Architect’s Registration Board www.arb.org.uk
Established by statute in 1997 the ARB is the independent regulator for the architect’s profession in the UK. The website offers a searchable database of registered architects and a list of accredited schools.
Architecture Centre Network www.architecturecentre.net
The Architecture Centre Network is the independent body that coordinates, supports and advances the work of architecture and related centres in the UK
Architecture Foundation www.architecturefoundation.org.uk
The Architecture Foundation aims to bridge the gap between decision makers, design professionals and the public. The AF encourages public participation and all public activities are free, which take place both in venues across Britain and abroad.
Architecture Link www.architecturelink.org.uk
Run by London Open House, provides general information on architecture, listing useful books and education resources. Also lists contact details for architecture centres and organisations in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
Architecture Week www.architectureweek.org.uk
Website of this annual, nationwide event. Information on what’s planned for this year as well as how to get involved, past event details and thought provoking articles.
Building Research Establishment www.bre.co.uk
The UK’s leading centre of expertise on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire and risk. The BRE provide research based consultancy, testing and certification services worldwide.
CABE Library www.cabe.org.uk/library
Gives free access to a wide range of detailed information, including some images on some of the UK's best buildings and public spaces.
Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment www.cabe.org.uk
CABE is seeking to inject architecture into the bloodstream of the nation so that England becomes the European leader in prioritising the quality of the built environment through both public and private investment. They look forward to widespread acceptance from procurers, developers and users of the built environment that good design contributes to the well-being of society, generating economic, social and environmental value. The website includes the CABE library with detailed information of some of the UK’s best buildings and public spaces.
Community Technical Aid Centre, Manchester www.ctac.co.uk
CTAC offers a complete service to community and voluntary groups who want to develop and implement projects to improve their local environment or community facilities.
Great Buildings www.greatbuildings.com
Documents a thousand buildings and hundreds of leading architects in a searchable database, giving brief details and a list of further reading on each.
RIAS www.rias.org.uk
The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. Founded in 1916 as the professional body for all architects in Scotland, offers a range of services to architects, students and the public.
RIBA www.architecture.com
Website of The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Mainly aimed at architecture professionals but also contains information on how to go about engaging and architect, how to become and architect and links to a great number of general information sites on architecture and the built environment.
Scottish Architecture www.scottisharchitecture.com
Scotland’s virtual architecture centre, run by The Lighthouse, Glasgow’s architecture centre. Aims to provide a central hub for information in the field of Scottish architecture and the built environment generally. Provides links on the built environment, community and education.
