The LSAA was founded at the University of NSW in 1981. Recent Conferences have been hosted at several Universities in Melbourne (Monash and Swinburne) and UTS in Sydney.
Swinburne University of Technology, The University of Melbourne, and RMIT University are combining forces to present the 2025 Student Design Award.
Note: Registrations closed COB April 22, 2025
This award is open to small teams of students currently enrolled in a tertiary institution to develop and present a conceptual design that embodies the principles of lightweight structures, emphasizes sustainability, and the need to address social and climate change issues. This year's event raises awareness of the “epidemic of boringness” to quote Thomas Heatherwick. How might we create more liveable cities and create buildings that we are inspired to look after?
We are honoured to be supported by our Student Award sponsors: Tensys Engineers and MakMax