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 77 entries across the 11 categories.
From the 77 entries there are 17 projects that will be considered for the Sustainable Award, 11 for the Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture and 25 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.
The tightly contested competition for the title of Australia’s best architecture in 2020 moved a step closer today with the release of the Australian Institute
On 24 July my wife and I departed from our newly adopted home in Tasmania on our tour across the bushfire-affected regions, raising awareness of the Architects Assist services along the way.
New funding of $64.2 million to be included in the upcoming Federal Budget is the first step towards improving energy efficiency and realising the full potential of our built environment to reduce emissions.
Earlier this year, the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) released a discussion paper on the proposed National Registration Framework for Building Practitioners (NRF). Once completed,
Words by Donald Bailey AM; B.Arch(MU); Dip Arch (RMIT); LFRAIA; Hon FAIA;(USA), RAIA Gold Medallist 1991 Photo courtesy of Graham Sands. Edward “Lindsay” Waller received
We’re excited to share that your new member portal has arrived! The new member portal is now the central hub for access to all of
Looking for a new career opportunity in Western Australia? View architectural and built environment job openings below.
Contact the WA Chapter at wa@architecture.com.au
Want to advertise a job? Free job listings are an exclusive benefit for Institute members. Contact us at wa@architecture.com.au to find out more.
The WA Chapter has rooms for hire from informal meeting spaces to our large boardroom with seating up to 75 theatre style and approximately 20 boardroom style.
Contact us to book.
DANIELLE FEARN
Events and Communications Coordinator
WA Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects
33 Broadway
Nedlands, WA 6009
P: +61 8 6324 3100
E: wa@architecture.com.au
