Architects Assist
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| Formation | 4 January 2020 |
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| Founder | Jiri Lev |
| Type | Grassroots professional organisation |
| Purpose | Equity of access to sustainable and resilient architecture |
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| Services | Architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning |
Membership (2020) | 600 firms |
Parent organization | Australian Institute of Architects |
Budget | Nil |
Volunteers (2020) | 1500 students |
| Website | architectsassist.com.au |
Architects Assist (AA) is a national organisation of Australian architects, built environment professionals and students[1] providing pro bono advice and professional services to individuals and communities recovering from natural disasters, such as bushfires or floods, or requiring assistance due to other adverse circumstances.[2][3][4] The grassroots organisation works semi-independently under the umbrella of the Australian Institute of Architects.[5][6]
History
Architects Assist was established on 4 January 2020 by Jiri Lev in response to the 2019-20 Australian bushfires disaster, as a "platform for equitable access to sustainable and resilient architecture".[7][8][9][10]
In February 2020 it had about 550 architecture firms and 1500 architecture students as members.[11]
In March 2020 Architects Assist begun including members from related professions such as town planners (PIA) and landscape architects (AILA) and had about 600 participating firms.[12]
The bushfire recovery was slowed down by the 2020 coronavirus outbreak in Australia. To regain momentum, between July and September 2020, Architects Assist representatives toured bushfire-affected regions across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.[13] A number of local community bushfire recovery workshops were organised by member architects in their regions. As of September 2020, residential, commercial and civic projects initiated through the organisation were underway and continued emerging.
References
- ^ "About AA – Architects Assist". Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "Architects Assist offers pro-bono bushfire services". Australian Design Review. 2020-01-08. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Can architects help bushfire-ravaged communities rebuild?". ArchitectureAU. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Australian architects offer free design services to bushfire victims". Dezeen. 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "National bushfire response update – Australian Institute of Architects". www.architecture.com.au. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "National bushfire response – Australian Institute of Architects". www.architecture.com.au. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ "What You Can Expect From Architects Assist | Habitus Living". Habitusliving.com. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "'Architects Assist' Offers Disaster Relief in Australia -". World-Architects. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "Australian Architects Offer Pro-Bono Design Services to Bushfire Survivors". Hive Life Magazine. 2020-03-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ CNN, Hilary Whiteman. "The Australian architects designing homes to withstand bushfires". CNN. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Garcia, Isabel (2020-01-09). "Architects Are Offering to Help Rebuild Homes Destroyed by Australia's Fires". House Beautiful. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
- ^ "VIC News & Media". www.aila.org.au. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- ^ "Architects Assist Tour 2020, Part 1 – Australian Institute of Architects". www.architecture.com.au. Retrieved 2020-09-12.