Nathan Johnson . Articles Mechanical insulation: it isn’t sexy, but it’ll save you money “Insulation is the Rodney Dangerfield of the construction industry—it receives very little respect and is taken for granted.” Last spots available: Sustainability Connect, The Future of Sustainable Design launches in Melbourne Spots are running out fast for Architecture & Design’s exclusive invitation-only event, Sustainability Connect, The Future of Sustainable Design which is being held in Melbourne on 4 May. Parlour spokesperson calms hype surrounding latest Women in Architecture survey Digs into the stats to water down the drama but says gender bias is deeply embedded in every aspect of our social lives. February’s Top 10 stories – from Melbourne’s cladding problem to rethinking Parramatta Square As February closes and 2016 begins to pick up speed, we reflect on the articles that made headlines this month. Exceeding green expectations: 20 Martin Place achieves ‘World Leadership’ status from GBCA Crone Partner’s refurbishment of 20 Martin Place, Sydney outstrips sustainability expectations and achieves 6 Stars Green Star As Built. BIG unveils ‘unzipped’ wall for 2016 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Bjark Ingels Group unveil design for this year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavillion alongside four smaller "summer houses" designed by Kunlé Adeyemi - NLÉ, Barkow Leibinger, Yona Friedman and Asif Khan.