Changes to CPD Regulations
Stay informed with the latest regulatory changes that may affect CPD providers in the external environment.
From the SA Chapter President – July 2022
Following the intense period of activity that gathers around the annual Awards program, it is useful to reflect on what has been the effect of our efforts – both as […]
The Future of Home Energy
Prominent energy expert, inventor and White House advisor Saul Griffith joins us for a very special session where he discusses the future of home energy in Australia. In this Lean In session, Saul will share how architects can help clients cut emissions while saving homes money, and what the future of home and community infrastructure will look like. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and get to find out more about the work that Saul does in the energy sector here in Australia.
April McCabe – Advocacy and Politics – Season 3 Episode 12
April shares how her background in geography shaped her understanding of placemaking, how empathy informs the design of cities for all people, and the importance of balancing streetscapes and public open space with growing city skylines.
Leanne Hardwicke and Tim Leslie – Advocacy and Politics – Season 3 Episode 12
Tim and Leanne share with us the important work the Institute does to place greater importance on the climate emergency and the representation of indigenous architects, the production of guidelines and research that all architects benefit from, and the advocacy for architects to local, state, and federal government.
Malcolm Middleton – Advocacy and Politics – Season 3 Episode 11
Malcolm shares why it’s so important to talk to the right people in the right places, what the role of the government architect is, and how design guidelines in Queensland have encouraged the construction of better infrastructure.
John Ellway – Architect’s Own Home – Season 3 Episode 10
John shares how living in Japan and working on building sites influenced his unique home, learning how to extend a tight budget without sacrificing design outcome, and why getting away from the computer and learning how things actually get made served him well when working with builders and subcontractors.
Douglas Wan – Architect’s Own Home – Season 3 Episode 9
Douglas shares with us why he decided to take on his own apartment renovation, deciding why a small apartment project was the right choice for him, and shaping his apartment to suit the unique way he wants to live versus what we see in mass-produced apartments.
Paul Brace – Designers’ Own Homes – Season 3 Episode 8
Paul shares with us how he designed his house to be personal and in connection to nature, everyone he tried to consider in the design of his own home, and what he learned from living in the houses he renovated.
The City of Mitcham is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced members of the community who would like to be a part of the City of Mitcham Council Assessment Panel (CAP) for a two-year term commencing in June 2022.