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    News Archive for March 2015

    Schiavello and Bene bring innovative living office solutions to Australia and NZ

    Schiavello Group is collaborating with Bene across Australia and New Zealand to introduce Bene’s modern living office concepts to the local markets.


    Allplastics releases new Perspex Naturals cast acrylic sheets in earthy tones and texture

    Allplastics Engineering has introduced a new range of cast acrylic sheets designed in response to market demands for finishes simulating earthy tones.


    Why Maxiply recommends OSMO timber finishes for plywood and timber

    OSMO timber finishes, recommended by Maxiply for their plywood and timber, are a premium range of wood finishing products.


    New Rondo white paper focusses on seismic design in commercial building projects

    Rondo has published a free white paper examining the role of the architect and engineer in minimising the impact of earthquakes.


    From Forest to Factory to Furnishing – The Journey of Sustainable Western Red Cedar Shutters

    With household electricity prices in Australia having risen more than 110 per cent in the past five years, and projections showing no end in sight to these rises, it’s comes as no surprise that having the most energy efficient home possible is one of the top priorities for Australian homeowners to help reduce power bills.


    Drawing competition welcomes NORD architects to Australia

    Architects and architecture students have been invited to imagine the architectural relationship between Australia and Denmark through drawing.


    Green Cities 2015: from healing landscaped gardens to challenges of building a Passive House

    Taking place from March 17-19, Green Cities 2015 will allow the industry to get up close and personal with the latest green building innovations.


    $1.4 billion Sydney Uni design concept approved

    Concept proposals for the University of Sydney's expansion plans have been approved and will see new education facilities created for 10,000 new students.


    World’s largest wides-span roof in China looks like a giant phoenix

    By 2017, China’s burgeoning Suzhou precinct will play host to a new seven-storey retail complex that will also feature the world’s largest monocoque roof structure, shaped like the wing-span of a giant bird.


    HDR Rice Daubney designs new residential towers with pitched sawtooth roofs

    Work has begun in transforming the former Defence Housing Australia site at Sydney’s Ermington into a $450m, 615-apartment estate called Royal Shores.


    Why Granny-Flats are a Hot Investment

    The humble granny flat is in high demand. Spurred by the desperate need for more affordable accommodation across the country, particularly the major cities, home owners and investors are renovating their old granny flats to increase their rental income.


    Online sustainability school coaches supply chains on international best practice

    An online school aimed at increasing sustainability knowledge and competency across the building and construction supply chain was launched on 2 March by some of Australia’s industry heavy weights.


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