{"id":596,"date":"2017-05-17T17:08:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T16:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advice.quotatis.co.uk\/?post_type=standards&p=596"},"modified":"2017-05-17T17:42:09","modified_gmt":"2017-05-17T16:42:09","slug":"residential-royal-institute-british-architects","status":"publish","type":"standards","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/regulations\/architects\/residential-royal-institute-british-architects\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Architects in the UK can join the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)<\/a>. When an architect joins RIBA, they can describe themselves as a Chartered Architect. RIBA membership has a range of benefits for architects. The RIBA represents architects at a national and also an international level. It also drives standards across the architectural industry. This article has information about RIBA as well as the benefits of choosing a RIBA accredited architect for your home improvement project.<\/p>\n

What is the RIBA?<\/h2>\n

The RIBA is a professional body for the architecture industry. They regulate the industry by setting standards that their members must follow. Individual architects can be registered with RIBA. Architectural firms can also be registered as Chartered Practices.<\/p>\n

There are strict requirements for membership at either level. Individuals must prove that they have the required qualifications, whereas architectural companies must demonstrate that they have appropriate policies in place for equality and diversity, health and safety and quality management. These policies must follow overall best practices for the industry.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of using an RIBA certified architect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are a range of benefits of using an architect registered with the RIBA. Some of these are:<\/p>\n