QLD

Queensland Chapter: President’s report

The Queensland Chapter experienced a year of growth and consolidation in 2007.

The Chapter Council was re-elected and will be joined in 2008 by Richard Kirk, who nominated in the vacancy created by Gavin Ranger’s resignation. The Chapter Office has a number of new staff whose presence has made a significant contribution to the already high level and commitment in the office.

Highlights

Awards

The energy and commitment of the profession in Queensland was reflected in a record number of 170 entries in our awards program; in the participation at the Regional and State levels and in the runaway success at the National Awards. The ongoing strength of our regional awards system was illustrated in the progression of entries through the process to national level.

Our Immediate Past President, the late Dr Paula Whitman FRAIA, was honoured with the Neville Quarry Architectural Education Prize.

President’s Dinner

We were fortunate to have Richard Hassell from WoHa, Singapore, join us as guest speaker at the re-energised President’s Dinner in September.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Thirty CPD programs were offered to members including the Practice of Architecture Learning Series (PALS). During 2007 the RAIA together with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand formed an alliance to present four information sessions addressing current legislative requirements on grey water and rainwater usage for buildings.

The new RAIA Strategic Plan was presented to Chapter Council in October by Ross Clark, General Manager Operations. After a vigorous discussion it was agreed that it would form the basis of the Chapter’s plan which will be considered at the 2008 Grass Roots Forum.


The Year Ahead

The year ahead promises to be interesting, with initiatives from past years bearing fruit. The Queensland Art Gallery’s major architectural exhibition ‘Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects’ is in the final stages of preparation for launch during 2008.

We have now been asked by the State Government to participate in the selection process for the appointment of the next Government Architect.

Thank You

The institute is able to deliver its services because of the goodwill and contribution of its members, supported by a dedicated staff. All our programs rely upon the support of volunteers in such areas as:

• Committees at all levels


• Senior Counsellors


• Awards juries


• Awards functions convenors


• Lecturers and content providers for CPD and PALS