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    News Archive for December 2016

    Sociable Weaver creating architect-designed homes for the masses

    A new Victorian housing company is using top Australian architects to design a suite of off-the-shelf homes that are affordable, sustainable and socially enriching.


    New laws to penalise illegal building in Victoria

    A new bill is being introduced into Parliament this week that aims to strengthen Victoria’s building system by heavily penalising illegal constructions.


    Tasmania Governor to host Design Tasmania’s 40th birthday celebrations

    One of Tasmania’s most successful and enduring arts organisations, Design Tasmania is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.


    “Hacking” the design: Q+A with Arup’s director of architecture Nille Juul-Sørensen

    Architecture & Design caught up with Nille Juul-Sørensen upon his recent visit to discuss the concept “hacking” and its applicability in Australia.


    Priority Building defines Activity-Based Workplace with ceilings

    SUPAWOOD’s slatted and acoustic patterned ceiling tile products have been used extensively to define different areas of the Thiess extended activity-based workplace in Brisbane, Queensland.


    Three Sixty Distribution to sell Galvin Engineering products in New Zealand

    Galvin Engineering announces the appointment of Three Sixty Distribution as their selling agent in New Zealand.


    Specifying building and architectural louvres correctly

    Construction Specialties - CS lists out a few important tips to help correctly specify architectural louvres.


    Despite the hype, batteries aren't the cheapest way to store energy on the grid

    Storage is the word of the moment in the energy industry.


    Maher and Murcutt outraged by fence proposal for Parliament House, Canberra

    Two respected Australian architects are outraged by plans to build a 2.6-metre high fence around the perimeter of Parliament House in Canberra.


    New Master Installer Program provides assurance of professional solar installs

    The Australian Solar Council announces the launch of the Master Installer Program, a unique initiative that will make it easier for Australian families to choose quality solar installers.


    Australian architects join Off the Grid festival; CPD points also on offer

    Several Australian architects will be joining leading environmentalists, activists, entrepreneurs and foodies for a special discussion at ‘The Palimpsest’ on the ACCA Forecourt in Melbourne later this month.


    GBCA welcomes government’s commitment to review climate change policies

    The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the decision of the Turnbull Government to review its climate change policies and targets.


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