Architecture on Show: sexy and sustainable

In partnership with the Australian Institute of Architects, join local practitioners, Andrew Nimmo and Sam Crawford, in a talk and Q&A. As part of our Architecture on Show series, our experts ask – can sustainability be sexy?

How our built environment functions and effects our community is crucial to how we grow as a city as it shapes our understanding of form and beauty. As agents of architectural change, our practitioners question the disparity between aesthetics and environmental custodianship.

Gain insight into the changing relationship between beauty and sustainable values. Then, unpack the reasons why the two are often separate, rather than common architectural goals.

Andrew Nimmo - Partner at LahzNimmo Architects

Focusing on public and urban design projects, Andrew has a passion for education and library architecture. As a highly specialised voice in architectural criticism and journalism, he contributes to journals and this year, was appointed NSW Chapter President of the AIA.

Sam Crawford - Principal and Design Director at Sam Crawford Architects

With a national and internationally revered body of work, Sam is a regular contributor at architectural forums and events. University design critic, member of the Bayside Council Design Review Panel and AIA NSW Chapter Council, Sam has received multiple awards for both residential and public architectural projects.

This is a free series however bookings are essential.

Surry Hills Library is wheelchair friendly with an accessible toilet.