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A space for public opinion and debate, engaging with a broad range of contributors in architecture, landscape, urban design, planning, and beyond.

Blockchain: the other AI revolution

Blockchain can offer a secure, transparent way to record agreements, and therefore holds potential across construction and property sectors, enabling real-time verification, automating payments, and improving data reliability. Yet its adoption in this context remains limited. In this article, Garry Miley discusses the possible impacts and limitations to the technology’s implementation.

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Open Space

 The potential of political design

Highly visible and emotionally charged, electoral campaigns are often the first instance in which a state’s people encounter their elected representatives. In this article, Anna Cassidy, designer for Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign, examines how political design is indispensable to the democratic process.

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Future Reference

Fellow humans

In May 2024, the Lithuanian artist Benediktas Gylys installed a portal between Dublin and New York. In this article, Felix Hunter Green explores how the portal (the third of its kind at the time) introduced a new form of present tense, a remote urbanism, to the fabric of North Earl Street.

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Present Tense

Happy the city where citizens participate

Ciarán Ferrie makes the case for more citizen participation in city life, culture, community, and democracy.

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One Good Idea
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Architecture in Ireland - vol. 1, no. 1

Editor: Tomás O’Beirne.
Journal
€ 5.95 

First published in 1978, Architecture in Ireland was a magazine which featured ‘news, views and reviews’, architecturally significant buildings, and descriptions and illustrations of proposed developments.

An Introduction to Modern Ulster Architecture, Kilkenny - Its Architecture and its history, book review, University, Modular concrete blocks, National Specification, Lecture theatres, Library, UCC, UCD, Brown Thomas, Duke Street, Russia, Architectural tour, SfB, An Foras Forbatha, Lansdowne Pavilion, Dan Henihan, British Agreement Board, urban communities, RIAI Triennial Gold Medal, Housing Medal, USSR Embassy, Costello Murray and Beaumont, Modern Ulster architecture, Ulster architectural society, North of Ireland Arts Council, David Evans, Katherine M.Lanigan, Gerald Tyler, Thomas Garland & Partners, Boyd & Creed, John Sisk & Sons, JA Kenny & Partners, Belfield, UCD, University College Dublin, Pieterse Davison International Ltd., gridlink, school design, Neo-Georgian facades, Architects as Artists, UCC, University College Cork, library, lecture hall, lecture theatre, university, S McD Murphy & Partners, DeLeuw Chadwick OhEocha & Partners, MacArdle McSweeney & O’Malley, PJ Hegarty & Sons, Architectural Corner Boys, To Russia with Pearse, Guide to SfB, New Lansdowne Pavilion, Agreement Board for The Knock, Urban Communities, Nominations Sought for RIAI Gold Medal, Inventive Planner, USSR Embassy Building, An Introduction to Modern Ulster Architecture, David Evans, Ulster Architecture Heritage Society, Kilkenny – Its History and Architecture, Katherine M. Lanigan, Gerald Tyler
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Architecture Ireland 302

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland.

building review, book review, interview, venice biennale
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Architecture Ireland 311

Editor: Michael K. Hayes.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #311 focuses on the theme of 'data'.

Entanglement: An interview with Fiona McDermott and Clare Lyster of Annex; Realer than fiction: Thoughts on the production of physical and digital space; The future of the library: Thoughts on the production of physical and digital space; A machine for living in: The implications of smart home technology in domestic space; Magic and metaphysics: House space is produced in the digital age; so near / so far; Reflections on the present and future impact of COVID-19 on architectural practise; The architecture of a pandemic; Lost in Zoom; Transitioning back to the workplace; Understanding the value of good communications; I think that there’s something that has resonated my whole career: the fact that an architect isn’t just designing a building; Home: why public housing is the answer; Just transition, Remembering Manfredi Anell; Eoin Ó Broin, 17th International Architecture Biennale, Clare White
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RIAI Bulletin 30

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

Delaney Mac Veigh & Pike, Comment, RIAI Report, Diary, Cryptoporticus and Partners, Hardcore, European Congress of Salaried Architects, Letter, Liaison Committee Publication, Irish Concrete Society Awards 1981, Major Solar Conference, Irish Concrete Society Award for Roecrete, Council for 1981, Committees and Representation, Professional Conduct Committee, Accreditation Board, Fellowship Jury, Technicians Committee, Representatives on Outside Bodies, Northern Report, Southern Report, Pre-Budget Submission, Institute of Clerks of Work in Ireland, Council, Planning Conditions, Annual Dinner, Material availability, UIA news, Notices, standards, circular, newsletter, committee, competition, conference, course, lecture, planners, membership, RIAI, Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, UIA, AAI, Architectural Association of Ireland,
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Architecture Ireland 301

Editor: Sandra O’Connell.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #301 focuses on the theme of ‘Community & Place’.

Vlondertaerrassen, Paint the town, Rotterdam, bin collection, Werner Mantz, photography, education, sport, stadium, playing field, pitch, pavilion, temporary architecture, port, commercial, exhibition, expo,
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RIAI Bulletin 9

Editor: Peter Ferguson.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

Ordinary General Meeting, OGM of the RIAI, President’s Report, Honorary Secretary’s Report, Revision of By-Laws, Presentation of Certificates, Adoption of New Entry Forms, Expulsion of a Member, Time Charge for Principals, EEC Matters, RIAI Conference, International Housing Competition, International Conference, Office of Cork City Architect, Professional Indemnity, Annual Conference of the Institute, People the Profession and the State, RIAI Gold Medal and Medal for Housing, Joint Visit to UCI, Committee of Women Architects, European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, Use of the Computer in Building Design, Exhibition of Furniture, Price Variation Clause, Arbitration Course, Investigation of Fees, Visiting Boards, Hospital Consultants, Accreditation Board, Accommodation, Committees, RIAI Gold Medal, Medal for Housing, Meeting of Salaried Members, Vacant posts, Berlin Architects and Engineers Association, UIA Congress 1981 and Seminar 1975, National Prices Commission Study, The form of contract, Retention of Imperial Units, Books on Art, Technical Staff, Travelling Scholarships, Appeal from the Library, Short Courses at University of York, Institute Building, Public Works Exhibition, Pollution, Computers and the Architect, Notices, standards, circular, newsletter, committee, AGM, minutes, meeting minutes, exhibition, competition, symposium, materials, conference, course, lecture, planners, membership, RIAI, CAA, members, Election, report, EEC, housing, public relations, UIA Assembly and Congress, UIA Seminar at Kazimierz (Poland), Use of the Computer in Building Design, Short Courses at the University of York, Institute of Building, Exhibition of Furniture, International Conference on Housing, Public Works Exhibition, Pollution, International Housing Competition - Brussels, Computers and the Architect, Cork City Architect, Meeting of Salaried Members, Posts Vacant, Joint Visit to UCI, Committee of Women Architects, Berlin Architects and Engineers Association, UIA Congress 1981 and Seminar 1975, National Prices and Commission Study, The Form of Contract, Retention of Imperial Units, Books on Art, Technical Staff, Travelling Scholarships, Appeal from the Library, European Architectural Heritage Year 1975, Committees, Foras Forbartha Committee, RIAI Gold Medal and Medal for Housing, Matters Arising, Honorary Treasurer’s Report, Presentation of Certificates, Adoption of New Entry Forms, President’s Report, Local Government (Planning and Development) Bill 1973, Time Charge for Principals, Price Variation Clause, Arbitration Course, Investigation of Fees, Visiting Boards, EEC Matters, RIAI Conference, International Housing Competition, Brussels, International Conference on Registration, Hospital Consultants, Accreditation Board, Office of Cork City Architect, Professional Indemnity
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RIAI Bulletin 29

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

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RIAI Bulletin 52

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

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Architecture Ireland 297

Editor: Sandra O'Connell.
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #297 focuses on the theme 'housing innovation'.

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Architecture Ireland 271

Editor: Sandra O'Connell
Journal
€ 9.50 

Architecture Ireland is the journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Issue #272 focuses on the theme of '21st century learning'.

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RIAI Bulletin 31

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

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RIAI Bulletin 16

Editor: J. Owen Lewis.
Journal
€ 4.75 

Beginning in 1972, the RIAI Bulletin was a monthly newsletter to inform Institute members of the wide range of matters with which the RIAI was involved.

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Domestic

Author: Dominic Stevens
Book
€ 5.90 

Domestic is a reflection on the design of domestic spaces by architect Dominic Stevens.

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The Antique Pavement

Author: Derry O'Connell.
Book
€ 4.75 

An illustrated guide to Dublin's street furniture.

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New Dimensions in Regional Planning: A Case Study of Ireland

Author: Jeremiah Newman.
Book
€ 7.95 

This book was the first in a series on development planning by An Foras Forbartha, and followed the first conference on regional planning ever to be held in Ireland, in May 1965.

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UCD Architecture 2008

Editor: Pierre Jolivet.
Book
€ 0.00 

An annual yearbook featuring staff and student work from the UCD School of Architecture.

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A Guide to Modern Architecture in Dublin

Editor: Tomás O'Beirne.
Book
€ 9.00 

Featuring projects from 1953 to 1977, this book lays out 109 examples of modern architecture in Dublin, varying in occupation and scale, from small housing schemes and churches, to masterplan university development and city office blocks.

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Dublin School of Architecture Yearbook 2016

Editors: Philip Duffy, Anne-Lise Olivier, Julia Vivien Rober, Colin Mac Suibhne, Stephen Johnston.
Book
€ 0.00 

An annual yearbook featuring student work from the Dublin School of Architecture, TU Dublin.

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