What are the possibilities for greater wellbeing presented by ‘top down’ instruments like legislation and policy?

This panel discussion with Natalie Galea, Kirsten Orr, Brian Clohessy and John Held examines policy and legislation as forces for good.

Recent changes in legislation around psychosocial safety have the potential to shake up work practices in both architecture and the wider construction industry. Meanwhile many organisations are looking to mobilise policy at the sector-wide, industry-wide, or specific practice scales – with groups like the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce looking to foment systemic change for the better. What currently happening, and what could happen in the future?

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Jonathan Robberts

Jonathan Robberts’ keynote presentation explores ‘becoming’ in architecture amidst constraints and consumption.

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Closing remarks with Naomi Stead and Lee Stickells.

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Chris Brisbin, Alex Brown and Michael Mossman discuss new approaches to learning and assessment.

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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.