Climate change and architecture – Season 02 Episode 02

The built environment is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. We’ve known for a long time about these impacts and that the way architects design directly affects how […]

Designing for bushfires – Season 02 Mini Episode 01

In this mini episode of the Hearing Architecture podcast, we speak with Tom Caddaye about designing in bushfire areas of Australia.

Designing for bushfires – Season 02 Episode 01

Architects in Australia are working to mitigate the devastating effects of bushfires on people and their properties, as this growing seasonal risk impacts our natural landscape. In this episode of […]

ABIC contracts and the banking industry

Over recent years, the Institute has received an ever-increasing number of complaints from members that the banking industry refuses to approve their clients’ construction loans.

Build to Rent: Understanding the business model and the design response

Learn about the build to rent business model and the critical aspects of design which respond to this growth sector.

Planning to win work in overseas markets

Whether you’re working methodically toward winning work overseas or assessing an unforeseen project opportunity, this presentation will step you through a framework for sound planning and business decision making.

Palm Garden House

Join us for a panel discussion on the winner of the 2020 National Enduring Architecture Award Palm Garden House by Richard Leplastrier.

Get to know one of Australia’s fastest-growing economies: The Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth-largest city, one of its fastest-growing and is projected to be home to approximately one million people by 2050. Queensland’s second city is quickly maturing into a place of broad opportunity and rich experiences. This Lean In is a must for any practice that would like to win some of the upcoming work on the Gold Coast.

Virtual Tour: University of Wollongong’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre

Join us today for a guided virtual tour of the building and Q&A session as we discuss the building certification systems, biophilic references (sunshade, tree-like supporting structures), the main operation of the building (green walls and communal areas), technology inbuilt (thermal slab, ground source heat pumps, transpired solar collector, green IT system) and other key aspects of design that earned the building the full marks under LBC.

Building Back Better: Steel building materials and bushfire design

As we edge closer to Summer, the threat of another significant bushfire season presents itself across the country again. This Lean In focuses on how architects can develop more robust residential buildings in bushfire-prone areas across Australia to minimise losses and reduce risk.