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Scheduled to run from the <strong>8th to the 14th of May 2023<\/strong>, this collaborative effort between the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Simon Communities of Ireland is a beacon of hope in our ongoing battle against homelessness and housing exclusion in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-1024x652.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-768x489.png 768w, https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-1536x977.png 1536w, https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-2048x1303.png 2048w, https:\/\/isabelbarrosarchitects.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/RIAI_Simon-Open-Door-2024-09-676x430.png 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The premise is both straightforward and impactful: through hour-long consultations with RIAI Registered Architects, we have the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness. To access this expertise, we ask for a donation of \u20ac120, ensuring that every cent raised directly supports the Simon Communities of Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Communities&#8217; dedication to helping individuals find not just shelter, but also support and pathways to a better future, is truly commendable. The RIAI is proud to have partnered with them for two decades, contributing almost \u20ac1.4 million to their crucial work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to join us in supporting the Simon Communities of Ireland and their vision of a society where no one is left without a home. By booking a consultation with a RIAI Registered Architect, you&#8217;re not just investing in your own project \u2013 you&#8217;re investing in the future of our community. 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