We are disappointed that a long term vision and sense of urgency for the two biggest issues affecting the nation’s built environment – climate change and the housing-affordability crisis – is not shared by all parties.
We are calling for housing to be recognised as a basic human right, which would be supported by a generational plan for affordable and social housing.
We are calling for specific inclusion targets to increase gender equity in the construction industry.
The Australian Institute of Architects has said that the unexplained massive cut in funding to the Office of the Victorian Government Architect will damage Victoria. Victorian Chapter President of the
The first quarter of 2022 has brought much growth to the WA Chapter, operationally, with the appointment of Adam Johnson-Kain as the new State Manager, and in terms of elevated
The Australian Institute of Architects, NSW Chapter, has condemned the scrapping of the NSW Government’s proposed Design and Place SEPP, labelling the backflip high-risk for the environment and communities, and
The WA Chapter, has welcomed the pending introduction of the new planning regulations that could revolutionise the approach to residential design across the state.
The Australian Institute of Architects has acknowledged the Australian Government’s proposed $2 billion funding to drive affordable housing, but expressed its dismay at a lack of ambitious measures for social
The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges the change of state government, calling for an increased focus on key issues such as social housing, community engagement,
The design and construction sector in South Australia is under pressure. The past two years has created a challenging environment in which to deliver construction projects… This inevitably leads to a loss of quality and value – a poor outcome given that buildings should be enduring community assets.