This session brings together critical insights across design, engineering and user experience to examine how building performance, occupant needs and long-term outcomes intersect in practice. It explores the often-overlooked impact of stair pressurisation systems on architectural planning, safety and buildability, alongside lessons from real projects on the importance of early, multidisciplinary coordination. Complementing this technical […]
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.
Queensland is entering a defining phase of infrastructure delivery, with major investment flowing into Brisbane 2032 venues and a broader pipeline of government-led civic, transport and social infrastructure. While mass timber is now well understood across design and construction, many projects still stall at the same point—client confidence and delivery certainty. This forum moves […]
Architectural intent does not end at practical completion. Between design and demolition lies a space where documentation, supplier engagement, verification and maintenance either protect or erode the original vision of a project.
Sustainability Snacks is a series of short online sessions that aim to demystify sustainability in practice. In just 30 minutes, we will hear from a practitioner on how they are reducing their impact. Join us for our next Sustainability Snack on Tuesday 1 July, where our next sustainability snack will continue on from last month […]
Architects can no longer rely solely on word-of-mouth referrals or polished project photography to win new work. In an increasingly competitive and uncertain economic environment, architecture practices must recognise the critical role that website messaging plays in attracting the right clients, communicating value, and building trust and credibility.
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 health in particular. The session equips participants with a nascent theoretical, yet practical conceptual framework for design.
Join EmAGN NSW for an exclusive tour of Green Square Public School, exploring contemporary education design, community-focused architecture, public art and placemaking during NAIDOC Week.
Stop having to choose between high‑quality 3D models and dependable 2D drawings. Join this Lean‑in session to explore a unified 2D/3D workflow, practical parametric tools, and an intuitive ‘2.5D’ transition […]
Design Intelligence is conceived as a recurring Victorian Chapter forum focused on design thinking rather than finished work. The series positions architecture as an evolving intellectual practice - tested through […]
The built environment is increasingly shifting from a focus on “less harm” toward regenerative design - where buildings actively contribute to the health of people, ecosystems, and material cycles. This […]
Join the Australian Institute of Architects SA Chapter's Regen Design Committee for an interactive workshop exploring how regenerative design principles can be applied to residential architecture. This workshop is worth 2 formal CPD points.
Unleash your creativity with Super Studio 2026, a national conceptual design challenge for all SONA members across all year levels! This is your opportunity to design without limitations, pushing boundaries and your chance to explore unconventional design ideas beyond the scope of a typical studio project. Responding to one national brief, you'll gain invaluable mentorship, […]
The built environment is increasingly shifting from a focus on “less harm” toward regenerative design - where buildings actively contribute to the health of people, ecosystems, and material cycles. This is the second in a three-part Lean In series focused on assessing sustainable materials and embedding regenerative design as part of projects and in everyday […]
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.
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