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Australian Capital Territory CHAPTER
The Institute’s ACT Chapter works towards making a positive contribution to the Territory’s built environment. We provide support for our members through various programs including CPD activities, design competitions, advocacy campaigns and awards.
We promote innovative, sustainable and increased housing diversity in the Territory, as well as equitable employment practices in our local workforce.
The ACT Chapter recognises the Ngunnawal people as the traditional land owners of Canberra. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Programs and Activities
The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.
Our Chapter and National Awards programs are an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the valuable contribution architecture makes to our communities locally, nationally and internationally.
Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence.
View our range of online and face-to-face CPD opportunities.
Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover the local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Looking for a room to hire or the latest architectural jobs in the ACT? Check out our notice board for the latest information.
Architects from the Federal Capital Commission designed much of Canberra’s houses and public buildings in the city’s early years. As a result many of the older suburbs exhibit this largely cohesive ‘FCC style’ that is unique to Canberra.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Looking for a room to hire or the latest architectural jobs in the ACT? Check out our notice board for the latest information.
Continuing Education
ACT CPD Program
The ACT Chapter holds a series of talks and events for members as a part of its continuing professional development (CPD) program. Our speakers include local and visiting national and international architects, as well as specialist consultants from other built environment disciplines.
The Chapter also holds Practice of Architecture Learning Series tutorials to help participants prepare for the Architectural Practice Examination.
Latest News
Election UIA Bureau/Council Members
25 Feb 2021
Do you have what it takes to represent the Australian Institute of Architects (the Institute) as a member of UIA Bureau/Council? Every Member Section of the UIA now has an
Parliamentary committee rubbers stamps Anzac Hall demolition
25 Feb 2021
Last week the Public Works Committee (PWC) of Federal Parliament recommended approval of the Government’s plan to demolish Anzac Hall. While the decision is unsurprising, it is extremely disappointing as the Committee has
Supporting fire affected communities
12 Feb 2021
The beginning of this month marked 100 days since the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements released its final report into the Black Summer Bushfires. From the time the
Automatic Mutual Recognition for Architects
12 Feb 2021
Last year the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments agreed to introduce a uniform scheme for the automatic mutual recognition of occupational registrations (AMR). An Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by all jurisdictions, with the exception of the ACT, at National Cabinet’s December 2020 meeting.
Celebrating Julia Cambage’s two year anniversary as CEO
12 Feb 2021
This February at the Institute we’re congratulating Julia Cambage on her second anniversary as CEO. From the rapid bushfire and Covid-19 responses to a plethora of advocacy initiatives and improved member services, under Julia’s leadership the Institute has reached new heights.
Assistance to accelerate Bushfire recovery efforts
5 Feb 2021
One hundred days from the release of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements’ final report, the Australian Institute of Architects is renewing its call for urgent implementation of
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ACT JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a new career opportunity in the Australian Capital Territory? View architectural and built environment job openings below.
Want to advertise a job? Free job listings are an exclusive benefit for Institute members. Contact us to find out more.
Room Hire
The ACT Chapter has rooms now for hire from a small meeting room to host interviews, small meetings or your interstate workplace to our large boardroom with boardroom seating up to 25 pax and lecture-style seating for up to 50 pax.
We also have our entertainment room for corporate launches or cocktail functions, with gardens views and courtyard access, this can host up to 100 pax. For more information download our ACT Chapter Room Hire – 2019.
Contact us to book.
Chapter Staff
Liz Lang - ACT Executive Director
Francesca Cooper
Project and Events Officer (Monday and Tuesday)
Samantha Whitelum
Administration and Events Coordinator
Contact us
ACT Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects
PO Box 3373
Manuka, ACT 2603
2a Mugga Way
Red Hill, ACT 2603
P: +61 2 6208 2100
E: act@architecture.com.au
Our office can be tricky to find.
We are on the corner of Mugga Way,
Melbourne Ave and Tennyson Cres.
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