訪談英國皇家建筑師協會CEO：ValerieVaughan-Dick博士InterviewwithDr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick, CEO of RIBA

主持：肖靖《世界建筑導報》總編助理對談：Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick英國皇家建筑師學會（RIBA）首席執行官記錄：藍瑾《世界建筑導報》編輯Host：XiAo Jing Assistant to Chief Editor of World Architecture Review AgencyInterview：Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick Chief Executive Oficer of the Royal InstituteofBritishArchitects（RIBA）Transcript：LAN Jin Editor of World Architecture Review Agency

ValerieVaughan-Dick博士MBEFRCGP（榮譽）在公共、私營和非盈利機構的高級職位上擁有豐富的工作經驗。Valerie目前擔任英國皇家建筑師學會（RIBA）首席執行官。RIBA是一個全球性的專業學會，致力于推動建筑領域的卓越發展。RIBA為超過58.000名會員和建筑社群提供服務，推動打造更好的建筑與場所、建設更強大的社區，促進可持續發展。包容性，道德性、環保意識和協作精神是RIBA所有工作的核心。

Valerie的職業生涯始于英國國家審計署，并在那里獲得了會計師資格。她在建筑環境領域擁有廣泛的經驗。Valerie曾擔任住房協會的董事總經理，為公共財政倡議（PFI）建筑項目提供咨詢，并在英國政府擔任集團財務總監，同時積累了豐富的國際經驗。她曾擔任一家遺產物業再生組織的主席、一家NHS信托基金的主席，目前還擔任一家管理倫敦8，000套住房的住房協會的主席。

2024年3月，Valerie被《Dezeen》雜志評為“建筑與設計領域最具影響力的50位女性”之一。

Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick MBE FRCGP （Hon） has Worked at a senior level in the public，private and voluntary sectors. Valerie is presently the Chief Executive of the Royal Institute of British Architects （RlBA）.RlBA is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture. RIBA serves more than 58，ooo members and society to deliver better buildings and places，stronger communities， and a sustainable environment，Being inclusive，ethical environmentally aware and collaborative underpins all RIBA does.

Valerie started her career with the UK National Audit Office where she qualified as an accountant.She has extensive experience in the built environment Valerie has been a Managing Director of a housing association， advised on Public Finance Initiative building projects， worked as Group Finance Director in Whitehall and has considerable international experience. She has been a Chair of a heritage properties regeneration organisation， Chair of a NHs Trust and is presently the Chair of a Housing Association which manages 8ooo homes in London.

Valerie was named one of the 50 most influential women In Architecture and Design by ‘Dezeen’ Magazine in March 2024.

導報：非常榮幸能在上海采訪您。英國皇家建筑師學會（RIBA）與《世界建筑評論》志為此次活動做了長時間的精心壽備。

首先，我們想了解您作為RIBA首席執行官以及RIBA在國際關系方面新的未來規劃。

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我深感榮幸能擔任RIBA的首席執行官。RIBA的會員遍布全球，約5.8萬名，致力于建立一個日益壯大的人際網絡，以便于讓會員們能夠在這里享知識與經驗。作為一個專業組織，RIBA代表著建筑及建成環境領域的行業黃金標準。我們的工作不僅涵蓋英國本土：還延伸至國際領域，主要集中在五大核心領域，始終致力于推廣卓越成果與最佳實踐。

我們積極與各類組織攜手合作，旨在提升標準并探索創新的設計理念與交付方式，涵蓋住宅、工作場所以及人們渴望學習的建筑空間。所有這些努力都著重于質量和可持續性。面對當前的挑戰，對于建筑師而言，思考如何以新穎的方式開展工作，無疑是一個令人振奮的時刻。

導報：作為一個國際性組織，RIBA計劃如何在全球范圍內推廣其關鍵舉措與重要計劃？

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：作為一個專業組織，RIBA設有董事會和理事會，其中理事會負責為組織的發展提供建議，并批準各項政策。在2023年，我們經過深思熟慮，決定將工作重點聚焦于六大戰略重點中的五個方面。

首要重點是應對氣候緊急狀況。我們深刻認識到，當前全人類面臨著一場嚴峻的挑戰，這不僅關乎建筑行業，更關乎整個地球的未來。因此，每個人都肩負著責任和義務，必須采取切實有效的行動。

建筑師在應對氣候變化中發揮著關鍵作用，因為建筑領域的碳排放占全球總量的近"如果我們能夠創新建筑設計理念，或者對現有建筑實施節能改造，降低碳排放，那么我們將為應對氣候緊急狀況貢獻重要力量。作為聯合國全球契約和可持續發展目標的簽署方，RIBA始終堅定不移地致力于確保我們的行動和成果能夠有效減少資源浪費，積極推廣可持續材料的使用，以應對氣候緊急狀況。

其次，RIBA高度關注公平、多樣性與包容性。我們致力于通過積極推動行業變革，消除因性別、宗教信仰或其他因素而可能阻礙人們進入建筑行業的障礙。

第三，會員是RIBA得以存續和發展的根本所在。沒有會員的支持與參與，我們的組織將難以立足。因此，我們必須確保制定出一系列切實服務于會員的政策、實踐方法及實用工具。

RIBA的第四個戰略重點是提升在行業影響力。作為一個具有廣泛代表性的專業組織，我RIBA能夠在各類國際論壇上代表全球建筑師網絡發出專業的聲音，這一點深受會員重視。與單個建筑事務所相比，我們組織產生的影響力是不可比擬的。因此充分發揮組織的影響力對推動行業發展至關重要。

最后，我們聚焦于建筑之家項目。該項目專注于對英國現有建筑進行現代化改造，旨在使其在可持續性方面達到更高標準，同時更貼合大眾的使用需求，從而提升其受歡迎程度。

此外，我們設有藏品之家，館內收藏了多達460萬件文物，分布在五個不同的地點。我們致力于將這些珍貴的文物進行集中展示，讓公眾能夠近距離欣賞，而不是讓它們長期塵封于庫房之中。我們期望通過這種方式，讓人們能夠深入了解悠久而深厚的文化遺產，并感到由表的自豪。

最后，我們熱切期望成為一個數字化組織。通過對藏品進行數字化處理，以便與更廣泛的受眾分享，讓更多的人領略到這些珍貴藏品的魅力。這五個領域對于我們推進組織使命、在行業內乃至全球范圍內產生積極而深遠的影響都具有至關重要的意義。

導報：RIBA如何引領建筑領域發展的新方向？

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我們始終要確保對氣候緊急狀況保持高度關注，同時我們還應開始關注新的技術方法，這是當前面臨的最大挑戰。隨著技術在全球范圍內的迅猛發展，所有人都必須確保彼此之間能夠充分交流信息并相互學習。我們還希望確保能夠解決成員們關心的一些問題，同時為他們提供適當的支持和服務。

導報：鑒于您此次的中國之行，我們期待BA能等與當地機構和企業展開更多合作。希望您能就中國年輕一代建筑師的設計理念以及建筑行業的發展提供更多的建議。

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：當我們審視一座建筑時，不僅要看設計環節，施工同樣重要，并且工程師的專業支持也不可或缺。參與建筑項目的專業領域非常多樣，而且新的工作方法也在不斷涌現。因此，各個領域的專業人士必須確保信息和專業知識的共享。建筑師不應孤立工作，與建筑環境中的其他專業人士合作至關重要。此外，無論所涉及的是何種工作內容，從業者不應僅限于在本國工作，因為其他國家可能已經發現了更創新、更有趣且更具成本效益的解決方案。

因此，分享專業知識并開展合作無疑是至關重要的。

導報：您對那些希望出國并期待獲得創BA支持的建筑師有什么建議嗎？

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我們應當思考如何開展與未來領袖培養相關的工作，這正是我們在未來領袖會員項目中一直致力于踐行的方向。偶爾也會收到反饋稱“未能充分參與其中”，此時我們就必須采取相應的行動，這與組織的相關事務緊密相連。

通過大學或學院的平臺來提供這些機會不失為一種可行的途徑。同時，我們還開設了一系列短期課程，旨在通過多種方式讓個人能夠參與其中井進行學習。他們可以向我們提供相關信息，我們也具備相應的機制來助力他們達成這一目標。如果你們遇到有這類人，請務必告知我們。我們將與他們展開合作并提供支持。

導報：即便在當前的市場環填下，RIBA的當地會員數量也呈現出特票增長的態勢。大約三年前起，我們值與當地的RIBA特許會員建立起極為密的合作關系。其中，深圳大學便是我們合作的本地機構之一：RIBACityroom@SZU工作室隸屬于RBA國際業務的一個更大規劃范，目讀規劃尤其聚焦于中國及東亞地區

我們非常希望了解您是否期待看到這種合作在未來成為RIBA更多元化發展路徑中的一個選項。

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我認為您所提及的模式，恰好是我們亟待深入研究、全面復制并廣泛推廣的模式。我們已經創建了一個名為“未來建筑師”的社區和全球性交流平臺，專為面向初入職場的建筑師以及在校學生的服務。該項目專注于合作，分享創意理念并共同應對各類挑戰。

從本質上來說，該項目旨在優化未來的建筑環境。倘若我們能夠與大學建立緊密聯系，這將極大地促進地方基層合作的開展，無疑是極為理想的局面。若我們能夠成功推廣并切實應用這種模式，那將堪稱完美。

導報：我們與RIBA中國區代表保持密切聯系。因此，也期待RIBA與當地市場的緊密合作在未采能取得顯著成果。因此我們建議，剛BA將來能為實現這一美好愿景而提供強有力的支持。

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我們正在積極推進國際戰略的制定。目前，我們在各大洲均設有代表，他們將為這一戰略的實施提供重要支持。我將深入研究這一倡議，并將其作為典型案例納入我們的研究范疇。我相信，這一倡議不僅會吸引我們的關注，也會引起其他同行的濃厚興趣。您所分享的并非是對未來的推測，而是正在發生的實際進展，這無疑將吸引全球建筑界的關注。我對這一倡議也很感興趣，期待它能為我們的國際戰略提供有益的借鑒。

導報：我們與RIBA中國區代表保持密切聯系。因此，也期待RIBA與當地市場的緊密合作在未來能取得顯著成果。我們期待RIBA將來能為實現這一美好思量而提供強有力的支持。

Dr.ValerieVaughan-Dick：我們正在積極推進國際戰略的制定。目前：我們在各大洲均設有代表，他們將為這一戰略的實施提供重要支持。我將深入研究這一倡議，并將其作為典型案例納入我們的研究范疇。我相信，這一倡議不僅會吸引我們的關注，也會引起其他同行的濃厚興趣。您所分享的并非是對未來的推測，而是正在發生的實際進展，這無疑將吸引全球建筑界的關注。我對這一倡議也很感興趣，期待它能為我們的國際戰略提供有益的借鑒。

導報：非常感謝。希里我們的合作能夠成為香港、澳門、深圳和廣州市的區域平臺。

WA： itis a great honor to interview you here in Shanghai.We have hnd quitea long preparation between RiBA and Worid Architecture Revew magazine for thisinterview.

Firstly，we would like to know about your futune plans as the CEo of RiBA，regarding intemational relationships.

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick： I am truly proud to serve as the CEO of RIBA. With members spanning the globe，we number around fifty-eight thousand. We are building a burgeoning network of individuals who exchange knowledge and experiences.As an organization，we embody the pinnacle of architectural and built environment excellence.We have five key objectives that we pursue not only in the UK but also internationally， promoting excellence and best practices.

We collaborate with various organizations to raise standards and explore innovative ways of designing and delivering homes，workplaces， as well as buildings where people want to learn.Allof this emphasizes quality and sustainability With the current related challenges， it is an exciting time for architects to consider how they can approach their work differently.

WA：As an international organization， haw does RlBA promate its key initiative and plansworldwide？

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick：As an organization，wehave a trustee board and our council， which provide advice and approve policies.In 2023，it was decided that we would focus on five strategic priorities.

1.The first priority is the climate emergency.We are facing the biggest challenge， not just for our profession，but for the whole planet.It is imperative that we take action on this matter.

Architects play a critical role because nearly forty percent of carbon emissions come from buildings.lf we can design buildings differently or retrofit existing structures to reduce their carbon emissions， we will be contributing to addressing the climate emergency.RlBAis a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals. Consequently， we are committed to ensuring that our actions and deliverables may contribute to reducing waste and using sustainable materials， thereby addressing the climate emergency.

2.Secondly， we focus on equity，diversity and inclusion.We aim to drive forward change so that there are no barriers for people， Regardless of their gender. religion， or any other factor that may hinder their entry into the profession.

3.Thirdly，our members are our lifeblood.We must ensure that we develop relevant policies， practices， and tools to serve our members.

4.Our fourth strategic priority is practice influencing.As an organization，we can represent the global network of architects at various forums，which is something our members highly value.A practice on its own cannot have the same influence as an organization like ours.

5.Lastly，we focus on the House of Architecture.The House of Architecture is dedicated to modernizing and making our existing buildings in the UK more sustainable and welcoming

Additionally，we have our collections，which houses 4.6 million artifacts spread across five different sites，We aim to bring them together so that individuals can view them.We want people to take pride in learning about our strong heritage.Finally，we aspire to be a digital organization.We want to digitize the collection so that we can share it with a wider audience.

These five areas are crucial for us to advance our mission and make a positive impact.

WA：Has RiBA made new agenda to lead the progress of architecture？

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick;We always have to make sure we focus on the climate emergency.At the same time，we should start to focus on new technological approaches.I think that’s the biggest challenge.As technology is advancing quite rapidly and globally，we all must ensure that we are exchanging information and learning from each other.We also want to make sure that we are addressing some of the issues that our members are discussing，and that we are providing the right support and service.

WA： Considering your trip to China，we anticipate more collaboration between the RiBA and local institutions and companies.We would like to know your advice on the design thinking of the younger generation of Chinese architects and the development of the industry.

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick：When we examine a building project， it’s not just the design，but also construction and ensuring，the involvement of engineers. There are a whole host of different professions involved in a particular building project， and new ways of doing things are continually emerging.So individuals in the different professionsmust ensure the effective sharing of information and expertise. And architects cannot just work in isolation

Therefore，individuals in different professions need to ensure that they are sharing information and expertise.Architects cannot afford to work in isolation; it is crucialfor them to collaborate with other professionals in the building environment.Additionally，one cannot simply work within their own country， as other countries may have discovered more interesting， innovative， and cost-effective approaches to various challenges.Sharing expertise and collaborating is absolutely critical.

WA： Do you have any suggestions to for architects wha wish to go abroad and get suppartfrom the RIBA？

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick： We need to consider implementing initiatives related to future leaders，similar to those in our future-leaders membership programs.This is necessary because we occasionally receive feedback indicating that some individuals feel they have not been able to engage sufficiently.In such cases， it is imperative that we take appropriate action. It’s related to organizational matters.

Providing those opportunities through universities or colleges is one way.and we offer a variety of short-term courses.There will be ways for individuals to get involved and learn.They can also share relevant information with us，and we have structures in place to assist tbem in achieving their goals.

Please do not hesitate to contactus，we will collaborate with these individuals to provide the necessary support.

WA：Even in the current market environment， tbe number of lozal members of RiBA has shawn a continuous growth trend，Over the past three years，we have estahlished a very strong collaboration with local RIBAchartered members，RiBA Cityroom@szU belongs to the larger plan of the RlBA international collaboration，especially in China and EastAsia.

We wonderif you would like to see this kind of collabaration as one of the multi-diverse options of the RiBA in China.

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick： I believe the model you have described is exactly what we need to examine，replicate，and implement at RIBA，

We have also created the ‘Future Architects initiative，which serves as a community and a global platform for early-career architects and students. It focuses on collaborating，sharing ideas and tackling challenges.

Essentially，it aims to improve the building environment in the future. However，if we have a relationship with the university，it would be absolutely ideal for facilitating that kind of local grassroots collaboration. And if we can spread and roll out that model，it would be absolutely perfect.

WA：We maintain a strong connection with RlBA China，and we are hopeful for ruitful outcomes from our callaboration with RiBA and the local market， Therefore，we propose that RiBA could provide us with very strong support for realizingthis bright future.

Dr.Valerie Vaughan-Dick：We are actively developing an international strategy.We have representatives across different continents，who will contribute to that strategy I will ensure that I learn more details about this initiative and that it can be considered as a case study.I believe that others would be eager to learn about it as well.Instead of speculating on what might happen， you are presenting with us something that is actually happening，and people worldwide will be interested to hear about it.Therefore，I am highly interested in this initiative.

WA：Thank you very muchwed ke to see our collaboration may be a cross-region platform between Hong Kong，Macau， Shenzhen and Guangzhou.in south China.