International lessons on climate action across the architecture
profession
In this talk, Dr Liz Brogden will reflect on regenerative principles for climate action in architecture, which she discovered during her Churchill Fellowship travels in late 2023. The fellowship involved six weeks of research into climate action and literacy initiatives across Finland, England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Through the project, Liz interviewed 36 people working in architectural practice, universities, industry bodies, activist groups, and government.
Description
In just over five years since the IPCC released its Global Warming of 1.5 °C report, a wave of climate activism has irreversibly altered the trajectory of the architectural profession. Recent industry surveys from the UK, Australia, and across the Commonwealth show that architects welcome this change, but many remain ‘locked out’ from the knowledge capital needed to accelerate sustainability transitions across the profession.
While there are notable examples of open-source initiatives, by and large, climate literacy resources and tools for architects are generated as commercial IP, sold as CPD products, or held within practices as proprietary material. The urgent need for freely available climate literacy resources has catalysed collective action from groups such as Architects Declare, ACAN, and the Climate Framework, but this comes at a different cost. Too often, crucial climate literacy initiatives in architecture are the result of unpaid work, which carries a significant burnout risk and pulls against Just Transitions pathways.
Online Format:
- There will be a chance for Q&A after the talk, via questions in the chat.
- A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.
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Remember the presentation will be short, so don’t miss out!
EmAGN and SONA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
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Who is the event organiser?
This event is an initiative of The Institutes EmAGN and SONA committees. EmAGN (Emerging Architects and Graduates Network) advocates for and supports architectural professionals within 15 years of graduation. SONA (Student Organised Network for Architecture) is the student-membership body of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Representatives from each of the SONA & EmAGN committees contribute to developing this program. Get in touch if you would like to be considered to present at our next Sustainability Snack session. emagn@architecture.com.au or sona@architecture.com.au
Why is it only 30min?
We realise that screen fatigue is very real and would like to keep these sessions as efficient as possible.
What if I turn up late?
You might miss the presentation, so try to turn up on time!
Will this be recorded?
Sessions will be recorded where possible, but can’t be guaranteed, so don’t miss out!
Why is it online?
We hope this initiative can be accessible to as many people as possible, including those in non-metropolitan areas who might not be able to attend most of our EmAGN and SONA events.
Who should I send feedback to?
Please send any feedback to emagn@architecture.com.au .
I didn’t receive the zoom link – how can I find it?
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