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    Central Screens and Locks & Capral: A partnership built on trust and quality
    Central Screens and Locks & Capral: A partnership built on trust and quality

    Capral’s support has been instrumental in helping Central Screens navigate large-scale projects, particularly in getting Amplimesh® specified in government tenders and commercial projects. One of the key aspects of this relationship is the hands-on support provided by Capral representatives. Nigel appreciates the face-to-face communication that Capral consistently delivers.


    SJ Proteger louvres enhance safety and design in heritage conversion project in Melbourne
    SJ Proteger louvres enhance safety and design in heritage conversion project in Melbourne

    Safetyline Jalousie’s SJ Proteger louvres serve as Natural Smoke and Heat Ventilators (NSHV), ensuring that in the event of a fire, the walkways remain free of smoke, allowing occupants to safely exit the building.


    SJ Espacer louvre earns coveted Good Design award recognition
    SJ Espacer louvre earns coveted Good Design award recognition

    This marks the second Good Design Award for Safetyline Jalousie, following their first accolade for the SmartAir system in 2022.


    Building off-Earth colonies with Space architects
    Building off-Earth colonies with Space architects

    The inaugural Australian Space Architecture Challenge (ASAC) was organised by a team from the University of Adelaide’s Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources (ATCSR).


    Sustainability Summit #10: What comes next in workplace design?
    Sustainability Summit #10: What comes next in workplace design?

    This upcoming panel, "What Comes Next In Workplace Design?" will address the evolving landscape of the commercial sector in the wake of the pandemic. As hybrid working models reshape vacancy rates and demand for office space, there is much to debate regarding the future of commercial architecture.


    WoodSolutions webinar: Portland’s new international airport terminal case study
    WoodSolutions webinar: Portland’s new international airport terminal case study

    The Portland International Airport Terminal (PDX) Redevelopment, opened in August 2024, is a landmark in mass timber construction. Join Jared Revay, Director of Manufacturing at Timberlab, for an in-depth look at the design, prefabrication, and assembly behind this project. Gain insights into the roof’s complex construction, broken into 18 massive cassette panels, rolled into place with precision.


    Jan van Schaik reflects on recent project WAMA, art and life
    Jan van Schaik reflects on recent project WAMA, art and life

    It’s a family affair. MvS Architects Director Jan van Schaik is a third generation architect, and that’s a lineage that also includes art – which all three generations studied before undertaking degrees in architecture. He sat down with Architecture & Design’s Digital Editor Clémence Carayol to talk about the genesis of WAMA and the impacts of good architecture on the environment, and vice versa.


    Q&A with Richard Hamber, General Manager at DECO Australia
    Q&A with Richard Hamber, General Manager at DECO Australia

    Richard Hamber, General Manager of DECO Australia, emphasizes sustainability shaped by his industrial design background. Under his leadership, DECO has adopted lower-carbon materials and expanded renewable energy use. The company focuses on four sustainability areas aligned with UN goals: energy, materials, water, and community. DECO aspires to achieve net-zero emissions while fostering critical discussions on comprehensive sustainability in product development and lifecycle management.


    Bespoke Crimsafe screens support patient recovery at outdoor lounge in Melbourne mental health facility
    Bespoke Crimsafe screens support patient recovery at outdoor lounge in Melbourne mental health facility

    Crimsafe provides a fusion of multiple product benefits in one screen and was chosen due to its strength, climate control, sustainability and versatility in safety applications.


    Crimsafe security screens deliver fire resistance and protection to community hall in bushfire area
    Crimsafe security screens deliver fire resistance and protection to community hall in bushfire area

    Crimsafe security screens were specified to provide the necessary protection from bushfires, ember attack and wind-driven debris, and were fitted to the outside of all the double-glazed windows. The screens were coated with a custom Wet Coat Bronze Finish paint to deliver the architect’s required aesthetic.


    Why urban mining’s time has come
    Why urban mining’s time has come

    Pollution and waste, climate change and biodiversity loss are creating a triple planetary crisis. In response, UN Environment Programme executive director Inger Andersen has called for waste to be redefined as a valuable resource instead of a problem. That’s what urban mining does.


    New leadership team for AJC
    New leadership team for AJC

    AJC Architects has announced a series of key promotions that will further strengthen its leadership team and reinforce its commitment to excellence in design and project delivery.


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