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June 2009 |
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Reducing carbon emissions website goes live
After 12 months of extensive research and development, testing and re-testing, the NSW Architects Registration Board’s website “Reducing Carbon Emissions” has been launched. Go to www.reducingcarbonemissions.org and discover an exciting, user friendly website which provides a step-by-step guide to help your practice reduce its carbon emissions. Enquiries: siobhana@architects.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9241 4033
Update on the Review of the Architects Act
The latest update from the Department of Commerce, the agency responsible for the review of the Architects Act, indicates that invitations for submissions on changes to the Act will open mid July. We will keep you posted.
I love this place.. 2008 Board Research Grant
"I love this place...: community perceptions of the built environment"; the Board's 2008 Research Grant Report is now available. The National Trust of Australia (NSW) conducted this research where people of all ages across Australia were invited to take a digital image of a built environment to which they feel a strong personal connection, and submit it electronically to the National Trust’s “I love this place because…” national photographic competition. A requirement of entry was submission of a vignette of 100 words or less to accompany the image, on the theme “I love this place because…”. A condition of entry to the project was the completion of an online questionnaire which elicited community perceptions of built environment and sustainability. To see the whole report click here. To see the final short list of entries click here.
Architectural services provided by corporations and firms
Architects are reminded that where architectural services are provided by a corporation or firm (partnership or associations of persons) the entity must list with the Board the “nominated” architect/s responsible for the professional conduct of the entity. Please note that practising certificates issued before June 2004 have no standing under the provisions of the Architects Act now in force. See Form 04 on our website or contact the Board on 02 9241 4033.
Glenn Murcutt – Architecture for Place exhibition at Museum of Sydney
Glenn Murcutt's groundbreaking designs are internationally recognised as being at the forefront of contemporary architecture. His work is celebrated for its sustainability and harmony with the natural world, and resonance and unity with Australia's diverse climate and topography. This special exhibition reveals the way Murcutt crafts his projects, with a selection of ideas presented from initial sketch to detailed construction drawings and final built work. A series of stunning photographs by Anthony Browell completes the show.
June 13 – October 5 Museum of Sydney www.hht.net.au
Presented by the Architecture Foundation Australia, in association with the Historic Houses Trust and the NSW Architects Registration Board and courtesy of Toto Gallery MA Tokyo.
(un)Loved Modern
International experts on the conservation of 20th century heritage places will meet in Sydney during July for the (un)Loved Modern conference. Their discussions will focus on the challenges facing the Modern inheritance and places of significance under threat.
Tuesday 7-10 July 2009
Registration and further information www.aicomos.com
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