Events to note

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1 Feb 2012

A diary of events from the February 2012 issue of Landscape Architecture Australia.

The Meeting Place – Laneways: By George! Hidden Networks as part of Bloom.

Water Sensitive Urban Design Conference 2012

Many urban communities are now facing rising temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, more frequent and devastating floods and increased levels of waterborne pollutants. This conference will attempt to tackle these issues and show the importance of a water-sensitive community.

Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne, Victoria
21–23 February 2012
wsud2012.com

Houses Awards 2012

Winner of the 2011 Houses Awards Outdoor category, the Garden of Ghosts by Terragram and Allen Jack + Cottier.

Landscape architects were very well represented in the Outdoor category results of the 2011 Houses Awards. The Houses Awards reward excellence in Australian residential design. Projects eligible for the Outdoor category include decks, terraces, patios, courtyards, gardens, roof gardens, backyards, pools, pergolas and cubby houses.

housesawards.com.au

Designex

Australian design and architecture event Designex will this year be held in Sydney and will present the best in contemporary and classic designs. As a trade-only event, industry professionals attend to be informed and inspired by the latest products and design trends from local and international studios and brands.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney New South Wales
14–16 May 2012
designex.info

New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects National Conference

Movers + Shakers: Designing for Resilience is the theme of the 2012 NZILA Conference. The conference will highlight and discuss this theme and like past conferences, will feature a diverse range of speakers from around the world. It will also feature workshops, social events and many networking opportunities.

Lincoln University
Canterbury, New Zealand
28 June – 1 July 2012
nzila.co.nz

Bloom: How Landscapes Keep us Healthy

Presenting Australian landscapes, Bloom will demonstrate how our built environment affects health and wellbeing. Curated in partnership with the AILA, the exhibition will discuss the role of “healing” landscapes within hospitals, aged-care facilities, schools and prisons.

Gallery of Australian Design
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
8 May – 9 June 2012
gad.org.au

Designbuild

Australian trade and professional building expo Designbuild will reveal what is new, innovative and sustainable in building design. The event will include a range of seminars, exhibits, demonstrations and competitions to share what architects and builders are specifying for Australia’s building and construction industry.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
27–29 June 2012
designbuildexpo.com.au