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Practical guides, policy updates, and expert commentary on the changing world of heritage. Essential reading for property owners, architects, and planners.


PIA CPD Course: Strategic Heritage Planning: Values, Models and Challenges
Join Dr James Lesh on 29 October 2026 for PIA's online course examining values-based heritage policy, climate retrofitting, and municipal strategies.
3 days ago2 min read


Mind the Gap: Built Form Separation and VCAT's Decision on 'Fairholme'
A recent VCAT decision at 'Fairholme' in Camberwell demonstrates how not only architectural but also historical values can be determinative of significant heritage fabric.
Oct 142 min read


How Regional Councils Can Use the New Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit
The Victorian Government has released the Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit. Here is how it streamlines procurement and project delivery for rural and regional councils updating their heritage frameworks.
Oct 73 min read


Beyond Compliance: Why Collaborative Heritage Advisory Delivers Better Project Outcomes
A modern heritage consultant does more than enforce statutory constraints; they partner with you to problem-solve. Learn how a collaborative advisory approach unlocks project value and secures planning approvals in Victoria.
Sep 302 min read


Why We Conserve Heritage: Creating Real Value in the Built Environment
When embarking on a property adaptation or a major commercial development, owners and developers frequently ask: why do we conserve heritage? While it is easy to view heritage protections as just another compliance hurdle, the reality is far more compelling. Heritage places matter because they provide a vital sense of continuity in a rapidly changing world. They anchor our civic and individual identities, serving as tangible links to our shared memory and history. They provid
Sep 233 min read


Analysing the Economic Assumptions in the Productivity Commission's Housing Report
An analysis of the Productivity Commission’s interim housing report, examining how its proposed heritage reforms rely on weak economic assumptions and limited data.
Sep 129 min read
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