Hotel #manchester #accelerateaction The atmosphere was incredible and it was great to see so many of you in the room, thank you to everyone who joined us. A huge thank you to our inspirational speakers Stacey Copeland and Christine Cort! Both with fascinating stories to share who are making huge waves in in their industries. Thank you to Daisy Kate for providing the evenings entertainment 🎤 🎸 and of course Stephanie Cox and Jenny Etheridge for this partnership event. #womeninproperty #IWD2025