By Libya Herald staff.
5 March 2014:
Libyan architectural standards are set to rise following an agreement between Libya’s two architectural . . .[restrict]associations, the Libyan Board of Architecture (LBA) and Libyan Institute of Architects (LIA), and the UK’s Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The three bodies signed a Memorandum of Understanding in at a RIBA international conference in London on Monday under which RIBA will support both LBA and LIA in developing the architecture profession in Libya through training, setting benchmark standards and a system of architect registration. One of the aims is to reach a point where such is the quality of LBA and LIA-registered architects that only they are allowed to practice in Libya.
The move has been under discussion for some time.
The agreement was signed LBA chairman Ghaleb Gheblawi, LIA President Hakeem Bader and RIBA President Stephen Hodder.
“I am delighted today to sign these Memorandums after over a year of detailed engagement work with our Libyan colleague,” said Hodder. “Our aim is to support the new government to put in place the governance, processes and systems that are the necessary foundations for a sustainable and community-focused future for Libya’s built environment. The RIBA will work with the LBA and LIA to improve design and construction skills, education and standards in Libya.” [/restrict]
