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    News Archive for June 2022

    On the winding – and repurposed – path to net zero emissions with Ruth McKenzie

    While the global industry’s collective focus firmly points to net zero emissions, what does that mean in practice, particularly for a building? We put this question to Ruth McKenzie, a registered architect in both NSW and Ireland, who specialises in sustainable commercial fit-outs and small scale residential projects across a broad range of typologies.


    Galluzo declared the winner of Hassell Scholarship

    Hassell has announced UTS’ Nathan Galluzo is the winner of the 2022 Hassell Travelling Scholarship – Robin Edmond Award, which recognises graduating landscape architecture students who show outstanding potential.


    Grampians Peaks project leads honours’ list at 2022 Victorian Architecture Awards

    Sixty-six projects drawn from a pool of 125 shortlisted projects were granted named awards, architecture awards and commendations across 14 categories at this year’s awards.


    The reward for designing sustainable parks and public spaces

    Public spaces have the ability to completely alter the perception of their immediate landscape. There’s many developments and projects in the offing across the country that will prove the catalyst for built environment change within their region.


    Wollongong development ensures all can live by the sea

    With the housing crisis reaching catastrophic levels, it has become imperative that governments, their housing bodies, property developers and architects look to alternatives to mitigate social housing waitlists and rising rental rates.


    Heide tosses up future with North East Link in the offing

    The Heide Museum of Modern Art is considering its options for when the North East Link is due to cut underneath its grounds when it commences construction.


    $73m worth of residential space being built in Sydney’s south

    Sydney-based investment house, Princeton says that it has commenced building two Sydney residential projects in Botany and Blakehurst, worth a combined value of $73 million.


    If you’re renting, chances are your home is cold. With power prices soaring, here’s what you can do to keep warm

    If you’re feeling the cold this winter, you’re not alone. About a quarter of all Australians have trouble keeping their homes warm enough in winter. That figure is likely to soar this year, due to poor quality housing and the rapidly escalating energy crisis.


    Why efficiency matters in material selection for residential building facades

    The use of efficient facade materials plays a critical role in optimising operational energy requirements and serving various functional characteristics desired in modern buildings.


    Recladding at UniLodge buildings features ProClad SOLID in a colourful palette

    ProClad SOLID aluminium panels in multiple colours were specified for a recladding project at three student accommodation lodges on the Australian National University campus in Canberra, ACT.


    Retirement village maintains high hygiene levels with Electrolux barrier washer

    An Electrolux barrier laundry system is the best defence against the spread of micro-organisms and cross infections through residents’ laundry.


    New designer collaboration series to showcase Australian talent

    Australian commercial flooring design house Signature Studio is releasing a capsule of exclusive floor collections designed by some of Australia’s most talented artists and designers. Signature Studio’s Designer Collaboration Series will see their team of textile designers work alongside creatives to translate designs into suitable textile form, bringing creations to life, and producing unique floor coverings for the architectural and interior design community.


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