David Islip

David is Principal Adviser in Architecture at the Office of Victorian Government Architect. He is an architect with over 25 years’ experience in the public and private sector advocating the benefits of good design. David is the OVGA’s design lead for the State’s Public Housing Renewal Program, which is being delivered as a Ground Lease Model 1 & 2. He advised in the development of Victoria’s Better Apartment Design Standards and is an advocate for improving the procurement of design services, buildings and infrastructure across government. David is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, past Chair of the Architects Registration Board of Victoria and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.