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Case study: CSL Global Headquarters and Centre for R&D

CSL's new Global Headquarters in Melbourne, designed by COX Architecture, blends innovation with sustainability. The building highlights CSL’s rich history, cutting-edge laboratories, and biophilic design while targeting a 5 Star Green Star rating for environmental performance. Gyprock’s plasterboard products were crucial in meeting the project's needs, from fire safety to sound control.

Resource | 09/09/2024

Architect’s Guide to fire stopping of penetrations

Modern buildings have a variety of specialised and technical installation services installed as part of the build, including some services that penetrate fire separations through walls, floors and ceilings. It may be easy to overlook service penetrations because they are typically out of sight, but because they allow fire and gases to escape through them, they need to be appropriately protected.

Resource | 24/07/2024

Case Study: Shoalhaven House

In the aftermath of the catastrophic Black Summer fires, the Shoalhaven homeowner sought to rebuild to optimise the aspect, achieve exceptional thermal performance and meet stringent BAL requirements, without compromising quality or design freedom. Lift-slide sliding doors had to be custom-made in a variety of configurations.

Resource | 10/05/2024

Building in bushfire prone areas: A 2024 update

Better design planning against the threat of bushfires is an urgent issue in Australia due to the growing density and sprawl of the built environment and the beginning of longer-lasting and more intense fire seasons. Although a building's survival from a fire in extreme conditions is never guaranteed, there are a range of design measures that will increase its chances.

Resource | 03/05/2024

Fire protecting openings close to boundaries: Understanding National Construction Code requirements and effective methods of protection

Fire from one building can easily spread to a neighbouring property through unprotected openings. The challenge for design professionals is how to reduce the spread of flame while still maintaining a functional and aesthetic building that is attractive to occupants.

Resource | 22/03/2024

Fire ratings for acoustic linings: Exploring the key requirements and design considerations

In interior environments, acoustic linings are becoming a common design feature as a way to dampen sound levels while providing a healthy and aesthetically pleasing space. However, due to their porous or perforated nature, some acoustic linings are more fire-prone than others, so obtaining an approved fire certificate or Performance Solution is crucial.

Resource | 22/02/2024

Fire protection in heritage buildings: Navigating the challenges of adaptive reuse

There are many heritage buildings in Australia, each with a distinct cultural and historical significance. The best way to preserve heritage buildings is to adapt and reuse them in new and sustainable ways. However, adapting heritage properties has become more complex due to concerns about fire safety and compliance.

Resource | 19/02/2024

Fire protection of ductwork: Navigating recent changes to the fire resistance standards

The risk of smoke, hot gases, and flames spreading due to flaws in service duct design is a significant issue. In a recent change to Australian regulations, buildings constructed in accordance with the National Construction Code after May 1 2023 or later are now required to have passive fire protection systems.

Resource | 10/11/2023

Combustibility of building materials: Understanding the key Australian standards & fire safety concepts in the National Construction Code

The fire safety of building materials is often expressed in terms of their combustibility and/or resistance to fire, with special regard to the structural elements which must remain in place for stability. It is essential that architects, designers and specifiers have a thorough understanding of how fire performance and testing requirements impact the specification of building materials and systems.

Resource | 01/11/2023

Case study: Elizabeth Quay ferry terminal

In 2015, the waterfront suburb of Elizabeth Quay in Perth’s CBD received a complete redevelopment as part of a rebrand for the Australian Capital City. The aim of the development was to transform the promenade around the river inlet into an iconic area for the public.

Resource | 30/08/2023

Achieving fire and acoustic compliance in multi-residential construction

An increasing desire for inner-city living has spurned this sharp spike in multi-residential approvals, with the major cities continuing to be a hotspot for multi-res construction. For the architects, contractors and workers involved in the design and construction of these projects it brings unique challenges where specifying the best-performing products and systems is critical to success.

Resource | 12/05/2023

Specifying fire-rated building systems

Fires affecting dwellings and places of business cause losses ranging from property and structural damage to injuries and loss of life. In 2018, 4,595,102 fires were reported worldwide, resulting in 51,351 fire-related injuries and 30,812 fire-related deaths. In some cases, these tragic outcomes might have been avoided or mitigated by using better designs, materials and systems.

Resource | 12/05/2023

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