This session explores how stair pressurisation systems—while often treated as purely technical—have a direct influence on architectural planning, spatial efficiency, and occupant life safety.
The Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) conducts research every two years to ascertain owners views about their apartments and what they love, would change and also buy next.
This session introduces architects to sensory design through a psychological and neuroscientific lens. It frames architectural practice as an active participant in regulating perception, attention, behaviour, meaning, wellbeing and health—mental […]
Project Circle outlines a new framework for design and construction, foregrounding material choices as the key question for the coming years.
A practical finance primer for architects: learn how practices set charge rates, forecast revenue, monitor utilisation and margin, manage forecast‑to‑complete, and strengthen invoicing/payment terms — so projects (and careers) can grow sustainably.
Statutory processes are part and parcel of most architectural projects – and many include consideration of applicable heritage legislation and regulations. These regulations may be local, state or national requiring engagement with statutory bodies, specialist consultants and an array of documents. This series is aimed at demystifying the processes, terminology, documents and process to better […]
Using the HOTA Theatre on the Gold Coast as a case study, this session explores how Design with Country can be embedded from the earliest stages of project planning, briefing and procurement.
This session explores how to design houses with clarity, depth and emotional resonance, and how those qualities can contribute to award-winning residential design.
Building on the project foundations established during Session One, this session examines how Design with Country principles is maintained throughout design development, documentation and delivery