The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) is one of the main organising bodies of Design Week .

The RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland) is the regulatory and support body for Architects in Ireland.

Since 1839, the RIAI has been committed to upholding the highest standards in architecture and providing impartial and authoritative advice and information in issues affecting architects, the built environment and society.

The RIAI aims to:

• Promote architecture
• Support architects
• Regulate architects
• Protect the consumer

RIAI works to maintain and develop an environment in which good architecture and a quality built environment can be delivered by architects to the social, cultural, economic and environmental benefit of Ireland.

Website: http://www.riai.ie/