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    News Archive for November 2011

    Alucobond creates visualiser app for architects

    In what is said to be a first in Australia, Alucobond Architectural has launched a new iPad and iPhone app that enables architects and designers to see how facade finishes and colours will look on different types of buildings.


    Solar price falls outpace government rebate cuts

    Consumer sentiment regarding the costs of solar energy is being misguided, energy company CBD Energy says its feedback shows.


    Competition guidelines: Flinders St Station precinct design competition

    The design competition will be conducted in accordance with the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) guidelines. The AIA has been consulted and endorses the competition.


    Concrete industry creates 'green' concrete guidelines

    The Concrete Institute of Australia, with the assistance of the Geopolymer Alliance, have published a recommended practice document on using geopolymer concrete as an alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete.


    Zip Tudor point of use hot water systems

    Zip Heaters presents a range of point of use hot water systems with 6 Star WELS rating for kitchens of all types.


    ReCoila introduces the new T Series fire hose reel for enhanced fire fighting performance

    ReCoila Reels offers a wide range of hose reels, cord reels and cable reels, and most recently it has introduced the T Series fire hose reel.


    Pyropanel Developments' top fire protection accessories for complete building protection

    Pyropanel Developments offers a wide range of passive fire resistant products and systems as well as a portfolio of accessories to ensure complete fire protection.


    Roller shutters from Gryphon Garage Doors offer environmental protection and security

    Gryphon Garage Doors offers roller shutters for windows, doors and garages that can be operated from inside the home, either by manually winding or electrically.


    Australian invention wins James Dyson Award [video]

    The top prize in the 2011 James Dyson Awards has gone to the 'AirDrop Irrigation' concept from Australia.


    Australia's Airdrop Irrigation wins James Dyson Awards 2011 [video]

    The top prize in the 2011 James Dyson Awards has gone to the 'AirDrop Irrigation' concept from Australia.


    David Chipperfield curates 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale

    British architect David Chipperfield has been appointed to curate the world's largest architecture exhibition: the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale.


    2012 National Architecture Conference 'experience' coming soon to Brisbane

    The Australian Institute of Architects’ annual National Architecture Conference will play host to international speakers including leading architects and Pritzker Prize winners, landscape architects, thinkers, philosophers, architectural critics and authors.


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