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RAA In Practice | POWER OF COMMUNITY Online Lead Up Event | Engaging Community in the Energy Transition, Yackandandah, Victoria ticket
The Session This online event will be held in the lead up to the POWER OF COMMUNITY and serve to introduce some of the themes being explored and set the scene for the in person experience. In this session, Dr Juliette Milbank will speak about Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), its genesis and the achievements of the community-led initiative. Since 2014, TRY has undertaken projects to transition the town to 100% renewable energy, aiming to locally generate enough renewable energy to cover the town’s yearly demand. TRY's approach has been community-centred with community engagement as a fundamental element. Yackandandah is currently at 65% renewables and projects have included three pilot microgrids, two community batteries, resilience hubs on community facilities and residential installations, including energy efficiency measures. Their 100% Feasibility Study in 2022 concluded they could reach the 100% goal using community-scale batteries and renewable energy installations on residential and other buildings. In transitioning to 100% renewables, TRY has formed strong relationships and met the community on their terms, providing benefits that are place-based, truly valued and enable the community to survive and thrive. This approach has included a focus on many small activities that deliver immediate, focused and strategic gains as well as larger, longer term projects. Dr Juliette Milbank Juliette is the Communications Coordinator and past President of Totally Renewable Yackandandah in northeastern Victoria. She is a mechanical engineer, with a PhD in aeroacoustics, and is a writer with a keen interest in communicating complex ideas in an easy to understand way. She is on the Board of the Coalition for Community Energy (soon to become Energy Together), a co-organiser of the Community Energy Congress 2024, and a member of Baranduda Landcare and the Wodonga Urban Landcare Network.
The Session This online event will be held in the lead up to the POWER OF COMMUNITY and serve to introduce some of the themes being explored and set the scene for the in person experience. In this session, Dr Juliette Milbank will speak about Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY), its genesis and the achievements of the community-led initiative. Since 2014, TRY has undertaken projects to transition the town to 100% renewable energy, aiming to locally generate enough renewable energy to cover the town’s yearly demand. TRY's approach has been community-centred with community engagement as a fundamental element. Yackandandah is currently at 65% renewables and projects have included three pilot microgrids, two community batteries, resilience hubs on community facilities and residential installations, including energy efficiency measures. Their 100% Feasibility Study in 2022 concluded they could reach the 100% goal using community-scale batteries and renewable energy installations on residential and other buildings. In transitioning to 100% renewables, TRY has formed strong relationships and met the community on their terms, providing benefits that are place-based, truly valued and enable the community to survive and thrive. This approach has included a focus on many small activities that deliver immediate, focused and strategic gains as well as larger, longer term projects. Dr Juliette Milbank Juliette is the Communications Coordinator and past President of Totally Renewable Yackandandah in northeastern Victoria. She is a mechanical engineer, with a PhD in aeroacoustics, and is a writer with a keen interest in communicating complex ideas in an easy to understand way. She is on the Board of the Coalition for Community Energy (soon to become Energy Together), a co-organiser of the Community Energy Congress 2024, and a member of Baranduda Landcare and the Wodonga Urban Landcare Network.
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RAA In Practice | POWER OF COMMUNITY Online Lead Up Event | From Grassroots to Grid: How Community-Led Action Can Drive Systemic Change in Regional Australia ticket
The Session This session will explore how community-led organisations can meaningfully influence large-scale infrastructure, policy, and energy outcomes in regional Australia. Drawing on the work of Upper Murray Inc., the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project, and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid, the presenters will unpack how local advocacy, technical understanding, partnerships, and persistence can translate grassroots concern into real, systemic change. The discussion will highlight how architects, through their broad skillsets in problem solving, systems thinking, and project management, can be valuable contributors to community-led initiatives that shape resilient regional futures. The Presenters The presenters bring together perspectives from community governance, regional energy advocacy, and project delivery. Representing Upper Murray Inc. and Indigo Power, they will reflect on the role of locally embedded organisations in enabling complex infrastructure projects that respond directly to regional needs. Sarah Lebner (Vice Chair, Upper Murray Inc.) Sarah is the Director of Cooee Architecture and a regional practitioner with a strong focus on sustainability, resilience, and community-led change. As Vice Chair of Upper Murray Inc., she has been actively involved in governance and advocacy supporting regional resilience initiatives across the Upper Murray. Her work bridges the gap between built-environment practice and community action, with a particular focus on how professionals can contribute their skills to grassroots, systems-level change. Dominic Sandilands (Former Chair, Upper Murray Inc.) Dominic (Podiatrist) is a former Vice Chair of Upper Murray Inc. and was the Chair of the Upper Murray Community Recovery Committee following the 2020 Bushfires. He played a key leadership role in developing the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid. With deep local knowledge and experience in community governance, Dominic helped guide Upper Murray Inc.’s strategic engagement with energy providers, government, and technical experts. He will speak to how community organisations can effectively convene stakeholders and create the conditions for complex regional projects to succeed. Heath Shakespeare (Indigo Power) Heath is a Project Manager at Indigo Power and brings extensive experience in community-focused renewable energy and regional energy systems. He has been closely involved in the Upper Murray Energy Resilience and Reliability Project. Heath will discuss how community energy knowledge, collaboration, and long-term thinking can support resilient regional infrastructure, even across multi-organisational projects.
The Session This session will explore how community-led organisations can meaningfully influence large-scale infrastructure, policy, and energy outcomes in regional Australia. Drawing on the work of Upper Murray Inc., the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project, and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid, the presenters will unpack how local advocacy, technical understanding, partnerships, and persistence can translate grassroots concern into real, systemic change. The discussion will highlight how architects, through their broad skillsets in problem solving, systems thinking, and project management, can be valuable contributors to community-led initiatives that shape resilient regional futures. The Presenters The presenters bring together perspectives from community governance, regional energy advocacy, and project delivery. Representing Upper Murray Inc. and Indigo Power, they will reflect on the role of locally embedded organisations in enabling complex infrastructure projects that respond directly to regional needs. Sarah Lebner (Vice Chair, Upper Murray Inc.) Sarah is the Director of Cooee Architecture and a regional practitioner with a strong focus on sustainability, resilience, and community-led change. As Vice Chair of Upper Murray Inc., she has been actively involved in governance and advocacy supporting regional resilience initiatives across the Upper Murray. Her work bridges the gap between built-environment practice and community action, with a particular focus on how professionals can contribute their skills to grassroots, systems-level change. Dominic Sandilands (Former Chair, Upper Murray Inc.) Dominic (Podiatrist) is a former Vice Chair of Upper Murray Inc. and was the Chair of the Upper Murray Community Recovery Committee following the 2020 Bushfires. He played a key leadership role in developing the Energy Resilience and Reliability Project and the Corryong Islandable Microgrid. With deep local knowledge and experience in community governance, Dominic helped guide Upper Murray Inc.’s strategic engagement with energy providers, government, and technical experts. He will speak to how community organisations can effectively convene stakeholders and create the conditions for complex regional projects to succeed. Heath Shakespeare (Indigo Power) Heath is a Project Manager at Indigo Power and brings extensive experience in community-focused renewable energy and regional energy systems. He has been closely involved in the Upper Murray Energy Resilience and Reliability Project. Heath will discuss how community energy knowledge, collaboration, and long-term thinking can support resilient regional infrastructure, even across multi-organisational projects.
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RAA In Practice | The Proposed Changes to the NCC 2025 | Credwell ticket
The Session The NCC goes through cyclical updates. This presentation will focus on the new changes to the NCC and what to expect covering all areas such as Health & Amenity, Access, Fire & ESD compliance. Padraig Healy Paddy is a passionate sustainability consultant and Director at Credwell who brings a wealth of experience from both Ireland and Australia to any project he is involved with. Paddy was amongst the first to become a NABERS Accredited Assessor for Apartment Buildings and has worked on numerous Section J Reports, JV3 Reports, BASIX Certifications, NABERS Certifications, and Green Star Projects for an array of building classifications. He has a reputation for creating long-standing relationships, meeting deadlines, and skilfully addressing energy regulation, while holistically balancing BCA and design outcomes. In 2021 Paddy’s sustainability team expanded and offers more services in the areas of sustainable building regulation, sustainable building design, and sustainable building ratings. Andrew Beames Andrew is a dedicated Senior Building Surveyor at Credwell with more than ten years of experience across fire services, passive fire, access consulting and BCA advisory. His project work spans residential developments, transport facilities and major hospital upgrades, giving him a strong understanding of both regulatory requirements and practical site conditions. Known for his methodical, solutions‑focused approach, Andrew works closely with builders, developers, architects and strata managers to interpret complex compliance requirements and deliver efficient, design‑conscious outcomes. His clear communication, attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities make him a trusted advisor throughout all stages of a project.
The Session The NCC goes through cyclical updates. This presentation will focus on the new changes to the NCC and what to expect covering all areas such as Health & Amenity, Access, Fire & ESD compliance. Padraig Healy Paddy is a passionate sustainability consultant and Director at Credwell who brings a wealth of experience from both Ireland and Australia to any project he is involved with. Paddy was amongst the first to become a NABERS Accredited Assessor for Apartment Buildings and has worked on numerous Section J Reports, JV3 Reports, BASIX Certifications, NABERS Certifications, and Green Star Projects for an array of building classifications. He has a reputation for creating long-standing relationships, meeting deadlines, and skilfully addressing energy regulation, while holistically balancing BCA and design outcomes. In 2021 Paddy’s sustainability team expanded and offers more services in the areas of sustainable building regulation, sustainable building design, and sustainable building ratings. Andrew Beames Andrew is a dedicated Senior Building Surveyor at Credwell with more than ten years of experience across fire services, passive fire, access consulting and BCA advisory. His project work spans residential developments, transport facilities and major hospital upgrades, giving him a strong understanding of both regulatory requirements and practical site conditions. Known for his methodical, solutions‑focused approach, Andrew works closely with builders, developers, architects and strata managers to interpret complex compliance requirements and deliver efficient, design‑conscious outcomes. His clear communication, attention to detail and ability to balance competing priorities make him a trusted advisor throughout all stages of a project.
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RAA In Detail | Condensation by Design: Ventilation and Moisture Management in Metal Roofing and Cladding | No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies ticket
The Session This presentation explores condensation management and ventilation strategies for metal roofing and wall cladding systems, with a clear focus on NCC compliance and real-world constructability. It will unpack the NCC condensation provisions as they relate to metal envelopes and examine how different wall and roof build-ups perform in practice — from direct-fixed profiles to architectural panel systems installed over battens or plywood substrates. The session will compare insulation types, vapour control layers, and breathable membranes, and will place particular emphasis on correct detailing of ventilation paths, air inlets, and outlets to reduce condensation risk and improve long-term building performance. No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies is a premier supplier of high-quality roofing and building materials in Australia. As a proudly family-owned and operated business for over 21 years, we have built a strong reputation for reliability, expert guidance, and exceptional customer service. We proudly support roofing contractors, builders, and homeowners across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and beyond. Established with a commitment to providing top-tier products, No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies offers an extensive range of roofing and façade materials, including metal roofing and walling, Architectural Panels cladding, insulation, rainwater systems, water proofing, and ventilation solutions. We partner with trusted brands to ensure our customers receive durable and innovative products that meet Australian standards. Our branches are strategically located to provide fast and efficient service, with a team of knowledgeable professionals ready to assist with everything from product selection to technical advice. Whether it’s a small residential project or a large-scale commercial development, No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies is the trusted partner for roofing and building needs. Marcio Da Silva Marcio Da Silva is the General Manager of Architectural Specifications at No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies, where he supports architects, designers, and specifiers in selecting appropriate metals and architectural panels for their projects. He holds a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Brazil and has nearly two decades of experience in the Australian construction industry. With formal architectural training and a specialised focus on metals and architectural cladding systems, Marcio brings deep technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and commercial aspects of building envelope solutions. His career spans roles in design, national sales leadership, and management of a specialised non-ferrous and architectural panels manufacturing facility.
The Session This presentation explores condensation management and ventilation strategies for metal roofing and wall cladding systems, with a clear focus on NCC compliance and real-world constructability. It will unpack the NCC condensation provisions as they relate to metal envelopes and examine how different wall and roof build-ups perform in practice — from direct-fixed profiles to architectural panel systems installed over battens or plywood substrates. The session will compare insulation types, vapour control layers, and breathable membranes, and will place particular emphasis on correct detailing of ventilation paths, air inlets, and outlets to reduce condensation risk and improve long-term building performance. No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies is a premier supplier of high-quality roofing and building materials in Australia. As a proudly family-owned and operated business for over 21 years, we have built a strong reputation for reliability, expert guidance, and exceptional customer service. We proudly support roofing contractors, builders, and homeowners across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland and beyond. Established with a commitment to providing top-tier products, No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies offers an extensive range of roofing and façade materials, including metal roofing and walling, Architectural Panels cladding, insulation, rainwater systems, water proofing, and ventilation solutions. We partner with trusted brands to ensure our customers receive durable and innovative products that meet Australian standards. Our branches are strategically located to provide fast and efficient service, with a team of knowledgeable professionals ready to assist with everything from product selection to technical advice. Whether it’s a small residential project or a large-scale commercial development, No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies is the trusted partner for roofing and building needs. Marcio Da Silva Marcio Da Silva is the General Manager of Architectural Specifications at No.1 Roofing & Building Supplies, where he supports architects, designers, and specifiers in selecting appropriate metals and architectural panels for their projects. He holds a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR) in Brazil and has nearly two decades of experience in the Australian construction industry. With formal architectural training and a specialised focus on metals and architectural cladding systems, Marcio brings deep technical expertise and a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and commercial aspects of building envelope solutions. His career spans roles in design, national sales leadership, and management of a specialised non-ferrous and architectural panels manufacturing facility.
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RAA In Practice | Parlour: Action on Equity | Justine Clark in Conversation with Sarah Aldridge ticket
The Session In recent years, a huge amount of work has been undertaken to improve gender equity in architectural workplaces, and there is now increasing attention to a broad range of equity matters and initiatives. Justine Clark of Parlour (RAA Partner organisation) will be in speak in conversation with RAA Secretary Sarah Aldridge about their work in the area of equitable practice and the guides they publish to help architecture move towards a more equitable profession – one that offers opportunity for all and is better positioned to meet contemporary challenges. Justine Clark Justine Clark is an architectural editor, writer, researcher, advisor and advocate. She is a co-founder and director of Parlour: gender, equity, architecture. She leads the organisation’s event, advocacy and funding programs, and established the Parlour website, which she now edits with Susie Ashworth. Justine consults to built environment organisations, institutions and practices on policy, strategy publications, events and public engagement. Justine is active in public discussions of architecture; she has convened many events, curated exhibitions and sat on national and international juries. From 2000–2011 Justine worked on Architecture Australia, and was editor of the journal for seven years. Her work has won awards for architecture in the media and her broader contribution to the profession was recognised with the 2015 Marion Mahony Prize and the 2019 President's Prize from the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter. In 2026, Justine’s significant impact on architecture in Australia was further recognised with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia. Her writing appears in both the scholarly and professional press, and she has worked on topics including gender and architecture, architectural criticism, architectural drawing and postwar modernism. She is co-author, with Dr Paul Walker, of the book Looking for the Local: Architecture and the New Zealand Modern (2000). Justine is an honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
The Session In recent years, a huge amount of work has been undertaken to improve gender equity in architectural workplaces, and there is now increasing attention to a broad range of equity matters and initiatives. Justine Clark of Parlour (RAA Partner organisation) will be in speak in conversation with RAA Secretary Sarah Aldridge about their work in the area of equitable practice and the guides they publish to help architecture move towards a more equitable profession – one that offers opportunity for all and is better positioned to meet contemporary challenges. Justine Clark Justine Clark is an architectural editor, writer, researcher, advisor and advocate. She is a co-founder and director of Parlour: gender, equity, architecture. She leads the organisation’s event, advocacy and funding programs, and established the Parlour website, which she now edits with Susie Ashworth. Justine consults to built environment organisations, institutions and practices on policy, strategy publications, events and public engagement. Justine is active in public discussions of architecture; she has convened many events, curated exhibitions and sat on national and international juries. From 2000–2011 Justine worked on Architecture Australia, and was editor of the journal for seven years. Her work has won awards for architecture in the media and her broader contribution to the profession was recognised with the 2015 Marion Mahony Prize and the 2019 President's Prize from the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter. In 2026, Justine’s significant impact on architecture in Australia was further recognised with her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia. Her writing appears in both the scholarly and professional press, and she has worked on topics including gender and architecture, architectural criticism, architectural drawing and postwar modernism. She is co-author, with Dr Paul Walker, of the book Looking for the Local: Architecture and the New Zealand Modern (2000). Justine is an honorary Principal Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Australia.
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RAA In Practice | Contract Administration & SOPA - Areas of Risk for Architects | Fiona Clark ticket
The Session Barrister Fiona Clark will speak about contract administration, the Security of Payment Act, where the risks are for Architects and how they can be avoided. Architects appointed as both the agent for their client and the Superintendent of a Contract are required to comply with SOPA when assessing and certifying claims made by the contractor for payment. Progress Claims under a contract act as a Payment Claim under SOPA by the mere inclusion of this wording on the face of the Claim. This is now the norm. Once the Contract Administrator or Superintendent receives this document the time-limits under SOPA start to run. Asking the contractor to withdraw the claim is an invalid request under SOPA, and so are any agreements to require the contractor to meet conditions before being entitled to lodge a Payment Claim. The usual negotiation prior to agreeing on a sum does not displace the obligations of a principal to put on a Payment Schedule within the time required- which is 10 working days. Regardless of what else is going on with the negotiations on payment, if the ten days runs and there is no Payment Schedule served then the contractor has a right to proceed straight to obtaining a summary judgment for the amount claimed OR can elect to go to an adjudication and the principal’s rights to put on submissions regarding why payment should be withheld are removed due to the failure to raise any reasons for withholding payment in a Payment Schedule. Architects must not only be aware of these issues but must also be aware of what is required in terms of preparing a valid Payment Schedule. If the Schedule does not have sufficient information in it- it can be invalid and this will allow the contractor to proceed to judgment or adjudication with the same prohibitions on the principal putting its position as if there was no Payment Schedule in existence. These mistakes can cost a client dearly and Architects need to understand how to avoid them. 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 will speak about contract administration, the Security of Payment Act, where the risks are for Architects and how they can be avoided. Architects appointed as both the agent for their client and the Superintendent of a Contract are required to comply with SOPA when assessing and certifying claims made by the contractor for payment. Progress Claims under a contract act as a Payment Claim under SOPA by the mere inclusion of this wording on the face of the Claim. This is now the norm. Once the Contract Administrator or Superintendent receives this document the time-limits under SOPA start to run. Asking the contractor to withdraw the claim is an invalid request under SOPA, and so are any agreements to require the contractor to meet conditions before being entitled to lodge a Payment Claim. The usual negotiation prior to agreeing on a sum does not displace the obligations of a principal to put on a Payment Schedule within the time required- which is 10 working days. Regardless of what else is going on with the negotiations on payment, if the ten days runs and there is no Payment Schedule served then the contractor has a right to proceed straight to obtaining a summary judgment for the amount claimed OR can elect to go to an adjudication and the principal’s rights to put on submissions regarding why payment should be withheld are removed due to the failure to raise any reasons for withholding payment in a Payment Schedule. Architects must not only be aware of these issues but must also be aware of what is required in terms of preparing a valid Payment Schedule. If the Schedule does not have sufficient information in it- it can be invalid and this will allow the contractor to proceed to judgment or adjudication with the same prohibitions on the principal putting its position as if there was no Payment Schedule in existence. These mistakes can cost a client dearly and Architects need to understand how to avoid them. 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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RAA In Practice | Planning for Photography | Andy Macpherson ticket
The Session Architectural photographer and filmmaker Andy Macpherson will speak about the relationship between architecture and photography, and provide practical insight into how architects can get the most out of a shoot. A lot of this starts well before shoot day, including things like: Thinking ahead about which publications a project might suit Ensuring homeowners are well prepared around what to expect from a shoot and are able to have their space decluttered, windows clean, landscaping tidied and the project feel calm and shoot ready Andy will also discuss what makes a strong photography brief including: Communicating the intent behind the project Identifying key spaces or details Understanding where the images will be used Allowing enough flexibility for light, weather and atmosphere to guide the process on the day. In his experience, the best shoots feel collaborative rather than overly controlled, with enough trust to let the architecture and environment speak naturally. Andy Macpherson Andy Macpherson is an architectural photographer and filmmaker based in Northern NSW working with architects across Australia. His work focuses on creating warm, natural imagery that captures not just the architecture itself, but the feeling of being in a space. He believes in taking the work seriously while making the process fun. Over the past decade he has photographed a broad range of projects for architects, and his work is published extensively both locally and internationally.
The Session Architectural photographer and filmmaker Andy Macpherson will speak about the relationship between architecture and photography, and provide practical insight into how architects can get the most out of a shoot. A lot of this starts well before shoot day, including things like: Thinking ahead about which publications a project might suit Ensuring homeowners are well prepared around what to expect from a shoot and are able to have their space decluttered, windows clean, landscaping tidied and the project feel calm and shoot ready Andy will also discuss what makes a strong photography brief including: Communicating the intent behind the project Identifying key spaces or details Understanding where the images will be used Allowing enough flexibility for light, weather and atmosphere to guide the process on the day. In his experience, the best shoots feel collaborative rather than overly controlled, with enough trust to let the architecture and environment speak naturally. Andy Macpherson Andy Macpherson is an architectural photographer and filmmaker based in Northern NSW working with architects across Australia. His work focuses on creating warm, natural imagery that captures not just the architecture itself, but the feeling of being in a space. He believes in taking the work seriously while making the process fun. Over the past decade he has photographed a broad range of projects for architects, and his work is published extensively both locally and internationally.
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RAA In Practice | ArchiTeam - Empowering & Supporting Small Practice Architects to Thrive | Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman ticket
The Session ArchiTeam CEO Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman provides Regional Architecture Association members and audience with an overview of their role in supporting small and medium architectural practices, with a particular focus on the needs of regional practitioners. It outlines ArchiTeam’s core areas of advocacy, professional support, education, risk management, and community connection, while highlighting the practical resources and benefits available to members. The session also explores current industry challenges facing architects and building designers, including regulatory pressures, insurance, workforce issues, and emerging technologies, and discusses how ArchiTeam is working to support resilient, sustainable professional practice. The presentation concludes with opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and ongoing professional development through ArchiTeam’s programs, resources, and member network. Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman is the CEO of ArchiTeam Cooperative, a member-based organisation supporting sole practitioners and small practice architects across Australia. She is a qualified landscape architect (RMIT University) with additional studies in architecture and nearly two decades of experience in the not-for-profit and membership sector, working with professional bodies in the built environment. Her expertise spans governance and policy, stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications, and event and program management. She has also operated small businesses, bringing practical commercial experience to her leadership role. In addition, she holds a Diploma in Business (Governance) from the Institute of Community Directors Australia and has contributed to heritage and cultural organisations in advisory roles. As CEO, she leads ArchiTeam’s advocacy, member services, and industry programs, supporting the growth and visibility of small practice architecture in Australia. ArchiTeam Founded in 1991 on the principles of networking, sharing, and peer support, ArchiTeam has a proud history of advocating for Australia’s small, medium, and emerging architecture practices. We strive to be their collective voice, championing the vital role these practices play in shaping our built environment. Over more than thirty years, ArchiTeam has experienced significant growth as the contribution of small practices is increasingly recognised across the profession and the broader community. ArchiTeam is democratically run by members, for members. Every member is encouraged to actively contribute to the direction and strength of the organisation. Today, with over 1,000 members nationwide, ArchiTeam stands as the leading dedicated voice for Australia’s small architecture practices.
The Session ArchiTeam CEO Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman provides Regional Architecture Association members and audience with an overview of their role in supporting small and medium architectural practices, with a particular focus on the needs of regional practitioners. It outlines ArchiTeam’s core areas of advocacy, professional support, education, risk management, and community connection, while highlighting the practical resources and benefits available to members. The session also explores current industry challenges facing architects and building designers, including regulatory pressures, insurance, workforce issues, and emerging technologies, and discusses how ArchiTeam is working to support resilient, sustainable professional practice. The presentation concludes with opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and ongoing professional development through ArchiTeam’s programs, resources, and member network. Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman Phoebe LaGerche-Wijsman is the CEO of ArchiTeam Cooperative, a member-based organisation supporting sole practitioners and small practice architects across Australia. She is a qualified landscape architect (RMIT University) with additional studies in architecture and nearly two decades of experience in the not-for-profit and membership sector, working with professional bodies in the built environment. Her expertise spans governance and policy, stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications, and event and program management. She has also operated small businesses, bringing practical commercial experience to her leadership role. In addition, she holds a Diploma in Business (Governance) from the Institute of Community Directors Australia and has contributed to heritage and cultural organisations in advisory roles. As CEO, she leads ArchiTeam’s advocacy, member services, and industry programs, supporting the growth and visibility of small practice architecture in Australia. ArchiTeam Founded in 1991 on the principles of networking, sharing, and peer support, ArchiTeam has a proud history of advocating for Australia’s small, medium, and emerging architecture practices. We strive to be their collective voice, championing the vital role these practices play in shaping our built environment. Over more than thirty years, ArchiTeam has experienced significant growth as the contribution of small practices is increasingly recognised across the profession and the broader community. ArchiTeam is democratically run by members, for members. Every member is encouraged to actively contribute to the direction and strength of the organisation. Today, with over 1,000 members nationwide, ArchiTeam stands as the leading dedicated voice for Australia’s small architecture practices.
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RAA In Detail | Balcony Drainage Systems in Multi Residential Design – Challenges, Solutions and the Impact of NCC 2025 | Stormtech ticket
The Session Balconies are a popular feature in multi-residential buildings, offering occupants an appealing blend of indoor and outdoor living. However, these spaces present specific challenges in terms of drainage. Without effective water management systems, they are susceptible to water accumulation, which in turn, can lead to structural issues and building degradation. As multi-residential developments continue to expand across Australia, the complexity of balcony designs has grown. This has resulted in a higher number of building defects, particularly in relation to waterproofing failures, ingress and leaks. Such issues are a growing concern for architects, developers, and designers striving to create durable and reliable structures. Addressing these defects is critical, as they impact not only the longevity of the building in question but also the satisfaction of owners and occupants. The fact that poor drainage design can result in costly maintenance underscores the importance of considering water management early in the design phase of multi-residential balcony projects. In this CPD session, we look at why balconies leak and the drainage solutions that will prevent water accumulating and entering the indoor environment. We also consider the upcoming changes related to this field in the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC). By the end of this session, you should be able to: - Identify the main drainage issues associated with balconies on multi residential buildings - Outline the potential consequences of not addressing these issues - Outline the ways NCC 2025 deals with drainage in multi residential buildings - Explain why linear drainage represents a good choice in these applications Troy Creighton Troy Creighton has been the Managing Director of Stormtech Pty Ltd since 2003. Stormtech was founded by Troy’s father John in 1989 and Troy has been involved in the design and functionalities of linear drains since the company’s inception. Troy has developed the company to be the market leader in architectural drainage solutions in Australia and has grown extensive overseas markets. Stormtech Stormtech has been providing inspiring architectural drainage solutions for over 30 years. Used in bathrooms, showers, thresholds, paved areas, driveways, pools and pool surrounds, Stormtech grates and drains are known for sleek design, innovation, and practicality. Manufactured in Australia from 316 stainless steel, Stormtech linear drainage systems are available made-to-length, or modular to be cut on-site. All Stormtech drains connect directly with all standard plumbing fittings and all have Watermark & Platinum GreenTag International certifications.
The Session Balconies are a popular feature in multi-residential buildings, offering occupants an appealing blend of indoor and outdoor living. However, these spaces present specific challenges in terms of drainage. Without effective water management systems, they are susceptible to water accumulation, which in turn, can lead to structural issues and building degradation. As multi-residential developments continue to expand across Australia, the complexity of balcony designs has grown. This has resulted in a higher number of building defects, particularly in relation to waterproofing failures, ingress and leaks. Such issues are a growing concern for architects, developers, and designers striving to create durable and reliable structures. Addressing these defects is critical, as they impact not only the longevity of the building in question but also the satisfaction of owners and occupants. The fact that poor drainage design can result in costly maintenance underscores the importance of considering water management early in the design phase of multi-residential balcony projects. In this CPD session, we look at why balconies leak and the drainage solutions that will prevent water accumulating and entering the indoor environment. We also consider the upcoming changes related to this field in the 2025 update of the National Construction Code (NCC). By the end of this session, you should be able to: - Identify the main drainage issues associated with balconies on multi residential buildings - Outline the potential consequences of not addressing these issues - Outline the ways NCC 2025 deals with drainage in multi residential buildings - Explain why linear drainage represents a good choice in these applications Troy Creighton Troy Creighton has been the Managing Director of Stormtech Pty Ltd since 2003. Stormtech was founded by Troy’s father John in 1989 and Troy has been involved in the design and functionalities of linear drains since the company’s inception. Troy has developed the company to be the market leader in architectural drainage solutions in Australia and has grown extensive overseas markets. Stormtech Stormtech has been providing inspiring architectural drainage solutions for over 30 years. Used in bathrooms, showers, thresholds, paved areas, driveways, pools and pool surrounds, Stormtech grates and drains are known for sleek design, innovation, and practicality. Manufactured in Australia from 316 stainless steel, Stormtech linear drainage systems are available made-to-length, or modular to be cut on-site. All Stormtech drains connect directly with all standard plumbing fittings and all have Watermark & Platinum GreenTag International certifications.
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RAA In Detail | Foundations of Glass: Essential Knowledge for Design & Construct | Viridian Glass ticket
The Session This session aims to provide valuable insight into the key aspects of glass selections, performance considerations and best practice for the design and construct project phases, ensuring essential glass knowledge for seamless integration into your projects. It will cover the broad spectrum of all things glass, relative to both domestic and commercial product selection: Identification of different glass types, their properties and terminology. Explanation of glass processes and their impact on building design and application suitability. Recognising how glass selection affects functionality and aesthetics in design. Exploration of creative uses of glass to enhance aesthetics and meet functional needs.. Hamish Kofoed Hamish Kofoed is Viridian’s Commercial Specification Manager, offering technical support to specifiers nationally. With over 20 years of experience in building products, Hamish is an experienced commercial sales and marketing professional. His extensive knowledge across specification and design segments has expanded into the glass industry over the past three years. Before joining Viridian, Hamish built his career as a Specification Manager for Fletcher Building and Methven/GWA. Viridian Glass Viridian Glass is Australia’s leading processor of architectural glass, supporting the design and delivery of high-performance glazing across residential and commercial projects. With a long-standing local manufacturing footprint, Viridian partners with architects, design consultants, builders and fabricators to deliver processed glass solutions that meet both design intent and regulatory requirements. Viridian’s range includes energy-efficient, acoustic, safety and security glass, enabling greater control over daylight, solar heat gain and occupant comfort. Backed by technical expertise, Viridian supports specification outcomes aligned with NCC compliance and evolving sustainability targets, including improved thermal performance and reduced operational energy use. Driven by innovation and a strong focus on glass education, Viridian partners closely with the design and construction industry to support better building outcomes. The company is committed to improving thermal performance, occupant comfort and long-term durability, contributing to a more sustainable built environment across Australia.
The Session This session aims to provide valuable insight into the key aspects of glass selections, performance considerations and best practice for the design and construct project phases, ensuring essential glass knowledge for seamless integration into your projects. It will cover the broad spectrum of all things glass, relative to both domestic and commercial product selection: Identification of different glass types, their properties and terminology. Explanation of glass processes and their impact on building design and application suitability. Recognising how glass selection affects functionality and aesthetics in design. Exploration of creative uses of glass to enhance aesthetics and meet functional needs.. Hamish Kofoed Hamish Kofoed is Viridian’s Commercial Specification Manager, offering technical support to specifiers nationally. With over 20 years of experience in building products, Hamish is an experienced commercial sales and marketing professional. His extensive knowledge across specification and design segments has expanded into the glass industry over the past three years. Before joining Viridian, Hamish built his career as a Specification Manager for Fletcher Building and Methven/GWA. Viridian Glass Viridian Glass is Australia’s leading processor of architectural glass, supporting the design and delivery of high-performance glazing across residential and commercial projects. With a long-standing local manufacturing footprint, Viridian partners with architects, design consultants, builders and fabricators to deliver processed glass solutions that meet both design intent and regulatory requirements. Viridian’s range includes energy-efficient, acoustic, safety and security glass, enabling greater control over daylight, solar heat gain and occupant comfort. Backed by technical expertise, Viridian supports specification outcomes aligned with NCC compliance and evolving sustainability targets, including improved thermal performance and reduced operational energy use. Driven by innovation and a strong focus on glass education, Viridian partners closely with the design and construction industry to support better building outcomes. The company is committed to improving thermal performance, occupant comfort and long-term durability, contributing to a more sustainable built environment across Australia.
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RAA In Practice | Housing, Business and the Future of Regional NSW | Leah Tucker ticket
The Session This presentation will provide an overview of Business NSW, their role in supporting businesses across regional NSW, and the work they do to advocate for stronger regional economies. It will explore the critical link between housing and economic growth, the key barriers to housing delivery, and the policy reforms needed to unlock more homes, support local businesses and help regional communities thrive. Leah Tucker Leah Tucker is a policy professional with a history of working in the private, public and not-for-profit sector both in Australia and overseas. She has worked on policy-led strategy development, execution and delivery of results focused on infrastructure, sustainability, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation programs, Aboriginal community programs, placemaking and public space. Coupled with an environmental science and data background, she believes in using data to drive policy outcomes. Leah is currently Senior Policy Manager – Energy and Infrastructure for Business NSW. She has a particular interest in ensuring businesses in NSW have reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and infrastructure needed to drive productivity and create a thriving state. She is also managing areas such as housing, circular economy and sustainability/biodiversity.
The Session This presentation will provide an overview of Business NSW, their role in supporting businesses across regional NSW, and the work they do to advocate for stronger regional economies. It will explore the critical link between housing and economic growth, the key barriers to housing delivery, and the policy reforms needed to unlock more homes, support local businesses and help regional communities thrive. Leah Tucker Leah Tucker is a policy professional with a history of working in the private, public and not-for-profit sector both in Australia and overseas. She has worked on policy-led strategy development, execution and delivery of results focused on infrastructure, sustainability, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation programs, Aboriginal community programs, placemaking and public space. Coupled with an environmental science and data background, she believes in using data to drive policy outcomes. Leah is currently Senior Policy Manager – Energy and Infrastructure for Business NSW. She has a particular interest in ensuring businesses in NSW have reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and infrastructure needed to drive productivity and create a thriving state. She is also managing areas such as housing, circular economy and sustainability/biodiversity.
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RAA In Practice | REFLECTIONS Online Lead Up Event | The Five Shifts of Buwindyala | Marring ticket
The Session This online event is being held in the lead up to REFLECTIONS, to set the scene for the in person experience. Nigel Millgate and Mirjana Tann of Indigenous organisation and cultural business, Marring, will introduce the concept of Buwindyala, their Theory of Change. This is a Dharrawal-led framework that carries the mindset of the Ancestors into how your people decide, work and lead themselves and others. Change that starts within, and ripples out. Marring Marring gives organisations access to Aboriginal-led cultural authority, practical frameworks and professional delivery confidence, helping them move from good intentions to meaningful cultural transformation. Marring brings together deep connection to Country, lived cultural knowledge, structured methodology and reliable delivery. This gives government, corporate, education and community partners the confidence to engage with culture credibly, reduce risk and create outcomes that are practical, respectful and lasting. Marring Strategy and Partnerships (MSP) is the consulting practice of Marring. MSP works alongside organisations to build genuine, lasting relationships with Aboriginal communities and Traditional Owners. From strategic advisory through to on-the-ground delivery, MSP helps organisations move beyond compliance and into real relationship with community, creating accountability and outcomes that are trusted, practical and built to last. Nigel Millgate - Community Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Empowering Communities Nigel is a proud Ngemba/Wangaaypuwan/Karul-kiyalu man who grew up in Dubbo, NSW, with cultural heritage originating from the Gundabooka Mountain, Compton Downs and Brewarrina communities. His Aboriginal heritage and strong connection to culture and family have fostered his identity. A seasoned community service professional with over 20 years of experience, Nigel has a proven track record in community engagement and a rare ability to bring people with very different, sometimes opposing, perspectives to the table and unite them around a single, strong voice. He is passionate about creating positive change and empowering communities through inclusive approaches. Mirjana Tann - Strategy, Change & Transformation Mirjana brings 30 years of corporate experience in project delivery, consulting, organisational strategy and transformation. After three decades in corporate life she wanted to do something with real purpose. Then she met Ray Timbery, who extended an invitation to walk together. There was nothing to fear. Since then she has learnt to lead when it’s appropriate and follow when it’s appropriate, helping establish MSP as a full consulting practice and develop the Buwindyala Collaboration Framework. What she brings is the willingness to unlearn what the system teaches many of us, to accept connection, be corrected, keep showing up, and to help other people and organisations do the same.
The Session This online event is being held in the lead up to REFLECTIONS, to set the scene for the in person experience. Nigel Millgate and Mirjana Tann of Indigenous organisation and cultural business, Marring, will introduce the concept of Buwindyala, their Theory of Change. This is a Dharrawal-led framework that carries the mindset of the Ancestors into how your people decide, work and lead themselves and others. Change that starts within, and ripples out. Marring Marring gives organisations access to Aboriginal-led cultural authority, practical frameworks and professional delivery confidence, helping them move from good intentions to meaningful cultural transformation. Marring brings together deep connection to Country, lived cultural knowledge, structured methodology and reliable delivery. This gives government, corporate, education and community partners the confidence to engage with culture credibly, reduce risk and create outcomes that are practical, respectful and lasting. Marring Strategy and Partnerships (MSP) is the consulting practice of Marring. MSP works alongside organisations to build genuine, lasting relationships with Aboriginal communities and Traditional Owners. From strategic advisory through to on-the-ground delivery, MSP helps organisations move beyond compliance and into real relationship with community, creating accountability and outcomes that are trusted, practical and built to last. Nigel Millgate - Community Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Empowering Communities Nigel is a proud Ngemba/Wangaaypuwan/Karul-kiyalu man who grew up in Dubbo, NSW, with cultural heritage originating from the Gundabooka Mountain, Compton Downs and Brewarrina communities. His Aboriginal heritage and strong connection to culture and family have fostered his identity. A seasoned community service professional with over 20 years of experience, Nigel has a proven track record in community engagement and a rare ability to bring people with very different, sometimes opposing, perspectives to the table and unite them around a single, strong voice. He is passionate about creating positive change and empowering communities through inclusive approaches. Mirjana Tann - Strategy, Change & Transformation Mirjana brings 30 years of corporate experience in project delivery, consulting, organisational strategy and transformation. After three decades in corporate life she wanted to do something with real purpose. Then she met Ray Timbery, who extended an invitation to walk together. There was nothing to fear. Since then she has learnt to lead when it’s appropriate and follow when it’s appropriate, helping establish MSP as a full consulting practice and develop the Buwindyala Collaboration Framework. What she brings is the willingness to unlearn what the system teaches many of us, to accept connection, be corrected, keep showing up, and to help other people and organisations do the same.
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