Membership Pack

Are you working in the area of lightweight structures - tensioned fabric or membrane structures, cablenets, high tech glazing or other forms of innovative structures?

Possibly you should consider becoming a member of LSAA?

Most LSAA Members have been involved with either membrane structures (design, fabrication, erection, or supply of materials and fittings) for a considerable period of time. Others are involved with innovative new forms of architecture such as high tech glazing, cablenets, spaceframes, laminated timber, curved surfaces and bridges.

Being a financial member offers an opportunity to display your company profile on the LSAA website, to benefit from discount fees to conferences and LSAA Design Awards.

There is also the opportunities to have access to a network of helpful members in your industry and to contribute news items to our website. Financial members may display the LSAA logo on their letters and website and link to the LSAA website.

Download a membership information pack

Download a membership application form (Word doc 2020-21) PDF

Download the LSAA Members Code of Ethics

Download a brochure about the LSAA

Download a booklet on Membrane Structures

Download a copy of our Constitution

About the LSAA

LSAA Mission Statement:

"To lead, promote and develop excellence and innovation in lightweight structures by inspiring research and disseminating expert knowledge to expand the industry and opportunities for our members".

The Lightweight Structures Association is a Not for Profit, autonomous, inter-disciplinary group of interested parties involved in the field of lightweight structures. Operating primarily in Australia and New Zealand our basic aim is to promote the proper application of lightweight structures, their design, fabrication, construction and materials and to encourage the development of these and other aspects essential to lightweight structures.

Download a brochure about the LSAA, its activities and types of structures we deal with.
Download a Member Application Form

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LSAA Objectives

The objectives of the Association are:

To establish itself as a reference body on lightweight structures;
To collect and disseminate information in the field of its members, encouraging the exchange of information between members and those interested, through publications and the organisation of meetings, seminars and conferences;
To promote the proper application of lightweight structures;
To contribute towards implementation of suitable guidelines for the design, analysis, fabrication, construction and application of lightweight structures;
To encourage research and development in the field;
To maintain links with international institutions and groups to update technology and information;
To promote the services and products of the members; and
To provide educational resources to professionals and students of architecture and engineering.

Definition of a Lightweight Structure

Typical lightweight structures include cable-, membrane-, shell-, and folded structures as well as space grids, braced vaults and domes, arched-, stayed-and trussed systems. Membrane materials are commonly PVC-coated polyester fabrics as well as PTFE coated glass. Lightweight structures are widely employed in architecture, engineering and building construction and find application in long span roofs for stadiums and exhibition structures; covered shopping malls; entrance structures; signature structures and sculptures as well as shade and environmental protection canopies.

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LSAA Code of Ethics

LSAA CODE OF ETHICS

The responsibility of members for the welfare, health and safety of the community shall at all times come before their responsibility to the Industry and their Profession, to sectional or private interests, or to other members.
Members shall act so as to uphold and enhance the honour, integrity and dignity of the Industry and their Profession.
Members shall perform work only in their areas of competence.
Members shall build their reputation on merit and strive to achieve the highest standards in all endeavours, and shall not compete unfairly.
Members believe that the highest standards of the Industry cannot be maintained where adequate reward is lacking. Therefore Member's remuneration for endeavours are to be based on the true costs plus a fair and reasonable reward.
Members shall apply their skill and knowledge in the best interests of their clients.
Members shall give evidence, express opinions, make statements or promote their services in an objective and truthful manner and on the basis of adequate knowledge.
Members shall continue their technical development and shall actively assist and encourage Members under their direction and other Members to advance their knowledge and experience.

LSAA Privacy Statement

LSAA PRIVACY STATEMENT

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