David Wheeldon . Articles Melbourne building designer suspected murdered: police investigate James Crawford’s death Homicide detectives are investigating the death of young Melbourne building designer James Crawford, the director of locally-based firm Inner Arc. Residential alterations and additions activity on the rise across Australia [Infographic] Renovation activity, particularly in residential building, is widely expected to expand over the next five years. We map out a state-by-state forecast in this article. Technology: Possibilities flow with permeable paving Permeable paving solutions can offer practical and environmental advantages over more traditional materials. CSR and Boral join forces as brick demand falls in line with Australian design trends CSR and Boral have announced the intention to form a joint venture of Australian east coast brick operations. Possibilities flow with permeable paving Porous and permeable paving can offer practical and environmental advantages over traditional paving materials. New calls for an Australian national government architect Fresh calls for the Australian Government to create a national government architect position.