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    News Archive for August 2009

    Childhood cancer centre gets structural help

    A refurbished 1920s cottage for childhood cancer support has opened in Brisbane, thanks to pro bono work.


    Rant on

    "Sacrosanct" shops should be returned to residences, "huge" challenges in infrastructure and why Dubailand will remain a gaudy fantasy, in today's news digest.


    Australian architects 'mis-specifying' green walls

    As shocking pictures of the UK's first living wall reveal it brown and lifeless, a green wall expert warns that Australian architects are mis-specifying plants and irrigation.


    What to do with abandoned McMansions?

    The winning proposal in the Reburbia design competition, Frog's Dream proposes to transform vacant McMansions into eco-water treatment machines.


    Mountain retreat provides fashion inspiration

    This beautiful private weekend residence in the mountains at Nagano was designed as a retreat for Tokyo fashion designer Setsumasa Kobayashi.


    Deluxe makeover for Sydney sergeants' mess

    Located just 15km from the CBD on the water's edge in a Sydney national park, this former 60s military building has undergone a $3.8 million renovation.


    Urgent need for bushfire standards, commission told

    Australia must urgently develop bushfire standards in the aftermath of the devastating February bushfires, says Victoria's building commissioner.


    Queensland launches urban design panel

    A new non-statutory, expert panel will advise on urban planning in Queensland, chaired by state government architect Philip Follent.


    TIP-ON for TANDEM and TANDEMBOX from Blum

    TIP-ON, the mechanical opening support system from Blum for TANDEM and TANDEMBOX drawers and pull-outs, provide a simple, handle-less access solution.


    Concrete Colour Systems (CCS) Launch New Concrete Resurfacing Colour Range

    Concrete Colour Systems recently launched their new range of concrete resurfacing colours for colouring and revitalising existing grey concrete.


    Stainless Steel Waste Bins and Dispensers from RBA Group

    RBA Group offers a range of Contura series premium stainless steel waste bins and dispensers


    DuPont anticipating $1 billion in sales

    DuPont has provided further details of a multi-phase production expansion for its Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride product line. This phase of the expansion represents more than $120 million in investment, which increases the capacity of monomer and resin used in producing Tedlar films by over 50 per cent.


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