The Architecture Symposium: Designing for the 99%

How do we reclaim architecture’s role in everyday housing?

As architects face increasing economic pressure and growing questions about the industry’s future, how can they challenge the long-held notion that architecture is a luxury only available to the few? Speakers in this symposium explore how systems thinking, cost-management strategies, open-source construction, and other design approaches can enable the delivery of thoughtful, high-quality homes for those who have traditionally lacked access to architectural services.

The event invites an open conversation about the value and accessibility of good design and examines how architects can play a meaningful role in shaping an inclusive built environment for the 99%.

Continue exploring innovative Australian architecture in the evening of 4 September at the 2026 Houses Awards – tickets on sale now!

See the full speaker lineup and program here.

A discount is available for full-time university students. To access this offer, please submit proof of full-time enrolment to designspeaks@archmedia.com.au

The Architecture Symposium: Designing for the 99% is generously supported by Premium Partners Kingspan, Bondor Metecno, and Voltex, and Hotel Partner Collection by TFE Hotels.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which this event is taking place. We acknowledge their continued connection and contribution to land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Note:

Tickets cannot be split and are non-refundable but can be transferred to another name.

If you are an architect you can accrue 4.5 formal CPD points. Members of the Design Institute of Australia can accrue 6 DIA CPD points. Please note, full-day attendance is required to be eligible for CPD points. Points cannot be split.

All details are correct at the time of publication, however changes in format, content and speaker line-up may become necessary, at the discretion of Architecture Media.