Listen "Does Australia need a federal government architect? | Adam Haddow"
Episode Synopsis
Australia has a chief medical officer and chief scientist – but no federal government architect. In today’s episode, associate editor of ArchitectureAu Lucia Amies is joined by national president of the Australian Institute of Architects Adam Haddow to discuss the case for introducing such a role.
Lucia and Adam unpack what the position might involve, and how it might contribute to better design outcomes and improved living standards.
Further reading:
Institute calls for federal government architect in lead-up to national election
https://architectureau.com/articles/The-institute-calls-for-a-federal-government-architect-in-lead-up-to-national-election/
Roundtable: Government architects in Australia
https://architectureau.com/articles/roundtable-government-architects-in-australia/
Lucia and Adam unpack what the position might involve, and how it might contribute to better design outcomes and improved living standards.
Further reading:
Institute calls for federal government architect in lead-up to national election
https://architectureau.com/articles/The-institute-calls-for-a-federal-government-architect-in-lead-up-to-national-election/
Roundtable: Government architects in Australia
https://architectureau.com/articles/roundtable-government-architects-in-australia/
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