ARCHITECTURAL INTELLIGENCE: Redefining AI
DATES 28-30 May 2026
LOCATION Meanjin / Brisbane on Yuggera & Turrbal Country. The Friday main seminar day will be at the Brisbane Powerhouse, 119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD
CPD 6 formal points available on the Friday
THE EVENT
How do we not only survive as practising architects in a rapidly changing world, but adapt with agility to embrace the future? The program will look at some of the challenges we face, the tools available and best practice ways of thinking that are forging the path to an exciting future for our profession.
Employment, practice and the tools available are changing rapidly and the event starts by exploring these changes, the challenges we face as architects and some of the practical solutions at hand. We will also explore projects that are informed by sustainability and regional considerations in a decentralised State like Queensland. One of the big challenges of future development is resource security and resilience in the face of climate change. We will be interrogating best practice thinking and the fundamental impact of climate on our future. The main program will be augmented by a series of fringe events on the Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning that explore some of the exciting places and projects happening in and around Brisbane.
The event’s creative directors Sarah Aldridge and Bianca Smith are excited to bring you a diverse and forward-thinking program of talks and events. Sarah Aldridge of Byron Bay practice Space Studio is an architect and passionate regionalist. Bianca Smith is an experienced practice manager with strong connections to the Brisbane architectural community. Louisa Gee, an architect based in Yamba, is sharing her extensive local knowledge from her time working for M3architecture in Brisbane.
THE LOCATION
Meanjin / Brisbane is home to both the Yuggera and Turrbal people and served as a vital cultural and economic landscape for over 22,000 years. European settlement began with the establishment of a penal colony on the Brisbane river in 1825, establishing the site of the modern city. After sustained population growth and widespread infrastructure development Brisbane is now the third most populous city in Australia and the location of the 2032 Olympics.
Join us at the Brisbane Powerhouse, Queensland’s home of contemporary art and culture as we tap into the people behind the design and technical innovation defining the future of architecture. At the top of this historic 1920s building, the graffitied control room provides a characterful environment for our day with ample daylight and expansive views of the river. The two generous roof terraces adjacent provide break-out spaces for conversations with technical experts and delegates during program breaks with stunning views of the Maiwar (Brisbane River).
FRINGE EVENTS | THURSDAY 28TH & SATURDAY 30TH MAY
A fringe program of optional events is being provided on the Thursday and Saturday offering the opportunity to engage with the local area in a fun and relaxing way. Fringe event registration will become available closer to the event and full event ticket holders will be notified. Full event ticket holders have access to all fringe events, usually at no additional charge, though RAA may seek to cover costs incurred for specific sessions if required.
RAA events are open to associated disciplines and interested community members as well as RAA members.
RAA members attending can access a 10% discount on Non Member tickets for fellow practice staff. Discount code is available in member area.
Reduced price tickets are available to members of our partner organisations ACA, Parlour and Architeam.
*Please note that event program and details are subject to change.