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RAA In Practice | 3D Printing Houses | M. Hank Haeusler ticket
The Session 3D printing has seen a rapid rise in popularity, moving beyond plastic objects to fabricating entire houses. While numerous completed projects are emerging worldwide, including in Australia, there is still limited guidance on how architects can translate their designs into this innovative fabrication technique. What are the opportunities, challenges, and essential do’s and don’ts of 3D printing houses? This CPD talk will cover critical considerations for early-stage design aimed at 3D printing, focusing on best practices and potential risks. It will also introduce the '3D Printing Checker' software developed at Arch_Manu at UNSW, designed to help architects assess the printability of their designs. Join us to explore the future of architecture and 3D-printed construction! M. Hank Haeusler Professor M. Hank Haeusler is CEO Arch_Manu; Director ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing, Lead CI CRC-P 3D printing, Deputy Director UNSW AI Institute; Head of Research, Foresight and Innovation at Giraffe Technology; and known as researcher, educator, and entrepreneur in computational design and architectural computing through over 140 publications.
The Session 3D printing has seen a rapid rise in popularity, moving beyond plastic objects to fabricating entire houses. While numerous completed projects are emerging worldwide, including in Australia, there is still limited guidance on how architects can translate their designs into this innovative fabrication technique. What are the opportunities, challenges, and essential do’s and don’ts of 3D printing houses? This CPD talk will cover critical considerations for early-stage design aimed at 3D printing, focusing on best practices and potential risks. It will also introduce the '3D Printing Checker' software developed at Arch_Manu at UNSW, designed to help architects assess the printability of their designs. Join us to explore the future of architecture and 3D-printed construction! M. Hank Haeusler Professor M. Hank Haeusler is CEO Arch_Manu; Director ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing, Lead CI CRC-P 3D printing, Deputy Director UNSW AI Institute; Head of Research, Foresight and Innovation at Giraffe Technology; and known as researcher, educator, and entrepreneur in computational design and architectural computing through over 140 publications.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | CONTEXT Online Lead Up Event | Canberra as Context | Hal Guida & Michael Jasper ticket
The Session Hal Guida and Michael Jasper will discuss the concepts behind the selection of speakers for the RAA’s upcoming Canberra event: Exchanging Ideas in Context. Both with background and experience of planning and design with Canberra as Context, and through the views of practice and the academy, they will expand upon the line-up of speakers examining implications of change to Form through Growth. Harold Guida Harold (Hal) Guida has over fifty years of international experience on wide ranging architectural, interior, planning and urban design projects undertaken in the USA, Australia, South-East Asia, Western Pacific, and China. Hal joined Mitchell/Giurgola Architects directly from university in 1968, and after leading numerous projects undertaken from Philadelphia, he relocated to Canberra in 1981 as Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects (MGT) Partner-in-Charge of Design Coordination for the New Parliament House. Following the closure of MGT he was a founder of successors Guida Moseley Brown Architects which celebrated twenty years of practice in July 2024. Michael Jasper Michael Jasper is an architect, educator, and scholar based in Australia. He is Professor of Architecture at the University of Canberra where he teaches into the major studio projects and advanced analysis streams. Prior to joining the university, Jasper was Partner in Cooper Robertson & Partners (New York). He has been Visiting Scholar Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and Visiting Scholar American Academy in Rome.
The Session Hal Guida and Michael Jasper will discuss the concepts behind the selection of speakers for the RAA’s upcoming Canberra event: Exchanging Ideas in Context. Both with background and experience of planning and design with Canberra as Context, and through the views of practice and the academy, they will expand upon the line-up of speakers examining implications of change to Form through Growth. Harold Guida Harold (Hal) Guida has over fifty years of international experience on wide ranging architectural, interior, planning and urban design projects undertaken in the USA, Australia, South-East Asia, Western Pacific, and China. Hal joined Mitchell/Giurgola Architects directly from university in 1968, and after leading numerous projects undertaken from Philadelphia, he relocated to Canberra in 1981 as Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects (MGT) Partner-in-Charge of Design Coordination for the New Parliament House. Following the closure of MGT he was a founder of successors Guida Moseley Brown Architects which celebrated twenty years of practice in July 2024. Michael Jasper Michael Jasper is an architect, educator, and scholar based in Australia. He is Professor of Architecture at the University of Canberra where he teaches into the major studio projects and advanced analysis streams. Prior to joining the university, Jasper was Partner in Cooper Robertson & Partners (New York). He has been Visiting Scholar Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and Visiting Scholar American Academy in Rome.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | CONTEXT Online Lead Up Event | Catherine Townsend, ACT Government Architect ticket
The Session As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital. Catherine Townsend Catherine is a highly respected architect with 40 years of experience across private practice and government. In 2016, Catherine became the Australian Capital Territory’s first female Government Architect. Her commitment to better places, liveable buildings and sustainable cities is informed by decades of advocacy work with communities and professional organisations. With a commitment to better built outcomes, Catherine Chairs the National Capital Design Review Panel, provides strategic advice to government, and is an expert panel member for significant government projects. Catherine’s leadership and expertise is utilised through appointments to multiple design boards, panels, teaching positions and juries. Collectively, she leverages these roles to advocate for and facilitate high-quality, people and place-responsive design and heritage outcomes.
The Session As we get closer to the CONTEXT event in Canberra, ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend will reflect on her experience in the role and her significant contribution to the built environment of Australia’s Capital. Catherine Townsend Catherine is a highly respected architect with 40 years of experience across private practice and government. In 2016, Catherine became the Australian Capital Territory’s first female Government Architect. Her commitment to better places, liveable buildings and sustainable cities is informed by decades of advocacy work with communities and professional organisations. With a commitment to better built outcomes, Catherine Chairs the National Capital Design Review Panel, provides strategic advice to government, and is an expert panel member for significant government projects. Catherine’s leadership and expertise is utilised through appointments to multiple design boards, panels, teaching positions and juries. Collectively, she leverages these roles to advocate for and facilitate high-quality, people and place-responsive design and heritage outcomes.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | We're All in This Together: Investigating the Role of Cohousing in Australia | Michi Moses ticket
The Session Architect Michi Moses, recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship, presents findings from her research into cohousing as a response to Australia’s housing crisis. Her report, We're All in This Together, explores how cohousing can foster community, sustainability, and affordability through shared resources, participatory decision-making, and environmentally conscious design. Drawing on case studies from across Australia—including Wybalena Grove (ACT), Narara Ecovillage (NSW), Nightingale Urban Coup (VIC), and Cascade Cohousing (TAS)—Michi examines the legal, financial, and governance structures that support successful cohousing developments. The report offers insights into how alternative housing models can address contemporary challenges such as housing security, climate resilience, and social isolation, while providing recommendations for improving the affordability and procurement of future developments. Michi Moses Michi Moses (nee Playford) is a registered architect with a decade of design experience, dedicated to creating sustainable, equitable, and affordable housing. A recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship and 2017 Parker Fellowship, her research has explored cohousing as an alternative to urban sprawl and the role of vernacular housing in climate adaptation. As a Project Architect at Light House Architecture & Science, Michi has worked on high-performance, energy-efficient homes that prioritise affordability and user experience. Previously, she was with COX Architecture, where she led projects across civic, educational, and social housing sectors. Michi is an advocate for better housing standards and has contributed to public discourse through media and research. Now based in Hobart, Michi is committed to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient housing that strengthens communities and responds to place with intelligence and care. Paul Pholeros Foundation The Paul Pholeros Foundation was established in 2018 to honour the life and work of Australian architect and humanitarian Paul Pholeros. We work to improve people's living environments through investment in skills and knowledge development. The Foundation supports young and recently graduated trades people, architects and designers to gain experience in challenging environments through exposure to real projects and cross-cultural environments. The Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship was established in 2022 to encourage recently graduated architects to study an issue relevant to improvements in health and living conditions in Australian society.
The Session Architect Michi Moses, recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship, presents findings from her research into cohousing as a response to Australia’s housing crisis. Her report, We're All in This Together, explores how cohousing can foster community, sustainability, and affordability through shared resources, participatory decision-making, and environmentally conscious design. Drawing on case studies from across Australia—including Wybalena Grove (ACT), Narara Ecovillage (NSW), Nightingale Urban Coup (VIC), and Cascade Cohousing (TAS)—Michi examines the legal, financial, and governance structures that support successful cohousing developments. The report offers insights into how alternative housing models can address contemporary challenges such as housing security, climate resilience, and social isolation, while providing recommendations for improving the affordability and procurement of future developments. Michi Moses Michi Moses (nee Playford) is a registered architect with a decade of design experience, dedicated to creating sustainable, equitable, and affordable housing. A recipient of the 2023 Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship and 2017 Parker Fellowship, her research has explored cohousing as an alternative to urban sprawl and the role of vernacular housing in climate adaptation. As a Project Architect at Light House Architecture & Science, Michi has worked on high-performance, energy-efficient homes that prioritise affordability and user experience. Previously, she was with COX Architecture, where she led projects across civic, educational, and social housing sectors. Michi is an advocate for better housing standards and has contributed to public discourse through media and research. Now based in Hobart, Michi is committed to advancing sustainable, energy-efficient housing that strengthens communities and responds to place with intelligence and care. Paul Pholeros Foundation The Paul Pholeros Foundation was established in 2018 to honour the life and work of Australian architect and humanitarian Paul Pholeros. We work to improve people's living environments through investment in skills and knowledge development. The Foundation supports young and recently graduated trades people, architects and designers to gain experience in challenging environments through exposure to real projects and cross-cultural environments. The Paul Pholeros Architecture Scholarship was established in 2022 to encourage recently graduated architects to study an issue relevant to improvements in health and living conditions in Australian society.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Detail | Aesthetic and Functional Characteristics of Paint | Murobond ticket
The Session This presentation will cover a range of building types and their technical paint requirements. Heritage buildings and retaining walls for example require moisture vapour permeable paint to minimise the risk of paint failure due to moisture within the substrate whereas modern buildings often require a highly moisture resistant paint system – and at times both. Highly water resistant membrane paints usually appear somewhat plastic-like, however combining a membrane with a natural paint finish can provide both function and aesthetics. Woodwash Exterior on the other hand is a water based oil which provides protection and looks without inherent issues related to using water based paint on timber. Murobond Murobond is an Australian family company renowned locally and internationally for its unique ranges of superior quality water-based paints. Murobond strongly focuses on three pillars: aesthetics, technology and the environment. As a result, the company is unmatched in its ability to create beautiful interior and exterior paints that offer wonderfully rich, individual finishes and textures. For over 30 years, Murobond has been the choice of leading Australian architects, interior designers and stylists, and it is this ongoing professional recognition that also sets Murobond apart. Recent creative collaborations with stylists have culminated in the superb paint collections Mr Jason Grant and The Society Inc. by Sibella Court titled “The Stylist Palette”. Peter Tasker Peter Tasker is co founder and director of Murobond paints which was established over 30 years ago. Murobond paints was founded on the three pillars of producing the best paints technically, environmentally an aesthetically. Peters main roles in the business are sales director and technical adviser to specifiers.
The Session This presentation will cover a range of building types and their technical paint requirements. Heritage buildings and retaining walls for example require moisture vapour permeable paint to minimise the risk of paint failure due to moisture within the substrate whereas modern buildings often require a highly moisture resistant paint system – and at times both. Highly water resistant membrane paints usually appear somewhat plastic-like, however combining a membrane with a natural paint finish can provide both function and aesthetics. Woodwash Exterior on the other hand is a water based oil which provides protection and looks without inherent issues related to using water based paint on timber. Murobond Murobond is an Australian family company renowned locally and internationally for its unique ranges of superior quality water-based paints. Murobond strongly focuses on three pillars: aesthetics, technology and the environment. As a result, the company is unmatched in its ability to create beautiful interior and exterior paints that offer wonderfully rich, individual finishes and textures. For over 30 years, Murobond has been the choice of leading Australian architects, interior designers and stylists, and it is this ongoing professional recognition that also sets Murobond apart. Recent creative collaborations with stylists have culminated in the superb paint collections Mr Jason Grant and The Society Inc. by Sibella Court titled “The Stylist Palette”. Peter Tasker Peter Tasker is co founder and director of Murobond paints which was established over 30 years ago. Murobond paints was founded on the three pillars of producing the best paints technically, environmentally an aesthetically. Peters main roles in the business are sales director and technical adviser to specifiers.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Detail | Circularity in the Built Environment | Weathertex ticket
The Session This session will lead to an understanding of the concept of circularity in design and construction. Attendees will learn to identify and explain the three key principles of circularity, define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products. An understanding of how to apply this knowledge to projects will also be gained. Weathertex 100% Australian owned & manufactured, Weathertex products are made from Australian hardwoods sourced from PEFC-certified state forests and privately owned forests/plantations. Containing no nasty chemical additives, Weathertex products are guaranteed not to rot, split, or crack for up to 25 years and they contain no artificial glues or binders, no formaldehyde and no silica. Weathertex’s unique ‘better than zero carbon footprint’ means that there is more carbon stored in the timber used to make Weathertex than is produced in its manufacture and all Weathertex sustainability claims are independently certified. Weathertex provides the ideal solution for architects, designers, builders, developers and homeowners seeking attractive, environmentally conscious, high-quality timber cladding and lining solutions at an economical cost. Andrew Savage With more than 25 years’ experience working with A&D and Construction clients, Andrew Savage joined Weathertex in September 2018 as Business Development Manager, Architecture & Design. With diverse technical experience across a range of commercial and residential construction projects, Andrew works with architects, designers, developers and builders to achieve sustainable cladding & lining design solutions which represent quality, beauty, performance and value. Having recently moved from Sydney to Lake Macquarie (45 minutes south of Newcastle) Andrew, his partner and their two dogs enjoy the healthier and less frantic lifestyle that their new regional location provides.
The Session This session will lead to an understanding of the concept of circularity in design and construction. Attendees will learn to identify and explain the three key principles of circularity, define a ‘Circularity Score’ and identify high performing products. An understanding of how to apply this knowledge to projects will also be gained. Weathertex 100% Australian owned & manufactured, Weathertex products are made from Australian hardwoods sourced from PEFC-certified state forests and privately owned forests/plantations. Containing no nasty chemical additives, Weathertex products are guaranteed not to rot, split, or crack for up to 25 years and they contain no artificial glues or binders, no formaldehyde and no silica. Weathertex’s unique ‘better than zero carbon footprint’ means that there is more carbon stored in the timber used to make Weathertex than is produced in its manufacture and all Weathertex sustainability claims are independently certified. Weathertex provides the ideal solution for architects, designers, builders, developers and homeowners seeking attractive, environmentally conscious, high-quality timber cladding and lining solutions at an economical cost. Andrew Savage With more than 25 years’ experience working with A&D and Construction clients, Andrew Savage joined Weathertex in September 2018 as Business Development Manager, Architecture & Design. With diverse technical experience across a range of commercial and residential construction projects, Andrew works with architects, designers, developers and builders to achieve sustainable cladding & lining design solutions which represent quality, beauty, performance and value. Having recently moved from Sydney to Lake Macquarie (45 minutes south of Newcastle) Andrew, his partner and their two dogs enjoy the healthier and less frantic lifestyle that their new regional location provides.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | VITAL Online Lead Up Event | Designing for Resilience | Anthony Burke ticket
The Session Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures. Anthony Burke Anthony Burke is a Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Design Architecture and Building at the University of Technology, Sydney. A graduate of Columbia University GSAPP, Anthony is internationally recognised for his work in architectural design, education, curation and commentary across a range of media. With a background in design theory at the intersection of technology, urbanism and practice, Anthony is currently researching Australia's architectural history and the emergence of Sydney’s new adaptive reuse and “city-changing projects”. Taking his message mainstream, Anthony is also the presenter of ABC TV’s Grand Designs Australia, Restoration Australia and co-host of Grand Designs Transformations. He is also involved in a new program – Culture X Design – released in April 2025, exploring contemporary design across Asia.
The Session Join professor Anthony Burke in an exploration of resilience and renewal with a Vital twist. In this lecture, Anthony will explore the idea of vitality in Architecture, discussing some of the models of renewal he’s seen come to life through his experiences with home owners across Australia, and opening up space for speculation on ways in which to frame concepts like resilience and consequently the role of architecture in our regional futures. Anthony Burke Anthony Burke is a Professor of Architecture in the Faculty of Design Architecture and Building at the University of Technology, Sydney. A graduate of Columbia University GSAPP, Anthony is internationally recognised for his work in architectural design, education, curation and commentary across a range of media. With a background in design theory at the intersection of technology, urbanism and practice, Anthony is currently researching Australia's architectural history and the emergence of Sydney’s new adaptive reuse and “city-changing projects”. Taking his message mainstream, Anthony is also the presenter of ABC TV’s Grand Designs Australia, Restoration Australia and co-host of Grand Designs Transformations. He is also involved in a new program – Culture X Design – released in April 2025, exploring contemporary design across Asia.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | VITAL Online Lead Up Event | a Breakthrough in Hempcrete | Alastair Flynn & Klara Marosszeky ticket
The Session Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration. Woods Bagot is restoring and redeveloping the former Forestry Building in Hobart CBD as the centrepiece of the University of Tasmania’s Southern Campus Transformation. The project reimagines the site as an inner-city hub learning/collaboration hub, its campus unified by landscape and public pathways through the site. Hempcrete, a carbon-negative construction material, will be used extensively in the University’s Forestry and Timberyards redevelopment. Dungog builder Shane Hannan is working on the hempcrete structures, which will exceed 207 cubic metres, making it the largest commercial use of hempcrete in Australia. Alastair Flynn Alastair Flynn is an Associate Principal with Woods Bagot, with wide experience in public buildings managing multidisciplinary teams on complex construction projects. He is project architect on the University of Tasmania redevelopment, leading the design and adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Forestry Tasmania building. Operating from studios in 17 major cities across six regions globally, Woods Bagot places human experience at the centre of its work to deliver uplifting, future-oriented places. Klara Marosszeky As Founder and Managing Director of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company, Klara Marosszeky has worked in the Australian hemp industry since 1999 in farming, construction research, education and project management with projects located across Australia. She works with a network of hemp processors spanning 5 states. Her research at the Australian Centre for Construction Innovation (UNSW 2000–2006), led to the development of a low embodied energy Hemp lime building material for the Australian market. Further research at UNSW (2019-20) and at UTS (2021-24) has investigated hemp building methods across thermal and acoustic performance and indoor air quality. With a background in land management and education, Klara trains Builders, Owner Builders and Building Designers in Australia and New Zealand in hemp construction and design.
The Session Alastair Flynn of Woods Bagot and Klara Marosszeky of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company will speak about the University of Tasmania (UTAS) Forestry Building restoration. Woods Bagot is restoring and redeveloping the former Forestry Building in Hobart CBD as the centrepiece of the University of Tasmania’s Southern Campus Transformation. The project reimagines the site as an inner-city hub learning/collaboration hub, its campus unified by landscape and public pathways through the site. Hempcrete, a carbon-negative construction material, will be used extensively in the University’s Forestry and Timberyards redevelopment. Dungog builder Shane Hannan is working on the hempcrete structures, which will exceed 207 cubic metres, making it the largest commercial use of hempcrete in Australia. Alastair Flynn Alastair Flynn is an Associate Principal with Woods Bagot, with wide experience in public buildings managing multidisciplinary teams on complex construction projects. He is project architect on the University of Tasmania redevelopment, leading the design and adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Forestry Tasmania building. Operating from studios in 17 major cities across six regions globally, Woods Bagot places human experience at the centre of its work to deliver uplifting, future-oriented places. Klara Marosszeky As Founder and Managing Director of the Australian Hemp Masonry Company, Klara Marosszeky has worked in the Australian hemp industry since 1999 in farming, construction research, education and project management with projects located across Australia. She works with a network of hemp processors spanning 5 states. Her research at the Australian Centre for Construction Innovation (UNSW 2000–2006), led to the development of a low embodied energy Hemp lime building material for the Australian market. Further research at UNSW (2019-20) and at UTS (2021-24) has investigated hemp building methods across thermal and acoustic performance and indoor air quality. With a background in land management and education, Klara trains Builders, Owner Builders and Building Designers in Australia and New Zealand in hemp construction and design.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | Making the Most of Your Most Valuable Resource: Time | Bianca Smith of Blue Triangle Consulting ticket
Bianca Smith of Blue Triangle Consulting has worked in business management roles in Architecture and Engineering practices for over twenty years. Since returning to the Northern Rivers, Bianca has branched out as a freelance consultant, working mostly with smaller practices to establish simple yet robust practice management processes and systems, enabling business owners to focus on the good stuff. Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.
Bianca Smith of Blue Triangle Consulting has worked in business management roles in Architecture and Engineering practices for over twenty years. Since returning to the Northern Rivers, Bianca has branched out as a freelance consultant, working mostly with smaller practices to establish simple yet robust practice management processes and systems, enabling business owners to focus on the good stuff. Bianca's presentation will cover some of the basic practice management processes and metrics that work at any scale. And yes, there will be (brief) discussion on the importance of timesheets, but don't let that deter you.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | MPARNTWE Online Lead Up Event | Reflections: 30 Years of Bush House Design in the NT | Simon Scally ticket
The Session In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land. These homes were designed in collaboration with householders, builders and technical specialists and aimed to suit the location, climate, local skills and cultural context with a focus on long term sustainability. The lessons learned with BAC were carried into subsequent housing projects including multiple National Aboriginal Housing Scheme projects and ‘standard design’ housing for the Northern Territory Government. Simon Scally Simon Scally graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1987. In 1992 he moved to Darwin and shortly after established Build Up Design Architects. The practice focused on the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate, sustainable housing, schools, clinics, community buildings and infrastructure. Predominately for Aboriginal clients.
The Session In this talk, Simon Scally focusses on the lessons learned working on housing projects over a 30 year timespan. Simon began working with Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) in the 1990s and BAC constructed 100 homes on outstations (homelands) around Maningrida in central Arnhem land. These homes were designed in collaboration with householders, builders and technical specialists and aimed to suit the location, climate, local skills and cultural context with a focus on long term sustainability. The lessons learned with BAC were carried into subsequent housing projects including multiple National Aboriginal Housing Scheme projects and ‘standard design’ housing for the Northern Territory Government. Simon Scally Simon Scally graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1987. In 1992 he moved to Darwin and shortly after established Build Up Design Architects. The practice focused on the delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate, sustainable housing, schools, clinics, community buildings and infrastructure. Predominately for Aboriginal clients.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | MPARNTWE Online Lead Up Event | Taking Flight – The Larrakia Cultural Centre & Emerging in the Top End | Maiya McKenna ticket
The Session Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location. Further information about the Larrakia Cultural Centre project is available from Rossi Architects. Maiya McKenna Maiya is a registered architect of the Northern Territory and is a Project Architect and Studio Lead at Rossi Architects. Maiya grew up in Innisfail, the hot wet tropics of Far North Queensland and unofficial Art Deco capital of Australia. A passion for celebrating tropical design and living through two major cyclones (Larry & Yassi) led her to study a Bachelor and Master of Architecture at the University of Queensland. While living on Palm Island with family during her university breaks, Maiya's interests and fire for First Nations Design was ignited around self-determination, public health, community welfare and climate/place responsive design. Maiya has worked in Far North and South East QLD, Darwin and surrounding regions, as well as some NT remote community work. She is now enjoying her 4th year at Rossi Architects, mostly focusing this time on her role as a project lead for the Larrakia Cultural Centre. Maiya is particularly passionate about passive tropical design, critical regionalism, and culturally responsive designs. Most of her experience is in commercial, education, civic and cultural project typologies. Along with involvement at all stages of projects, Maiya is also passionate about supporting the RA team and consultants they work with to generate a creative, collaborative, happy, and healthy working environment. Maiya has also been heavily involved with NT architectural community as the Co-Chair of Emerging Architects & Graduate Network (EmAGN) and NT Chapter Council of the Australian Institute of Architects as well as running registration study supports. Through her volunteering she is thoroughly engaged in the advocacy opportunities and events to support the EmAGN demograph and practicing within regional and remote areas of Australia.
The Session Maiya McKenna’s presentation will largely focus on her work on the Larrakia Cultural Centre while touching on themes of practicing in the Top End and what it’s like to emerge in a regional / remote location. Further information about the Larrakia Cultural Centre project is available from Rossi Architects. Maiya McKenna Maiya is a registered architect of the Northern Territory and is a Project Architect and Studio Lead at Rossi Architects. Maiya grew up in Innisfail, the hot wet tropics of Far North Queensland and unofficial Art Deco capital of Australia. A passion for celebrating tropical design and living through two major cyclones (Larry & Yassi) led her to study a Bachelor and Master of Architecture at the University of Queensland. While living on Palm Island with family during her university breaks, Maiya's interests and fire for First Nations Design was ignited around self-determination, public health, community welfare and climate/place responsive design. Maiya has worked in Far North and South East QLD, Darwin and surrounding regions, as well as some NT remote community work. She is now enjoying her 4th year at Rossi Architects, mostly focusing this time on her role as a project lead for the Larrakia Cultural Centre. Maiya is particularly passionate about passive tropical design, critical regionalism, and culturally responsive designs. Most of her experience is in commercial, education, civic and cultural project typologies. Along with involvement at all stages of projects, Maiya is also passionate about supporting the RA team and consultants they work with to generate a creative, collaborative, happy, and healthy working environment. Maiya has also been heavily involved with NT architectural community as the Co-Chair of Emerging Architects & Graduate Network (EmAGN) and NT Chapter Council of the Australian Institute of Architects as well as running registration study supports. Through her volunteering she is thoroughly engaged in the advocacy opportunities and events to support the EmAGN demograph and practicing within regional and remote areas of Australia.
$35.00+ $1.38 feeRAA In Practice | Legal speak: Fundamental legal concepts underpinning contract administration; explained for the benefit of people who were smart enough to choose Architecture and not Law | Fiona Clark ticket
The Session Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction. She will discuss topics like: The allocation of risk in a building contract and how the contract administrator must be aware of the various points where the client is contractually taking on risk. Determining what the contract actually is - and this is more complex than most people think. Lump Sum contracts vs Cost Plus- understanding how they work. Time and how expensive it is under a building contract- and how to manage this. Variations- what exactly are they at law? Defects- understanding the law on defects so you make effective and legally correct decisions about what is defective and what is just incomplete work (or not a defect at all). Notices under contracts- which notices have time bars, and which notices will cost the client a lot of money if you miss deadlines (including SOPA claims). Defaulting builders and the seriousness of terminating- how not to accidentally repudiate the contract on behalf of your client. The new Design and Building Practitioners Act and how that affects contract administration. Document Management and what is important for a future dispute between the client and the builder. Obligations on designers when they are administering a contract- how you have a duty of care and the scope of your duty- to ensure designs are reviewed and errors are removed- and how to manage this without blowing out the budget. Fiona Clark Fiona Clark is a barrister who specialises in construction and infrastructure. She has been at the Bar in NSW since 1999 (with a brief hiatus where she moved to San Francisco and Washington DC) and prior to this she was a solicitor at the NSW Office of Fair Trading. She has appeared in large multi-million dollar building contract disputes for developers, builders and owners and has appeared in the High Court and the New South Wales Court of Appeal in complex and often novel disputes which all involve the interpretation of building contracts and the obligations of contractors, owners and design consultants. She has acted for Architects and Engineers in professional negligence and breach of contract proceedings and is currently developing online courses for non-lawyers to teach contract administration to people who do not have legal qualifications. She has also taught in the University of Wollongong and University of Western Sydney Law Schools and has published articles in the Australian Law Journal and given papers on building contracts, expert evidence in building disputes, and contract administration for various institutional bodies such as the Master Builders’ Association and the Institute of Architects, as well as to solicitors CPD forums.
The Session Barrister Fiona Clark’s presentation will set out all the legal ‘problem areas’ in a contract which are usually unknown to people who do not have legal qualifications and are even unknown to lawyers who do not specialise in construction. She will discuss topics like: The allocation of risk in a building contract and how the contract administrator must be aware of the various points where the client is contractually taking on risk. Determining what the contract actually is - and this is more complex than most people think. Lump Sum contracts vs Cost Plus- understanding how they work. Time and how expensive it is under a building contract- and how to manage this. Variations- what exactly are they at law? Defects- understanding the law on defects so you make effective and legally correct decisions about what is defective and what is just incomplete work (or not a defect at all). Notices under contracts- which notices have time bars, and which notices will cost the client a lot of money if you miss deadlines (including SOPA claims). Defaulting builders and the seriousness of terminating- how not to accidentally repudiate the contract on behalf of your client. The new Design and Building Practitioners Act and how that affects contract administration. Document Management and what is important for a future dispute between the client and the builder. Obligations on designers when they are administering a contract- how you have a duty of care and the scope of your duty- to ensure designs are reviewed and errors are removed- and how to manage this without blowing out the budget. Fiona Clark Fiona Clark is a barrister who specialises in construction and infrastructure. She has been at the Bar in NSW since 1999 (with a brief hiatus where she moved to San Francisco and Washington DC) and prior to this she was a solicitor at the NSW Office of Fair Trading. She has appeared in large multi-million dollar building contract disputes for developers, builders and owners and has appeared in the High Court and the New South Wales Court of Appeal in complex and often novel disputes which all involve the interpretation of building contracts and the obligations of contractors, owners and design consultants. She has acted for Architects and Engineers in professional negligence and breach of contract proceedings and is currently developing online courses for non-lawyers to teach contract administration to people who do not have legal qualifications. She has also taught in the University of Wollongong and University of Western Sydney Law Schools and has published articles in the Australian Law Journal and given papers on building contracts, expert evidence in building disputes, and contract administration for various institutional bodies such as the Master Builders’ Association and the Institute of Architects, as well as to solicitors CPD forums.
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