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Residential tenancy legislation in most states does not mandate that a fixed air-conditioning or heating device needs to be installed at a rental property; it only specifies that the premises must be fit for habitation.
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Growing populations and housing shortages are affecting cities worldwide, including in Australia. It’s driving them to adopt high-density development near public transport hubs instead of endless suburban sprawl on city fringes.
The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as homes become ever more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it is OK to oppose housing developments in cities. Battlelines are being drawn between so-called NIMBYs – people who say “Not In My Backyard” – and YIMBYs, who say “yes” to new housing in their neighbourhood.
There’s a new bill before federal parliament calling for housing to be considered a fundamental human right. The bill, introduced last week by independent federal parliamentarians Kylea Tink and David Pocock, would require the government to create a ten year National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Last week’s Tone on Tuesday sketched out a prototype three-storey walk-up block of flats, based on the common building type in use from the 20s to the 70s.
Australia is facing dual crises: increasing climate change risks and soaring housing costs. Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in funding and promoting solutions to these challenges.
Can you remember your last in-person exam? You’re waiting outside the venue with your identification, pens and back-up pens. Everyone is nervously looking at their notes or avoiding eye contact.
The USA liar-in-chief, Donald Trump, claims to be a wealth creator from his many investments, but everything he touched turned to dust. Steaks, wines, vodka, water, Bibles, a University, golden shoes, even a casino. (how do you lose when owing a casino?). All loss making.
From today, engineered stone is banned in Australia in a bid to protect workers from inhaling deadly silica dust, which has long been linked to diseases such as lung cancer and silicosis.
Through Tilt’s collaborative approach to design and the application of the industrial design process, we support artists in showcasing their artwork to a mass audience, delivering impactful public art outcomes.
Matt Reynolds, architect and senior associate at Woods Bagot’s Sydney studio, weighs in on the stadium typology and why stadiums need to be designed to be better neighbours.
What is the relationship between design and the environment? What are the current trends, and what is essential knowledge for creating and maintaining sustainable design practices?
