2024-04-30T20:57:54-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150040610/fifteen-new-riba-fellows-announced-for-2018 Justine Testado 2017-12-07T17:38:00-05:00 >2017-12-07T17:38:25-05:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/zh/zhhhdxaitn7y3cyw.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Today, <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/9592/riba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RIBA</a> announced the 2018 cohort of RIBA Fellows, who will serve as &ldquo;ambassadors for architecture&rdquo;, says&nbsp;RIBA President Ben Derbyshire. The 15 elected RIBA Chartered Members were commended for their significant contributions to the architecture profession.</p> <p>Current UK or&nbsp;International RIBA Chartered Members are eligible to apply for RIBA Fellow membership if they also meet at least three of the RIBA's requirements, which include: Receiving an honor or award for significant contribution to architecture; Demonstrating leadership in advancing architectural education, research, or technology; and/or leading or playing a proactive role in a project that created positive social and environmental impact &mdash; to name a few.&nbsp;Fellows will get to&nbsp;use the initials FRIBA after their name.<br></p> <p>Many of the 2018 fellows are based in the UK, Ireland, and Scotland, while a few come from the U.S., Hong Kong, and France. They are:<br></p> <ul><li><strong>Mr. Charles Joseph James Andrews</strong>, FRIBA, Int&rsquo;l Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, San Ant...</li></ul>