Question: In what year did the Royal Institute's Reading Rooms open?

Answer: 2004

The library is based at two public sites: the Reading Room at the RIBA's headquarters, 66 Portland Place, London; and the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms in the Henry Cole Wing of the V&A. The Reading Room, designed by the building's architect George Grey Wornum and his wife Miriam, retains its original 1934 Art Deco interior with open bookshelves, original furniture and double-height central space. <hl> The study rooms, opened in 2004 , were designed by Wright & Wright. <hl> The library is funded entirely by the RIBA but it is open to the public without charge. It operates a free education programme aimed at students, education groups and families, and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre.

The library is based at two public sites: the Reading Room at the RIBA's headquarters, 66 Portland Place, London; and the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms in the Henry Cole Wing of the V&A. The Reading Room, designed by the building's architect George Grey Wornum and his wife Miriam, retains its original 1934 Art Deco interior with open bookshelves, original furniture and double-height central space. The study rooms, opened in <hl> 2004 <hl>, were designed by Wright & Wright. The library is funded entirely by the RIBA but it is open to the public without charge. It operates a free education programme aimed at students, education groups and families, and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre.

The study rooms, opened in <hl> 2004 <hl> , were designed by Wright & Wright.


Question: Who is meant to benefit from teaching provided by the RIBA library?

The library is based at two public sites: the Reading Room at the RIBA's headquarters, 66 Portland Place, London; and the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms in the Henry Cole Wing of the V&A. The Reading Room, designed by the building's architect George Grey Wornum and his wife Miriam, retains its original 1934 Art Deco interior with open bookshelves, original furniture and double-height central space. The study rooms, opened in 2004, were designed by Wright & Wright. The library is funded entirely by the RIBA but it is open to the public without charge. It operates a free education programme aimed at students, education groups and families, and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre.

Answer: students, education groups and families

The library is based at two public sites: the Reading Room at the RIBA's headquarters, 66 Portland Place, London; and the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms in the Henry Cole Wing of the V&A. The Reading Room, designed by the building's architect George Grey Wornum and his wife Miriam, retains its original 1934 Art Deco interior with open bookshelves, original furniture and double-height central space. The study rooms, opened in 2004, were designed by Wright & Wright. The library is funded entirely by the RIBA but it is open to the public without charge. <hl> It operates a free education programme aimed at students, education groups and families , and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre. <hl>

The library is based at two public sites: the Reading Room at the RIBA's headquarters, 66 Portland Place, London; and the RIBA Architecture Study Rooms in the Henry Cole Wing of the V&A. The Reading Room, designed by the building's architect George Grey Wornum and his wife Miriam, retains its original 1934 Art Deco interior with open bookshelves, original furniture and double-height central space. The study rooms, opened in 2004, were designed by Wright & Wright. The library is funded entirely by the RIBA but it is open to the public without charge. It operates a free education programme aimed at <hl> students, education groups and families <hl>, and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre.

It operates a free education programme aimed at <hl> students, education groups and families <hl> , and an information service for RIBA members and the public through the RIBA Information Centre.


Question: When did the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Institute of British Architects start a formal relationship?

Since 2004, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture.

Answer: 2004

<hl> Since 2004 , through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture. <hl>

Since <hl> 2004 <hl>, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture.

Since <hl> 2004 <hl> , through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture.


Question: What is the name of the joint venture involving the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Institute of British Architects?

Answer: the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership

<hl> Since 2004, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership , the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture. <hl>

Since 2004, through <hl> the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership <hl>, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture.

Since 2004, through <hl> the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership <hl> , the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture.


Question: What is the main goal of the V&A + RIBA partnership?

Answer: to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture

<hl> Since 2004, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture . <hl>

Since 2004, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together <hl> to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture <hl>.

Since 2004, through the V&A + RIBA Architecture Partnership, the RIBA and V&A have worked together <hl> to promote the understanding and enjoyment of architecture <hl> .


Question: In what space at the V&A is the Architecture Gallery located?

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

Answer: Room 128

<hl> In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery ( Room 128 ) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. <hl> The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (<hl> Room 128 <hl>) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery ( <hl> Room 128 <hl> ) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK.


Question: What is found at Room 128a of the Victoria & Albert Museum?

Answer: Architecture Exhibition Space

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. <hl> The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. <hl> Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent <hl> Architecture Exhibition Space <hl> (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.


Question: Who designed rooms 128 and 128a at the V&A Museum?

Answer: Gareth Hoskins Architects

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. <hl> Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects . <hl> At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by <hl> Gareth Hoskins Architects <hl>. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

Both spaces were designed by <hl> Gareth Hoskins Architects <hl> .


Question: Where was the Royal Institute's Drawing and Archives Collections located originally?

Answer: 21 Portman Place

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. <hl> At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. <hl> Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from <hl> 21 Portman Place <hl> to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.


Question: What part of the V&A was the Royal Institute's Drawing and Archives collection moved to?

Answer: the Henry Cole Wing

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. <hl> At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in the Henry Cole Wing at the V&A. <hl> Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.

In 2004, the two institutions created the Architecture Gallery (Room 128) at the V&A showing artefacts from the collections of both institutions, this was the first permanent gallery devoted to architecture in the UK. The adjacent Architecture Exhibition Space (Room 128a) is used for temporary displays related to architecture. Both spaces were designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects. At the same time the RIBA Library Drawing and Archives Collections moved from 21 Portman Place to new facilities in <hl> the Henry Cole Wing <hl> at the V&A. Under the Partnership new study rooms were opened where members of the public could view items from the RIBA and V&A architectural collections under the supervision of curatorial staff. These and the nearby education room were designed by Wright & Wright Architects.


Question: What does the Royal Institute of British Architects award the Stirling Prize for?

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

Answer: the best new building of the year

<hl> RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year , the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. <hl> The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for <hl> the best new building of the year <hl>, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for <hl> the best new building of the year <hl> , the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000.


Question: What was the first year in which RIBA's Royal Gold Medal was given?

Answer: 1848

<hl> RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848 ), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. <hl> The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in <hl> 1848 <hl>), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in <hl> 1848 <hl> ), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000.


Question: What is the Royal Gold Medal awarded for?

Answer: a distinguished body of work

<hl> RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work , and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. <hl> The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours <hl> a distinguished body of work <hl>, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours <hl> a distinguished body of work <hl> , and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000.


Question: What is the limit of how much can be spent on projects receiving the Stephen Lawrence Prize?

Answer: £500,000

<hl> RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000 . <hl> The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than <hl> £500,000 <hl>. The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than <hl> £500,000 <hl> .


Question: What is the name of the RIBA awards given to students of architecture?

Answer: the President's Medals

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. <hl> The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. <hl> The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).

RIBA runs many awards including the Stirling Prize for the best new building of the year, the Royal Gold Medal (first awarded in 1848), which honours a distinguished body of work, and the Stephen Lawrence Prize for projects with a construction budget of less than £500,000. The RIBA also awards <hl> the President's Medals <hl> for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research. The RIBA European Award was inaugurated in 2005 for work in the European Union, outside the UK. The RIBA National Award and the RIBA International Award were established in 2007. Since 1966, the RIBA also judges regional awards which are presented locally in the UK regions (East, East Midlands, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South/South East, South West/Wessex, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire).


Question: What are events that a company can sponsor when it is planning a new construction project or redesigning an existing one?

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

Answer: Architectural design competitions

<hl> Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. <hl> They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

<hl> Architectural design competitions <hl> are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.


Question: What is provided to guide entrants in an architectural competition?

Answer: Brief

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. <hl> A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief . <hl> The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given <hl> Brief <hl>. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given <hl> Brief <hl> .


Question: What kinds of people generally make up the panels which judge architecture competitions?

Answer: design professionals and client representatives

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. <hl> The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives . <hl> The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of <hl> design professionals and client representatives <hl>. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of <hl> design professionals and client representatives <hl> .


Question: What is necessary for the integrity of a design competition?

Answer: independence of the jury

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. <hl> The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition. <hl>

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The <hl> independence of the jury <hl> is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.


Question: What kind of artistic production can be supported by design competitions?

Answer: public realm artworks

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. <hl> They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or public realm artworks . <hl> A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

Architectural design competitions are used by an organisation that plans to build a new building or refurbish an existing building. They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or <hl> public realm artworks <hl>. A competition typically asks for architects and/or designers to submit a design proposal in response to a given Brief. The winning design will then be selected by an independent jury panel of design professionals and client representatives. The independence of the jury is vital to the fair conduct of a competition.

They can be used for buildings, engineering work, structures, landscape design projects or <hl> public realm artworks <hl> .


Question: Aside from the ARB, what other organization offers accreditation services for schools serving architects?

In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB.

Answer: RIBA

<hl> In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. <hl> It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB.

In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the <hl> RIBA <hl> provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB.


Question: What process does RIBA use in its accreditation system?

Answer: course validation

<hl> In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. <hl> It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB.

In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a <hl> course validation <hl> procedure. It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB.


Question: What kinds of courses does RIBA conduct accreditation services for apart from the Architects Registration Board?

Answer: international courses

In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. <hl> It also provides validation to international courses without input from the ARB. <hl>

In addition to the Architects Registration Board, the RIBA provides accreditation to architecture schools in the UK under a course validation procedure. It also provides validation to <hl> international courses <hl> without input from the ARB.


Question: What is the first step in the Royal Institute's guidelines for education?

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

Answer: three-year first degree

<hl> The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree , a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. <hl> A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a <hl> three-year first degree <hl>, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a <hl> three-year first degree <hl> , a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters.


Question: What is required by the second stage in the education provisions set out by RIBA?

Answer: a two-year post graduate diploma or masters

<hl> The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters . <hl> A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally <hl> a two-year post graduate diploma or masters <hl>. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally <hl> a two-year post graduate diploma or masters <hl> .


Question: What does the third part of the Royal Institute's educational process contain?

Answer: professional exams

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. <hl> A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. <hl> Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III <hl> professional exams <hl> can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.


Question: How long does it take, at the least, for a student to be eligible for the title of Chartered?

Answer: seven years

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. <hl> Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status. <hl>

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of <hl> seven years <hl> before an architecture student can seek chartered status.


Question: What occurs between the second and third parts of the education process prescribed by the Royal Institute?

Answer: A further year out

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. <hl> A further year out must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. <hl> Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.

The RIBA has three parts to the education process: Part I which is generally a three-year first degree, a year-out of at least one year work experience in an architectural practice precedes the Part II which is generally a two-year post graduate diploma or masters. <hl> A further year out <hl> must be taken before the RIBA Part III professional exams can be taken. Overall it takes a minimum of seven years before an architecture student can seek chartered status.


Question: What did the Royal Institute support in order to keep up with housing in mainland Europe?

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

Answer: minimum space standards

<hl> In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. <hl> "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

In 2007, RIBA called for <hl> minimum space standards <hl> in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.


Question: When did the Royal Institute promote setting lower limits on the size of new homes in Britain?

Answer: 2007

<hl> In 2007 , RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. <hl> "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

In <hl> 2007 <hl>, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

In <hl> 2007 <hl> , RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries.


Question: Who was the head of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2007?

Answer: Jack Pringle

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. <hl> So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle . <hl>

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president <hl> Jack Pringle <hl>.

So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president <hl> Jack Pringle <hl> .


Question: To what decade did Pringle unfavorably compare the size of modern British homes?

Answer: the 1920s

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. <hl> "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s ... <hl> We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in <hl> the 1920s <hl>... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

"The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in <hl> the 1920s <hl> ...


Question: What country did Pringle cite as having homes with better proportions than those found in the UK?

Answer: Holland

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... <hl> We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated Holland has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. <hl> So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.

In 2007, RIBA called for minimum space standards in newly built British houses after research was published suggesting that British houses were falling behind other European countries. "The average new home sold to people today is significantly smaller than that built in the 1920s... We're way behind the rest of Europe—even densely populated <hl> Holland <hl> has better proportioned houses than are being built in the country. So let's see minimum space standards for all new homes," said RIBA president Jack Pringle.


Question: NARA is responsible for what collection of archives?

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives. NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of the Electoral College to Congress.

Answer: National Archives

<hl> The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives. <hl> NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of the Electoral College to Congress.

The <hl> National Archives <hl> and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives. NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of the Electoral College to Congress.


Question: What independent agency preserves the original copy of executive orders?

Answer: National Archives and Records Administration

<hl> The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives. <hl> NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of the Electoral College to Congress.

The <hl> National Archives and Records Administration <hl> (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States government charged with preserving and documenting government and historical records and with increasing public access to those documents, which comprise the National Archives. NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. The NARA also transmits votes of the Electoral College to Congress.


Question: What is the official that oversees the operation of NARA?

The Archivist of the United States is the chief official overseeing the operation of the National Archives and Records Administration. The Archivist not only maintains the official documentation of the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution by state legislatures, but has the authority to declare when the constitutional threshold for passage has been reached, and therefore when an act has become an amendment.

Answer: The Archivist

<hl> The Archivist of the United States is the chief official overseeing the operation of the National Archives and Records Administration. <hl> The Archivist not only maintains the official documentation of the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution by state legislatures, but has the authority to declare when the constitutional threshold for passage has been reached, and therefore when an act has become an amendment.

<hl> The Archivist <hl> of the United States is the chief official overseeing the operation of the National Archives and Records Administration. The Archivist not only maintains the official documentation of the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution by state legislatures, but has the authority to declare when the constitutional threshold for passage has been reached, and therefore when an act has become an amendment.


Question: What member of NARA has the ability to declare when the constitutional threshold of passage has ocurred?

Answer: The Archivist

<hl> The Archivist of the United States is the chief official overseeing the operation of the National Archives and Records Administration. <hl> The Archivist not only maintains the official documentation of the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution by state legislatures, but has the authority to declare when the constitutional threshold for passage has been reached, and therefore when an act has become an amendment.

<hl> The Archivist <hl> of the United States is the chief official overseeing the operation of the National Archives and Records Administration. The Archivist not only maintains the official documentation of the passage of amendments to the U.S. Constitution by state legislatures, but has the authority to declare when the constitutional threshold for passage has been reached, and therefore when an act has become an amendment.


Question: What office publishes the Federal Register?

The Office of the Federal Register publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. It also administers the Electoral College.

Answer: The Office of the Federal Register

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. <hl> It also administers the Electoral College.

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register <hl> publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. It also administers the Electoral College.


Question: What office administers the Electoral College?

Answer: The Office of the Federal Register

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. <hl> It also administers the Electoral College.

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register <hl> publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. It also administers the Electoral College.


Question: Which office publishes the Code of Federal Regulations?

Answer: The Office of the Federal Register

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. <hl> It also administers the Electoral College.

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register <hl> publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. It also administers the Electoral College.


Question: Which office publishes the United States Statutes at Large?

Answer: The Office of the Federal Register

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. <hl> It also administers the Electoral College.

<hl> The Office of the Federal Register <hl> publishes the Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and United States Statutes at Large, among others. It also administers the Electoral College.


Question: Which arm of NARA handles grants?

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants.

Answer: The National Historical Publications and Records Commission

<hl> The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. <hl> Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants.

<hl> The National Historical Publications and Records Commission <hl> (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants.


Question: What year was The National Historical Publications and Records Commission established?

Answer: 1964

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. <hl> Since 1964 , the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants. <hl>

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. Since <hl> 1964 <hl>, the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants.

Since <hl> 1964 <hl> , the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants.


Question: About how many grants has the NHPRC awarded?

Answer: 4,500

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. <hl> Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded some 4,500 grants. <hl>

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)—the agency's grant-making arm—awards funds to state and local governments, public and private archives, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations to preserve and publish historical records. Since 1964, the NHPRC has awarded some <hl> 4,500 <hl> grants.


Question: OGIS provides what resource for the government and public?

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

Answer: FOIA

<hl> The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA ) resource for the public and the government. <hl> Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (<hl> FOIA <hl>) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act ( <hl> FOIA <hl> ) resource for the public and the government.


Question: What type of dispute does NARA typically resolve?

Answer: FOIA disputes

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. <hl> NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters. <hl>

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. NARA's mission also includes resolving <hl> FOIA disputes <hl> between Federal agencies and requesters.


Question: NARA is ordered by congress to review what type of policies?

Answer: FOIA policies

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. <hl> Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies , procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. <hl> NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing <hl> FOIA policies <hl>, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA. NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

Congress has charged NARA with reviewing <hl> FOIA policies <hl> , procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA.


Question: What types of recommendations does NARA provide to congress?

Answer: changes to FOIA

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. <hl> Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend changes to FOIA . <hl> NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) resource for the public and the government. Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend <hl> changes to FOIA <hl>. NARA's mission also includes resolving FOIA disputes between Federal agencies and requesters.

Congress has charged NARA with reviewing FOIA policies, procedures and compliance of Federal agencies and to recommend <hl> changes to FOIA <hl> .


Question: What year was the National Archives Establishment established in?

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).

Answer: 1934

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. <hl> Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. <hl> The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in <hl> 1934 <hl> to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).


Question: In what year did NARA become an independent agency?

Answer: 1985

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. <hl> The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). <hl>

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949; in <hl> 1985 <hl> it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).


Question: In what year was The National Archives merged with GSA?

Answer: 1949

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. <hl> The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in 1949 ; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration). <hl>

Originally, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in records loss and destruction. Congress established the National Archives Establishment in 1934 to centralize federal record keeping, with the Archivist of the United States as chief administrator. The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in <hl> 1949 <hl>; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).

The National Archives was incorporated with GSA in <hl> 1949 <hl> ; in 1985 it became an independent agency as NARA (National Archives and Records Administration).


Question: Who was the first Archivist at the National Archives?

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

Answer: R.D.W. Connor

<hl> The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor , began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. <hl> As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, <hl> R.D.W. Connor <hl>, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, <hl> R.D.W. Connor <hl> , began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress.


Question: When did the first Archivist start at the National Archives?

Answer: 1934

<hl> The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934 , when the National Archives was established by Congress. <hl> As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in <hl> 1934 <hl>, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in <hl> 1934 <hl> , when the National Archives was established by Congress.


Question: What branch of the US government established the National Archives?

Answer: Congress

<hl> The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress . <hl> As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by <hl> Congress <hl>. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by <hl> Congress <hl> .


Question: What commission merged the National Archives with GSA?

Answer: Hoover Commission

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. <hl> As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). <hl> The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first <hl> Hoover Commission <hl> recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.


Question: The Archivist took on what role after the incorporation of the Nation Archives into GSA?

Answer: subordinate official

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). <hl> The Archivist served as a subordinate official to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985. <hl>

The first Archivist, R.D.W. Connor, began serving in 1934, when the National Archives was established by Congress. As a result of a first Hoover Commission recommendation, in 1949 the National Archives was placed within the newly formed General Services Administration (GSA). The Archivist served as a <hl> subordinate official <hl> to the GSA Administrator until the National Archives and Records Administration became an independent agency on April 1, 1985.


Question: When was the reclassification program originally intended to end?

In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program). An audit indicated that more than one third withdrawn since 1999 did not contain sensitive information. The program was originally scheduled to end in 2007.

Answer: 2007

In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program). An audit indicated that more than one third withdrawn since 1999 did not contain sensitive information. <hl> The program was originally scheduled to end in 2007 . <hl>

In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program). An audit indicated that more than one third withdrawn since 1999 did not contain sensitive information. The program was originally scheduled to end in <hl> 2007 <hl>.

The program was originally scheduled to end in <hl> 2007 <hl> .


Question: How was the reclassification of documents in '06 revealed?

Answer: public hearing

<hl> In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a public hearing that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program). <hl> An audit indicated that more than one third withdrawn since 1999 did not contain sensitive information. The program was originally scheduled to end in 2007.

In March 2006, it was revealed by the Archivist of the United States in a <hl> public hearing <hl> that a memorandum of understanding between NARA and various government agencies existed to "reclassify", i.e., withdraw from public access, certain documents in the name of national security, and to do so in a manner such that researchers would not be likely to discover the process (the U.S. reclassification program). An audit indicated that more than one third withdrawn since 1999 did not contain sensitive information. The program was originally scheduled to end in 2007.


Question: What year was Executive Order 13526 created?

In 2010, Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification.

Answer: 2010

<hl> In 2010 , Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification. <hl>

In <hl> 2010 <hl>, Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification.

In <hl> 2010 <hl> , Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification.


Question: What Executive order created the National Declassification Center?

Answer: Executive Order 13526

<hl> In 2010, Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification. <hl>

In 2010, <hl> Executive Order 13526 <hl> created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification.


Question: What was the aim of Executive Order 13526?

Answer: coordinate declassification practices

<hl> In 2010, Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to coordinate declassification practices across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification. <hl>

In 2010, Executive Order 13526 created the National Declassification Center to <hl> coordinate declassification practices <hl> across agencies, provide secure document services to other agencies, and review records in NARA custody for declassification.


Question: What types of groups are NARA's holdings classified into?

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. Records include paper documents, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

Answer: record groups

<hl> NARA's holdings are classed into " record groups " reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. <hl> Records include paper documents, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

NARA's holdings are classed into "<hl> record groups <hl>" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. Records include paper documents, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

NARA's holdings are classed into " <hl> record groups <hl> " reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated.


Question: Each record group is classified based on what?

Answer: governmental department or agency

<hl> NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. <hl> Records include paper documents, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the <hl> governmental department or agency <hl> from which they originated. Records include paper documents, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.


Question: Besides films and other non-static media, what type of media is classified into a group?

Answer: documents

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. <hl> Records include paper documents , microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media. <hl>

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. Records include paper <hl> documents <hl>, microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

Records include paper <hl> documents <hl> , microfilm, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.


Question: Besides the general media and motion picture categories, which category contains media that is not static?

Answer: microfilm

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. <hl> Records include paper documents, microfilm , still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media. <hl>

NARA's holdings are classed into "record groups" reflecting the governmental department or agency from which they originated. Records include paper documents, <hl> microfilm <hl>, still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.

Records include paper documents, <hl> microfilm <hl> , still pictures, motion pictures, and electronic media.


Question: Where are archival descriptions of holdings under the custody of NARA stored?

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Answer: Archival Research Catalog (ARC)

<hl> Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC) . <hl> The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in <hl> Archival Research Catalog (ARC) <hl>. The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in <hl> Archival Research Catalog (ARC) <hl> .


Question: As of the end mid December of 2012, how many logical data records are stored at NARA?

Answer: 10 billion

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. <hl> As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. <hl> There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about <hl> 10 billion <hl> logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.


Question: How many digital copies of previously digitized materials were there in December of 2012?

Answer: 922,000

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. <hl> There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials. <hl>

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also <hl> 922,000 <hl> digital copies of already digitized materials.


Question: Archival descriptions include traditional paper holdings, electron records, and what?

Answer: artifacts

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). <hl> The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts . <hl> As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and <hl> artifacts <hl>. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and <hl> artifacts <hl> .


Question: The 10 billion logical data records are linked to how many artifacts?

Answer: 527,000

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. <hl> As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing 527,000 artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. <hl> There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.

Archival descriptions of the permanent holdings of the federal government in the custody of NARA are stored in Archival Research Catalog (ARC). The archival descriptions include information on traditional paper holdings, electronic records, and artifacts. As of December 2012, the catalog consisted of about 10 billion logical data records describing <hl> 527,000 <hl> artifacts and encompassing 81% of NARA's records. There are also 922,000 digital copies of already digitized materials.


Question: Most of NARA's holdings are available to sector?

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Answer: public domain

<hl> Most records at NARA are in the public domain , as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. <hl> However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Most records at NARA are in the <hl> public domain <hl>, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Most records at NARA are in the <hl> public domain <hl> , as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection.


Question: Federal government works are excluded from what legal protection?

Answer: copyright

<hl> Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. <hl> However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from <hl> copyright <hl> protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.


Question: Some records at NARA are legally protected by what?

Answer: copyright

<hl> Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. <hl> However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from <hl> copyright <hl> protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.


Question: What executive order directs agencies to declassify documents before sending them to NARA?

Answer: Executive Order 13526

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. <hl> Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. <hl> Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. <hl> Executive Order 13526 <hl> directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.


Question: What office of NARA oversees the declassification of classified materials?

Answer: Information Security Oversight Office

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. <hl> Its Information Security Oversight Office monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system. <hl>

Most records at NARA are in the public domain, as works of the federal government are excluded from copyright protection. However, records from other sources may still be protected by copyright or donor agreements. Executive Order 13526 directs originating agencies to declassify documents if possible before shipment to NARA for long-term storage, but NARA also stores some classified documents until they can be declassified. Its <hl> Information Security Oversight Office <hl> monitors and sets policy for the U.S. government's security classification system.


Question: Besides census records and passenger lists, what NARA documents are particularly useful to genealogists?

Many of NARA's most requested records are frequently used for genealogy research. This includes census records from 1790 to 1930, ships' passenger lists, and naturalization records.

Answer: naturalization records

Many of NARA's most requested records are frequently used for genealogy research. <hl> This includes census records from 1790 to 1930, ships' passenger lists, and naturalization records . <hl>

Many of NARA's most requested records are frequently used for genealogy research. This includes census records from 1790 to 1930, ships' passenger lists, and <hl> naturalization records <hl>.

This includes census records from 1790 to 1930, ships' passenger lists, and <hl> naturalization records <hl> .


Question: For what time period does NARA have census records available for?

Answer: 1790 to 1930

Many of NARA's most requested records are frequently used for genealogy research. <hl> This includes census records from 1790 to 1930 , ships' passenger lists, and naturalization records. <hl>

Many of NARA's most requested records are frequently used for genealogy research. This includes census records from <hl> 1790 to 1930 <hl>, ships' passenger lists, and naturalization records.

This includes census records from <hl> 1790 to 1930 <hl> , ships' passenger lists, and naturalization records.