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    News Archive for May 2019

    Crowded trains? Planning focus on cars misses new apartment impacts

    Planning for new development in Australia does very little to adequately support public transport, walking and cycling. Investment is geared towards roads at the expense of more sustainable forms of transport.


    ASBEC calls for ‘sustainable cities’ that grow and thrive

    The Thriving Cities policy platform was released yesterday by the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) amid calls for federal leadership to create great Australian cities for everyone.


    Plexiglas brings installation to life at 2018 Sydney Vivid Light Festival

    An inspirational design that was featured as an installation at the 2018 Sydney Vivid Light Festival used Plexiglas sheets from Allplastics Engineering to achieve the desired outcome.


    JDH Architects achieve performance excellence in theatre

    Supawood’s Supacoustic panels form a decorative and acoustical improvement in the re-imagining of the 1973 Performing Arts Centre at Chevalier College in Burradoo NSW.


    French Provincial home in Hunter Valley features terracotta roof tiles

    Nullarbor Terracotta tiles from Monier Roofing were specifically chosen to create the mansard roof on a French Provincial-style home in Hunter Valley NSW.


    Why smart cities are sustainable cities

    A panel at this year’s DesignBUILD conference will explore the link between smart cities, technology and sustainability.


    Tzannes-designed timber engineered commercial build wins top property honour

    Australia’s first engineered timber office, International House Sydney, has picked up the state’s top property award.


    Helen Lochhead set to take over the reins at the AIA

    Architect and design academic professor Helen Lochhead is set to bring her experience in planning, urban and landscape design to her new role as Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) national president.


    Koichi Takada on architecture, nature and Japanese design

    Renowned architect Koichi Takada discusses the importance of blending nature and architecture, and how his time in Japan and the West has shaped his work.


    Why suburban parks offer an antidote to helicopter parenting

    Well-designed suburban parks could be an antidote to helicopter parenting. Suburban parks offer kids opportunities to decide what activities they do, new research shows.


    3 new innovations making Safetyline Jalousie louvre windows better

    Innovation at Safetyline Jalousie is focussed on making life better for customers through constant product improvement.


    Maximising that indoor-outdoor vibe with sliding glass doors

    With the home design market trending the seamless indoor-outdoor experience, homeowners are choosing to install sliding glass doors to add a stylish contemporary feel to their homes.


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