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Detail.de

2010-12-07T05:49:56Z

Detail is the international magazine of architecture and construction details. It treats every issue in one particular aspect of design (such as constructing with concrete, roofs or renovations), putting the quality of design details in the foreground. Drawings and high-quality photographs illustrate recent examples from Germany and abroad. The magazine is available in bilingual, English, Spanish and Chinese editions, with the bilingual edition including a translation leaflet in French, Italian and Russian.

See highlights from the magazine and more at detail.de.

Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Airconditioning and Heating (AIRAH)

2010-06-09T02:29:18Z

AIRAH has a long and proud history of representing an industry of professionals, who are of fundamental, and increasing, importance to the comfort, health and safety of the community. Formed in 1920, AIRAH is recognised by government and industry bodies for its expertise across a wide range of issues in the area of engineering services for the built environment.

AIRAH is the official Australian secretariat of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), is affiliated with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) and collaborates closely with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). AIRAH is also an inaugural member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCAus).

AIRAH encourages world’s best practice within the industry. Through continuing professional development, accreditation programs and a wide range of technical publications, AIRAH has earned a reputation for developing the competence and skills of industry practitioners so that they can better meet society’s evolving health, safety and environmental demands.

As the leading specialist membership association for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation professionals, AIRAH represents over 10,000 professionals across Australia. In operation for over 89 years, AIRAH’s longevity stems from its strong links with like-minded organisations around the world and the successful delivery of key member benefits including representation, dissemination of technical information, networking, member recognition and education and training.

Urbis Magazine – design/living/architecture

2010-05-20T04:37:47Z

The Urbis environment is architecture and design and the people who practice and experience them in all aspects of everyday life. The best from home and overseas is packaged in a format that is totally unique, allowing both browsers and dedicated design adepts to get what they want out of the eclectic, multi-disciplinary content. The Urbis look is similarly unique: it was established by a top corporate identity designer to stand alone in the marketplace as a distinctive personality, and cannot be mistaken for any similar magazine.

International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI)

2010-05-20T03:57:58Z

The International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers is the global voice and authority for professional Interior Architects/Designers. IFI is the sole international federating body for Interior Architecture/Design organizations, and acts as a global forum for the exchange and development of knowledge and experience, in worldwide education, research and practice. Often considered as the “United Nations” of the Interior Architecture/Design field, IFI connects the international community in order to further the impact, influence and application of the design of interiors, promote global social responsibility, and raise the status of the profession worldwide.

IFI was founded in 1963 as a not-for-profit, limited liability company to expand the international network of professional Interior Architects/Designers. Now including over 74 member associations, institutions and schools in 45 countries on every continent, IFI worldwide collectively represents over 65,000 practicing Interior Architects/Designers.

IFI is a member of the International Design Alliance (IDA), a strategic venture between three leading international design organizations. The triumvirate includes The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) and The International Council of Graphic Design Associations (ICOGRADA). This alliance focuses on opportunities to further the design discipline based on multidisciplinary collaboration.

Environment Design Guide (EDG)

2010-05-20T03:35:48Z

The award winning Environment Design Guide (EDG) is a comprehensive source of information on environmental issues in the built environment.

EDG provides reliable, practical information, allowing practitioners to make educated, environmentally responsible decisions during the early phases of design, where the greatest environmental benefits can be effected with the least cost.

With more than 280 peer-reviewed papers, EDG is available as a 3 volume set, or online.

EDG is a subscription based journal which has been expanding for 12 years, and is updated with 24 papers a year in quarterly issues that cover new information about sustainability in the built environment and revisions of existing papers to keep them up to date. EDG brings together the expertise of renowned Australian authors in over 250 papers, including 45 case studies which cover multiple building types and regions throughout Australia. These papers are peer-reviewed by a combination of practitioners and experts to ensure they are accurate and accessible.

EDG aims to provide building design professionals with accurate, accessible, professional literature on how to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. EDG subscribers include architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, quantity surveyors, developers, academics, students, libraries and government and non-government environment/built environment agencies. Interior designers and facilities managers will also find EDG of value.

International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid)

2010-05-20T03:31:26Z

The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (Icsid) is a non-profit organisation that protects and promotes the interests of the industrial design profession.

Founded in 1957, Icsid serves as a unified voice of over 50 nations through which members can express their views and be heard on an international platform. Since its inception, Icsid has continued to develop its wide-reaching network of students and professionals devoted to the recognition, success and growth of the industrial design community.

Together, professional associations, promotional societies, educational institutions, government bodies and corporations create a comprehensive and diverse system at the forefront of industrial design education and progress.

Archistaff

2010-05-20T02:42:43Z

ArchiStaff.com.au is the official recruitment service of the Australian Institute of Architects.

The service is offers an alternative to traditional ‘full service’ recruitment agencies. Through the use of web based technologies, it has semi-automated the recruitment process to offer employers considerable savings when compared to traditional recruitment services. It also allows job-seekers and employers alike the ability to control the pace of the recruitment process.

Acumen – Practice advice for architects

2010-05-20T02:33:53Z

Acumen aims to provide architects with the most relevant and up-to-date advisory material and news about managing an architectural practice and managing architectural projects. The collective input and experiences of architectural practitioners and other professionals gathered over many years has been distilled into a dynamic database of information that puts answers to everyday questions at your fingertips.

The Institute’s National Practice Committee has overseen the transition of the Advisory Notes service to this new format and will continue to have an important monitoring role in its ongoing content development. Based on the Advisory Notes, Acumen is an important resource for maintaining high standards in architectural practice.

Archicentre

2010-05-20T02:01:29Z

Archicentre is the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects.

Since 1981, it has offered architectural services to homebuyers, builders of new homes, and renovators. Services are packaged into set-fee, set-service formats, to help people who might not previously have considered using an architect access a range of profesisonal architectural functions.

Archicentre connects with over 900 architects Australiawide, in nearly every suburb and region. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart, and many regional branches, it can deliver prompt professional services across the country.

Archicentre also distributes free technical advice to thousands of homebuyers every year, through its range of property inspections, its Architect’s Advice line, and series of Homebuyer Seminars.
This advice distils accumulated expertise on identifying house faults and providing remedies for them. Seminars include other professionals such as legal practitioners, real estate professionals, accountants and professionals from other Institutes, all providing their expert advice free.

Advice includes technical sheets on house faults, design issues, and the benefits you can expect from using an architect. Archicentre’s website provides information 24–7.

Architects Professional Risk Services

2010-05-20T00:52:53Z

Professional Risk Services offers a range of insurance policies and risk-management services to professionals in the architecture, building and design industries. Insurance policies include:

professional indemnity insurance
office insurance
accident and illness insurance

Risk management services include:

Special client access to industry-specific claims administration
Assistance with claims resolution
Specialist panel solicitors
Advice on client agreements
Risk Rules! and newsletters