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The WA Chapter represents the interest of the Institute and all of its members in Western Australia. Working in accordance with the Institute’s strategic plan, our committees implement programs to support our members and respond to current issues and opportunities for the profession.
We also focus on advocacy, raising the bar of excellence in architecture and the built environment more broadly in WA while actively engaging with the broader community, industry partners, universities, and state and local government.
The WA Chapter recognises the Noongar people as the traditional land owners of Nedlands. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.
Our Chapter and National Awards programs are an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the valuable contribution architecture makes to our communities locally, nationally and internationally.
Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence. CPD is compulsory for registration in Western Australia.
View our range of online and face-to-face CPD opportunities.
Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover our local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Looking for the latest architectural jobs in Western Australia? Check out our notice board for information.
The Australian Institute of Architects Awards program offers an opportunity for public and peer recognition of the innovative work of our WA architects.
We’ve received 79 entries across the 11 categories.
From the 79 entries there are 7 projects that will be considered for the Sustainable Award, 8 for the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture and 31 for the WA Lighting Award sponsored by Mondoluce.
The Chapter hosts continuing professional development (CPD) events that address many aspects of architectural practice.
We also conduct activities including site tours for emerging architects as well as forums addressing consumer and industry trends.
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The WA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects in collaboration with the WA branch of the Association of Consulting Architects have produced a short film aimed to outline the key points of the
State Government’s new SPP7.3 Draft Medium Density Code. We have been working with the DesignWA team at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at various levels of stakeholder engagement and testing of the new code.
This has been a great opportunity for architects to be at the centre of the conversation about the future of our cities and communities.
Having reached the halfway point of the Dulux Study Tour, today’s itinerary shifts from what is perhaps a coincidental focus on project visits to a full dance-card of architectural practice
We are disappointed that a long term vision and sense of urgency for the two biggest issues affecting the nation’s built environment – climate change and the housing-affordability crisis – is not shared by all parties.
Penning this to conclude my year as National President, I am trying to look forward without reflecting too much on what we have achieved.
Our fifth day of the Dulux Study Tour started at the Green Square Library and Plaza designed by Studio Hollenstein in association with Stewart Architecture and Hassell. Located in the
We are calling for housing to be recognised as a basic human right, which would be supported by a generational plan for affordable and social housing.
Last night’s crescendo to the Tasmanian leg of the Dulux Study Tour was swiftly upended with a 4am alarm clock and an early flight to Sydney. The rhythm of each
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XAHLIA JEFFCOTE
Events and Awards Officer
HARPREET KAUR
Business Development Officer
WA Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects
33 Broadway
Nedlands, WA 6009
P: 08 6324 3100
E: wa@architecture.com.au
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