How can we mitigate the ‘downstream effects’ of construction industry contracting and procurement processes on wellbeing in architecture?
This panel discussion with Tim Horton, Gabrielle Trainor AO, Emma Williamson and Paulo Macchia frames wellbeing within the broader construction industry. Some of the most acute stresses in architectural practice emerge through procurement processes, including in the framing and administration of contracts and project delivery. Architects themselves often have limited agency in determining procurement methods, so what are the opportunities and paths towards improvement for all?
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Naomi Stead opens the symposium, Maryam Gusheh and Vicki Leibowitz outline key research findings.
Justine Clark, Tanya Awadallah, Darryl Suttie and Thihoa Gill explores strategies to improve architecture work cultures.
Chris Brisbin, Alex Brown and Michael Mossman discuss new approaches to learning and assessment.
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.
