22 - 24 April 2010, Sydney

"extra/ordinary will dwell on the culture of the extraordinarily ordinary. As an antidote to the incessant abstractions of globalisation, we will be gathering together those who have an enthusiasm for engaging with the contingency of the everyday: inventing new ways of operating; embracing collaborative approaches and initiating direct action on the ground. Producing outcomes that are innovative and utilitarian, provocative and pragmatic. Resolving ordinary problems in extraordinary ways."

Mel Dodd, Creative Director of the Institute's 2010 National Architecture Conference, put together a conference that was extraordinary in more ways than one, with engaging speakers tackling a variety of interesting, relevant and topical issues. This page is dedicated to bringing the conference to life for those who were unable to attend, or for those who just want to relive it. Some of the conference's main highlights are available already, and more material will continue to be made available over the coming weeks, so be sure to keep coming back to see what's new.

To immerse yourself in the conference experience, you can:

Videos

Free videos of some of the conference sessions are available here.

	Conference Opening Address In this video, you can get a taste of what the conference had to offer: The Institute's outgoing President Melinda Dodson opens the conference with her address. The President of Architecture Canada receives an honourary membership with an entertaining and lighthearted response. BlueScope Steel's Residential Market Manager Manu Siitonen discusses BlueScope's relationship with the Institute and launches their new Colorbond product. The conference's Creative Director, Mel Dodd, reveals her vision for the conference and discusesses what exactly she meant to explore with the "extra/ordinary" theme. Approximately 24 minutes.
	Humanitarian Architecture - Part 1 In this first part of the popular expanded practice forum Humanitarian Architecture, moderator Guy Luscombe introduces the topic and the first speaker, Esther Charlesworth, talks about her work with Architects Without Frontiers. Approximately 26 minutes.
	Humanitarian Architecture - Part 2 The fascinating foray into the humanitarian possibilities and limits of architectural practice continues with Paul Pholeros of Healthabitat. Approximately 20 minutes.
	Humanitarian Architecture - Part 3 Last but not least, David Chesterman of Emergency Architects Australia brings a very experienced perspective to the important topic. Approximately 18 minutes.
	Humanitarian Architecture - Part 4 The session takes an interesting turn as an engaging panel discussion wraps things up. Approximately 15 minutes.

 Reports

Gain a deeper understanding of the conference's and speakers' key ideas.

One of the most valuable parts of a conference is the opportunity to interact and engage with your peers in the industry, discussing the important topics and fascinating ideas that are the centrepiece of the conference. We received an amazing 300+ delegates' reports this year, so now, even if you didn't attend, you can read what others thought about each of the keynote presentations here.

 Keynote Presentations

Explore the conference's fascinating concepts and gain formal CPD points at the same time!

If reading the delegates' reports or watching the opening address has left you wanting more, you're in luck! The conference's keynote presentations are being transformed into Continuum courses, available for purchase - and for earning CPD points - anytime, any place. Some of the conference's most popular presentations are already available:

Exploding Architecture	Elemental Design	Population vs Landscape	Urban Splash

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