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    News Archive for August 2021

    The architecture firm monitoring online activity

    Multinational architectural firm HDR Inc. has been working in conjunction with the US Government to monitor the social media of individuals and activist groups that oppose plans for constructions of jails and highways in the United States.


    Are bullet-holes in architecture beautiful? This American seems to think so

    American Fox News host Tucker Carlson has some interesting views on Hungarian architecture, claiming it is a reminder of ‘how bad it can get’ and that Americans don’t understand ‘how bad it can get’.


    Shipping container architecture

    While the views about its viability are mixed, shipping container architecture has now been with us for nearly four decades. Architects continue to find innovate ways to transform old containers into attractive, liveable homes.


    Sliced, rough cut or Truewood veneers: What’s your choice?

    Selecting veneers for your project can be a difficult process, given the endless choices available in the market ranging from various species to cuts.


    Poorly ventilated schools are a super-spreader event waiting to happen. It may be as simple as opening windows

    Infections of the Deltra strain are increasing across Australia. A significant number of recent outbreaks have been in schools.


    durlum’s open cell ceiling imbues style into multi-generation Swiss care home

    Designed by Liechti Graf Zumsteg Architekten AG, Brugg, the care home features ceiling and lighting solutions from durlum.


    Certified quality you can trust

    Speedpanel continues to rise to the occasion with their cutting-edge acoustic and fire rated wall systems designed to fit a wide range of applications.


    Speedpanel’s fire and acoustic ratings meet brief in Melbourne Park redevelopment

    Working with the client, Lendlease, Speedpanel supplied their fire and acoustic rated systems for the project.


    Siniat delivers products and designs to Brisbane International Cruise Terminal

    Siniat provided a range of products as well as project-specific designs for the new world-class $177 million Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT).


    Why aren't pedestrians the main focus of road safety?

    In February 2020 a drunk driver drove onto a footpath in Sydney, killing four children and injuring three others as they walked to get ice-creams. These incidents are just two of many grim reminders that pedestrians are an especially vulnerable group of road users.


    Siniat sponsors Women in Sustainability Award at 2020 Sustainability Awards

    Siniat Australia sponsored the Women in Sustainability Award at the 2020 Sustainability Awards hosted by Architecture & Design magazine.


    Carr MD bent on broadening his firm's design voice

    In this interview, Carr managing director Chris McCue discusses the studio’s legacy, ethos and vision for the future, design trends for home offices, designing for downsizers, sustainability considerations in design, and industry response to the pandemic among other insights.


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