About Us
Founded in 1991 ArchiTeam Cooperative is a membership association for Australian architects working in small, medium and emerging practices.
We’ve been around for over 30 years promoting the unique role and the importance of small practice is in the design industry. ArchiTeam is democratically run by members, for members. Every member is encouraged to play an active part in shaping our organisation. With over 1000 members nationally, we are the leading dedicated voice of Australia’s small architectural practices.
Our Mission
To empower and support small practice architects to thrive
Our Purpose
ArchiTeam exists to provide benefits of co-operation to our members. By utilising our combined voices, we are able to support our members in their work and professional learning and raise the profile of our industry.
To achieve our Mission and Purpose, we will:
- Promote and protect ArchiTeam and our members through education and activities
- Advocate for the importance of small, medium and emerging architects in Australia
- Assist the architecture community to connect and improve
Members of ArchiTeam enjoy benefits including:
- Professional insurance | Protect your business with affordable PI and PL insurance. Fast obligation free quotes
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Earn points and keep up with the latest innovations, techniques and business practices at discounted member rates
- ArchiTeam Awards | Showcase your work in the Awards. Free first entry for members. National publicity and Awards exhibition and opening night.
- ArchiTeam Conference | Focused on the business of small practice architecture.
- Business Support Documents | Client Architect Agreements (free for all members), Employment Contracts and our WH&S Kit – tailored to the needs of small practices and all recently updated
- Support | Be part of our members-only online members discussion forum, with support from 1000+ members who understand what you’re going through around the country
- News | Receive our monthly e-newsletter, DATUM delivered straight to your inbox
- Be heard | Get involved with the co-op and make the voice of small practitioners heard
If you are interested in joining ArchiTeam or would like further information, please visit the membership and insurance page or email admin@architeam.net.au
*ArchiTeam is registered as a co-operative under the Co-operatives Act 1996 (Vic). Please note that ArchiTeam Co-operative Limited does not hold an Australian Financial Services License and members should consider obtaining their own financial product advice about insurances from a person who is able to give such advice under an Australian Financial Services License. ArchiTeam does not provide financial advice to members. All insurance products and advice on the ArchiTeam Group Insurance policies are provided by Aust Brokers Countrywide.