Nathan Johnson . Articles New wind turbines, air conditioners and solar storage systems named among Australia’s best new technologies A competition to find Australia’s most exciting new technology companies has uncovered some exciting new products applicable to the architecture, engineering and construction sector. Developers backflip on office building plans to find more Sydney residential space Two commercial office buildings earmarked for development in Darling Harbour and Barangaroo could be dropped for more profitable residential versions. Iranian architects release open-source parametric brick wall script and stencil Iranian architecture practice, Sstudiomm has developed an open-source DIY kit for a parametrically-derived brick laying technique. Concerns rise from ACA Salary Survey - Architects Award being ignored, women still underpaid Some 13 per cent of firms surveyed in the 2016 National Salary Survey are underpaying some of their employees, and female architects and interior designers are still being paid less than men. 2016 Eat Drink Design Awards shortlist announced Nominations have been announced for the 2016 Eat Drink Design Awards with 77 projects from Australia and New Zealand shortlisted by the jury across the six categories. Tests highlight massive benefits of CLT/concrete hybrid construction system Just as we think it’s taking off, another spanner has been thrown in the works of tall timber construction.