28 January 2009
Consumer awareness is the focus of a series of Free Seminars on Building and Sustainability, Home Buying and Renovation being run in Sydney by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects beginning in February.
Bookings are necessary for the seminars which provide consumers with practical information and strategies and an opportunity to ask questions and join in discussions.
The venue for the Seminars is the Home Ideas Centre Sydney - 61-63 O'Riordan Street, Alexandria Registration at 6.15pm. Bookings are essential call Archicentre on 1300 13 45 13 or use the internet for booking at www.archicentre.com.au
6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday
24th February 2009
Sustainability - Ten Things You Should Know about Building in a Changing Climate
The talk 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.
6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday
3rd March 2009
Renovating - Ten Things You Should Know About Renovating Before You Start
The talk 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.
6.30pm - 8.30pm Tuesday 10th March 2009
Home Buying - Ten Things You Should Know about Buying a Home
The talk 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.
6.30pm - 8.30pm Wednesday 25th March 2009
Pests - Ten Things You Should Know About Pests in the Home
The talk will cover a variety of household pests and tell you what to look
for, what to do if you find them and what will happen if you don't!
Media
Enquiries:
Angus Kell ACT & NSW State Manager Archicentre (02) 9555 5111 Mobile: 0412
565 023
Ron Smith Corporate
Media Communications (03) 9818 5700 Mobile: 0417 329 201