Nathan Johnson . Articles Changes to NABERS governance gives more power to industry Proposed changes to NABERS governance arrangements could give industry a greater influence on the direction of the ratings system. New NSW Chapter President to regain trust and respect of members The man replacing Shaun Carter as the Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter President acknowledges that he has big shoes to fill and a lot of work to do if he is to regain membership numbers and trust. Shining the light on another Australian first at Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point Brisbane architecture firm, Bureau Proberts is recruiting a new lighting concept for its next apartment project at Kangaroo Point. Jardino, is the name of the proposed 19-storey residential tower for 12 Hamilton Street, which will also feature distinctive round and rotating floorplates, and a multi-layered garden façade. Canberra’s backlog of unassessed heritage nominations causing uncertainty A push from residents groups in the Australian Capital Territory seeks to have the territory’s long-standing backlog of unassessed heritage nominations reduced and its heritage assessment process overhauled. $1.85 billion World Trade Centre for Perth progressing quickly Plans to develop a billion-dollar World Trade Centre for Perth’s central business district have progressed, with the Western Australian government offering principle support to the project. Irish duo named Directors of 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale For the second time in its history, the Venice Architecture Biennale will be curated by an all-female team.
