Geraldine Chua . Articles Transforming waste furniture for new office fitouts A successful City of Sydney-funded feasibility study by Edge Environment, the University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) and Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has led to a new solution for problem waste streams produced by the commercial fit-out sector. This 3D printed concrete house combines revolutionary tech with Italian design details Massimiliano Locatelli of Italian studio CLS Architetti, in collaboration with Italcementi Heidelberg Cement Group, Arup and Cybe, has 3D printed a 100sqm house in just 48 hours at Milan’s design festival, Salone del Mobile. SOM unveils net-zero-energy ‘garden in the sky’ plans Renowned multi-disciplinary practice Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed preliminary designs for a skyscraper it says will become “one of the most sustainable buildings in Europe”. Google is changing the sustainable office game At the end of 2017, Google announced that it had reached its goal of 100 percent renewable energy for its global operations. Benchtop materials for high-traffic hospitality areas Rany Obaidi from Marblo Group says that benchtops are one of the most utilised and visible features in hospitality design, and play a major role in contributing to the success of any business. As he puts it—“We all know the feeling when we approach a counter that is stained or unsightly.” The flow of hospitality flooring Although expectations and tastes may change, hospitality venues have always and will continue to create a visually appealing experience for customers.
