Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession. They provide support for over 40,000 members worldwide in the form of training, technical services, publications and events, and set standards for the education of architects, both in the UK and overseas.

They work with Government to improve the design quality of public buildings, new homes and new communities.

Their main objectives and strategies are to advance architecture by demonstrating the benefits to society and promoting excellence within the profession. These include demonstrating the benefits of good architecture; promoting and enhancing the benefits; facilitating the delivery of good architecture; providing high-quality support services; and developing the capability to deliver the strategy.