Join us for a behind the scenes look at Joinery, Carpentry and Timber Furniture with Details By Ned. This event will include a workshop tour and presentation on design principles, material understanding, processes, and prototyping. Details by Ned has worked across residential and commercial projects, including complex award-winning work at the Australian War Memorial.
This speed mentoring event is designed to facilitate quick yet impactful interactions between mentors and mentees. In ten-minute one-on-one sit-downs, both mentors and mentees will have the opportunity to engage in focused discussions, exchange insights, and build valuable connections.
Meet with registered architects at the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects for a dedicated “Ask an Architect” consultation session. Bring your questions about design, renovations, approvals, sustainability, or working with an architect, and connect with experienced professionals ready to share practical suggestions and creative ideas. These free sessions offer an accessible way […]
Let's get together to watch the Reading of the brief for Super Studio
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, […]
Project Circle outlines a new framework for design and construction, foregrounding material choices as the key question for the coming years.
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.
