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The simplistic beauty of shipping container homes

Shipping containers have often been used as base structures of buildings, a trend that is increasing.

Google+ is most useful social tool according to Architecture & Design social survey

The social media survey run on Architecture & Design has given a surprising result, with Google+ coming out at the most ...

Building approvals soar to record levels

Statistics show that building approvals have risen to one of the highest levels since records began.

The proposed design for the $4.2 billion mega-resort in Cairns. Image: www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/

$4.2bn mega-resort and casino proposed near Cairns

Chinese developers have been given the approval to buy land for a planned $4.2bn mega-resort near Cairns.

House NA by Sou Fujimoto Architects. Image: Iwan Baan via archdaily.com

Why are Japanese homes disposable? [PODCAST]

This podcast looks into the questions of why Japanese homes are disposable after only 30 years.

Reza Berati. Image: @pamelacurr via twitter

Murdered Manus Island asylum seeker was an architect looking for a better life

Asylum seeker Reza Berati, who was murdered at a detention centre on Manus Island on 17 February, was an architect.

The building which is up for demolition at the corner of Market St and Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Image: Future Melbourne (Planning) Committee

Big four called forth to design building for 447 Collins St

Four teams of international architectural firms have been shortlisted to design a building for the site of 447 Collins S...

Woollongong ATO interiors designed by Woodhead reflection of topography

Woodhead have designed the new ATO offices in Woollongong using the concept of 'synthesis'.

Architecture has a new home – new strata tower for AIA opened in Melbourne

The Australian Institute of Architects has a new home at 41X - a Five Star Green Star strata-titled commercial tower.

Dolphin Court Residence by ME. Image: Toby Scott

Winners of Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards announced

Winners of the Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards were announced on Friday, with a total of 11 proj...

Entries for in Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards revealed

Entries for the Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Regional Architecture Awards have been revealed ahead of the awards tonight.

Burnley Living Roofs by Hassell. Image: Hassell

Hassell joins 202020 Vision

Hassell has signed on to the 202020 Vision campaign to help broaden awarenss of urban green space.

Stewart Hollenstein�s winning design from the 2012 design competition for the Green Square library and plaza. Image: city of sydney

Call for architects to design new Green Square aquatic centre

A design competition for the new sports recreation park and aquatic centre at Green Square will open on Monday, with arc...

Number of mid-size architecture firms shrink, new entrants increased

A report from the Creative Industries Innovation Centre shows mid-size architectural firms have shrunk, while there are ...

House by Studio Mk27 won a Platinum A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2012 - 2013. Image: adesignaward.com

Entries closing soon for International Building Materials and Architectural Products Design Awards

Entries for the International Building Materials and Architectural Products Design Awards are closing soon.

Call for submissions to making: fun @ SCALE exhibition [VIDEO]

Part of the National Architecture Conference, making: fun @ SCALE is calling for submissions.

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