Posts by Michael Smith

The merits of mentoring
Michael Smith May 2nd, 2017
When it comes to creating a motivated and well-supported architectural workforce, mentoring is a no-brainer, argues Michael Smith.

Women in architecture: Catherine Startari
Michael Smith August 12th, 2016
Our latest profile in the Women in Architecture series is GHD Woodhead architect and new NCGE member Catherine Startari, who has returned to home base after seven years working abroad.

Women in Architecture: Kirsten Orr
Michael Smith July 13th, 2016
Meet Professor Kirsten Orr, Head of School of Architecture & Design at the University of Tasmania.

Women in Architecture: Daphne Cheong
Michael Smith July 13th, 2016
Be prepared, speak with authority and, above all else, deliver on the project. It's the best way to stymie gender bias on site, says Daphne Cheong.

Mentors: Preparing for Practice
Michael Smith, Sonia Sarangi June 9th, 2016
Atelier Red+Black’s mentoring program gives ‘real world’ insights and practical advice to female final-year students. Michael Smith and Sonia Sarangi outline the benefits.

An open letter to members of the Australian Institute of Architects
Michael Smith March 30th, 2016
Michael Smith is urging all members of the Australian Institute of Architects to support a campaign for more diverse leadership. We republish his letter to members.

Women in Architecture: Clare Kwok
Michael Smith March 21st, 2016
Meet Clare Kwok, our latest profile in the National Gender Equity Committee's Women in Architecture series.

Women in Architecture: Melinda Dodson
Michael Smith February 9th, 2016
Melinda Dodson, director and principal architect of Melinda Dodson Architects, interviewed by Michael Smith.

Women in Architecture: Caroline Stalker
Michael Smith January 6th, 2016
In our latest profile of impressive women in Australian architecture, Michael Smith interviews Caroline Stalker.

Women in Architecture: Georgia Singleton
Michael Smith November 19th, 2015
Georgia Singleton, Global Director of Health, Education and Science at Woods Bagot, is the third in Michael Smith's profile series on impressive women who are shaping architecture in Australia.

Women in Architecture: Ingrid Bakker
Michael Smith October 22nd, 2015
Michael Smith interviews Ingrid Bakker, Principal of Hassell in Melbourne.

Women in Architecture: Jane Wetherall
Michael Smith October 21st, 2015
Meet Jane Wetherall, senior architect at Donaldson and Warn – interviewed by Michael Smith for the National Gender Equity Committee.

The business case for gender equity
Michael Smith March 4th, 2015
Michael Smith outlines the advantages of gender equity for the business of architecture.

The equity interviews: Ross Clark
Michael Smith August 6th, 2014
Michael Smith interviews Ross Clark in his final Leading Towards Gender Equity interview.

The equity interviews: Shelley Penn
Michael Smith June 27th, 2014
Michael Smith interviews Shelley Penn.