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    Internal and external fire exposure for ducts – understanding the difference
    Internal and external fire exposure for ducts – understanding the difference

    There are no concessions in AS1668.1 to allow for ‘Internal Exposure Only’ or ‘External Exposure Only’, except for Smoke Exhaust/ Smoke Spill.


    The Big Calm or the big unrest: Are workers satisfied with the spaces their workplace provide?
    The Big Calm or the big unrest: Are workers satisfied with the spaces their workplace provide?

    Hassell’s 2024 Workplace Futures Survey, The Big Calm, is out. After many years of disruption, the survey points to the arrival of calmness, not only in workplace patterns but also in what employees want from a workplace.


     Raising the roof on the new Sydney Fish Market with 3XN Architects and BVN
    Raising the roof on the new Sydney Fish Market with 3XN Architects and BVN

    Sydney’s skyline is set to change forever with an eye-catching and spectacular roof taking shape over the new Sydney Fish Market, thanks to two major Australian practices.


    Custom Designer Jet carpets bring artist Rone’s immersive installation to life at the AGWA
    Custom Designer Jet carpets bring artist Rone’s immersive installation to life at the AGWA

    ‘Time Rone’, currently on exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA), is an immersive art experience that transports visitors to a moment of suspended time, where they can truly indulge in the memories of mid-century Australia.


    How new homes can achieve 7-star NatHERS energy ratings with Foamex StyroTherm XPS
    How new homes can achieve 7-star NatHERS energy ratings with Foamex StyroTherm XPS

    By enhancing the slab's ability to resist heat flow, StyroTherm XPS sheets effectively reduce the energy required for heating and cooling, ultimately contributing to lower carbon emissions and energy bills. At a time when environmental stewardship is more important than ever before, this simple solution offers both immediate and long-term benefits.


    Powerhouse partners with David Gianotten
    Powerhouse partners with David Gianotten

    Powerhouse has announced a collaboration with David Gianotten, Managing Partner – Architect at Office for Metropolitan Architecture and his team to conceptualise and develop one of the foundational opening exhibitions of Powerhouse Parramatta.


    Holcim’s ECOPact drives sustainability at Geraldton short stay accommodation project
    Holcim’s ECOPact drives sustainability at Geraldton short stay accommodation project

    Holcim has partnered with local construction company Geraldton Building Services and Cabinets Yurra (GBSC) to supply ECOPact concrete for the project – marking the first ECOPact venture in regional Western Australia.


    Polished concrete flooring adds contemporary touch to Byron Bay home
    Polished concrete flooring adds contemporary touch to Byron Bay home

    Using a stone hand-selected by the builder and procured by Holcim, the architect, builder and polisher have collaborated to seamlessly mould a range of raw materials into a tribute to our natural environment.


    Corian® washplanes help create sophisticated washrooms at exclusive Newcastle club
    Corian® washplanes help create sophisticated washrooms at exclusive Newcastle club

    Webber Architects chose Corian® Carrara Lino for its marble-like aesthetic, bringing a timeless elegance to the washrooms that complements the overall contemporary feel of the club.


    Autex Acoustics wall and ceiling products enhance student learning in refurbished school library
    Autex Acoustics wall and ceiling products enhance student learning in refurbished school library

    At the newly refurbished library in the Cecile Ryan Centre at St Andrews Lutheran College, Queensland, acoustic wall and ceiling panels from Autex Acoustics bring quiet and comfort to a large, multi-use learning space.


    PGH Metallic bricks deliver visually appealing, fire-rated walls at Warners Bay townhouses
    PGH Metallic bricks deliver visually appealing, fire-rated walls at Warners Bay townhouses

    The builder specified Nickel Flash from PGH Bricks & Pavers’ Metallic range for its aesthetic appeal and because it would meet the non-combustibility requirements of the site.


    Elevating public architecture: The aesthetic and functional impact of timber
    Elevating public architecture: The aesthetic and functional impact of timber

    Architects are turning to Big River's timber products for public spaces due to their durability, aesthetic versatility, and sensory appeal. Timber fosters community engagement through its natural textures and warmth. Notable projects like the Munro Development and the Koorie Heritage Trust demonstrate how Big River's offerings create inviting environments.


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