RSAW Annual Conference 2025: Building Wales: Homes for the Future

Join us for the 32nd RSAW Annual Conference, where we will explore the theme:

“Better Wales: Homes for the Future.”

This year’s conference will delve into the future of housing in Wales, examining how we can create a secure, healthy, and aspirational housing stock for all. With housing remaining a key priority under the current Labour Government, the event will bring together a diverse range of speakers from across the UK to showcase principles of good housing design and policy that support our shared aspirations.

We will be joined by policymakers, housing professionals, and experts from across the built environment, who will share insights into how architecture can shape the future of housing in Wales.

Under the presidency of Alan Francis (2025–2027), this conference will also serve as a platform for RSAW members to contribute their expertise and help shape RSAW’s strategic priorities. Through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and collaborative working groups, delegates will have the opportunity to share ideas, provide real-time feedback, and help advance the RSAW Vision.

Let’s build a better Wales—together.

Outline Programme

09.15 - Registration

09.45 - Welcome from our Chair, TBC

Housing in Wales, Research – Where are we now?

10.15 - RSAW and RIBA update , Chris Brimble, Arden Kitt Architects

RSAW and RIBA Organisational structure and how RSAW members can be represented at RIBA. What are the benefits and why does RSAW matter at that table.

10.25 - RSAW President Introduction, Alan Francis, Director, Gaunt Francis Architects

Areas of focus for next 2 years as president, to include RSAW Vision next steps (Autonomy and Recognition), RSAW strategy (include Branch reinvigoration) and policy areas to focus on to ensure RSAW is an insightful as possible into the profession in Wales.

10.45 - Keynote speaker, TBC

11.15 - Coffee break

11.45 - Workshops

Ice breaker – mentimeter

Discuss feedback and short Q&A

12.15 - Lunch

13.15 - Transforming Homes initiative, Prof. Joanna Patterson, Director of Research, WSA

13.45 - Case study 1, TBC

14.15 - Case study 2, Sam Goss, Founding Director, Barefoot

14.45 - Workshop 2

Group discussion based on case studies, why has a project worked well, what can we take away etc

15.15 - Break

15.45 - Inspiration hour, Meredith Bowles, Mole Architects

16.45 - Panel discussion

17.15 - Networking

Banner image: Hazelmead by Barefoot, credit: Rebecca Noakes

• for groups between 3 to 5 delegates, please apply 5% discount
• for groups of 6 or more delegates, please apply 10%

Please email [email protected] for a chartered practice discount code

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