Victorian Chapter State Manager Daniel Moore

Designing for all, and planning, have implications across all scales. On a micro scale, we all want buildings that benefit us physically and mentally, and on the macro, a built environment in harmony with our surroundings.

Victorian State Manager Daniel Moore RAIA Architects consider all manner of animalia in the habitats they create. Whether it's the reduction of glass to prevent bird strikes, external planting to support insects and amphibians, or edible landscaping at street and roof level, these features can also increase a building's energy efficiency, improve indoor environment quality, and foster community engagement. In addition, planning regulations aim to enhance the interface between our buildings and raise the minimum standards within our densifying urban environment. Architects and allied professionals are constantly working to produce better built outcomes beyond what has come before, which is proven yearly in the Australian Institute of Architects awards program. Many practices innovate well beyond regulatory requirements or their client's brief, and the profession sets the highest standard for building design in the construction industry through the continued delivery of excellently performing buildings. It's also fascinating to read in this edition of AV how built environment professionals critically assess the value of various design initiatives. Such as the democratisation of the design process, extending architecture processes beyond the barriers of tradition, and the importance of satire, where some editorial mediums allow criticism of architectural style without being professionally callous. Whatever the medium or scale, this edition’s themes reflect the appreciation of our neighbours. Institute members understand and value respect, which is why our code of conduct is so important. It not only shows Institute members want to support the community, but they want to support their fellow members as well.

Managing editor Emma Adams

Guest editors Stanislav Roudavski Loren Adams RAIA Grad.

Editorial committee James Staughton FRAIA (Chair) Elizabeth Campbell RAIA Laura Held FRAIA Thomas Huntingford Yvonne Meng RAIA John Mercuri RAIA Justin Noxon RAIA

Associate contributors Nikita Bhopti RAIA Elizabeth Campbell RAIA Phillip Pender RAIA Grad. On the cover Arthur by Oscar Sainsbury Architects Photographer: Rory Gardiner Creative direction Annie Luo

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