EmAGN x SONA SUSTAINABILITY SNACKS | Heritage Conservation
Introducing Sustainability Snacks, a series of short 30 minute online sessions that aim to demystify sustainability in practice.
SUSTAINABILITY SNACKS
DATE
9 April 2024, 1.30PM - 2:00PM PM AEST
LOCATION
ONLINE ZOOM
Overview
Introducing Sustainability Snacks, a series of short online sessions that aim to demystify sustainability in practice. In just 30 minutes, we will hear from a practitioner on how they are reducing their impact.
In our next Sustainability Snack, we have Andrew Barnes, Delivery Systems Leader at ACOR Consultants. They will walk us through:
- Passion and advocacy for heritage
- Disabled access implementation
- Code and design dilemmas
Online Format:
- There will be a chance for Q&A after the talk, via questions in the chat.
- A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants.
Please register to help give us an idea of numbers and share this with your friends. Come on time, tune in at lunch, and BYO snacks.
Remember the presentation will be short, so don’t miss out!
EmAGN and SONA acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present.
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Speaker Bio
Andrew Barnes, a distinguished structural engineer, boasts over 30 years of industry experience, including notable contributions to landmark projects such as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Holding a degree in Engineering from QUT, Andrew has held leadership roles in various engineering firms, including Qantec and Qantec McWilliam. He has also demonstrated his commitment to heritage preservation through roles such as Chair of Engineers Heritage Queensland and membership on the Queensland Heritage Council for 12 years. Currently, Andrew serves as a Delivery System Leader and shareholder at ACOR Consultants, where he specialises in conservation and advises authorities on strategies for preserving heritage-listed buildings.
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Practice website: https://www.acor.com.au/
Price
FAQs
Can I register if I am not an Australian Institute of Architects Member? Yes! Simply register as a non-member when prompted after clicking to register for this webinar. This will set up a free non-member account, that you can use in the future when joining us for events or seminars.
Who is the event organiser?
This event is an initiative of The Institutes EmAGN and SONA committees. EmAGN (Emerging Architects and Graduates Network) advocates for and supports architectural professionals within 15 years of graduation. SONA (Student Organised Network for Architecture) is the student-membership body of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Representatives from each of the SONA & EmAGN committees contribute to developing this program. Get in touch if you would like to be considered to present at our next Sustainability Snack session. [email protected] or [email protected]
Why is it only 30min?
We realise that screen fatigue is very real and would like to keep these sessions as efficient as possible.
What if I turn up late?
You might miss the presentation, so try to turn up on time!
Will this be recorded?
Sessions will be recorded where possible, but can’t be guaranteed, so don’t miss out!
Why is it online?
We hope this initiative can be accessible to as many people as possible, including those in non-metropolitan areas who might not be able to attend most of our EmAGN and SONA events.
Who should I send feedback to?
Please send any feedback to [email protected] .
I didn’t receive the zoom link – how can I find it?
Once registered you will receive the link. If you did not receive this, please email [email protected]. We will also try to publish the zoom link on our @emagn_aus Instagram story on the presentation day, just in case the email doesn’t arrive in your inbox.
Refunds and cancellations
Please refer to our terms and conditions for information about refunds and cancellations. By registering for this event you are agreeing to these terms.