The South Australian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with Fielders.  Over the last 15 years Fielders have made a significant contribution to programs including the South Australian Awards, the Student Mentor Scheme and the President’s Breakfast series.  Together we have been able to offer a range of events and services that have supported the profession and provided many enjoyable social and networking opportunities.
 
However organisations evolve over time and the South Australian Chapter has made the decision to pursue other opportunities from this year.  This decision has been made following careful consideration and in consultation with Fielders.
 
On behalf of the members we thank Fielders for their contribution to the Institute and the profession. We have no doubt that they will continue this constructive relationship with the profession in other ways into the future and wish the Fielders team all the best moving forward.

Nicolette Di Lernia
SA Chapter Executive Director

Elections: Voting Now Open

A ballot to decide our elected officials is required for the following vacancies:

• 5 Chapter Councillors (International, QLD, Tas and Vic Chapters)
• 2 Nationally-elected Councillors (National)
• WA Chapter President (WA Chapter)

Eligible members (Level 1, Fellow, Life Fellow, Level 1 Affiliate and Graduate) are invited to cast their vote for your Chapter or National Council member. 

To vote, please click here and log in with your membership number.

 

Annual Member Survey

As a member of the Institute, your views will form a crucial part in determining our future strategy.

This survey gives you the opportunity to provide comment on your membership experience with the Institute; to identify the features of your membership that you value most and the features that you feel the Institute could further enhance.

Log into the member portal to access the survey link.
 

Design Conversations
15 February
ODASA, 26-28 Leigh St
6 - 8:30 pm

The Adelaide Review in partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects present Design Conversations with a focus on design life of the future. Join a panel of speakers including urban strategist Margie Caust; Associate Professor in Interior Architecture and Dean: Academic in the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences (Uni SA) Joanne Cys; SA Chapter President, David Homburg and Understanding Living startup founder Roxane Adams in a conversation about how technology and innovations of the future will contribute to our changing cityscape and the design process.

Chaired by Adelaide Review’s FORM Journal editor, Nathan James Crane, this conversation promises to be inspiring.

Home: Recipes from the Co-opertition Cookbook
23 February
100 Flinders St
12:30-2 pm

Join Adam Brown (KHAB), David Brown (BB Architects) and Sarah Paddick (Totalspace Design) as they share their 'recipes' for how to make a home.

A light lunch will be served thanks to the generous support of Architectural Window Systems (AWS) for this program



 

Flipped Forum
6 March
100 Flinders St
6-8 p.m.

Join the SA Chapter for a practice-led 'flipped' discussion on the potential for practice to lead academic research. To discuss their perspective will be:

• Kåre Krokene (Snøhetta) – Working in overseas practice discussing how research is used to inform practice overseas
• John Held (Russell & Yelland) – Use of research in practice
• Jenna Holder (GHD Woodhead) – Recent Graduate – experience since leaving academia and now working in practice
• Anthony Coupe (Mulloway Studio) -Experience as a practitioner and now returning to study.

This event is sponsored by BORAL

Entering the Awards

Entries for the SA Awards close on February 24 and must be submitted in two parts by this date:

1) Through the online entry system
http://architecture.com.au/events/national/awards/enter-the-awards

2) Material submission of an A1 foam core exhibition board with a PDF jury presentation delivered
fully labelled to The Australian Institute of Architects at 100 Flinders Street.

Please note that both are due on the same day by 5pm.

2017 City of Adelaide Prize 
Online entries close on February 24
 
The Jack Cheesman Award for Enduring Architecture                    
Members are encouraged to put forward recommendations to the SA Chapter Honours Committee for the Enduring Architecture category by email to sa@architecture.com.au before February 24.

Emerging Architect Prize Tour

There are only three tour dates left for 2016 National Emerging Architect Prize winner, Amy Muir's DOING: To Do or Not To Do? tour.

Sponsored by AWS, this is a ticketed event with a pre-recorded session available.

Tickets remain for the following states:
•    Brisbane: Wednesday 15 Feb, 6-8pm
•    Sydney: Thursday 16 Feb, 6-8pm
•    Melbourne: Wednesday 22 Feb, 6-8pm

Register today!

Venice Biennale: Call for Creative Director

Expressions of Interest for the role of Creative Director for the Australian exhibition at the 16th International Architecture Biennale in Venice in 2018, close 26 Feb 2017.

This is your opportunity to participate on the world stage as Australia showcases its architectural industry, talent and intellect at what is arguably the most important event on the international contemporary architecture calendar.

For submission requirements, please visit architecture.com.au/venicebiennale.
 

Australian Interior Design Awards:  Entries open

The Australian Interior Design Awards, presented in partnership by the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke magazine, recognises and celebrates interior design excellence via a credible, industry-based program. Entries for the 2017 program will close on Friday 17 February.

For more information or to submit your entry, please visit the website.
 

Institute Policy Consultation: Have Your Say

The Australian Institute of Architects is proud to represent and advocate on behalf of our members and the broader architecture profession. As part of our ongoing commitment to better serving the needs of our members and becoming a more effective and louder voice for the profession, we are reviewing our existing policies and advocacy statements.

In order to accurately reflect members’ views, we need your input. We currently have draft policies and advocacy statements on housing and the role of government architect available for comment.

Don’t miss out, click here to have your say.
 

Benchmarking Project: Survey date extended to 14 Feb

There is still time to take part in the 2016 Benchmarking survey!

Practices are invited to participate in the 2016 Benchmarking project hosted by benchmarking.com.au. The project aims to provide you with important statistical data pertaining to your practice to help you identify key areas of success and improvement.
Institute members receive 50% off the fee to participate and A+ members are eligible to complete the survey at no cost.

Contact the membership team today to obtain your unique link to the 2016 survey. 

Continuum: Redeem your free CPD now!

Did you renew or join as an Institute member before 31 December 2016? If so, you are eligible to receive one free Continuum online CPD course of your choice.

Continuum is your online CPD resource that provides a convenient way to keep current with best practice.

To redeem, review the Continuum course catalogue on the Continuum website and email your course selection to continuum@architecture.com.au before 3pm AEDT Friday 17 Feb.
 

AWS Event Correspondents

Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in the Australian architecture community?

AWS are looking for 3 event correspondents in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to attend Institute events and blog about them for the AWS website.

To apply, click here. Applications close 17 Feb.
 

Improve the accuracy of your BIM models

Looking to improve your BIM model accuracy or collaboration processes?

Solibri Model Checker courses may help. Central Innovation's fully accredited Solibri trainers are experienced architects and are conducting training sessions in February and March.

 

South Australian Chapter
100 Flinders Street
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

08 8402 5900

sa@architecture.com.au
architecture.com.au/sa