Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

The AASA Annual General Meeting concludes with great excitement! The Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia (AASA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 24th and 25th, 2024, at the Atrium in Brisbane. This significant event was graciously supported by the School of Architecture at the The University of Queensland, providing an excellent backdrop for discussions on the future of architecture education in the region.   Led by AASA President Associate Professor John Doyle, the AGM serves as a crucial forum for #leaders and #educators in #architecture #education to convene, share knowledge, and collaboratively address the challenges and opportunities within the discipline. This year's meeting was particularly noteworthy due to the evolving landscape of architectural education and the pressing need to adapt to new technological and regulatory demands.   More than 40 participants attended the meeting, including leaders from architecture schools in Australasia, members of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (Professor Cathi Ho Schar and Eric Wayne Ellis), Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (Kate Doyle and Dr Giorgio Marfella), the Australian Institute of Architects (Dr Cameron Bruhn), Australian Deans of the Built Environment and Design (Professor Paul Loh), the Association of Consulting Architects (Brett Hudson), the Student Organised Network in Architecture (Liam Leblond), and the Student Architecture Network of New Zealand (Sakina Ali).   The AGM featured several pressing topics, including discussions on the current state of the review of the accreditation procedure and proposed changes to the Architects Act in New South Wales. Additionally, the Federal government’s proposed changes to OS-HELP eligibility and a reduction in international student enrollment, set to be introduced in 2025, will pose challenges for architecture schools, as their revenue will be significantly impacted.   The AGM also showcased several projects the organisation has undertaken over the past 12 months. For example, winners of the 2023 Learning and Teaching Research Grant presented their projects, including: Chatting to DALL·E: A Post-Digital Exploration of Architectural Learning by Cristina Garduño Freeman (UNSW/Massey University/Monash University); The Architect's Dream, the Sleep of Reason by Sean Pickersgill (University of South Australia and RMIT); and Co-creative AI in Architecture by Simon Weir (University of Sydney).   Special thanks to Associate Professor Antony Moulis and his team at the School of Architecture at the University of Queensland for providing us with this beautiful venue, the Atrium for the 2024 AASA AGM.

The Clemson University School of Architecture is hiring an Assistant Professor of Architecture! If you’re passionate about architectural history and theory, this position is for you! This tenure-track position offers the opportunity to teach across programs, advance and publish research and contribute to the vibrant architecture community at Clemson. Ideal candidates will bring a strong research background, a commitment to social and environmental justice and a passion for education and collaboration. Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply by Dec 2, 2024: https://lnkd.in/dyqPYsYw #ClemsonCareers #ArchitectureJobs #HigherEdJobs #JoinOurTeam #architecture #architecturejobs #clemson #clemsonsoa #soa #schoolofarchitecture Clemson University Clemson University College of Architecture, Art and Construction Ece Erdogmus Jim Stevens, AIA, P.hD. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Archinect

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to browse “Where Are My People? Native American, First Nations & Indigenous in Architecture.” This research highlights the history and experiences of Native American, First Nations, Alaskan Native, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous designers, architects, and educators. We understand that this article doesn’t even begin to address the extent of harm done against Native and Indigenous peoples. The hope is that each person reading this will not only consider the role they play in supporting Indigenous design practices, but also consider the reverence of the land we inhabit. SWIPE for a preview and visit https://lnkd.in/eHz7yMbu to read the full report. #ACSAResearch #NationalNativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Indigienous #WhereAreMyPeople #HeritageMonth #IndigenousHistory 

The Journal of Architectural Education (JAE) is seeking a new cohort of Editorial Board Members for its 2025-2028 term. The JAE Editorial Board is looking for seven candidates who are actively involved in research and teaching at the intersection of architecture, and design practices (buildings and/or installations), critical technology studies, Indigenous studies, queer theory, representation, and urban design. Applicants should be architectural educators but need not be tenure-track or tenured. ⁠ The deadline to submit is March 1, 2025! ⁠Visit https://lnkd.in/e9w6yPhM to learn more.  ⁠ #JAE #journal #architectural #education #research #peerreview #architecture #design #faculty #editorialboard #application #applytoday

We’re three weeks away from the 2025 Course Development Prize submission deadline! 🌍 Do you have a proposal for a course that will address the challenges of climate change’s social effects via architecture? If so, submit your proposal no later than November 20, 2024. Starting this year, participants will be able to compete in two categories:⁠ ⁠ Category I: Full Course⁠ This category is for a full-term course, focused on architecture, climate change, and society.⁠ ⁠ Category II: Course Component⁠ This category is for a portion, component, or activity within a course focused on architecture, climate change, and society.⁠ ⁠ Visit https://lnkd.in/eYqg-J5M to learn more and submit today. #ACSA #ColumbiaGSAPP #architecture #climatechange #society #education #community #pedagogy #architectureschool #faculty #teaching #classroom #submitnow

Don’t miss the chance to join current and future educational leaders at the 2024 Administrators Conference in Denver, CO! Secure your spot before the registration deadline on Wednesday, October 30. This year’s conference program includes a keynote by Liz McMillen of The Chronicle of Higher Education, a “Dine Around” group dinner, a workshop for new administrators, opportunities to learn more about the accreditation process, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/gxZ7Jgjd to register today! CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning #ACSA #ACSAConference #ACSAAdminConference #HigherEd #Administrators #Faculty #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

How can architects and designers assist and safeguard the health, security, privacy, and dignity of individuals affected by crises? Join us for an online discussion to raise public awareness about the critical need for humanitarian shelters to support the world’s most vulnerable populations. When: Tomorrow, October 28 at 4:00–5:00 pm ET / 1:00-2:00 pm PT This webinar is in conjunction with the 2025 Exhibit Charrette and will provide valuable insights for students and faculty interested in participating. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehK67Q_x to sign up!  ⁠ #ACSA #ACSACompetition #StudentCompetition #Humanitarian #Shelter #Webinar 

The Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society in Architecture and Allied Arts (TSD) and ACSA are pleased to announce Kate Orff of SCAPE Studio as the recipient of the 2025 Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal and the closing keynote at the ACSA113 Annual Meeting.⁠ ⁠ Kate Orff, RLA, FASLA, is the Founding Partner of SCAPE, a landscape architecture and urban design practice headquartered in New York with offices in New Orleans and San Francisco. Widely recognized as a leading voice in landscape architecture, urban design, and climate adaptation in a global context, Orff is known for advancing complex, creative, and collaborative work that advances broad environmental and social prerogatives.⁠ ⁠ Visit https://lnkd.in/e8DN9bvA to read the full press release, and stay tuned for more ACSA113 updates. ⁠ ⁠ SCAPE Landscape Architecture DPC #ACSA #ACSA113 #TauSigmaDelta #TSD #TSDGoldMedal #KeynoteSpeaker #SCAPEStudio #LandscapeArchitecture 

This afternoon, ACSA hosted a faculty networking session at the 2024 NOMA Conference. This networking event drew over 50 faculty and individuals interested in getting into academia. Attendees were able to network with ACSA members and exchange experiences as educators. ACSA First Vice President José Gámez also shared a presentation on ACSA's efforts to support faculty teaching in the full range of architecture schools. #ACSA #ACSAMembers #NOMA #NOMAConference #NOMA24 #Networking #ArchitecturalEducation 

“Viewed through a queer lens, architecture reveals its role in reinforcing or disrupting binary categories of identity—particularly gender and sexuality. However, queerness does not exist in isolation from other axes of identity like race, socio-economic status, and gender, which shape both our individual and collective experiences of space.” "Queer in Architecture: Beyond Binaries" serves as a call to action by citing contemporary queer theory and encouraging readers to think critically about how architecture can be reimagined to create more inclusive spaces that extend beyond the binary. Visit https://lnkd.in/ewBx557U to read more. #ACSA #ACSAResearch #QueerTheory #QueerStudies #QueerInArchitecture #Research #Advocacy #ContemporaryQueerTheory #BeyondBinaries #Inclusion #Equity