This week: Affordable and social housing in the spotlight. And Perottet and Keating's spray at the Institute (what was THAT about?). Read all about it in: The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #186 drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1427893

Let's talk about the National Awards, shall we? Are they serving your practice? Winning new clients? Are they serving the profession? Extolling the value of architecture to a broad audience? Read my latest: “The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #187” drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1433934

This week we're talking about Awards again, and how to use them to "reframe" architecture. Are you in?? “The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #188” drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1445679

The Drill is celebrating 4 years, and we're really hitting our stride - and getting strident! - around advocacy. Are you subscribing yet? Read today's issue - Provocations, aggravations and celebrations - here. The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #189 drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1458374

Drilling down from global to local: issues impacting architecture and the profession from COP 27 to the Sustainability Checklist in the Institute's Chapter Awards. Read all about it in: “The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #190” drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1469418

I think the main problem with this article - apart from the untruths and slurs against an entire profession - is that many consumers already believe these assertions. So how can the architects counter these misconceptions in a hostile marketplace; where this is even publishable?

This week: various responses to Giles Coren's offensive article in The Times. What did you think of his hit piece? Read my latest: The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #191 drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1479579

Hark! Can you hear the sound of breaking glass? It's the shattering of another glass ceiling in architecture (and not before time, either!) Read all about it in “The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #192” drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1489698

It's beginning to look a lot like the end-of-the-year! And the news is slowing down... But we have an exclusive about a fantastic initiative that will help to diversify the profession today! Read it here: “The Architecture Drilldown - Issue #193” drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/archive/1502227

The Drill* is relaunching this Friday! The new site retains our strong purpose and mission, offers improved functionality, and provides new benefits to paid supporters. Check it out here: drill.soundslikedesign.com.au *The Drill is a weekly curated newsletter for #architects

Are you an architecture change-maker? Last year, The Drill conducted more than 15 advocacy campaigns for architects, pursuing change inside and outside the profession. You can see the full list here: lnkd.in/gQUCp_sg Will you join our quest to reframe architecture?

I don’t think anti-trans campaigners respond to reason or logic, but here it is, in case they do. It’s not about sport or bathrooms or at-risk kids - it’s not even about feminism - the PPs and KDs and SGs and AJs are only interested in hate. Love must prevail.

Like I said last week: it’s not about access to toilets or sport or protecting children. This 🧵 explains the crux of the issue far better than I can (because Genevieve is an incredible writer and she’s lived it).

Big news in The Drill today for the Australian architecture profession, especially the residential sector: The banks are waving a magic wand! Find out what I mean in Issue #205: drill.soundslikedesign.com.au/the-architectu…

I wish I could sign this - but it’s only for residents of NSW… If you live in NSW and support equality, please sign this petition.

It's IDAHOBIT Day... what you can you do? Sign this petition calling on the Federal Government and remaining states and territories to remove unnecessary legal carve-outs for religious schools and organisations, so our laws protect all of us, equally. equalityaustralia.org.au/protect-lgbtq-…

The Trans Justice Strategy Retreat will be a large gathering of 100+ trans and gender diverse leaders, parents, and allies from across the country in March 2024. You can donate to support this important cause here: giveoutday.org.au/transjustice #GiveOUTDay2023 via GiveOUT

Great article today about poor quality housing Philip Oldfield COAG agreed to EER at point of sale (like they have in the ACT) in early 2019. It would provide benchmarking and underpin fast action. Let’s do this! energy.gov.au/energy-and-cli…

Architects in Australia and globally: Can you fill in our market research survey... Complete it today or tomorrow - and share with friends, colleagues and random architects you bump into! - to help us get to 100 responses. We already have 71! soundslikedesign.com.au/blog/did-you-l…

Please sign this petition. Last year the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has issued a statement of regret for causing hurt to members of the LGBTIQ+ community in the 2021 Census. It's time to count all Australians in 2026. equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/count…