AASA/ACSA International Conference

The AASA/ACSA International Conference is set to take place in Brisbane, Australia, and is organized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) in collaboration with the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia (AASA). This significant event will convene architectural researchers, educators, and practitioners from around the globe to engage with the theme of 'Architectures of a Shared Global Future'. The conference aims to explore the concept of 'Planetary Practice', focusing on how architectural design can respond to complex, interconnected challenges that transcend disciplinary boundaries.Participants will delve into the pressing cultural, material, environmental, technological, and political issues that affect our world today. The conference encourages a reflective and generative approach to these challenges, inviting attendees to consider new pathways of inquiry and innovative forms of practice. Four thematic tracks will guide discussions, highlighting architectural design as a vital mode of inquiry into planetary-scale questions. The conference aims to challenge conventional categories, promote interdisciplinary and cross-cultural connections, and propose new imaginaries for architectural practice in a time marked by planetary entanglements. Join fellow professionals and scholars in Brisbane to reimagine the role of design in addressing the shared conditions of our world.