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    News Archive for August 2021

    Ultra-modern renovation of historic Munich school features durlum solutions

    The result is an ultra-modern school in a historic building, for which durlum supplied appropriate ceiling and lighting solutions.


    Stylish meeting spaces created with LOOP metal ceiling at Swiss reinsurance company

    During the renovation of the office designed by DSP Design Associates, a visually appealing ceiling solution was sourced from durlum.


    Changing the furniture in aged & health care

    Aged care and health care furniture design doesn’t need to be beige, bland and clinical. Warmer designs with a focus on colour and comforting aesthetics can help residents and patients have a greater sense of wellbeing, as long as these pieces still fit the bill on cleanability, durability and comfort.


    Etex Australia achieves triple ISO certification

    The management systems at Etex's plants have been certified to ISO 9001 for quality management systems, ISO 14001 for environmental management systems and ISO 45001 for health & safety management systems.


    Same, same, better: Knauf is now Siniat in Australia

    Same products, same people but with a new name and a promise to be better at those things that matter to our building professional customers. From compliance, an ability to meet the latest environmental standards, through to innovative online resources, Siniat has the passion and experience to help build better, together.


    How to create a winning architectural portfolio

    Architectural portfolios are a key opportunity for you, as an architect, to present yourself to the world. Here are some valuable tips to ensure you make the most of this opportunity.


    Planning to plant an Australian native like wattle? Read this first — you might be spreading a weed

    Australian native plants are having a moment in the sun, with more of us seeking out and planting native species than in the past. Our gardens — and our social media feeds — are brimming with beautiful Australian native blooms.


    Where technology meets design: Better buildings for aged care

    Designing for aged care is an increasingly important area of architecture and design for many reasons. Our ability to provide the requisite levels of care and safety to aging people has been brought into sharp focus by the COVID-19 pandemic.


    Knauf is now Siniat

    All Knauf products have been rebranded as Siniat following the acquisition of the Knauf metal and plasterboard business by the Etex Group earlier this year.


    Sydney to become a new Green Zone

    NSW is proposing new planning rules that will cut red tape, making it easier for homeowners to install solar batteries and for telcos to install technology to improve mobile and internet coverage.


    Solatube continues lighting innovation with new Integrated LED Light Kit

    The newest addition to Solatube Australia’s Commercial product line is an innovation that brings together natural light and LED lighting in a single fixture.


    Improving WELLness at Interface’s Sydney Headquarters

    In a time where (even before the world was engulfed by a pandemic) health and wellness are very much front of mind for people and businesses alike, the process of discerning what standards are legitimate and rigorously tested can be a tough one.


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