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    Health, healing & happiness from the floor up
    Health, healing & happiness from the floor up

    Though important, safety and infection control are not the only factors to consider when specifying flooring for aged care and health care applications.


    What makes a city great for running and how can we promote ‘runnability’ in urban design?
    What makes a city great for running and how can we promote ‘runnability’ in urban design?

    It was at conference of the International Society of City Planners in Jakarta in 2019 that a group of us – all planners who love running – began to seriously consider city planning with a focus on runnability. We even held a “run-shop” (instead of a workshop) where we ran together to explore the city.


    Tone on Tuesday 226: The social housing crisis explained in six diagrams.
    Tone on Tuesday 226: The social housing crisis explained in six diagrams.

    Last week we examined the current overall housing crisis in six diagrams. This week, six essential diagrams to explain the crisis in the neediest sector: social housing.


    Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – these lessons apply to cities today
    Ancient Rome had ways to counter the urban heat island effect – these lessons apply to cities today

    As intense heat breaks records around the world, a little-reported fact offers some hope for cooling down cities: Under even the most intense periods of extreme heat, some city blocks never experience heat wave temperatures.


    ‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis
    ‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis

    Top economists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis.


    What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest?
    What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest?

    The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different.


    AI in construction demands its own scaffolding to maximise impact
    AI in construction demands its own scaffolding to maximise impact

    The construction of the Sydney Opera House signalled the birth of a global architectural icon, but it also demonstrated the potential for disaster, according to author Andy Cunningham.


    Tone on Tuesday 225: The housing crisis explained in six diagrams.
    Tone on Tuesday 225: The housing crisis explained in six diagrams.

    There is much confusion about the housing crisis. Let’s examine key issues and debunk myths with six essential diagrams.


    Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport
    Why Melbourne’s e-scooter ban is a wrong turn away from safe, sustainable transport

    Melbourne City Council voted to break its contracts with operators of shared e‑scooter schemes this week, citing safety concerns. It seems these concerns have usurped the long-term transport and environmental gains from moving towards sustainable transport. A year ago, the city reported emissions had been cut by 400 tonnes since trials of these e‑scooters began.


    Disaster season looms, but the senate inquiry has failed to empower communities
    Disaster season looms, but the senate inquiry has failed to empower communities

    The 151-page report makes ten recommendations. These concern funding arrangements, mental health supports, emergency volunteering models, and the need to establish a national asset register.


    Vertical schools could revitalise our cities
    Vertical schools could revitalise our cities

    When we think of what Australian schools look like, we probably think of large grounds with single or double storey buildings. They’re usually in suburban areas on relatively flat blocks.


    New research shows how those cold draughts sneak into your home
    New research shows how those cold draughts sneak into your home

    Winter is now well upon us, and many of us – especially those living in old homes – are discovering just how draughty they are. In fact, Australia has some of the least air-tight homes in the world.


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