7th October 2008, 02:53 PM
Posted by BAJR:
As it happens, several members of my family are architects, and I can tell you that they don't always have any more good words for it than many archaeologists have for IFA.
I say this not to knock RIBA, but just to point out that all is not necessarily rosy in other professional bodies, and also that there really isn't a fair comparison between IFA and RIBA.
1man1desk
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Quote:quoteonât knock it⦠there is some great stuff there⦠but here are benefits for RIBAAll very well, but then RIBA has been established for 174 years, as opposed to the IFA's 20 or so; it has 40,500 subcription-paying members, to the IFA's 2,500 or so, all from a higher-earning profession than archaeology; and it has 170 staff, to the IFA's 13. It's no wonder they can do more for their members. And yet, the very wording of the piece you quote admits that "RIBA membership is fast becoming indispensable to those connected with the profession" - i.e., after 174 years it still isn't actually indispensable yet.
As a member of the RIBA, you will enjoy a wealth of benefits. From specialist support and information (including access to the world's finest source of architectural data at the British Architectural Library), to a year-round diary of lectures and social and cultural events, advice on legal matters, pensions, insurance, training, recruitment, CPD and more⦠it's no wonder RIBA membership is fast becoming indispensable to those connected with the profession.
As it happens, several members of my family are architects, and I can tell you that they don't always have any more good words for it than many archaeologists have for IFA.
I say this not to knock RIBA, but just to point out that all is not necessarily rosy in other professional bodies, and also that there really isn't a fair comparison between IFA and RIBA.
Quote:quote:And talking to a friend who is in RIBA.. the personal benefit outways the costâ¦Possibly true, but then architects tend to earn a lot more than archaeologists, so cost is less of an issue for them.
1man1desk
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