
The new Center for Architecture, Philadelphia PA
Welcome to the Philadelphia Chapter, the corporate headquarters
of RIBA-USA. The Chapter, founded in 2005 by chair Clive Copping
RIBA, currently has a board of seven members.
Building on the work of the other Chapters in the US, the
Philadelphia Chapter, with kind support from AIA Philadelphia
and legal council Saul Ewing, developed the legal framework
for RIBA-USA, Inc. to operate as a legal entity, with a tax-exempt
status.
We are delighted to act as the headquarters for the RIBA in
America and can report that the RIBA considers RIBA-USA to
be the template for chapters in other regions around the world.
Our role as HQ is to facilitate and assist the other Chapters
with their initiatives.
As a non-profit organization, we function primarily as an
educational resource for architects practicing in the USA
and the UK.
Our goal, to foster professional growth and innovation through
the cultural exchange of ideas, is as follows:
· To increase contact with the London headquarters
for all overseas RIBA members within the United States and
provide members a network for the exchange of ideas and experiences.
· To encourage Continuing Professional Development
for the field of Architecture in the United States through
collaboration with local and international institutions.
· To encourage a multi-disciplinary approach to Architecture
by providing a platform for dialogue with a diverse range
of professionals associated with the built environment.
· To establish academic links with the UK and develop
educational and work exchange programs.
· To support RIBA UK’s wider objectives and serve as
an advocate for the architectural profession.
To view the latest events please visit the News
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