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Architecture and Interior Architecture: Organisations

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Australian Institute of Architects

Harry Seidler, MLC Centre, Sydney - awarded Sir John Sulman Medal by AIA [Alexander Kesselaar, 'MLC', CC Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/deed.en), Image Source: Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/akc77/455215385/]

'The Australian Institute of Architects exists to:

  • advance the interests of members, their professional standards and contemporary practice
  • expand and advocate the value of architects and architecture to the sustainable growth of our community, economy and culture'

   (AIA 2013, 'About the Institute'  

UniSA Library subscribes to 2 resources produced by the AIA:

Access the Environment Design Guide

Environmental design advice for architects and building professionals - promoting sustainable design in the built environment.

  • over 200 peer reviewed notes on built-environment sustainability

To access the Design Notes:

  • follow the link above and note the username and password
  • select the link 'URL: BEDP environment design guide'
  • select Login from the top right hand corner of the screen and enter the special username and password

Now you can search the notes from the search box or browse them by selecting Design Notes from the left hand side menu.

Example Notes include:

  • Passivhaus: The Pathway to Low Energy Buildings in Australasia
  • Green roofs for energy efficiency - a simulation study in Australian climates
  • Enabling play friendly spaces
[Jeremy Levine Design, 'Passive Cooling: Rock Wall. A Natural Thermostat', CC Licence: CC By 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en, Image Source: Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremylevinedesign/2814821089/]

Access Acumen

This resource replaces the print Advisory Notes in providing advisory material to assist in managing an architectural practice and architectural projects.

Example Notes:

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Organisations

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Ebooks from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Access RIBA ebook collection

The range of publications presents an insight into the full cycle of architecture, from the theoretical to guidance on the practical aspects of operating in the industry. It also provides full coverage of related subjects such as architectural practice, architects and their work, architectural theory, building regulations, building types, design and interiors, conservation and legal issues.

Many works focus on the UK environment e.g. UK regulations, legislation and projects.

Example titles

  • Architect's handbook of construction project management
  • Concrete elegance one
  • Designing for special needs: an architect's guide to briefing and designing options for living for people with learning disabilities
  • Facades technical review