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Australian Institute of Architects - Victorian Chapter
AIA is the peak body for architecture in Australia.
AIA publish the magazine 'Architecture Australia', which can be found in the Bendigo TAFE library.
The Victorian chapter produces the online magazine 'Architect Victoria' which can be found by following the link.
Have a look at the resources offered with a student membership.
Design Matters
The professional body in Australia for Building Designers and related industries. It works
closely with federal, state and local government to ensure the quality of building design is maintained at the highest professional and ethical standards.

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Documents Australian architecture and architects from indigenous beginnings to colonial, modern and contemporary eras.

Introduction to a wide range of architectural styles from Pre-Classicism, through to Brutalism and Ecoism.

A thorough introduction to the entire field of architecture, outlining the steps that are normally taken in becoming a qualified architect

40 homes of stylistic distinction and functional design built in Australia and New Zealand.

Showcases innovative budget-driven architecture. 40+ projects from Europe, the US, Japan and Australia.

A selection of properties from Bendigo and surrounds. Consisting of private homes, public, religious and commerical properties.

This book tells the story of the architects and buildings that have defined Australia's architectural culture.

How to design and detail a home that is fully manageable by wheelchair users.

Discusses brutalism as a living and evolving entity, with description brutalist buildings and architects.

Kyoto remains the undisputed home of Japan's architectural and cultural history.

Bendigo TAFE library has a selection current and pervious issues of magazines in the library that students can read and borrow.

ArchitectureAU
Keep up-to-date with content regarding the built environment. Looks at current projects and discussions from bush fires to bollards.
Your Home
Your Home is the Australian Government's guide to the environmentally sustainable home. It represents a long standing effort by the Australian Government and the building and design industry - providing comprehensive, expert and independent advice to everyone interested in building homes for a sustainable future. It is a useful resource for people aiming to build, buy or renovate a sustainable home,

Bendigo TAFE have a subscription with two video streaming services, ClickView & Kanopy.
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Catherine Hunter Productions. (2016) Glenn Murcutt: Spirit of Place. Retrieved from Kanopy

Learning to See and Understand Structure
Episode 1 of Understanding the World's Greatest Structures. The Great Courses. (2011). Kanopy