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Articles

BIM a requirement for manufacturers in content and workflows
In the second part on BPN's feature on BIM, manufacturers developing BIM specifications and the idea of a national BIM library are explored.
Calls for building product manufacturers to get onboard with BIM in Australia
Building Information Modelling is the definitive piece of technology for building design, but Australia is slow to adopt national standards.
Seismic strengthening proposals in NZ could change building design
A seismic assessment proposal of buildings in New Zealand could have buildings and cities looking quite different within only a few years.
LED innovations driving force behind change
In the second part of BPN's feature on lighting, changes to lighting design are explored along with innovation in lighting.
Lights, they are a changin'
Lights we use today have changed very little over the years, but with lighting getting smarter at a rapid pace due to developing technology, things are beginning to change, particularly around lighting design and the common light.
Viridian glazing environmentally friendly while adding character
The Heiden Beach House in Point Lonsdale, Victoria is a great example of how Viridian New World Glass glazing can make a building ooze character while not compromising on environmental advantages.