Prague, 17 April 2009 John Graby Director Implementation of Architectural Policies – New...

Prague, 17 April 2009

John GrabyDirector

Implementation of Architectural Policies

– New Expectations

The Irish Experience

Implementation of Architectural Policies- New Expectations

HOW?

• Why Have a Government Policy?

• The Policy, Reality and Results – Architecture and Public Awareness

• New Reality and New Expectations

• The New Policy


HOW?

RIAI Conference Amsterdam 1992

HOW?

• Working Group convened by RIAI to prepare a Framework with the Department of Arts and Culture and support of the Minister

• Expertise from public and private sector


1996


WHY HAVE A GOVERNMENT POLICY ON ARCHITECTURE?

“THE ARCHITECTURE OF A PEOPLE IS AN EXPRESSION OF ITS CULTURE and an integral part of its identity. At its highest level it takes its place among the arts as an expression of the human spirit.

Poor quality building both debases the quality of life and becomes a liability for times to come. Architecture is all pervasive, exercising a profound influence on the activities of daily life. The architecture of our time reflects the values of contemporary society, and future generations will achieve much of their understanding of our culture through the buildings we build. IF WE SUCCEED IN BUILDING CREATIVELY, BEAUTIFULLY AND WELL, WE WILL HAVE FASHIONED THE HERITAGE OF THE FUTURE AS WELL AS ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PRESENT”




1. “To recognise the cultural and social importance of architecture and to provide practical support and encouragement to that end”;

2. “To promote improvement in the quality of the built environment, by fostering conditions conducive to the production of good architecture and the protection of the built environment, and by stimulating improved practice in both public and private sectors”;

3. “To promote the concept of sustainability in the built environment by the creative use of resources”;




4. “To develop a framework within which the building professions and other organisations can focus their efforts more effectively by State action in the following areas:

– Setting an example for the community at large by the quality of what the State builds, and the care it displays towards the buildings it inherits.

– Promoting high standards of environmental provision in the local government, semi-state and private sectors through legislation, regulation and financial measures as appropriate.

– Helping to create and sustain an ethos that values quality in buildings through education and encouragement.”



DEVELOPING A GOVERNMENT POLICY ON ARCHITECTURE:

A proposed framework and discussion of issues

Fostering the Demand for Quality - The Role of Education

• “There is considerable scope for improvement in the knowledge and appreciation of architecture through the education system at both Primary and Secondary level”……indirectly through the development of programmes that seek to enhance the creativity and self expression of young people…. directly through the improved treatment of the built environment within existing subject disciplines.

• “Improve the knowledge of architecture within the teaching profession”

• “An architect in residence scheme”

• Transition Year offers an opportunity.


THE POLICY – 1997

In pursuing its policy on architecture, the government will:

1. Promote high standards of design and construction in building works for which it is responsible and support the pursuit of high standards of building;

2. Develop an organisational framework that facilitates the application of knowledge and skill concerning the built environment;

3. Ensure that the architectural heritage is conserved and maintained to a high standard;



THE POLICY – 1997

4. Foster the demand for high quality architecture in the community as a whole;

5. Promote the concept of sustainable development;

6. Encourage innovation in architecture

GOVERNMENT FALLS 1997



ACTION ON ARCHITECTURE

2002 - 2005

• Promoting awareness and understanding of architecture

• Leading by example

• Strengthening architectural input in the planning system



ACTIONS OF ARCHITECTURE 2002 – 2005- Promoting Awareness and Understanding of Architecture

“Good architecture is more likely to be achieved in society where people are aware of the practical, psychological and cultural role of the built environment”

ARCHITECTURE AND EDUCATIONActionsReview resource material on architecture for teachers• Prepare resource material on architecture for Primary Schools• Arts Council to introduce an “Architects-In-Residence” Scheme• Provide in-service training on architecture for teachers• Provide support for the “Shaping Space” programme• Heritage Dept to include general architectural awareness• Establish a Virtual Architecture Centre


Education and Awareness

• Irish Architecture Foundation

• Schools

• Media

• The Public

• The Architect


“WORKS IN PRACTICE, BUT NOT IN THEORY”

Implementation of Architectural Policies- New ExpectationsPOLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: IRISH ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION


POLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: SCHOOLS/SHAPING SPACE

Implementation of Architectural Policies- New ExpectationsImplementation of Architectural Policies- New Expectations

Government“Shaping Space” is supported by programmes organised by a National Network of Teacher Training Schemes


POLICY, REALITY AND RESULTSTELEVISIONAbout the HouseDesign for LifeRoom to ImproveCoverage of Architecture Awards

PRINT MEDIA RADIOArchitecture Pages The Architects EyeSunday Times Regional Radio



POLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: THE PUBLIC AND ARCHITECTS


House Magazine Open House Open Door


POLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: THE ARCHITECT

• Architects had to think about public awareness and communication

• Substantial increase in architectural competitions

• Awareness by Government of the role of the architect

• Protection of the title “Architect”

• Policy gave public sector architects leverage on increasing quality

• 3 New Schools of Architecture opened

• Policy provided a quality framework during the construction boom


“WORKS IN PRACTICE, BUT NOT IN THEORY”

The Government

• Leading by Example

• Arts Council

• Department of Environment

• Local Authorities

Implementation of Architectural Policies- New ExpectationsPOLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: LEADING BY EXAMPLE


Department of Finance Cork School of Music National Gallery

EU Food and Glucksman Gallery Clarion Quay Veterinary office


POLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: ARTS COUNCIL

1991 “Architecture is a Commercial Activity”

NOW

• Arts Council Architecture Officer• Architects in Schools Programme• Innovation in Architecture Bursary, €50,000• Financial support for publications, exhibitions etc• Venice Biennale• Funding of Irish Architecture Foundation


Implementation of Architectural Policies- New ExpectationsPOLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT


Government

Policy on

Architecture

2009-2015

The New Housing 1 Urban Design Manual Europan

The New Housing 2 Quality Housing Govt. Policy

Implementation of Architectural Policies- New ExpectationsPOLICY, REALITY AND RESULTS: LOCAL AUTHORITIES


Balgaddy A Aras Cill Dara Baldoyle Public Library

Civic Offices Cork Civic Offices Letterkenny Civic Offices Dunshaughlin


THE NEW POLICY 2009 – 2015

• More emphasis on sustainable development• More emphasis on urban design• Support for high quality architecture• An holistic view of architectural heritage• Promoting awareness



THE NEW POLICY, 2009 – 2015

• Publication date June 2009

• 45 Actions

• Department of the Environment to take the lead role in implementing over half the actions

• Department of the Environment will co-ordinate implementation of other actions



PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION :

Actions

• Developing the built environment curriculum in Primary and Secondary schools

• Awareness programmes by council, IAF and RIAI

• Developing “Architect in Residence” programmes by Local Authorities

• Developing Arts Council “Architecture in Schools” programme

• Architectural Award Scheme for school children

• Higher Education Authority (HEA) to hold colloquium with teacher training centres, training colleges and RIAI on “Shaping Space”


PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION :

Actions

• Consult with profession on wider engagement with quality issues

• DOE/H/LG, Local Authorities, RIAI and Schools of Architecture on how schools can develop and identify local design challenges

• Liaison between City and County Managers, HEA, Dept of Education and Science (DES), RIAI and IAF

• Promote DES awards for environmental performance in schools

• DOE/H/LG and Office of Public Works (OPW) to promote a TV programme/s on how architecture actually happens – concept to completion


NEW REALITY AND NEW EXPECTATIONS




The Architecture Policy will:• Have a strategy for architecture• Address the role of architecture in the Framework for Sustainable Economic

Recovery• Encourage integration of research, smart and green technology and

architecture• Develop the demand for quality in architecture and urban design,

economically, socially and environmentally• Use procurement to deliver quality• Build in public awareness/education programme of the previous policy




WHY HAVE A POLICY?

• Architecture as an integrator for quality of life, sustainability and urbanism

• Less resources requires smarter use of resources• Architecture Policy has the potential to give a quality framework to

enable the best decisions to be made in difficult times by Government, private clients and architects

• Public interest is there

“A POOR MAN CAN ONLY AFFORD TO BUILD ONCE”



PROCUREMENT


Ard na Crusha, 1928 Busaras,1948

Croke Park, 2003Pump StationClontarf, 2003


TRANSFERABILITY AND LESSONS

• Importance to public awareness/education programes

• A long process (for Ireland) and not a static process

• Need for political support

• Importance of EU/EFAP Policies and initiatives

• Importance of involvement of the three pillars, as EFAP

• Need for inter-departmental involvement and buy-in

• Need for achievable objectives and targets

• Importance of public sector architects in the process

• Involvement of public and private sectors


THANK YOU

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