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As Australians rethink how we build, Alspec's 50th anniversary sparks important conversations about the future of sustainable construction. We use this opportunity to sit down with Ross Baynham, Alspec's National Specification and Commercial Product Manager and committed champion of building energy efficiency, to talk about the company's journey and its ambitious vision for the future.
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It’s well-known that aluminium has long been a favourite material for architects, designers and specifiers. Valued for its versatility, strength (particularly compared with its weight), and sleek aesthetic; it has become a mainstay in our homes and buildings for good reason.
While there are an array of luxurious multi-residential complexes currently hitting the market, not all are created with an architecture of sufficiency or sustainability in mind. The future of our cities depends on a crucial shift – a move from sprawling developments to sustainable, multi-residential dwellings, especially at a time of housing crisis.
The art of breathing life into a former designer’s work forms the heart of the Sustainability Awards' Single Dwelling Alteration/Addition category. Here, the spotlight shines on architects who transform ageing structures, often steeped in history, into sustainable havens tailored to modern needs.
Transcending the 9-5 cycle and creating a legacy impact in the built environment is something we all aspire to accomplish throughout our professional careers. Each year, we aim to showcase the work of architects and designers that have done this for many years via the Lifetime Achievement category within the Sustainability Awards program.
This dynamic design encourages the eye to wonder and explore the elaborate symbolism of the pattern. This eye-catching visual is part of the new "Here Before" carpet collection – a collaboration between Dreamtime Flooring, a 100% Indigenous-owned business, and renowned carpet manufacturer GH Commercial.
Nestled amongst the giants of our streetscapes are hidden gems – small, innovative commercial spaces that fuel the local economy with everything from charming cafes to cutting-edge startups. At the Sustainability Awards, we know these "small wonders'' deserve recognition, especially when they prioritise sustainability alongside style.
The construction industry faces a critical challenge: achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. As a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions (nearly 30 percent), adopting sustainable practices is no longer optional, it's essential. Green building materials are a powerful tool in this fight, and we endeavour to showcase those materials with the Sustainability Awards category of the same name.
Today we are delighted to announce that entries for the 2024 Sustainability Awards have opened! With 18 categories for our 18 years, this year shapes up as the ultimate celebration of sustainability. Today, we hone in on interior design, and give credence to our Gold Sponsor GH Commercial and their wonderful team.
The future of Australia's built environment hinges on a single word: carbon. Australia's construction industry faces a challenge, with embodied carbon predicted to account for a staggering 85% of its emissions by 2050. This fact is galvanising the architecture industry, the government, and the nation at large.
Timber construction is gaining significant momentum as a crucial solution for achieving Australia's ambitious carbon reduction targets. To understand this shift, we spoke with Kevin Peachey, the Head of Built Environment Programs at Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and WoodSolutions. Kevin shares his insights on the future of timber construction, industry challenges.
The contemporary workplace faces a surprising paradox: designed to foster productivity, it often tends to do the opposite. Stress, disengagement and absenteeism are a growing concern, particularly as they negatively impact the well-being of the occupants. And while our workplaces become more automated and technologically advanced, the emerging solution to this problem seems more elemental, primordial even: proximity to nature.
