Learning. Engaging. Knowing. Our Acumen notes continue to provide knowledge and engagement to all levels of the profession, from students to experienced practitioners. View our new Environment case study, as well as some of our recently updated notes and notepacks covering topics such as time management, selecting products and NCC 2022 updates.
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Acumen 60 year anniversary
This year we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Acumen Practice Notes.
On our dedicated anniversary page, take a look back at a timeline of Acumen’s history, read some member reflections and learn more about this Australian Institute of Architects membership benefit.
View the Acumen 60 year anniversary page here
Acumen Content Review Panel (ACRP) update
We thank outgoing member Derek Moses (NSW) for his contribution and dedication to the ACRP from January 2022 to February 2024.
We welcome new members Pam Drakopoulos (Vic), Liehan Janse van Rensburg (Qld) and Sandra Stewart (NSW), who bring a mix of practice and industry experience.
Environment Advisory Group (EAG) update
The EAG welcomes new member Sam McQueeney (Qld).
New notepacks
New Environment case study
This case study is part of a new series that explores sustainable design in practice, responding to the themes of Integration, Community, Country, Water, Economy, Energy, Wellbeing, Resources, Change and Discovery.
Updated notes
Acumen notes are regularly reviewed and updated. The following updated notes include new material or resources:
Updated Environment notes:
- Airtightness and thermal bridging in buildings
- Section J and commercial building facade design: NCC 2022
These updated notes reflect the minor commercial energy efficiency changes introduced into NCC 2022. For additional notes related to the NCC 2022, refer our NCC 2022 notepack.
Highlighted note
This note discusses moral rights in the context of architectural practice, outlines situations where your moral rights may have been impacted, and offers guidance on notifying other parties of your moral rights. It also includes template letters for your use, addressing your rights as an architect as defined in the Copyright Act 1968.
Navigating the Acumen Practice Notes
See these refreshed introductory videos that will guide you around the key features of the Acumen Practice Notes:
