The LSAA generally aims to conduct two day Conferences every second year at varying locations in Australia and New Zealand.
Highlights of these Conferences are the excellent presentations on lightweight structures in the region. Invited Keynote speakers are able to present emerging design and application trends from around the world.
Another highlight of these Conferences is the LSAA Design Awards presentations at the Conference Dinner. For consideration, projects must have been completed in the prior two years and have a significant input - design, fabrication or installation - from persons or companies in Australasia.
In 2024 we held the Inaugural International Student Competition for a lightweight structure concept. Repeated in 2025
Every other year we endeavour to have one day workshops or seminars.
SYDNEY EDITION
11 – 13 June 2026
ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre
The LSAA was part of the 2025 ArchiBuild Expo held in Melbourne and the Results of the Second International Student Competition were announced.
More details of the 2026 Expo and LSAA involvement to follow but please see the main ArchiBuild website
Frei Otto (1925-2015) was a visionary innovative architect and master of lightweight structures. May 31, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. To commemorate his exceptional spirit of experimentation, his works, methods, and international networks, the Universityof Stuttgart organizes a two-day convention.
Frei Otto 100 | The Spirit of Lightweight Construction will take place at the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK) in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, formerly known as IL (Institut für Leichte Flächentragwerke). Its tent structure, designed by Frei Otto as a prototype for the German Pavilion at the EXPO ‘67 in Montreal, provides an inspiring space for open reflection on past and present achievements in the field of lightweight construction.
The two-day event will include a historical reflection on Frei Otto’s work, methods and networks, supported by the testimonies of several contemporary witnesses. It will also focus on how different generations of researchers and practitioners interpret the legacy of the Stuttgart School of Lightweight Construction.
Further details and registration here!
Seminar mit Frei Otto im Freien des IL, 1968
[Bild: ILEK]
Associated with this is a celebration of the inspirational folding umbrellas Frei Otto developed - see Link
Events such as Conferences, Industry Expos, Seminars, Workshops and Design Awards organized by the LSAA or where LSAA is an Industry Partner.
Events that are being organized by other organizations - that might be of some interest to those with a passion for lightweight structures.
Past Industry related events from around the world that have been promoted on the LSAA website. Listed from the most recently added. Links may be useful for a period.
Articles from earlier LSAA Seminars, Conferences and Design Awards
