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 social value of architecture. Can you put a dollar value on wellbeing?
    The social value of architecture. Can you put a dollar value on wellbeing?

    Well-designed built environments support environmental, economic, and social well-being. Although social value may seem intangible, Eilish explains it can be demonstrated in qualitative, quantitative, and monetised terms, measured with project data and post-occupancy surveys. Common methods include cost-benefit analysis and social return on investment calculations.


    Greenfleet partnership to enable 100% carbon offset of AWS fleet’s freight movements
    Greenfleet partnership to enable 100% carbon offset of AWS fleet’s freight movements

    Architectural Window Systems (AWS) is pleased to announce our partnership with Greenfleet to 100% offset the carbon emissions of our fleet’s freight movements.


    Sustainable trends in new single dwellings
    Sustainable trends in new single dwellings

    Sustainability in Australia’s residential architecture has come along in leaps and bounds over the past 10-15 years. Minimum sustainability standards are being mandated to increasingly stringent guidelines, forcing the industry to both think and operate differently, and ultimately benefiting all of us (and our natural environment).


    Sustainability trends in interior design
    Sustainability trends in interior design

    Australia's design scene has always been a melting pot of influences, reflecting the country’s intricate cultural heritage, our beloved sunshine-soaked lifestyle and deep appreciation of the outdoors and the natural world. These defining characteristics tie in with the idea of sustainability, and in recent years we have seen Australian design become increasingly environment-centric.


    Sustainable printing with HP's newest DesignJet Printer Series
    Sustainable printing with HP's newest DesignJet Printer Series

    The development of the new DesignJet T850 and T950 printer series is our latest contribution to reducing our environmental footprint in the printing industry and helping our clients meet their sustainability goals.


    New appointments to support Populous’ global growth and expansion
    New appointments to support Populous’ global growth and expansion

    Populous announces the appointment of Kristin Gibbar as chief people officer and senior principal, as well as three of its Regional Board members to its Global Holdings Board.


    Plans for Bureau Proberts-designed Kangaroo Point riverfront luxury residences revealed
    Plans for Bureau Proberts-designed Kangaroo Point riverfront luxury residences revealed

    Boutique Australian developer Molti has submitted its plans for a series of five full-floor luxury residences at its prime Kangaroo Point riverfront site to the Brisbane City Council.


    Property Council of Australia joins global coalition to support fossil fuel free kitchens
    Property Council of Australia joins global coalition to support fossil fuel free kitchens

    Property Council of Australia has joined the Global Cooksafe Coalition (GCC), marking the peak industry body’s support for electrification of kitchens in commercial and residential buildings across the country.


    2023 HIA Truecore® Steel Perth Home of the Year
    2023 HIA Truecore® Steel Perth Home of the Year

    Premier One Constructions recently took out the 2023 HIA TRUECORE® Steel Perth Home of the Year for their magnificent, three-level home in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia and NewTechWood are super proud to have been a product selection by Premier One for this outstanding residence.


    Meeting rigid constraints: How Bayview house overcame bushfire and ecology challenges
    Meeting rigid constraints: How Bayview house overcame bushfire and ecology challenges

    Bayview House, completed in 2022, is an architecturally designed 270 sqm home on a 4000 sqm block. Located in native bushland, it sits on a sloping, bushfire-prone, ecologically protected area in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and was constructed to house a family of four plus guests.


    A delightful seaside home revitalised in style
    A delightful seaside home revitalised in style

    Some projects stand out for being clever, different, or just special in some way. NewTechWood recommended installers, Southsea Carpentry, have pulled off such an eye-catching project in Windang, on the south coast of New South Wales. This beautiful outdoor refurbishment project utilises both NewTechWood US49 Terrace decking in teak.


    Commercial grade decking enhancing durability and aesthetics in a Broome Resort
    Commercial grade decking enhancing durability and aesthetics in a Broome Resort

    Building or renovating a deck in a commercial setting is no small feat, as it demands careful consideration of many factors: durability, safety, and maintenance. “Beaches of Broome” resort in the picturesque town of Broome, Western Australia, recently undertook a decking project to enhance the functionality and aesthetics.


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