Free Archicentre Seminars

ACT - NSW - QLD - SA - TAS - VIC - WA

Australian Capital Territory

2009 Free Seminars announced shortly

New South Wales

2009 Free Seminars

The venue for the following Seminars is the Lane Cove Council, 48 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the booking form below.

6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday 14th July 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The seminar conducted by Matt Dickson and Angus Kell will provide everything you need to know about the design and construction of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study of a completed project with time for questions as well.
Renovation survivor and author Amanda Falconer, shares some extra insights from her own epic renovation as well as those from the many other renovators and industry experts she interviewed for her book, The Renovator's Survival Guide.
Included will be a presentation by Wood Naturally Better presenting more about why wood is naturally better bring amazing design visions to life, woods versatile and renewable and ultimately beautiful material.

Renovation seminars are proudly sponsored by www.naturallybetter.com.au

2009 Free Seminars

The venue for the Seminars is the Australian Institute of Architects, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane
Registration at 6.15pm. Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the booking form below.

6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 15th July 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The seminar conducted by Dion Seminarawill provide everything you need to know about the design and construction of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study of a completed project with time for questions as well.
Renovation survivor and author Amanda Falconer, shares some extra insights from her own epic renovation as well as those from the many other renovators and industry experts she interviewed for her book, The Renovator's Survival Guide.
Included will be a presentation by Wood Naturally Better presenting more about why wood is naturally better bring amazing design visions to life, woods versatile and renewable and ultimately beautiful material.

Renovation seminars are proudly sponsored by www.naturallybetter.com.au

6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 29th July 2009
Sustainability - Ten Things You Should Know about Building in a Changing Climate
The seminar conducted by Henri Van Riet will cover why houses are cracking, what people can do to save water and energy, discuss alternative construction techniques, showcase a recent sustainable building project and take questions from the audience
As co presenters of the seminar, LookHome™ will illustrate the affordability, sustainability and aesthetic appeal of using lightweight construction as an alternative means of construction in this changing climate.

Sustainable seminars are proudly sponsored by


Victoria

Listen to Radio 3AW 693 at 3:00pm on Monday's as State Manager David Hallett spends time "Around the Home" with Denis Walter...'phone 9690 0693 and ask your home improvement questions.

Click here for the Southern Cross Broadcasting's mytalk website to download a pod-cast of The Big Green House program.

2009 Free Seminars

The venue for the following Seminars is the Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road. Doncaster.
Bookings are essential please call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the booking form below.

6.30pm - 8.30pm Thursday 16th July 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The seminar conducted by David Hallett will provide everything you need to know about the design and construction of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study of a completed project with time for questions as well.
Renovation survivor and author Amanda Falconer, shares some extra insights from her own epic renovation as well as those from the many other renovators and industry experts she interviewed for her book, The Renovator's Survival Guide.
Included will be a presentation by Wood Naturally Better presenting more about why wood is naturally better bring amazing design visions to life, woods versatile and renewable and ultimately beautiful material.

Renovation seminars are proudly sponsored by www.naturallybetter.com.au

6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday 28th July 2009
Home Buying - Ten Things You Should Know about Buying a Home
The seminar conducted by Mark Dwyer will cover how to find a home, how not to buy a lemon, investing right, how to make a profit and take questions from the audience.

South Australia

2009 Free Seminars

The venue for these seminars will be Function Room at Archicentre, 100 Flinders Street, Adelaide.
Registration at 6.15pm. Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the booking form below.

6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 8th July 2009
Sustainability - Ten Things You Should Know about Building in a Changing Climate
The seminar conducted by Bohdan Dorniak will cover why houses are cracking, what people can do to save water and energy, discuss alternative construction techniques, showcase a recent sustainable building project and take questions from the audience.
As co presenters of the seminar, LookHome™ will illustrate the affordability, sustainability and aesthetic appeal of using lightweight construction as an alternative means of construction in this changing climate.

Sustainable seminars are proudly sponsored by

6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 15th July 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The seminar conducted by Lothar Brasse will provide everything you need to know about the design and construction of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study of a completed project with time for questions as well.
Included will be a presentation by Wood Naturally Better presenting more about why wood is naturally better bring amazing design visions to life, woods versatile and renewable and ultimately beautiful material.

Renovation seminars are proudly sponsored by www.naturallybetter.com.au

Adelaide Seminars

The venue for these seminars will be Function Room at Archicentre, 100 Flinders Street, Adelaide. To make bookings contact Archicentre on 8228 0300, email sa@archicentre.com.au or book online on the form below.. Seats are limited so book early!

SEMINAR 6 - Wednesday July 29 : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Alternative & Sustainable Architecture
Presenter Bohdan Dorniak is an award winning architect with more than 30 years experience in energy efficient and sustainable domestic design; alternative construction (straw bails). The seminar will cover the different sustainable materials and how they are used in the construction of homes for more energy efficient and sustainable environment. Alternative materials to traditional to traditional will also be explored to give the end user options.

SEMIINAR 7 - Wednesday August 26 : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sustainable Homes - Construction choices
Presenter Warwick O'Brien is an award winning architect with more than 30 years experience in energy efficient and sustainable domestic design. The seminar will set out the benefits to homeowners from integrating sustainable methods in site use, building layout, material and construction methods, using a holistic design approach. The result is comfortable living with low living costs.

SEMINAR 8 - Wednesday September 30 : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sustainable Homes - Energy
Presenter Nick Ingerson is an award winning architect with more than 30 years experience in energy efficient and sustainable domestic design. The seminar will canvas both the energy supply and effective energy use opportunities, by integrating these systems into holistic design. Systems covered will include renewable energy supply, passive and low energy use in comfort conditioning, lighting, appliances. The result is quality living at low running costs.

SEMINAR 9 - Wednesday October 28 : 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sustainable Homes - Water
Presenter Emilis Prelgauskas is an architect and also is an energy and sustainability assessor, with over 30 years practical experience and papers published nationally & internationally. The seminar will cover the water cycle from supply and capture through use, treatment and re-use. Systems included will be compost toilets, reed beds and evapo-transpiration. The result is quality living with certainty of supply and low waste impact on the environment.

Western Australia

2009 Free Seminars

The venue for the following Seminars is the Home Ideas Centre, 102 Railway Parade, West Perth
Registration at 6.15pm. Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the booking form below.

6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday 14th July 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The seminar conducted by Robert Andary will provide everything you need to know about the design and construction of your renovation, including planning, permits, pit-falls and a case study of a completed project with time for questions as well.
Included will be a presentation by Wood Naturally Better presenting more about why wood is naturally better bring amazing design visions to life, woods versatile and renewable and ultimately beautiful material.

Renovation seminars are proudly sponsored by www.naturallybetter.com.au

6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday 28th July 2009
Home Buying - Ten Things You Should Know about Buying a Home
The seminar conducted by Ben Mountford and Paul Wellington will cover how to find a home, how not to buy a lemon, investing right, how to make a profit and field questions from the audience.