Ruth Reed facts for kids

Ruth Reed is a talented British architect. She made history by becoming the first woman to be chosen as the president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This important role lasted from 2009 to 2011. Ruth grew up in a town called Shrewsbury and now lives in Birmingham.

Early Life and Career

Ruth Reed started her own architecture business, called Reed Architects, in central Wales in 1992. Her company focused on "self-build" projects. This means she helped people design and build their own homes. Besides her own business, Ruth also taught architecture. From 2006, she was a director at the Birmingham School of Architecture. She led a special course for students studying to become architects.

Leading Architect Groups

Ruth Reed has held several important leadership positions in the world of architecture.

President of RSAW

From 2003 to 2005, she was the President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW). This group supports architects in Wales.

Leading RIBA

On September 1, 2008, Ruth became the president-elect of the RIBA. This meant she was chosen to be the next president. She called it a "great honour." During her time as president, she divided her time between London and Birmingham. She worked from an apartment in London provided by RIBA and also from her home in Birmingham.

Ruth believed in a calm and careful way of talking to important people. She called it "measured and discreet lobbying." This means she quietly shared the concerns of architects with government leaders. For example, she spoke directly to a government minister named Michael Gove.

She finished her time as RIBA president by speaking out. She publicly disagreed with the government's plan for "Free Schools." This showed her dedication to her profession and her willingness to voice important opinions.

See also

In Spanish: Ruth Reed para niños