The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) is the professional body for architects in Scotland. It was founded in 1916 by Robert Rowand Anderson who donated his Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh to be used as its home, where it remains to this day. It was given its first Royal charter in 1922, followed by a second in 1929. The RIAS comprises six chapters across Scotland:-
- Aberdeen Society of Architects (ASA)
- Dundee Institute of Architects (DIA)
- Edinburgh Architectural Association (EAA)
- Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA)
- Inverness Architectural Association (IAA)
- Stirling Society of Architects (SSA)
Associate membership is available to anyone registered as an architect who lives and works in Scotland.
The Incorporation is an independent body representing Architects working in Scotland although it consults regularly with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) regarding UK-wide professional issues. It lobbies Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Government directly on relevant issues.
The President is Sholto Humphries and the Treasurer and Secretary is Neil Baxter. The Incorporation is run by an elected National Council comprising representatives of individual Chapters and nationally elected members.
The Incorporation offers accreditation in specialist fields including historic building conservation and environmental sustainability.
Read more about Royal Incorporation Of Architects In Scotland: RIAS Award For Architecture, RIAS Publishing
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