Architects

Architects use their creative and technical skills to visualise and design the built environment that we all inhabit.

We work with architects through our design review service, publish design guidance and provide training through conferences and events. We also fund a network of architecture centres across England.

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Design review: principles and practice

Design review is a tried and tested method of promoting good design and a cost-effective way of improving quality.

Resources for architects

Design review

Understand our design review process, including advice on submitting schemes  Read recent design reviews and find out more about panel members.

Case studies

Browse hundreds of the best buildings and spaces in England in our case study library, all with high-quality photos.

Design and access statements: how to write, read and use them

Write better design and access statements with this practical guide, which includes a detailed explanation of a real-life application.

Successful school design

Help for designers whose Building Schools for the Future sample school projects are being reviewed by CABE.

Space in new homes: what residents think

Research which supports the case for more space in private homes, to ensure that they are functional, flexible and fit for purpose.

Homes for our old age: independent living by design

10 case studies of housing schemes for older people offering inventive design and management solutions linking home and social care.

Ten year review

A review of CABE's first ten years, of interest to everyone who works with CABE and cares about the quality of the built environment.

Useful links for architects

RIBA

The professional body for architects in England.

Building Design news

Invaluable news stories for architects.

Building

Construction industry news from the UK's leading construction magazine.