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    Walking the fine line between safety, security, liberty, and learning
    Walking the fine line between safety, security, liberty, and learning

    While Australian schools and educational institutions all understand their safety and security responsibilities, most want to avoid turning themselves into fortresses when acting upon them. These products are designed to help them do exactly that.


    It’ll be impossible to replace fossil fuels with renewables by 2050, unless we cut our energy consumption
    It’ll be impossible to replace fossil fuels with renewables by 2050, unless we cut our energy consumption

    Energy consumption – whether its heating your home, driving, oil refining or liquefying natural gas – is responsible for around 82% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.


    Delivering cheaper and greener energy amidst Australia’s energy crisis
    Delivering cheaper and greener energy amidst Australia’s energy crisis

    Amidst rising oil prices globally and Australia’s energy crisis that’s seeing spikes in both cost and supply issues, this Australian company is using a unique energy retailing model to deliver cheaper and greener electricity to homes, retail businesses and industries.


    7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes
    7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes

    Energy-efficiency standards for new homes in Australia are being upgraded for the first time in a decade.


    Why aren't we planning for an Australia with 50 million people?
    Why aren't we planning for an Australia with 50 million people?

    Australia’s population is projected to grow to over 50 million people by 2101. This will have enormous implications for the country’s long-term infrastructure planning and prized livability, particularly in the capital cities where most growth is occurring.


    Innovation designed to smooth over human limitations
    Innovation designed to smooth over human limitations

    Covid19 induced change is upon us sorely testing the ability of the political process to deal with large scale systems. But innovation offers hope.


    Is it really just another brick in the wall?
    Is it really just another brick in the wall?

    The selection of internal walls and coverings products can shape a classroom and its learning environment. It’s imperative that an architect equips themselves with the best the market can offer.


    What will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?
    What will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?

    Cold weather and rising energy costs, combined with poor-quality housing, have left many renters struggling to keep warm this winter.


    10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars
    10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars

    Think of a typical Australian shopping street: parked cars occupy the prime public space in front of the shops. But we could instead create a place that’s good for business and is beautiful too. It would attract customers while being good for our physical, mental and social health.


    Wild, natural and bold: The best of Australian beach houses
    Wild, natural and bold: The best of Australian beach houses

    Australia is world renowned for housing some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Here’s how Australian architecture measures up.


    Better integrating women’s voices in the design and planning of public spaces
    Better integrating women’s voices in the design and planning of public spaces

    For events like the upcoming Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival, thousands of people need to put in many weeks of training to prepare themselves. Yet for many female runners, the feeling of liberation that running can bring is marred by the ever-present threat of street harassment and violence.


    Product Review: LG G2 65-inch OLED evo TV Gallery Edition
    Product Review: LG G2 65-inch OLED evo TV Gallery Edition

    LG has been making TVs for quite a while now. One could almost say they have perfected the art of great TV design, an important facet to those that want their AV to at least try and match their home and/or office designs.


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