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31 Jan 2012

A diary of events from the August 2011 issue of Landscape Architecture Australia.

Unlandscaped 2010 joint-winner McGregor Coxall’s Vartov Square.

Green Cities 2011

Entering its fifth year, Green Cities is the largest and most influential green building conference in the Asia-Pacific region. The 2011 conference will feature world leaders, local experts and government visionaries. The 2011 theme is Partnering for Solutions.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
27 February – 2 March 2011
greencities.org.au

Unlandscaped 2011

Landscape architects are creating the framework for Australia’s future growth. The Unlandscaped prize is an opportunity to demonstrate the untapped potential of the profession. Enter your unrealized projects, propositions and scenarios. A cash prize of $3000 is offered.

Australia wide
Entries due 10 March 2011

architecturemedia.com

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

This show is in its sixteenth year and proudly remains the biggest annual flower and garden show in the Southern Hemisphere. The show will bring the creativity and passion of Australia’s top floral and landscape designers to Melbourne, delivered in stunning displays.

Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne, Victoria
30 March – 3 April 2011
melbflowershow.com.au

Landscape Australia Expo

The Landscape Australia Expo is a trade-only event aimed at professionals involved in the design, specification, construction and maintenance of public, commercial and residential landscapes. The expo showcases new products and brings buyers and suppliers together under one roof.

RNA Showgrounds
Brisbane, Queensland
14–15 April 2011
landscapeexpo.com.au

Designex

Australian design and architecture event Designex presents the best in contemporary and classic designs. The verified professional visitors attend to be informed and inspired as they discover the latest products and design trends from local and international studios and brands.

Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
13–15 April 2011
designex.info

2011 AILA National Conference

The major theme for the conference is green infrastructure and the value of landscape in the context of climate change. The conference title, Transform, indicates the necessary level of change to deal with climate change challenges required by those in the landscape architecture profession.

Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre
Brisbane, Queensland
11–13 August 2011
aila.org.au/conference/2011