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 […]
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.
The LivingThe Living Design Series emphasises sustainable and adaptable design solutions, showcasing building and their spaces as dynamic entities that serve the needs of users. It initiates dialogue on how […]
Dr Mark Jones LFRAIA is a highly regarded Australian architect whose career integrates Director roles in small and large practice, institutional leadership, and advanced academic teaching and research at the University of Queensland, School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Mark’s new book, ‘Success in Architectural Practice’ sets out the simple, yet profound proposition that genuine […]
Join us for a lively soapbox debate featuring voices from across architecture and the built environment, spanning a range of career stages. Together, they’ll share bold perspectives, challenge assumptions, and unpack whether political neutrality is truly a moral duty for design professionals.
Life Fellows and Fellows of the Australian Institute of Architects, Queensland Chapter are invited to join us for a convivial gathering within the historic Tattersall's Club. It will be an occasion to share conversation, a fine 3 course luncheon with beverages and a nod to the legacy of Queensland’s architectural forebears. Places are strictly limited.
Using the HOTA Theatre on the Gold Coast as a case study, this session explores how Design with Country can be embedded from the earliest stages of project planning, briefing and procurement.
As housing pressure intensifies across Australia, the challenge is no longer simply how many homes we build, but what kind of homes, communities and places we create. This panel brings together First Nations voices, government, development and architecture to explore housing through the lenses of Country, inclusion, planning reform, design quality and delivery. The conversation […]
