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Storm water shock absorbers: Rainwater retention and detention tanks, an architectural solution to mitigate urban stormwater runoff

Increased stormwater runoff due to intense rainfall, the expansion of industrial and commercial buildings, and rising residential densities is putting pressure on current drainage infrastructure. On-site rainwater retention and detention systems are the most effective and economical method of mitigating this growing problem.

Resource | 15/04/2024

Built for durability and style: A specifier’s guide to anodised aluminium grates

Homeowners and builders are increasingly selecting anodised aluminium grates as their preferred drainage option for water waste. They offer more robust protection for architectural applications and an elegant and sustainable option for drainage systems in showers and bathrooms, balconies and swimming pools.

Resource | 25/01/2024

Key considerations for effective stormwater drainage specification

It has become clear in these times of climate change and variable rainfall patterns that specifiers need to be fully aware of the various draining options, along with their benefits and limitations. As well as the regulations related to drainage systems, the difference between various classes of grate and the types of applications for which each is suitable.

Resource | 04/12/2023

Aesthetic & effective balcony drainage: Design & specification considerations

Due to the widespread construction of high-density, multi-residential buildings, the defective construction of balconies has become an increasingly common problem. As balconies are susceptible to water damage, the provision of effective drainage is essential to not only ensure the long life of the balcony but to also deliver beautiful, functional spaces that increase the value of the asset.

Resource | 05/07/2023

Livable housing provisions & level threshold compliance: The impact of the National Construction Code 2022 on drainage design and specification

The National Construction Code (NCC) 2022 edition contains new livable housing provisions that will make new Australian homes more suitable for people with mobility issues. The priority for designers and specifiers is understanding the ‘nuts and bolts’ of these changes and how they will impact the design and specification of different parts of new home builds.

Resource | 26/10/2022

Building design for sustainable homes & cities: The benefits of rainwater harvesting

As water demand grows, so does the need for sustainable water services. The first step in integrated urban water management, rainwater harvesting has emerged as a feature of sustainable building design that every architect and specifier needs to understand.

Resource | 06/02/2020

Experts’ Guide to Waterproofing for Lineal Drainage: 9 Tips for Failsafe Installation

This expert’s guide to waterproofing for linear drainage provides 9 essential tips to help protect building interiors from the destructive forces of water ingress.

Resource | 11/11/2014

The benefits of green infrastructure

This free whitepaper examines the challenges faced by architects in an increasingly urban environment, and the green infrastructure alternatives such as green facades that are changing the way we look at building design.

Resource | 01/10/2014

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