With the support of Andrew Costa our valued PALS contributor from QLD and our sponsors FIELDERS LYSAGHT we're pleased to present a sample of what is available should you choose to undertake your registration preparation with the Institute.
Join us at the Australian Architecture Conference 2024 in Melbourne from 8-11 May as we gather connect, explore and debate.
Discover how architects are changing the game and shaping the future of architecture, pushing boundaries and redefining norms. Delve into circular and sustainable architecture, to learn more on innovative design approaches in a climate-constrained world. Listen to local and international experts cover the vexed issues of the global housing crisis, where we will explore how architects are stepping up to the challenge.
Join the conversation as we discuss how to communicate the value of architecture and amplify our impact in the community. Don't miss this important opportunity to gather with peers and gain CPD points through a carefully curated program that will see ideas converge and perspectives evolve as we change the game.
This session offers an overview of proposed changes to the next edition of the National Construction Code. The National Construction Code sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of buildings. Between 1 May and 1 July, the Australian Building Codes Board will be seeking public comments on the proposed […]
Sold out. The Victorian Sustainable Architecture Committee is hosting an exhibition of architectural thinking around the re-imaging and retrofitting of Melbourne’s public housing towers. With wide public debate following the Victorian Government’s recently announced plans to demolish all 44 of Melbourne’s public housing towers, the exhibition will showcase recent architectural thinking and designs exploring how […]
PLEASE NOTE: DATE CHANGE Back by popular demand! Dr. Mark Dewsbury of UTAS and Dr. Steve Watson of RED Sustainability will deliver a 5 session-intensive Masterclass series to build on the existing knowledge base of Architects, relating to the complications and solutions for preventing condensation in the Tasmanian context while improving the quality and performance […]
Design on the surface is only skin deep. Buildings can not be built without the skill and craft of the architects and building practitioners who draw the fine details that bring the elements together in every structure that surrounds us in the built environment. “The Joys of Detailing” delves into the intricacies and significance of […]
SOLD OUT Within the City of Melbourne (CoM) exists a uniquely diverse range of public architecture, ranging from contemporary, heritage, developments and public spaces. There is a constant negotiation between the inherited fabric of a city and its value, and the demands of contemporary society. Join the Australian Institute of Architect’s Emerging Architects and Graduate […]
"The Vault" demonstrates the extraordinary body of drawings produced by architects required to get a building built. But with the advent of digital drawing, building information modelling, and AR/VR technology, physical drawing may no longer be required. In this session, we will hear from practicing architects who are producing fewer and fewer physical drawings, and […]
The aim of the thermal control layer is to control the flow of heat into or out of the building. Typically in a cool climate the aim is to retain heat within the building for as long as possible. The session will cover issues of: continuity of the thermal control layer; windows, walls, roofs and […]
Designing for Country is an architectural approach that recognises the unique knowledge and ways of being of Aboriginal people. Architects across the country have begun to engage in this process and the benefits can already been felt on key project examples such as the University of Melbourne’s Student Precinct. Join us for an engaging presentation […]
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
