The recently launched Foundation for Australian Architecture seeks to promote innovation and technical excellence in the architecture industry. However, its success looks uncertain considering the Australian government has left the funding of this body to the generosity of patrons, trusts and grants.
With the aim of bringing together experts of sustainability in design from around the world, Consense 2014 will feature topic forums with renowned architects, a trade fair and many other special shows.
Entrants will compete across three category groups of completed buildings, landscape projects and future projects, with each category having its own judging panel.
Architects and designers of all shortlisted projects will be invited to attend the 2014 WAF and give a live presentation to a panel of judges, asserting their case for why their project should win.