The Architectural Technology Awards
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[edit] A brief introduction to the AT Awards
The AT Awards are CIAT’s premier accolades that demonstrate and recognise outstanding achievement – celebrating Architectural Technology at its best. They are designed to recognise excellence in Architectural Technology globally. The suite of AT Awards are open to all professionals and students; nationally and internationally.
Assessment is based upon the innovative application of Architectural Technology against a set criteria for each Award. Judges look for robust and functional designs that are:
- constructed economically;
- environmentally sustainable;
- and of durable performance.
[edit] AT Awards 2025
The Architectural Technology Awards (AT Awards) 2025 are now open for entries. They recognise the people and projects that demonstrate excellence in Architectural Technology. Entries are open to any organisation or individual, both within the UK and internationally, that practise Architectural Technology.
Find out more here : https://architecturaltechnology.com/at-awards.html
[edit] A brief introduction to the CIAT
On 12 February 1965, the Institute was founded and on 12 Februray 2025 it celebrates its 60th birthday, a time to reflect and look forward on the remarkable journey that both CIAT and Architectural Technology has had over six decades.
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) describes itself as ‘…the lead qualifying body for Architectural Technology and represents those practising and studying within the discipline.’
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the global membership qualifying body for Chartered Architectural Technologists. It represents those practising and studying within the discipline and profession of Architectural Technology, and qualifies Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT, a regulated profession and protected title under Royal Charter.
Fellow Membership, FCIAT , which may also only be awarded by CIAT, complements the 'Chartered Architectural Technologist' professional qualification and is an acknowledgement of a Chartered Member's significant contribution to and/or excellence in Architectural Technology.
The institute was originally founded as the Society of Architectural and Associated Technicians (SAAT) in 1965 following a report by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) which recommended the creation of an institute for technicians. In 1986, SAAT became the British Institute of Architectural Technicians (BIAT), then in 1994 the British Institute of Architectural Technologists. On receiving its Royal Charter in 2005 it became the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
It is a membership organisation, funded by, owned by and operated on behalf of its members. It is governed by an Executive Board and Council, both of which are chaired by its president.
CIAT describes its objectives as:
- To promote, for the benefit of society, the science and practice of Architectural Technology.
- To facilitate the development and integration of technology into architecture and the wider construction industry to continually improve standards of service for the benefit of industry and of society.
- To uphold and advance the standards of education, competence, practice and conduct of members of the Institute thereby promoting the interests, standing and recognition of Chartered Members within the industry and the wider society.
[edit] List of previous AT award articles
- 2024
- 2023
- 2021
- AT Awards: 2021 winners
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
--CIAT
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