This Lean In will showcase four of the projects recognised in last year’s RAIA Victoria Sustainable Architecture category, including: Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit by Kennedy Nolan with Finding Infinity (Commendation), Preston South Primary School by Kerstin Thompson Architects (Commendation), Northcote House by LLDS (Award) and Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab (The Allan and Beth Coldicutt Award for Sustainable Architecture). […]
Explore how nature's strategies for resilience can inspire designs for regenerative built environments. Australia is exposed to a confluence of natural hazards and climatic extremes. In response, life has evolved to embody resilience that is adapted to the dynamic conditions of a place.
Join us for an informal discussion over a meal prepared by the architect and/or their client and learn more about the design of these spaces and what makes them unique. This fun event is curated by Nicky Adams (inspired by Annabel Crabbs's Kitchen Cabinet). This year we will open 2 contrasting kitchens. One a 1970s […]
Join us for the 2025 Western Australian State Election Built Environment Breakfast. The Institute, AILA and PIA invite you to a cross-party pre-election breakfast.
Join us for the 2023 Dunbar Fellowship and Bisset Scholarship Lecture, featuring an insightful presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Musgrave, the 2023 RAIA Dunbar Fellowship recipient. Dr. Musgrave will explore her fascinating research on the role of the niwa (courtyard) in contemporary Japanese housing. We will also hear from Gina Englehardt and Nicole Mesquita-Mendes, recipients of […]
On behalf of the Queensland Chapter Outgoing President Russell Hall LFRAIA, please join us for the President’s Honours celebration on the 21st of February 2025. The President’s Honours Dinner is a celebration of the continuing dedication of architects to bettering the community, upholding ethical working practices and creating a network that fosters the growth of […]
This webinar covers the following topics: 1. Why media is essential for your practice profile? 2. How to obtain media coverage, including how to prepare media release and pitch to media? 3. Understand how media works. 4. Media interview techniques and tips.
Join us for the 2025 Queensland Chapter International Women's Day, where we come together under the theme 'March Forward'. Since 1995, women have broken barriers, reshaped policies, and ignited powerful movements worldwide. But despite these advances, millions of women and girls still face systemic inequalities, rising violence, and economic disparities that hold them back from […]
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.
