Australian Institute of Architects

Have you discovered our Acumen Notepacks? Notepacks include curated content from across the Acumen database, covering topics such as budgets, business continuity, construction documentation, embodied energy and more: aus.archi/6b3m

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Register for the Insight to Impact: Rethinking City Resilience forum on Monday, 27 October 2025 at the State Library of Queensland.

Earn 4 Formal CPD Points: aus.archi/cityresilience

The Insight to Impact forum is made possible by our partner Bondor Metecno

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Register for this online Member Lean-In session on Tuesday, 21 October, “Committee Review”: aus.archi/a0og

Happy World Architecture Day!

We’re celebrating the profession with an exclusive offer! Get up to 15 months of membership for the price of 12!

Join or re-join this October to receive a $50 credit via promo code and lock in the 2025 rate for 2026: aus.archi/1c6c

T&Cs apply. Offer ends 14 Nov 2025.

The on demand 4 Formal CPD Points series "Designing for 7 Star and Beyond" showcases single dwelling and multi-residential projects from across Australia in a range of climate zones that have achieved high NatHERS ratings.

Register for the series here: aus.archi/irf7

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Planned Cover invite you to an informed CPD webinar entitled “Electric Vehicle Safety in Focus” on Thu 30 Oct to explore the critical safety considerations surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) in building design and operation: aus.archi/nheh

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Register for this online Member Lean-In session on Thursday 16 October, “Building Blue: Circular Building Materials from Regenerative Sources”: aus.archi/8l93

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Be part of the critical dialogue on Regional Density: Regional Voices, Resilient Futures at the 2025 Victorian Regional Symposium.

Attendance is available both virtually and in person at the Geelong Arts Centre on Friday, 17 Oct 2025.

3 Formal CPD Points: aus.archi/vicregsympos...

In this episode of Hearing Architecture, Nick Carfora and Daniel Moore speak with interior designer Nancy Beka (not a registered architect), Co-Director of Studio Edwards: aus.archi/ee15

Hearing Architecture is made possible by our partner Brickworks.

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The Sep/Oct issue of Architecture Australia includes an article by Isabelle Toland reviewing Pyrmont Community Centre by Welsh + Major: aus.archi/t0gn

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What does it really mean to practice architecture today? We want to hear it from you.

Take the Member Research survey and help RAIA deliver services and advocacy that matter.

Link to survey: aus.archi/survey

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This Acumen Note discusses delays in the supply of materials for a building project as a cause for disputes and interruptions to the construction program, and provides considerations to minimise risks if delays do occur: aus.archi/6wxj

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Join the National Mentoring Program to help build a stronger professional community.

We're seeking experienced professionals to share their expertise and guide the next generation: aus.archi/lfa2

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Join this live CPD session on Thursday 9 October 2025 for "Tangible Dynamics in Architecture: Designing for material, structural and environmental performance optimisation".

1 Formal CPD Point.

Register: aus.archi/qot5

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See this Acumen Note for information about  the importance of CPD in maintaining professional knowledge, standards and career progression, as well as a range of resources to support your CPD journey: aus.archi/5211

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Considering applying for the 2026 Dulux Study Tour? Join the online information session this Monday, 22 September, to learn more about the application process and how to make your submission stand out: aus.archi/lbwx

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This 5 Formal CPD Points bundle offers access to talks by presenters at Ground Matters 2024, as well as bonus videos of the presenters in conversation with each other: aus.archi/13cv

This 1 Formal CPD Point live session, “Design for 3D Concrete Printing: processes and implications,” on 25 September, explores the design methodologies and construction techniques that have shaped the evolution of concrete 3D printing in architecture: aus.archi/pjhu

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Join the celebration of architecture in Canberra this Nov: aus.archi/mrdw
5 Nov:
– Relaunch of Parliamentary Friends of Australian Urban Design

6 Nov:
– 2025 National Architecture Awards Ceremony

7 Nov:
– Design Speaks ArchitectureAu Asks Symposium
– Griffin Lecture delivered by Gregory Burgess

The Sep/Oct issue of Architecture Australia includes an article by Georgia Birks reviewing Balam Balam Place by Kennedy Nolan Architects, Openwork and Finding Infinity: aus.archi/jysv

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This Acumen Note discusses partnerships as a business structure. It considers advantages and disadvantages when compared to a sole practitioner, agreement and taxation considerations, and relevant resources about business structures in Australia: aus.archi/3wf8

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Planned Cover invite you to an informed CPD webinar entitled “Navigating Contract Administration” on Thursday 2 October with Paul Trotter, LFRAIA.

Special prices for Planned Cover clients email for code: info@informedpc.com.au

Register here: aus.archi/00fp

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Register for this online Member Lean-In session, in collaboration with Architects Declare, on Thursday 18 September where the evolving mandatory climate reporting will be explained: aus.archi/y4r1

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The 2026 Dulux Study Tour is now accepting entries!

This is your chance to be one of five emerging architects chosen for a 10-day journey, exploring architecture across three different countries.

See what's in store by viewing the 2025 cohort's tour reports: aus.archi/27uu

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The 2025 recipient of the Institute’s Gold Medal, Timothy Hill FRAIA, is touring the country delivering his Gold Medal address.
The tour continues tonight with…
SA: Wed, 10 Sep
TAS: Tue, 16 Sep
NT: Thu, 18 Sep
NSW: Wed, 24 Sep
Register: aus.archi/bab7

The Institute is seeking expressions of interest from qualified members to nominate for Member-Elected Director positions on the Standards Australia Board of Directors.

EOIs should be directed to president@architecture.com.au by Monday, 23 September 2025.

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The Sep/Oct issue of Architecture Australia includes an article by Dr Domenic Trimboli reviewing Northern Memorial Park Depot by Searle x Waldron Architecture: aus.archi/jr85

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Nominations are now open for the 2026 national prizes recognising outstanding contributions in the fields of architecture and the built environment:

Entries for the 2026 Dulux Study Tour are also open.

Learn more here: aus.archi/ay5l

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This introductory Acumen Note discusses business structures and planning for architectural practices: aus.archi/xg2r

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The Sep/Oct issue of Architecture Australia is now available online for members. The issue is entitled “Architecture for legacy, memory and pride”.

Read the issue online here: aus.archi/aa

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