This article was written on behalf of ArchiTeam, Australia's leading representative of small, medium and emerging architects, in my role as director. Between late September and early October last year, ArchiTeam conducted a substantial survey of our members. We received responses from 153 of you, or 22% of our membership at the time. Though we've... Continue Reading →
A better AIA
Last month, I wrote an article asking why I'm a member of the Australian Institute of Architects. I acknowledged that the principle reasons are altruistic: the AIA allows me to participate in my profession; it forges a strong profession; and it articulates ambition for our collective future. I also acknowledged that while there is of course a... Continue Reading →
On being an architect and a dad
I am an architect and I am a dad. I'm lots of other things as well - a husband, a small business owner, a writer, a teacher, a runner - but these two things (together with being a husband) represent the biggest and most important part of me. They demand the lion's share of my... Continue Reading →