International Architecture centres is the definitive guide to the network of architecture centres established in the U.K., Europe and North America. It features papaers presented at the cofnerence 'The value of Architecture Centres' at the British Museum, London on 18-19 June 2002. The aim of the conference was to raise awareness of the important role of architecture centres in promoting architecture and design, and as a public forums for debating the past, present and future of cities. International Architecture Centres functions as a guide, presenting information about the network of centres; it also serves to define the role of architecture in contributing to ongoing debate on urban renaissance. the directory is accompanied by case studies of three of the centres and a series of specially commissioned essays by key cultural commentators.