Jen @JenForakis
Architect . #FRSA . Director of @MakeHoop . #RIBA Trustee and Councillor etc. etc. Moments, words and thoughts shared here are my own. Joined August 2011-
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I'm open to chats about work opportunities during that time as there is nothing on my dance card for the autumn yet. 😬 Get in touch if you think my crazy work experience can be of use to you or your team. #opentowork designswarm.com/work/
This evening’s @UniRdg_Arc virtual Industry Night is in full swing. A pleasure to hear from the students, school and to introduce architects SODA, CSK Architects, @invisiblstudio and @haworthtompkins sharing their inspirational insights from practice...
Appalling #customerservice from @British_Airways. Just been cut off after yet another 13minute wait today. Cancelled flight left passengers stranded for 26 hours and now a month later still unable to _start_ a claim for expenses either online or on the telephone. Shame on you #BA
It's your last chance! We are seeking a talented individual with expertise in editing, research & practice. Apply to be Executive Editor of @RIBA @JournalofArch before MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. This is a consultant role - perfect for an academic or freelancer. bit.ly/2K9KXS9
Applying RIBA Sustainability Strategy and Plan for Use, presented by @AHMMArchitects @Hants_Property Talking shift in culture, need to refocus well above minimum standards and coalescing of opinion being led by #RIBA #RIBAgt #ClimateEmergency #RIBA2030 #socialvalue #Construction
‘Understanding the Developer Mindset’ - closing remarks were to a full house + more watching online! Testament to the power of the subject and all credit to the creative directors and team behind #RIBAgt @amandabaillieu @guszog #RIBA #architecture #business
Gentle, hopeful and very practical book. Every parent wants their child to be happy. Just listened to ‘The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Chidren Will Be Gald That You Did)’ by @Philippa_Perry. Thanks for top tip @FloraArchitect and Letty Mac, well worth ‘reading’
A central piece of the housing jigsaw and a more diverse and equitable society @ben_derbyshire #RIBA #DiversityandInclusion
A central piece of the housing jigsaw and a more diverse and equitable society @ben_derbyshire #RIBA #DiversityandInclusion
Agree entirely. Archi education is phenomenal. Not perfect but expansive, dynamic and productive. Here’s to rigour and madness!
Agree entirely. Archi education is phenomenal. Not perfect but expansive, dynamic and productive. Here’s to rigour and madness!
Jobs+summer placements aspiring architects @S_LawrenceTrust paid positions @alliesmorrison @haworthtompkins @burohappold Deadline 10 July via jobs section: stephenlawrence.org.uk Friends please share @MattFionaBUILD @fi_macdonald @yemmsie @HarrietHarriss @BlackFemArc @praxxis_f
I have voted in the @RIBA #RIBACouncil and #RIBAPresident elections. Vote now architecture.com/elections
Powerful article by @tcmurray who has clearly had an epiphany. Time for us to all to recalibrate our definition of ‘design’. @dezeen and @RIBA dezeen.com/2019/07/02/des…
I’ll break a long twitter silence to retweet’s this- good mental health is so important, and literally life changing stuff. Don’t dismiss it!
I’ll break a long twitter silence to retweet’s this- good mental health is so important, and literally life changing stuff. Don’t dismiss it!
Future Place 2019: Open call for RIBA chartered architects; opportunity to engage with local authorities and promote good practice. Closes 4th July. Submit EOI here architecture.com/knowledge-and-… #FuturePlace #RIBA #Bradford #Gateshead #Exeter #Northhamptonshire #GreatYarmouth
Labour to propose new wellbeing law to inform policy decisions; health measures linked to environmental and climate emergency goals, and recognising NHS as “economic anchor” in communities. Following Labour’s Welsh Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
Here we are - Alternative List as stands. Crowd-sourced nominations @PartWCollective women through history “direct or indirect contribution to architecture”. This means engineers, activists, social housing experts, writers, critics, patrons+commissioners too. Nominate #WeArePartW
Here we are - Alternative List as stands. Crowd-sourced nominations @PartWCollective women through history “direct or indirect contribution to architecture”. This means engineers, activists, social housing experts, writers, critics, patrons+commissioners too. Nominate #WeArePartW
Thanks to @RIBA Council for the chance to contribute today. Inspiring to witness unanimous declaration of a #climateemergency & hear that work of Ethics & Sustainable Development Commission is being taken incredibly seriously 👏 @ben_derbyshire @peteroborn architectsjournal.co.uk/news/riba-decl…
Proud to be Trustee/Council Member today. Credit to all involved in huge effort over many years. Now for translation to strong, effective action. #RIBA #sustainability #ActNow
Proud to be Trustee/Council Member today. Credit to all involved in huge effort over many years. Now for translation to strong, effective action. #RIBA #sustainability #ActNow
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Charlie Fisher @Fisher_Charlie
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Tom Foggin (he/him) �... @tfoggin
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