Talking Architecture & Design Podcast (Episode 225) - 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney Listen Now
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    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 People have outdated ideas about what a prefab project entails and what the finished product will look like.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.


    Aurena – an architectural bathroom collection that balances aesthetic harmony with everyday practicality
    Aurena – an architectural bathroom collection that balances aesthetic harmony with everyday practicality

    In Aurena, Antonio Citterio has designed a bathroom range that exudes timeless elegance with its clear silhouette and exquisite materials, precise details, and functional design innovations.


    2024 Sustainability Awards entry deadline extended
    2024 Sustainability Awards entry deadline extended

    In a remarkable display of dedication to sustainable design, the entry portal for the 2024 Sustainability Awards has been inundated with exceptional submissions from across the nation.


    Here’s how to create jobs for First Nations Australians in the clean energy transition
    Here’s how to create jobs for First Nations Australians in the clean energy transition

    Done well, the renewable energy transition should improve the lives of First Nations Australians. Many are looking for ways to stay on Country, use their knowledge of Country and contribute to industries that align with their values.


    How energy from waste can reduce landfill, emissions and reliance on fossil fuels
    How energy from waste can reduce landfill, emissions and reliance on fossil fuels

    Energy recovery facilities (ERFs) are showing the way forward for sustainable management of non-recyclable waste by recovering energy from these materials that would otherwise be discarded in landfill.


    James Hardie unveils the 2024 Barn Design Handbook: Modern homes inspired by Nordic minimalism
    James Hardie unveils the 2024 Barn Design Handbook: Modern homes inspired by Nordic minimalism

    Rhys Stanley and Kirsten have completed their dream Barn home on a 140-acre site between Geelong and Torquay, Victoria. Featured in James Hardie’s Modern Homes Forecast, the minimalist Barn design embodies Nordic inspiration and sustainable living. Kirsten documented the build on Instagram, showcasing features like vaulted ceilings and large windows.


    Landscape designs celebrating Country win top honours at 2024 NSW AILA awards
    Landscape designs celebrating Country win top honours at 2024 NSW AILA awards

    An Indigenous-led design of a public square, an upgraded lookout point that enhances views, safety and access for tourists, and a playspace that celebrates Dharawal culture were among the top winners at the 2024 NSW State Awards announced by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).


    Design Notes: Ideas, issues and idiocies from the last fortnight
    Design Notes: Ideas, issues and idiocies from the last fortnight

    Debate is raging about Peter Dutton’s bomb throwing idea of nuclear power. Sizes, power output, timing, grid connections, waste. Very little about the designs, our main interest in this column.


    International speakers announced for Living Cities Forum 2024
    International speakers announced for Living Cities Forum 2024

    The first four international keynote speakers have been announced for this year’s Living Cities Forum, Australia’s flagship event for urban designers, thinkers and placemakers.


    Moddex wins at AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Awards
    Moddex wins at AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Awards

    Moddex was proud to be listed as #6 Best Place to Work in the highly competitive Manufacturing and Consumer Goods category.


    Sound materials for sound environments: Q&A with Jonathan Mountfort, Creative Director at Autex Acoustics
    Sound materials for sound environments: Q&A with Jonathan Mountfort, Creative Director at Autex Acoustics

    Autex Acoustics has long been one of the most prominent leaders in sustainable innovation. In this interview, Jonathan Mountfort talks about the importance of single materials, simple designs and circularity; points to collaboration and open exchange of ideas as essential to progress; and reminds us that, together, we have the power to create a regenerative future.


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