59 items tagged “teachingandlearning”
continuing professional development
Practice of Architecture Learning Series (PALS)
PALS is an easy and up to date way to prepare for the next National Examination Paper. It is self-paced, so YOU decide when to study and for how long.
websites
Acumen - practice advice for architects
Acumen aims to provide architects with the most relevant and up-to-date advisory material and news about managing an architectural practice and managing architectural projects.
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: The Aesthetic and Functionality of Windows and Doors in Steel
- Oct. 9, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- see link below
The design potential of adaptable window and door elements and the aesthetic value of using steel as a material when selecting windows and doors for our project. Learning outcomes: - Features and benefits of specifying windows and doors in steel ...
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: Shading innovations
- Sept. 11, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- FREE
This presentation will focus on shading innovations and passive solar design principles. Passive design is practiced throughout the world and has been shown to produce buildings with low energy costs, reduced maintenance, and superior comfort. This presentation will also focus ...
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: Introduction to Environmental rating schemes and materials
- Aug. 14, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- FREE
With new environmental rating tools being developed regularly, how can architects and specifiers understand let alone choose an ecolabelling program, a building product, or a green building? This workshop is aimed at providing a broad overview of environmental rating systems ...
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: Artistic Expression in Timber Flooring
- July 10, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- FREE
This presentation will focus on what Parquetry flooring is and how it can be used to improve the aesthetic appearance of residential and commercial buildings. Learning outcomes: - Reasons to consider parquestry as a flooring choice - Understand the flooring ...
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: Sustainability in Business
- June 12, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- FREE
Customers and clients are increasingly expecting to see businesses taking steps towards sustainability - understand how to implement sustainability in your business, and leave with an action plan to start making improvements in your business. Learning outcomes: - An understanding ...
continuing professional development
AAA CPD talks series: Custom Art Glass
- May 8, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- FREE
This presentation will outline the various surface and image techniques and will highlight how the use of textures in glass with light sources can accentuate the features of existing structures ensuring a cost effective mode of privacy. Learning outcomes: - ...
continuing professional development
Intensive CPD workshop
- April 28, 2012
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Soho Annex South Corner Crewe Pl & Rothschild Ave Rosebery Sydney 2018 Australia
- Full day $60, Morning session $45, Afternoon session $45
In House Group 3 aims to connect like-minded people in the design and building industry. Over the past two years we have been running free formal CPD point presentations designed for medium to large Architectural firms. Some of our clients ...
courses
Russian Treasure House
- April 12, 2012 - May 17, 2012
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- 160 Missenden Road, Newtown NSW 2042
- $209.00
Since the 19th century, in every area of art – painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music – Russia was in the forefront, bringing to the world dramatically new concepts of beauty.
courses
Bede and His World Revisited: Anglo-Saxon and Celtic Britain
- April 10, 2012 - May 29, 2012
- 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 160 Missenden Road, Newtown NSW 2042
- $264.00
The artistic achievement of the golden age of Northumbria in the areas of architecture, manuscript illumination, sculpture and music, will be examined in depth.
courses
University Preparation: Art History and Film Studies
- Feb. 29, 2012 - Sept. 19, 2012
- 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- 160 Missenden Road, Newtown NSW 2042
- $900.00
Classical Antiquity through to the 21st Century. There is a strong focus on the interpretation of individual art works, including painting, sculpture, photography, film and architecture.
teaching and learning
Building Connections
Building Connections is a multi layered resource aimed at supporting the teaching of architecture units as part of the Visual Arts Syllabus Stage 6.
Architects Registration Board NSW
Matthew Chan - Guest Commentator
Our guest commentator is the founding principal of SCALE Architecture, a Sydney based practice committed to excellence in Architecture, design and urbanism.
continuing professional development
Murcutt Masterclass Stormtech Scholarship
- July 8, 2012 - July 22, 2012
- 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Boyd Education Centre, 170 Riversdale Road, Tapitallee, NSW
- 50% of $6,600
There are only 32 places available and applications will be assessed on credentials and merit, with preference to early applicants.
continuing professional development
Rick Joy Master Class Blue Mountains
- March 10, 2012 - March 16, 2012
- 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- 336 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath, NSW 2785
- $3,300 inc GST
Arizona architect Rick Joy will join Richard Leplastrier, Peter Stutchbury and Lindsay Johnston for a one-week residential Architecture Master Class at Jemby Rinjah Lodge at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains.
websites
Open-City
An independent, not for profit organisation that aims to be at the centre of creating better places – and a better city.
masterplans
Modupod Flexible Learning Environment
NBRS+PARTNERS
MODUPOD is a visionary deign idea for relocatable educational facilities. The reuse and relocatability of the components and forms makes it fully sustainable through flexible geometry, easy assemblage and dismantelling capabilities.
exhibitions
AA INFLOATABLES Summer school - Open for Registration
- Feb. 6, 2012 - Feb. 17, 2012
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- 702-730 Harris St, Broadway NSW 2007
Using Sydney as our testbed, we will develop floatable prototypes and experiment with their potential use in different scenarios. Registration closes end of January.
festivals
UTS Discover Architecture Summer School
- Jan. 9, 2012 - Jan. 20, 2012
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 702-730 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007
- $599 includes GST and Material Costs
Come and experience the unique studio culture of UTS's School of Architecture and, with the help of UTS staff and students, learn how to see the city through the eyes of an architect.
continuing professional development
eClassroom.com.au - Online Continuing Education
The first service in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to providing online learning and distance education to architects, landscape architects, designers and planners.
commercial
Byron Bay Community Primary School
Space Studio Pty Ltd
The administration office - nicknamed the tree house - is raised on pilotti to create a covered outdoor learning space below, thus retaining playground space whilst creating a new outdoor facility and visually placing the school director in the heart of the school.
talks
ArchiCareers day October 29 at Tusculum & book bazaar
- Oct. 29, 2011
- 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Tusculum, 3 Manning Street, Potts Point
- Free, booking required
This is a day long event held at Tusculum for both tertiary students and secondary students from years 10,11 and 12. Register your interest via email to Dominique Kelaher here. Please specify if you are a University or High School ...
talks
where to next > careers seminar
- Nov. 2, 2011
- 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- level 4, 54 foveaux street, surry hills
- FREE
This seminar is aimed for that next step in your architectural career.
podcasts
Design, sustainability and the urmadic university
A group of design experts and students gathered together recently to discuss why, despite an increasing focus on sustainability, it seems like the world is actually becoming less sustainable by the day.
talks
Research Opportunities in Architecture, Design and Planning
- Oct. 6, 2011
- 5 p.m.
- ALT3, Wilkinson Building, 148 City Road, The University of Sydney
- Free
The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning offers the opportunity to pursue research degrees, both MPhil and PhD in four disciplines: Architecture and Allied Arts Architectural and Design Science Design Lab Urban and Regional Planning and Policy In this information ...
talks
2011 Wilkinson Lecture: "Architecture is Rendered Society" by Andres Jaque
- Oct. 24, 2011
- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- New Law School Lecture Theatre 101, The University of Sydney
- Free, no bookings
The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes is proud to present the 2011 Wilkinson Lecture, "Architecture is Rendered Society" by Spanish Architect Andrés Jaque, held as part of the 2011 Sydney Architecture Festival in the ...
talks
60th Celebration of The Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship
- Oct. 21, 2011
- 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- The Mint, Macquarie Street, Sydney
2011 marks the 60th year since Byera Hadley bequeathed money from his Estate, to be administered by the NSW Architects Registration Board, to enable winners to undertake a course of study, research or other activity approved by the Board as ...
exhibitions
1:1
- Oct. 7, 2011
- 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Fraser Studios, 10-14 Kensington Street, Chippendale
- Free
This exhibition aims to create a collaboration between architecture students and architecture professionals as a way of building relationships and forming a creative discourse.
talks
Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship Pechu Kucha Evening
- Oct. 21, 2011
- 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- The Mint, Macquarie Street, Sydney
- Free, booking required
2011 marks the 60th year since Byera Hadley bequeathed money from his Estate, to be administered by the New South Wales Architects Registration Board to enable winners to undertake a course of study, research or activity approved by the Board ...
tours
Explore digital design at the University of Sydney's Open Day 2011
- Aug. 27, 2011
- 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- University of Sydney, Camperdown and Darlington campuses
- Free
Turn a digital design into 3D models at the push of a button at the University of Sydney’s Open Day on August 27.
talks
Multi-layered Learning in a Digital Collaboration Studio - Jim Plume
- Oct. 25, 2011
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- UNSW City Campus, Level 6, 1 O'Connell Street, Sydney
- Free, booking required
A key purpose of current university education is preparing students to take a leading role in the adoption of new digital technologies, while contributing in a constructive way within a project team to address particular client requirements. In this talk, ...
continuing professional development
AEC Systems Training Centers
Earn CPD points with AEC Systems Training Courses! As an Autodesk Authorised Training Center, AEC Systems provides a wide range of training courses on Autodesk software for the Architectural, Engineering, ...
talks
Q&A(rchitect)
- Aug. 11, 2011
- 6:30 p.m.
- Surry Hills Library and Community Centre
- FREE for RAIA member, $10 for non-members
Following the recent announcement of the 2011 NSW Emerging Architect Prize, the winner Matthew Chan of Scale Architecture will give a presentation about his career progression, mentors and contribution to the professional community.
podcasts
Eco-Cubby: Teaching children sustainable design
Eco-Cubby is a workshop program for children that places architects and designers in schools to promote the concept of sustainable design.
exhibitions
Oikodome: Building Architects
- July 2, 2011 - July 18, 2011
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 500 Harris St, Ultimo
- Included with Museum admission
An authentic design experience guaranteed to delight the child who likes to build stuff. On during the July school Holidays at the Powerhouse Museum.
exhibitions
Architectural Science for Kids
- July 5, 2011 - July 14, 2011
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- 500 Harris St, Ultimo
- $60 child, $50 Powerhouse member child,
Children will create architectural structures from paper tubes, undertake scientific tests and construct a Geodesic Dome!
tours
Ausgrid Learning Centre Site Tour (formerly Energy Australia)
- June 21, 2011
- 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- 48 Holker Street, Silverwater NSW
- $80 Member, $100 Non Member
The Centre was awarded a 6 Star Green Star – Education Design v1 rating in June 2010. Join DEM Architects and Brookfield Multiplex as they go inside this new energy efficiency education facility.
websites
Environment Design Guide (EDG)
The Environment Design Guide (EDG), published by the Australian Institute of Architects, is a leading source of environmental design advice for architects and building professionals.
conferences
AutoCAD for Mac, hands on Workshop - Perth
- April 19, 2011
- 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Technology Park, Bentley, Perth, Western Australia
- FREE
AutoCAD for Mac, hands on Workshop! Be one of the first to see how the new AutoCAD for Mac works in a real time demo on Mac workstations. View a live demo and learn how AutoCAD for Mac brings robust ...
competitions and awards
NOW and WHEN school competition at Object Gallery
- May 31, 2011 - Sept. 30, 2011
- Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, 417 Bourke St Surry Hills NSW
NOW AND WHEN AUSTRALIAN URBANISM is Australia's entry to the Venice Architecture Biennale. The exhibition highlights six interesting urban and outback regions as they are 'NOW' before dramatically representing the 17 futuristic urban environments imagining a 'WHEN' we reach 2050 ...
public buildings
Linuwel Steiner School - Kindergarten
Roger Ackland Architects
Linuwel Steiner School is set adjacent to the Hunter valley flood plain on the edge of East Maitland. The site of the Kindergarten within the campus affords filtered views to the north and west of predominantly low lying rural grassland. ...
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course Cairns - 13 April
- April 13, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Cairns
The next Green Star Foundation Course is scheduled for Wednesday 13 April in Cairns - register today to ensure your place in this course. The Green Star Foundation Course focuses on the content and application of Green Star rating tools, ...
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course Newcastle - 30 March
- March 30, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Newcastle NSW
The Green Star Foundation Course focuses on the content and application of Green Star rating tools and the steps necessary to register and certify a project.
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course Darwin - 24 March
- March 24, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Darwin, NT
The next Green Star Foundation Course is scheduled for Thursday 24 March in Darwin - register today to ensure your place in this course. The Green Star Foundation Course focuses on the content and application of Green Star rating tools, ...
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course Townsville - 29 March
- March 29, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Townsville QLD
The next Green Star Foundation Course is scheduled for Tuesday 29 March in Townsville (QLD) - register today to ensure your place in this course. The Green Star Foundation Course focuses on the content and application of Green Star rating ...
talks
UTS Architecture Public Lecture - The Future of Sustainable Design: What's Next? by Paul Stoller
- March 23, 2011
- 6 p.m.
- 702-730 Harris St, Broadway NSW 2007
- FREE
Paul Stoller will reflect on where the industry stands and will discuss emerging trends that will drive the next generation of Green design and development.
conferences
Solutions Technology Day 2011
- April 6, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW
- FREE
Discover how the latest Building and Infrastructure software and hardware solutions can turn your challenges into opportunities.
talks
UTS Architecture Public Lecture - Craig Webb
- March 15, 2011
- 7 p.m.
- 702-730 Harris St, Broadway NSW 2007
- FREE
Craig Webb, of GEHRY PARTNERS, will present the new developments of the UTS Dr Chau Chak Wing Building and its progression since the release of the design in late 2010.
talks
UTS Architecture Public Lecture - Practice Transformations, Gerard Reinmuth
- March 9, 2011
- 6 p.m.
- 702-730 Harris St, Broadway 2007
- FREE
This lecture will provide an overview of Gerard’s work over the past decade and how it will inform his new role as the inaugural Professor of Practice at UTS.
conferences
'Managing the Client Relationship’: Negotiations Skills Program
- March 3, 2011
- 9 a.m. - noon
- 3 Manning Street, Potts Point NSW 2010
- Non-Member $270, Member $240
' Managing the Client Relationship': Negotiations Skills Program How important are your clients to you?Learn how to effectively manage the client-architect relationship. Experience 'emotionally realistic' 'dramatized situationals' which track the 'life-cycle' of a typical client-architect relationship performed by professional role-players ...
talks
ArchiTECH
- Feb. 17, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 3 Manning Street, Potts Point NSW 2010
- FREE for members, $35 non members
ArchiTECH Thursday 17 February - Environmental responsibility - FREE for members In order to produce an ESD specification, appropriate design decisions must first be made. A non-sustainable design cannot be transformed into a sustainable one just by specifying. It is, ...
conferences
GREGARIOUS 2011
- March 29, 2011
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 10 Clanwilliam Street, Willoughby
- $30.00 per person
NBRS+PARTNERS is hosting a seminar examining the principles of building infrastructure in order to support the growth of effective ministry in Christian communities.
competitions and awards
Stormtech Scholarship for an Aboriginal Architect
- Jan. 27, 2011 - July 10, 2011
- 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Nowra
- Scholarship
Australian family business Stormtech, which has been a regular supplier of drainage channels and systems to projects by Pritzker Prize winning architect Glenn Murcutt, has announced that it will fully sponsor a selected Aboriginal architect, graduate or senior student of ...
talks
Designing with Mudbrick and Cob
- March 26, 2011 - March 27, 2011
- 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Tallong, NSW, Australia
- $575 (earlybird $525 by 28 January)
A workshop introducing the principles of mudbrick, cob and other forms of earth construction, developing an understanding and appreciation for the use of unfired earth as a building material and tool for design.
public buildings
Tamborine Mountain College Science Block
Fulton Trotter Architects
We were asked to create a plan that reflected the unique character of the Tamborine community - like an island in the sky. Stone was used as a unifying element across the campus with the white colonnade of steel posts emulating the huge stands of flood gums that are found in the Tamborine Rainforests.
continuing professional development
Drawing Breath
- Nov. 5, 2010 - Nov. 7, 2010
- 5 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Wollombi, NSW
- : $250 tuition, materials + accommodation $110 (Students discounted)
We often draw with a fixed idea of what we want, we try to be accurate but we miss what is really there—the rhythms, the tones, the harmonies, the very life of a thing. In this workshop, we will explore how to see passed what the mind thinks it knows.
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course in Brisbane - 30 September
- Sept. 30, 2010 - Sept. 30, 2010
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Brisbane QLD 4000
The next Green Star Foundation Course is scheduled for Wednesday 29 September - register today to ensure your place in our new course. This course has replaced the Green Star Accredited Professional Course, and includes a revised interactive curriculum, new ...
continuing professional development
Green Star Foundation Course Melbourne - 29 September
- Sept. 29, 2010 - Sept. 29, 2010
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The next Green Star Foundation Course is scheduled for Wednesday 29 September - register today to ensure your place in our new course. This course has replaced the Green Star Accredited Professional Course, and includes a revised interactive curriculum, new ...
