A school is the first structured environment a child will experience. It is a place where learning is encouraged and inspired. Schools are places for intellectual, creative, physical and social activity. Our communities are organised around them. They form an integral part of our built environment. We believe in the potential of education to enable individuals to achieve their full pot ...

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As part of our extensive Open House Dublin 2009 programme, the popular Open Debate returns this year with the provocative title Can Architecture Save the World? The title suggests that, on the one hand, architecture has a great power to transform and improve our lives, while an era of hyper production has had repercussions on the landscape and communities. The panel will explore curren ...

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There is no denying that Architecture has a special place in the Arts. Its challenge and unique importance has always lain in the fact that good architecture should balance both form and function. With regards to how architecture is perceived in Ireland, however, there seems to be an overwhelming tendency to stress functionality while downgrading the importance of the built environment's ae ...

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The IAF welcomes you to take part in our poll and to express your views further by leaving your comments here. We encourage you to voice your opinion in this forum, which is designed as a space where everyone can share their views. With this in mind, we request that people respect the opinions of others, and treat this space as a forum for considered opinion in order to facilitate healthy deba ...

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