Talking Architecture & Design Podcast (Episode 220) - David Malvern from Sekisui House on the rise of prefab house designs in Australia Listen Now
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    New 11km light rail proposed for Parramatta Road to Green Square stretch
    New 11km light rail proposed for Parramatta Road to Green Square stretch

    A new light rail line running from Parramatta Road to Green Square via Central Station has been proposed by ALTRAC Light Rail, the consortium behind Sydney’s light rail network, with a view to revitalising Parramatta Road and better connecting Green Square.


    Opening the tap on sustainable design with Billi’s OmniOne Boiling, Chilled, & Sparkling Water System
    Opening the tap on sustainable design with Billi’s OmniOne Boiling, Chilled, & Sparkling Water System

    Billi, a pioneering force in sustainable hydration solutions, has unveiled its latest innovation: the OmniOne Boiling, Chilled & Sparkling water system. This innovative fusion of Billi’s renowned energy-saving technologies with new ground-breaking capabilities and packaging solutions marks a pivotal moment in Billi’s sustainability journey. While the elegant, streamlined body requires 40% less space when compared to similar models.


    NSW’s best designs celebrated at 2024 AIA state architecture awards
    NSW’s best designs celebrated at 2024 AIA state architecture awards

    The winning projects not only provide a window into the changing built environment of contemporary Australia but also show a pathway forward for sustainable and heritage buildings.


    New report flags drop in building apprenticeship commencements
    New report flags drop in building apprenticeship commencements

    Master Builders Australia has released a report that underlines the importance of attracting and retaining Australia’s next generation of trade apprentices.


    AJC Architects-designed Loreto Normanhurst Boarding School commences construction
    AJC Architects-designed Loreto Normanhurst Boarding School commences construction

    Construction work has begun on the new Loreto Normanhurst Boarding School, a state-of-the-art educational facility designed by Sydney-based architectural practice AJC Architects to provide accommodation for 216 boarding students from Year 7 to 12.


    SAS metal ceilings continue to play key role in Auckland International Airport transformation
    SAS metal ceilings continue to play key role in Auckland International Airport transformation

    For this phase of the project, the team at Peddlethorpe chose SAS International's versatile SAS740 system for the ceiling areas within the new undercover zones.


    Galintel duplex-coated R4 steel lintels – built to resist corrosion
    Galintel duplex-coated R4 steel lintels – built to resist corrosion

    The new Galintel duplex-coated R4 steel lintels are built to resist corrosion in severe marine environments.


    CPD program on specifying linear drainage for indoor and outdoor spaces
    CPD program on specifying linear drainage for indoor and outdoor spaces

    This training is essential for architecture, design and engineering consultants, commercial managers, project managers, and estimating and operations team members at all levels.


    Allproof introduces new 300mm clear opening commercial channel
    Allproof introduces new 300mm clear opening commercial channel

    Allproof’s Commercial Channel is manufactured from 100% recycled polypropylene with a focus on sustainable manufacturing.


    Benefits of Himmel’s aluminium skirting for commercial interiors
    Benefits of Himmel’s aluminium skirting for commercial interiors

    Himmel’s Aluminium Skirting and Geometric range support a variety of architectural profiles for the interior commercial landscape.


    The truth behind the five myths of modular construction
    The truth behind the five myths of modular construction

    Terms such as modular and prefab often come with negative connotations. People have outdated ideas about what a prefab project entails and what the finished product will look like. These days, however, modular construction companies such as Interpod are making structures that are superior to anything traditionally built.


    Beyond aesthetics: How window coverings can make your home more energy efficient
    Beyond aesthetics: How window coverings can make your home more energy efficient

    Up to 40% of a home’s heating energy can be lost through uncovered windows, making window coverings an important consideration for households wanting to reduce their energy consumption.


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