# CLAD — Carey Landwehr Architecture & Design > Australian architecture practice specializing in community-driven, regenerative > design. Based in Naarm (Melbourne) and lutruwita(Tasmania). Founded 2021 by > registered architect Carey Landwehr (VIC: 800063, TAS: 1416, AIA: 61378). > Architecture that works today while making a positive impact for years to come. > > For detailed content summaries see: https://cl-ad.com.au/llms-full.txt ## About CLAD is an architectural practice founded by Carey Landwehr in 2021, based in Naarm (Melbourne) and lutruwita(Tasmania), Australia. The practice focuses on residential, community, and public projects with a commitment to regenerative design principles and social housing advocacy. - **Principal:** Carey Landwehr — Registered Architect - **VIC Registration:** 800063 (Architects Registration Board of Victoria) - **TAS Registration:** 1416 (Board of Architects of Tasmania) - **AIA Membership:** 61378, Firm F197 - **ABN:** 61 657 080 043 - **Living Future Accredited** (Living Future Institute of Australia) ## Services - Residential architecture (new builds and renovations) - Community and public architecture - Heritage and adaptive reuse - Social housing design - Regenerative and sustainable design - Planning applications and permits - Contract administration - Design studio teaching (university level) ## Guides Educational resources for clients, students, and architects: - [Architecture Registration Guide](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/architectureregistration): Comprehensive 30-chapter guide to becoming a registered architect in Australia. Covers the profession, practice management, project delivery, construction, professional conduct, and examination preparation. The most thorough free resource on Australian architecture registration. - [The Architectural Journey](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/thearchitecturaljourney): 10-phase guide for clients navigating the design and construction process. Covers initial consultation through to project completion and post-occupancy. - [Working with an Architect](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/working-with-an-architect): Practical guide explaining what architects do, project phases, fee structures, budget management, and 23 frequently asked questions about engaging an architect in Australia. - [Materials Atlas](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/materialsatlas): Database of 240+ building materials with Australian construction properties, fire safety ratings, sustainability data, and application guidance. Categories include organic, mineral, composite, and synthetic materials. - [Glossary](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/glossary): Architecture and construction terminology explained in plain language. Searchable database of industry terms. - [Regenerative Design](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/regenerativedesign): Introduction to regenerative architecture principles — designing buildings that restore and enhance natural systems. - [Social Housing Design Guide](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/socialhousing): Interactive guide to social housing policy and design in Australia. - [Victorian Affordable & Social Housing Design Guide](https://cl-ad.com.au/guides/vicashdg): Victorian government housing design standards and compliance. ## Research Published architectural research, design insights, and university design studio outcomes: - [Research Articles](https://cl-ad.com.au/research): Architectural research covering urban complexity, housing policy, design theory, and sustainability. - [Design Studios](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/studios): University design studio portfolios showcasing student work in architectural design. - [Paperworks](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/paperworks): Academic papers and publications on architecture and urbanism. ## Projects - [Project Portfolio](https://cl-ad.com.au/projects): Residential, community, and collaboration projects across Victoria and Tasmania. ## Tools - [Site Checker](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/site-checker): Planning overlay and heritage analysis tool for Victorian properties. ### Archkit — Browser-based architectural toolkit Free, browser-based tools for architects. No install, no upload to a server — PDFs stay on the user's machine. Each mode has its own crawlable URL with full SSR'd description and capability list. - [Archkit (Lander)](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/): Overview of all Archkit modes. - [Archkit Poster](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/poster/): Tile any PDF drawing across multiple A4/A3 sheets at true scale, then assemble into A0/A1 posters. - [Archkit Tapestry](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/tapestry/): Lay out multiple PDF pages into a single tiled wall composition — auto-groups by paper size. - [Archkit Draw](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/draw/): Draw precise 2D CAD geometry over a PDF or on a blank sheet — lines, dimensions, hatch and annotation with snapping, optional real-world calibration, and DXF/PDF export. (Unifies the former Draft + Markup modes.) - [Archkit Present](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/present/) (coming soon): Keyboard-driven presentation mode for architectural reviews. - [Archkit Sheets](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/sheets/) (coming soon): Drawing-set assembly with bidirectional callout hyperlinks (auto-linked sheet references and detail callouts). - [Archkit Revise](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/revise/) (coming soon): Side-by-side and overlay comparison of two drawing revisions with auto-diff highlighting. - [Archkit Schedule](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/schedule/) (coming soon): Architectural schedules (rooms, doors, windows, finishes, fixtures, equipment) with NCC + AS/NZS + Green Star + NABERS references and multi-sheet XLSX/PDF export. - [Archkit Brief](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/brief/) (coming soon): Structured architectural brief builder — site, scope, schedule of accommodation, budget, sustainability targets. - [Archkit Quill](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/quill/): Studio marking and rubric tool for architectural educators — 4-format LMS rubric parser, click-to-mark, DOCX feedback export, Livemark crit projection, and Allocate sub-mode for balanced group formation. - [Archkit Collage](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/collage/): Layered architectural composition canvas — assemble images and vector cutouts across background/middleground/foreground with masks, blends, and CSS filters; export PNG/JPG/PDF. - [Archkit Regen](https://cl-ad.com.au/research/tools/archkit/regen/) (coming soon): Regenerative-design workspace combining the SHDG six-scale matrix with CLAD's regenerative-design framework. ## Contact - **Website:** https://cl-ad.com.au - **Email:** contact@cl-ad.com.au - **Phone:** +61 423 400 578 - **Address:** 11 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066 ## Social - [LinkedIn (Carey Landwehr)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/careylandwehr/) - [LinkedIn (CLAD)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/clad-architecture/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clad_au/) ## License All content © 2026 Carey Landwehr Architecture & Design. 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