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The article reports on the Colorbond Steel Student Biennale Prize given by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects to students, Alistair Dickinson for his study, Interstitial Landscapes: Working the Terrain Vague of Perth, Steven Swain for Co-rational Design and Investigations Into the Potential of Mathematical Equations, and Michael Spooner for Playground: A Manifesto for Giants. Dickinson provides a proposition of the small acts of daily life. Spooner analyses the nature of play and of homicide, lust and gluttony.

The article features the Vnukovo Orphanage in Russia designed by Elena Svistounova of Adelaide University, which received a commendation from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. It is a thoughtful, humane response, linked to the ideal of the intimacy of Russian village life, and nominally to the Russian vernacular tradition. The concept responds to the healing and developmental potential of play. The project would benefit from a greater critical engagement in the evolution of new designs from vernacular models.

The article reports on the Student Prize for the Advancement of Architecture awarded by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects to Genevieve Blanchett of the University of Sydney and Jennifer Van Den Bussche of Deakin university. The 2006 Student Prize is awarded jointly to Blanchett and Van Den Bussche for their work on people places situations. The exhibition involved a contribution from a wide range of students across Australia and in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The article reports on the Neville Quarry Architectural Education Prize awarded by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects to professor Deo Prasad of the University of New South Wales. Prasad has made an exceptional contribution to teaching and research. Prasad's work has been at the forefront of creating public awareness. He also brings leading-edge knowledge and skills to teaching ecologically sustainable design principles.

The article features the Brookes Street House designed by James Russell Architect, which received a Commendation for Residential Buildings from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This compact courtyard house for its architect owner is like a skillfully designed piece of occupied joinery. Great care has been invested in its choice of materials and assembly, as well as in ensuring it takes maximum advantage of the subtropical environment. The central courtyard provides a green sanctuary for the family.

The article features the National Library Building in Singapore designed by T. R. Hamzah & Yeang SDN Bhd, which received Commendation for International Architecture from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This building brings together the arts, heritage and knowledge to create an integrated learning center and addresses the tropical climate of Singapore with a major green agenda. The complex is an excellent contribution to responsible architecture.

The article features the ITC Sonar Bangla Hotel in Calcutta, India designed by Kerry Hill Architects, which received Commendation for International Architecture from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. A water body forms the heart of this fascinating hotel complex. It moderates the environment and provides opportunities for delicate tea pavilions. Courtyards and colonnades fragment the rectilinear organization of this complex, and bring daylight and water into a series of enclosed spaces.

The article features the Sherman Studio designed by Tzannes Associates, which received Commendation for Heritage from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This is a rich and sensitive adaptive reuse of a prominent nineteenth-century corner shop and outbuildings. The work retains the important relationship of the building to the site context and skillfully inserts compatible contemporary requirements for mixed-use studio purposes.

The article features the Moorilla Wine and Food Centre in Tasmania, designed by Rosevear Architects and Jawsarchitects, which received Commendation for Commercial Architecture from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. The building is designed in a T-shaped plan. The building is distinguished by a respectful response to its setting, a clarity of planning, a crispness of detailing, a carefully considered composition, and a thoroughly integrated brace of environmental controls.

The article features 40 Albert Road designed by SJB Architects, which received Commendation for Sustainable Architecture from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This modest office building has an astounding array of innovative technology to contribute to its six-star Green Star rating for commercial refurbishment. In this project the architect's intention was to demonstrate how such technologies could be seamlessly integrated into a workplace environment.

The article features the Bangalay designed by Stutchbury & Pape, which received a Commendation for Residential Buildings from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Located in a magnificent rural valley, this ground-hugging pavilion connects with and reinforces the drama of its setting. Long, low and transparent, with a seamless transition between indoors and out, this country retreat demonstrates the joy of intelligent, reductive architecture.

The article presents a calendar of events on architecture in Australia including Staying Sane: How to run a small practice, remain an architect and stay sane by the Royal Australian Institute for Architects (RAIA) National Continuing Education Program, Dollars and Sense: Learn the art of sensible practice cost control. RAIA National Continuing Education Program, and Students of Sustainability Conference by the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the Western Loggia by Jørn Utzon, the outcome of the meeting of several former Royal Australian Institute for Architects (RAIA) national presidents who were invited to meet in Melbourne, Victoria to discuss the future of the profession and the role of the RAIA, and the credits for the North Terrace Redevelopment according to Kate Cullity.

The article reports on the winners of the 2006 New South Wales Architecture Awards of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Five young architects won three major awards for the sensitive way they transformed a garage into a working studio and the way they developed apartments with courtyards. Two small studios in inner Sydney received the Adaptive Re-use Architecture Awards.

The article reports on the development of Safety Pod which would shelter family during a storm, cyclone or bushfire in Australia. As for the building advisory service of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Archicentre, the pad could also be a part of the housing design in disasters area. This has also been developed due to predictions of uncertain weather through global warming. However, there are already versions of Safety Pods exists in the tornado-prone areas in the US.

The article reports that the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has selected 12 outstanding buildings in Australia. The buildings highlighted the urban landscape for the Australian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale from September 10 to November 19, 2006. The exhibition will focus on the specific attributes of the Australian urban environment within the broader Biennale theme of "Cities, Architecture and Society."

The article reports on the appointment of Carey Lyon as the new president of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Lyon has more than twenty year's experience as an architect in Australia. He is well known as the director of leading architectural firm Lyons. As incoming national president, Lyons' key priorities are to promote and explain the value of architectural design in Australia.

The article reports that the company Lockwood, in connection with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) has introduced the Lockwood design a lever competition, which is open to all members of the RAIA as well as designers in Australia. The winner will be included in the Aquileart series of products which was launched with the Robert Watson-designed inaugural winning entry. The competition will close on August 11, 2006 and the winning design will be announced in October 2006.

The article offers news briefs related to interior architecture in Australia. Lockwood Construction Co. and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has collaborated to launch a competition to design a door lever. Several Australian scientists, engineers and commercial interests have been brought by CSIRO Light Metals Flagship through the aid of the International Titanium Association in order to explore the country's potential for a local titanium industry.

The article reports on the intent of Australia to establish a major presence at the Venice Architecture Biennale with Royal Australian Institute of Architects' announcement on the appointment of Shane Murray and Nigel Bertram as the creative directors for the Australian Pavilion. Murray and Bertram's winning proposal has allowed Australia to showcase its world-leading architects and architectural design in the said event. The show will display atmospheric and specific strategies to highlight Australian architecture.

The article announces that the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) has launched an international arm in Hong Kong, China. RAIA International aims to significantly increase the networking and level of support for the institute's members working abroad, particularly in Asia. There are more than 300 RAIA members working in Hong Kong.

The article recommends several Web sites that are valuable sources of information for all sorts of renovation needs within Australia. It includes the Building Advisory of Service of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, the Australian Window Association, the Housing Industry Association, the Greenhouse Office and the National Design Centre.

Discusses the significance of the moral rights legislation for architects in Australia. Definition of moral right; Guideline from Royal Australian Institute of Architects and Advertising Federation of Australia; Information on the Copyright Act.

Reports on the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' 1999/2000 awards. Winners; Contact information.

Pays tributes to the late Richard Butterworth, an architect in Australia. Contributions to the Institute of Arbitrators in Australia; Role in contracts and contract administration of architects; Efforts of Butterworth for the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

Focuses on the report `Review of Legislation Regulating the Architectural Profession' by Australia's Productivity Commission. Reasons the report supports the repeal of the architect acts; Views of the report on the community benefits of certifying architects; Potential grounds for regulatory intervention determined by the report; Outlook of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects on the conclusions drawn by the report.

Discusses how artists and architects installed sculptural works at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' Brisbane, Queensland headquarters, proposed by artist-curator Glen Henderson. Artists who participated in the project; Description of the sculptural works; Information on the public art acquisition policy introduced by Queensland.

Highlights the first Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA)-New South Wales Government urban ideas competition for pedestrian bridges. Winners of the event; Comments from the winners; Information on their architectural designs.

Reports on the victory of Deloraine Primary School in Tasmania, Australia on the Royal Australian Institute of Architects/NAFI Timber Trek competition. Concept of the competition; Details on the Deloraine design; Participants; Prizes.

Focuses on Richard Leplastrier, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) 1999 Gold Medal awardee. Recognition of Leplastrier's contribution to the architectural profession; Developments related to the RAIA.

Reports on developments related to architecture in Australia as of January 1999. Includes the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) plan to revise several policies; Industrial Relations Commission's rejection of an appeal by the Association of Consulting Architects Australia against an earlier award for salaried architects.

Reports on developments related to architecture in South Australia as of January 1999. Includes the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' support for architect Judith Brine's candidacy for the Adelaide City Council.

Presents an extract from an architect's A.S. Hook Memorial Address at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' convention in Cairns, Queensland. Focus on the profession's neglect of key priorities in public housing; Importance of reforming the housing sector; Public's lack of confidence in the abilities of architects to provide a basic service.

Present results of a survey conducted by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) on attitude and aspirations of architects.

Focuses on the role of architects in improving the built environment of society, highlighting the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Architecture Awards. Contribution architects make to the built environment; Information on the awards; Details on the award process.

Asserts that the limited capacity of the earth's living systems must now be recognized. Environmental issues recognized at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) Environment Policy in 1994; How issues in the built environment can be resolved; Architects' role in improving the earth's living system.

Reports on a professional development conference arranged by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects from November 4-5, 1996. Participation of American architect and author Peter Katz; Lineup of activities; Speakers and topics discussed.

Discusses the reorganization of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Changes to the organization's governance structure; Modifications to the institute's committee structure; Basic considerations behind the restructuring.

Focuses on developments in architecture and related activities in Australia. Plans for their national conference by the Royal Architects Institute of Australia (RAIA); Survey on illegal building works in Australia by the RAIA Archicentre; Paula Gerber-Jones' winning of the Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year award; Australian Industrial/Commercial Photographer of the Year award won by Jackie Dean.

Reports on the results of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' `1995 Membership Attitude Survey'. Personal information of surveyed members; Employment; Practice; Technology used; Overseas work; Interests; Professional development.

Comments on the Royal Australian Institute of Architect's (RAIA) commissioned qualitative research which revealed some disturbing and fascinating facts about the community perception of architects. Popularity of architects; Advice for architects who wish to be recognized as leaders in the construction industry and community.

Reports on the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' international conference, scheduled on March 13-15, 1996. Conference's focus on the collaboration of architects with artists and artisans; Opening address by the Prime Minister; Guests and speakers.

Presents a calendar of 1995 and 1996 events of interest to members of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) and practitioners of related services. Australian exhibitions and congresses; International events; Architectural competitions; Contact information.

Announces the mailing of Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) subscription notices for 1996.

Reports on the decision by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Complaints Tribunal that member Derek Farrington has been guilty of violating RAIA's Code of Professional Conduct.

Reports on the appointment of Margaret Gillespie as the legal counsel of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA). Career background.

Introduces the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) distance education courses on various aspects of architecture in Australia. Business and practice of architecture; Marketing architectural services; Project management.

Reports on the plans of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) to stage its biennial National Convention during the 1996 Adelaide Festival of Arts in South Australia. Discussion on the broader relationships between the practices of art and architecture; Confluence of exhibitions, forums and the festival's architectural competition; International speakers.

Presents the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) advisory for architects who want to seek advice from senior members.

Presents a directory of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects' (RAIA) work group convenors. Export Promotions; Natspec; Model Building Act and Regulation Review; Co-ordination of Building Classification Systems; Quality Assurance; Fire Code Reform; Residential Development.