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www.rochester.edu/in_visible_c...
lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/question/wha...

No. 291 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Obsolescence | Sustainability Summary In a capitalist society obsolescence is considered an economic good, we need to keep building, keep consuming, keep changing to keep businesses going but how do we square this in a world where sustainability is more important than ever. Links https://www.archdaily.com/1039883/designing-for-obsolescence-in-an-age-of-perpetual-upgrades https://www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/obsolescence/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G77PFuJBfbY Obsolescence, Daniel M Abramson, UVA https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/JAEIED.AEENG-1877 Overcoming Building Obsolescence via Adaptation https://www.rochester.edu/in_visible_culture/Issue_11/vodanovic/vodanovic.html Obsolescence & Exchange https://lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com/question/what-role-does-design-play-in-obsolescence/     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable Architecture 08.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @archdaily @harvarddesignmagazine @rochester @ascelibrary #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #obsolescence #sustainability

1/2 This week in #CPDSnippets we explore #Obsolescence in the context of #SustainableArchitecture
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www.archdaily.com/1039883/desi...
www.harvarddesignmagazine.org/articles/obs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G77P...
ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/...

Compliance vs Performance: Fenestration & Building regulatio... VEKA will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 9th April 2026 (1:00pm - 2:00pm). Webinar details: Balancing thermal performance, fire safety...

Compliance vs Performance: Fenestration & Building regulations

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Future-proof Construction: Specify the right materials & sys... RIBA Academy will be hosting a webinar on Friday 10th April 2026 (9:30am - 10:30am). Webinar details: A comprehensive guide to selecting...

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The Refurb & Retrofit Masterclass netMAG insights will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 11th March 2026 (10:00am - 11:00am). Webinar details: Join us for The Refurb &...

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Green poster with text No. 290 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Articles | Fools This April Fool’s Day instead of trying to fool you with something ridiculous, we are delving into some academic works on Fools & Fooling in Architecture Links  https://www.sahanz.net/publications/papers/faking-authenticity-with-fools-gold-architecture/ (download pdf), long read https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/narratives/a10140-architecture-a-fools-paradise/ https://www.artforum.com/features/fools-gold-the-architecture-of-trump-231229/ https://architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-21241 Fool’s Paradise: a critical evaluation of the sources of Post-Modern Architecture, long read https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10118535/1/fool-around.pdf Letting the affordances fool around: architectural space from the users’ point of view, long read   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Various  01.04.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @rtf_world @architexturez @artforum @_sahanz_ @ucl #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #aprilfoolsday #fools

On #AprilFools #CPDSnippets takes a look at fools in Architecture
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www.sahanz.net/publications...
www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/narratives/a...
www.artforum.com/features/foo...
architexturez.net/doc/az-cf-21...
discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...
#architecture @the-riba.bsky.social

Pink neon sign - The Juniper Tree on foliage background

Bar table top with drinks and AGM papers on it

It was nice to see a few friendly faces at last nights AGM. Conversation ranged from Architecture to Squirrels!
We will be sending out the branch summary that was presented at the AGM to our mailing list - if you aren’t sure if you are on that list & want a copy please email us and we’ll add you.

Green poster RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Apologies Summary Apologies there is no CPD Snippets this week – we are busy with something else   However, we would like to take this chance to remind you that RIBA Tees Branch & CPD Snippets wouldn’t exist without our fantastic volunteer members who produce our events, content and support on top of their everyday jobs   CPD Snippets was introduced to help members keep up with CPD during the pandemic. Feedback that this was a useful service, has kept it going and we try to cover the whole RIBA CPD curriculum to ensure members can cover a variety of topics no matter the size of their practice or the work that they do. If you have a topic, you would like us to cover, please let us know ribateesside@gmail.com

Sorry there aren’t any #cpdsnippets this week as we have been busy getting ready for tonights AGM
You can join us there at The Juniper Tree, Darlington
Otherwise we’ll be back with more CPD next week
@RIBANE @the-riba.bsky.social @RIBAYAPF @RIBAYorkshire #teesside #architecture

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Poster - AGM photo of 2 drinks on a table Yellow Star - Venue Change Green Star - This Week RIBA Tees Weds March 25th 2026 6pm - 9pm (Hash Bar - crossed out) The Juniper Tree, Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - join us for a drink & review what we've been up to and the plans, events & opportunities for the future

Hope you can join us for our AGM this week
Please note we have a VENUE CHANGE and will now be just round the corner at The Juniper Tree, Darlington
#architects #teesside #RIBA @the-riba.bsky.social

poster green background No. 289 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com The tender process can be a frustrating yet essential part of a project. The scale of your project will inevitably affect how you tender and the information you need to provide. This week we explore that at various levels. Links  https://urbanistarchitecture.co.uk/tender-construction-drawings/ www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/tendering_strategies_1st_edition_rics.pdf https://pjharchitecturalservices.co.uk/portfolio-item/need-know-about-tendering/ https://thorntonandlowe.com/tender-documentation-essential-steps-for-successful-bids/ https://blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/how-to-tender-and-hire-contractors-for-a-home-renovation-project www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-does-the-procurement-act-mean-for-architects/     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Contracts & Procurement     18.03.26

#CPDSnippets looks at #Tendering
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urbanistarchitecture.co.uk/tender-const...
www.rics.org/content/dam/...
pjharchitecturalservices.co.uk/portfolio-it...
thorntonandlowe.com/tender-docum...
blog.croftarchitecture.com/blog/how-to-...
www.riba.org/work/insight...
#architects @the-riba.bsky.social

Poster - Branch Meeting No.2 photo of daffodils agains a wall RIBA Tees Tues March 17th 2026 12.30-1/30 online via Teams email ribateesside@gmail.com for link Hash Bar Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - Agenda Events Committee AGM CPD & Social Media

LUNCHTIME TODAY - online
join us for a brief catch up
if you need a link please email us
#architects #architecture #teesside #riba @the-riba.bsky.social

links 2/2 medium.com/@Architects_...
www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd/cpd-14-2...
@the-riba.bsky.social #architects @news.architectsjournal.co.uk

Green poster with text No. 288 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Intumescent Coatings | Fire Summary Intumescent coatings play a crucial part in modern fire protection but how do we specify & design for them correctly and ensure they work as they are supposed to.  Links https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion/the-regs-key-pointers-to-specifying-intumescent-coatings https://www.nullifire.com/en-gb/expert-insights/expert-advice/the-different-types-of-intumescent-coatings-their-benefits/ https://painttoprotect.com/steel-over-18-m-in-uk-needs-intumescent-coatings/ https://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/a-guide-to-fire-protection-for-architects/5026079.article https://medium.com/@Architects_Blog/fire-resistant-materials-fireproofing-techniques-from-passive-protection-to-adaptive-d4b13fef2129 https://www.bdonline.co.uk/cpd/cpd-14-2018-intumescent-coatings/5094976.article   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Health, safety and wellbeing / Design, construction and technology    11.03.26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @architectsjournal @nullifire @painttoprotect @bdonline @medium #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #fireprotection #intumescentcoatings

This week #CPDSnippets looks at how to specify Intumescent coatings properly
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www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.nullifire.com/en-gb/expert...
painttoprotect.com/steel-over-1...
www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/a-...

Poster - AGM photo of 2 drinks on a table RIBA Tees Weds March 25th 2026 6pm - 9pm Hash Bar Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - join us for a drink & review what we've been up to and the plans, events & opportunities for the future

Poster - Branch Meeting No.2 photo of daffodils agains a wall RIBA Tees Tues March 17th 2026 12.30-1/30 online via Teams email ribateesside@gmail.com for link Hash Bar Darlington Reserve a spot via Eventbrite All Welcome - Agenda Events Committee AGM CPD & Social Media

RIBA Tees would like to invite you to join us for 2 upcoming events see below for details
#architects #architecture #teesside
@the-riba.bsky.social

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www.wishnetwork.org/news/blog/br...
 
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Green poster with text No. 287 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Women | Practice Summary Sunday 8th of March marks International Women’s Day & Women in Construction week is the 2-7th of March We thought we would mark this with a post about women in Architecture. It’s not just a CPD for women but also to highlight why it’s important for the whole profession to discuss their role in the industry. Links https://www.apec.ac/why-women-in-architecture-matters-more-than-just-representation/ https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/gender-inequality-architecture-build-it-together-report-fawcett-society/ https://www.riba.org/campaigns/policies/build-it-together-gender-equity-

#CPDSnippets this week looks at #women & the importance of proper inclusion for the industry & society as a whole
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www.apec.ac/why-women-in...
www.ribaj.com/intelligence...
www.riba.org/campaigns/po...
www.dezeen.com/2025/10/21/s...
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No. 286 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Collaboration | Practice Summary No-one really works alone in this industry, so this week we look at the power of communication and collaboration in helping practices weather the changing industry Links www.riba.org/work/business-tools/business-resilience/why-practices-are-sharing-their-knowledge-resources-and-staff/ www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/the-art-of-collaboration-in-architecture-a-call-for-genuine-partnerships/5123532.article
RIBA+VitrA Talks: collective collaborations - new forms of practice and co-design www.youtube.com/watch?v=1naeZPkYgy8 www.archdaily.com/66656/be-a-great-architect-by-sharing-the-design-load www.ribaj.com/intelligence/interdisciplinary-collaboration-and-sharing-sofie-pelsmakers/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Business, clients and services   25.02.26

This week #CPDSnippets looks at #collaboration
links
www.riba.org/work/busines...
www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/the-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nae...
www.archdaily.com/66656/be-a-g...
www.ribaj.com/intelligence...
@the-riba.bsky.social #architects #architecture

No. 285 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com CDM | SFARP Summary Construction is full of acronyms and initialisms so today we unpack what SFARP – So Far As Reasonably Practicable means & why it can be contentious https://www.ice.org.uk/areas-of-interest/infrastructure-delivery/so-far-as-reasonably-practicable-sfarp-a-commentary-for-designers-in-construction https://www.ccconsulting.uk.com/blog/i-have-seen-and-used-the-term-so-far-as-reasonably-practicable-sfarp-and-as-low-as-reasonably-practicale-alrp-but-what-is-the-di/ https://www.ribaj.com/intelligence/navigating-the-role-of-principal-designer-building-safety-act/ https://www.lighthousesafety.co.uk/is-it-time-to-move-on-from-so-far-as-is-reasonably-practicable/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Health, safety and wellbeing knowledge   @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @ice_engineers @ccconsultinguk @ribaj @lighthousesafety #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #cdm

#CPDSnippets this week looks at SFARP & CDM ......and what they actually mean
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www.ice.org.uk/areas-of-int...
www.ccconsulting.uk.com/blog/i-have-...
www.ribaj.com/intelligence...
www.lighthousesafety.co.uk/is-it-time-t...
@the-riba.bsky.social #architects #cdm

classroom of children - RIBA Tees architects talking at front

classroom of children drawing designs - RIBA Tees architects talking to the kids

classroom of children - RIBA Tees architects talking at front - what does an architect do?

On Tuesday, we did a 2nd school workshop event at St Peter's
We really enjoyed the kids fantastic curious & imaginative minds.
Thank you to SarahStead , Stead Architecture + Design & Christine Thornley @grovestudioarch.bsky.social , for running the afternoon

No. 284 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com SuDS | Drainage Summary As it’s been a wet start to the year, and with rain on our minds we are going to look at Sustainable Drainage Systems again Links https://thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/FT-Q-R121-An-Introduction-to-Sustainable-Drainage-Systems-SuDS.pdf https://www.susdrain.org/delivering-suds/using-suds/background/sustainable-drainage.html https://hlmarchitects.com/insights/sustainable-drainage-systems/ https://www.thedrainagedesigners.co.uk/post/designing-with-nature-a-guide-to-drainage-principles-for-architects https://www.riba.org/work/insights-and-resources/professional-features/what-do-architects-need-to-know-the-new-national-standards-for-suds/   CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Sustainable architecture   @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @thedrainagedesigners @hlmarchitects @thefloodhub @susdrain #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #SUDS #drainage

#CPDSnippets this week explores #SuDS
links
thefloodhub.co.uk/wp-content/u...
www.susdrain.org/delivering-s...
hlmarchitects.com/insights/sus...
www.thedrainagedesigners.co.uk/post/designi...
www.riba.org/work/insight...
@the-riba.bsky.social @thefloodhub.bsky.social #architects #architecture

2/2 www.lizmale.co.uk/blog/2026-guide-to-major-policy-changes-in-uk-construction
ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/part-b-changes-england-wales.html
www.building.co.uk/comment/construction-law-at-the-turn-of-2026-looking-backwards-and-forwards/5140093.article

No. 283 RIBA Teesside CPD Snippets RIBA - Architecture.com Legislation changes | 2026 Summary Here we take a look at some of the legislative changes facing Construction in 2026 Links   www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-january-2026-health-safety www.shoosmiths.com/perspectives/stories/articles/building-safety-developments-expected-in-2026 www.lizmale.co.uk/blog/2026-guide-to-major-policy-changes-in-uk-construction ww3.rics.org/uk/en/journals/built-environment-journal/part-b-changes-england-wales.html www.building.co.uk/comment/construction-law-at-the-turn-of-2026-looking-backwards-and-forwards/5140093.article     CORE CURRICULUM TOPIC | Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance 03/02/26 @RIBANE @RIBA @YAPF @RIBANorth @RIBAYorkshire @osbourneclarke @shoosmiths @lizmale @RICs @buildingmagazine #cpdsnippets #architecture #architects #legislation #construction

This week #cpdsnippets looks at some of the legislative changes facing Construction in 2026
Links
www.osborneclarke.com/insights/regulatory-outlook-january-2026-health-safety
www.shoosmiths.com/perspectives/stories/articles/building-safety-developments-expected-in-2026
@the-riba.bsky.social 1/2

Allies and Morrison completes Passivhaus student housing in Cambridge Allies and Morrison completes Passivhaus student housing in Cambridge

The eight terraces of Passivhaus-certified townhouses provide rooms for 245 students, and are set in a shared garden.

I am fortunate to be part of the team bringing the event together with our partners Historic England, and so I get to see the abstracts as they are coming in and believe me there are some fantastic and ground breaking talks. Joining details for the day will released in the next coupe of weeks.

Adjaye and Arad’s Holocaust memorial moves forward with Royal Assent Adjaye and Arad’s Holocaust memorial moves forward with Royal Assent

The Holocaust Memorial Bill has secured Royal Assent, paving the way for a final decision on Adjaye Associates’ and Ron Arad’s Holocaust memorial.

🏚️ Retrofitting existing buildings is no longer optional - it’s central to delivering healthy, low-energy homes at scale. Our 2nd #Passivhaus Retrofit Masterclass offers the opportunity to go beyond theory & explore a live Passivhaus #retrofit component method project.

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Long-term impact does not happen by accident. It happens when restoration is backed by a plan, the right resources, and stewardship that stays in place after the project is “done.”

Fresh Concrete 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structur... The second event of the Fresh Concrete series 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structural beams​ – with Andy Coward, Founder, Net Zero Projects an...

#CPD #replay

Fresh Concrete 2023: Low carbon 3D-printed concrete structural beams

If you missed this webinar, a replay is available.

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2/2 www.archdaily.com/940096/how-to-choose-glass-that-prevents-birds-from-colliding-with-buildings
www.toughglaze.com/designing-against-bird-strikes
www.dezeen.com/2022/03/10/bird-friendly-building-techniques/
birdsconnectsea.org/our-work/urb...