Architectural academia was featured prominently in our 2023 news coverage, particularly in new leadership appointments. Notably, the year highlighted a significant increase in female leadership within academia, with Archinect covering the appointment of 14 women to key roles, such as deans.
The University of Sydney has named Deborah Ascher Barnstone as its next Head of the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning. Barnstone comes to the position with extensive past teaching experience in Australia, the EU, and the United States, including positions at Washington State University.
What’s more, the gaps between building materials are often too large to keep embers out, which means spot fires can start on the inside of the house. And many houses are situated too close to fire-prone grasses and trees.
The latest Reid Research poll result has been released. Basically it reflects other polls that have been recently conducted. But the Herald have chosen to suggest it shows a dramatic change.