What is the social value of architecture? How are questions of worth linked with wellbeing and conditions in the architecture profession more broadly?
This excellent keynote presentation by Flora Samuel examines the downstream effects of under-valuation in architecture, including on wellbeing, and sets forth a better path. An expert in social value Flora is the author of Why Architects Matter (2019), and was lead on the Architects Council of Europe Value of Architecture Report, and the the RIBA Social Value Toolkit.
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Natalie Galea, Kirsten Orr, Brian Clohessy and John Held examines policy and legislation as forces for good.
Tim Horton, Gabrielle Trainor AO, Emma Williamson and Paulo Macchia frames wellbeing within the broader construction industry.
Angelina Maalini Pillai opens the second day of the symposium, Naomi Stead and Byron Kinnaird outline key research findings.
Held at Collingwood Yards on 8–9 May 2024, the Wellbeing of Architects Symposium is an outcome of the Wellbeing of Architects research project. The practice day was convened by Naomi Stead.
The films of these sessions were made by Shing Hei Ho. The production and release of the practice day videos is supported by the NSW Architects Registration Board. Photography: Alexander Salem.
