NSW Housing Pattern Book briefing
Join the ACA NSW/ACT and Paulo Macchia and Matt Travis from Government Architect NSW on Wednesday 27 August, for a special briefing on the newly released NSW Housing Pattern Book – Low Rise Patterns.
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This initiative is designed to support the delivery of faster, better-designed housing across NSW.
In this session, you will learn how the Pattern Book offers architect-designed homes to streamline the planning process while maintaining high design quality.
The briefing will cover:
- How to use the low-rise patterns in practice
- How the patterns align with current planning pathways
- What’s coming next – including a preview of the mid-rise patterns set to launch later this year
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into this important step forward in housing design and delivery across the state.
SPEAKERS
Paulo Macchia
Paulo Macchia is a registered architect and holds a Master of Sustainable Built Environment. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) and leads the NSW Housing Pattern Book and the Sustainable Building SEPP at Government Architect NSW. Paulo regularly chairs design advisory groups and a range of state significant design competitions. In 2024, he won the AIA National Leadership in Sustainability Prize.
Matt Travis
Matt Travis is a registered architect and Principal Design Advisor at Government Architect NSW. He was a key contributor to the delivery of the Low-Rise Housing Pattern Book. Matt brings a strong focus on housing solutions that foster community and deliver quality neighbourhoods. His work supports better design outcomes through practical, scalable strategies for residential development.
WHERE & WHEN
Online via Zoom
8.30–9.15am Wednesday, 27 August 2025
COST & BOOKINGS
Free session
To reserve your ticket, BOOK HERE.
CONTACT
For any questions, please contact Marie Frost nswact@aca.org.au