Danielle Bowling . Articles HIA award winners revealed, images A Queensland property that is wrapped around a swimming pool has taken a top housing award. Global round up British museum rejected for planning, Russia's buildings under threat and US billings index reports a sharp drop representing a significant drop in earnings. Planning panels take the politics out of planning The NSW government has announced the key players in its new Joint Regional Planning Panels. The five panels made up of independent experts will replace local politicians in determining all applications over $10 million in construction value. Global round up A German architect pioneers buildings made from living trees, images unveiled of a new dance theatre in St Petersburg and Bangkok prepares for a trippy spiraling tower. Land prices signal dawn in the housing market Experts forecast a recovery in the broader market as land prices burgeon nationally, new data reveals. Green timber scheme 'discriminatory' Intentions may have been good, but the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) new forest management scheme could discriminate against the use of wood, a union boss has said.