Focus: Emerging trends, ethics, sustainability, inclusivity, and technology in architecture. Learning Outcomes: Understand the role of ethics in professional practice. Explore sustainable practices and their global implications. Analyse inclusivity in design and its societal impact. Evaluate advancements in design technology, such as BIM and AI, and their relevance to practice. Content Framework: 1. Ethics in the Profession Professional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas. RIBA Code of Professional Conduct. Suggested speakers: Carys Rowlands & Alasdair Dixon or Stephen Brookhouse 2. Sustainable Architecture The lecture should be an overview and be mindful of the challenges in different geographic locations. This could refer to the RIBA 2023 Climate Challenge. Overview of the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge. Overview of challenges and solutions across diverse geographic locations. Suggested speakers: John Thornberry or Polina Pencheva or Ruffina (Hong Kong) 3. Inclusive Environments Designing for accessibility and diversity. Global approaches to inclusive environments. (Aligned to: RIBA Academy - Access Consultancy module 1: Inclusive design: what, why, who, when and how?) Suggested speakers: Julie Fleck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-fleck-obe-mrtpi-rtd-a1a36010b/?originalSubdomain=uk 4. Advances in Design Technology: BIM and AI The advances in Design Technology: BIM and AI – the benefits to practice and the potential pitfalls. Introduction to BIM and AI tools. Benefits and challenges in practice. Suggested speakers: TBC – source from AI in Practice Summit Scenario-based activities: Exploring project exercises for the topics of professionalism, sustainability, inclusivity and technology.
