Practice
Practice

Guidance and advice on the day-to-day running of an architectural practice including an overview of business types, risk management, insurance and legislation requirements, managing staff, tailored marketing tips for the profession and office procedures and manuals.
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Project

Guidance and advice on managing a project, from briefing and agreements to contracts, procurement methods, engagement of consultants and core services. Includes downloadable reference copies of the ABIC contracts and the Institute's Architect–Specialist Consultant Agreement, and digital versions of the Institute's Client Architect Agreement and the Client Architect Agreement for Limited Services.
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Resources

Resources to assist your day-to-day practice and management of projects, including extensive Guide letters for all stages of a project, Client information notes (designed to share with your client), Access design considerations, topical guidance and access to the free legal reference service.
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Environment
Environment

A database of over 175 peer-reviewed design notes covering guidance, tools and case studies of built environment sustainability for the architectural profession, including designing for resource and climate change considerations, and best practice regenerative and biophilic design.
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Notepacks

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Starting a practice

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The value of copyright in architect designs

Practice

Published: 13 November 2018 | Edited: 9 February 2023

Read time: 3 minutes

Changes to Australian Standard AS 4122 General conditions of contract for engagement of consultants and the introduction of moral rights for architects have highlighted the need for architects to be able to 'value' the copyright in their designs. This note explores a methodology for valuing copyright. For further information about copyright, see Acumen note Copyright.