The AAI are hosting a series of lunch-time Mentoring Forums at darc space, where practitioners of any level of experience can drop in and meet with colleagues to chat through any legal, contractual, design, client or business issues.

The next session takes place on Thursday, 4th October from 12.30 – 14.30 at darc space architecture gallery, 26 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 and is free to any AAI or RIAI member. While younger practitioners at the start of their careers will gain much from these forums, it is hoped that all participants will benefit from this mutual process and bring something to the table for discussion. These sessions are due to take place on the first Thursday of every month.

The Mentoring Form was conceived to provide a network of experienced colleagues for advice and guidance, against the backdrop of a significant number of new architectural practices, which have been established in the last five years and are working without support on their own. We are looking for those interested in talking through issues in a friendly and positive environment, helping to identify any problems and signpost the way to possible solutions for their colleagues. You do not have to be an expert in any specific field.

1 Structured CPD points per session is on offer to any RIAI member. Each session is free.

If you are interested in participating please RSVP to Clare Finglas, RIAI, to give us an idea of numbers, cfinglas@riai.ie