Belfast Architecture of the 1930s

Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland Lecture Series 2019/20 This lecture by Dr Tanja Poppelreuter, Lecturer, University of Salford brings to the attention the multi-faceted architecture of the 1930s.

The Practicalities of Principal Designer

9am-5pm Thursday 30th January 2020 The new Construction Design & Management Regulations (NI) have now been in effect for over a year. Many construction professionals have developed a sound understanding of the new regulations and have either gained experience as a Principal Designer or at least have been introduced to the role. To help members […]

Expert Session: Retrofitting traditional and historic buildings with Professor John Edwards

As awareness of conservation grows, it becomes ever more important to understand the particular challenges of retrofitting traditional and heritage buildings.  Architects are the custodians of our built environment and this expert-led three hour seminar will introduce you to the techniques and practices that you will need to repurpose older buildings for the modern age. […]

The permission illusion revealed

Planning is changing in Northern Ireland, and in more ways than you might have realised.  Permissions you thought were valid could turn out not to be and getting permission in the future will be different.  Recent decisions by the Planning Appeals Commission and evolving case law are starting to impact permissions previously given, meaning permissions […]

The Architect’s Guide to Social Media

As architects how can you tell your story and the explain the value of your services in advance of clients realising that they need you? In this three hour session – discounted for 2020 ask an architect participants – we’ll look at some of the ways that social media can help you stand out and […]

RSUA General Meeting & Building Tour 14 February 2020

RSUA General Meeting & Building Tour on 14 February 2020 You are invited to attend an RSUA General Meeting and building tour at the Museum of Free Derry, on 14 February 2020. The meeting will begin at 12.30pm over a sandwich lunch followed by the building tour at 2pm. General Meetings are an opportunity for […]

Introductory Conservation Course

Fully Booked The RSUA is running a 5 day course in Historic Building Conservation aimed at architects and related professionals working in the fields of conservation, refurbishment and restoration.  This course is designed to meet the formal accreditation criteria for the Conservation Registrant (CR) level of the recently introduced RIBA Conservation Register but will be […]

RSUA Building Tour – CTC Transport Hub

A small transport hub on the edge of the city of Belfast, a seemingly unremarkable brief in an equally unexceptional suburban context. A site next to a busy road devoid of any sense the city or the civic. The building, albeit benefiting from a very generous budget, is constructed to last. It is effectively a […]

Half day Construction Professional H&S Card Course

If you need to get a Construction Professionals Health and Safety (CPHS) card or a Construction Skills Register card for the first time, or if your card is up for renewal you are invited to attend the upcoming CPHS Card Health and Safety Training Course. The CPHS card, or equivalent, is required to work on […]

Heritage at Risk Northern Ireland

Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland Lecture Series 2019/20 This lecture by Nikki McVeigh, and Dr Connie Gerrow from UAHS will explore how trends identified by the HARNI register can help to direct individuals, groups, funders and central and local government to target re-use, regeneration and repair works towards heritage need.

Ask an Architect

  Background Each May chartered architects in every corner of Northern Ireland volunteer their time and expertise to help raise funds for cancer research.   The Ask An Architect initiative gives members of the public the chance to get an hour long consultation with a chartered architect in return for a minimum charitable donation of £40 […]

RSUA Design Awards 2020

The Gala Evening for the Awards is traditionally one of the highlights of the year and an occasion not to be missed. It will be held on Friday 15th May 2020 at a venue to be confirmed.

Half day Construction Professional H & S Course

If you need to get a Construction Professionals Health and Safety (CPHS) card or a Construction Skills Register card for the first time, or if your card is up for renewal you are invited to attend the upcoming CPHS Card Health and Safety Training Course. The CPHS card, or equivalent, is required to work on […]