Mervyn Black
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Mervyn Black is a Northern Ireland
architect and urban designer; and partner in Hall Black Douglas Architects.
of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects
(RIBA
Northern Ireland).
His Presidency was characterised by wide-ranging reform of the Society, which saw the formation of numerous new committees on issues such as sustainability
and constitutional reform.
The Presidential Study Tour was to Helsinki
and was supported by lighting manufacturers Erco.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
architect and urban designer; and partner in Hall Black Douglas Architects.
Professional activities
In 2004-2006 he served as PresidentPresident of the RSUA
The President of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects is its chief executive officer and its representative to the Council of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The President is elected by the membership of the Society, usually for a term of two years...
of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects
Royal Society of Ulster Architects
The Royal Society of Ulster Architects is the professional body for registered architects in Northern Ireland. Chartered RIBA members in Northern Ireland are automatically members of the RSUA. RSUA Members use the suffix RSUA and also may use RIBA....
(RIBA
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
Northern Ireland).
His Presidency was characterised by wide-ranging reform of the Society, which saw the formation of numerous new committees on issues such as sustainability
Sustainability
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. For humans, sustainability is the long-term maintenance of well being, which has environmental, economic, and social dimensions, and encompasses the concept of union, an interdependent relationship and mutual responsible position with all living and non...
and constitutional reform.
The Presidential Study Tour was to Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
and was supported by lighting manufacturers Erco.