Talking Architecture & Design Podcast (Episode 225) - 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney Listen Now
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    Off the grid solar solutions
    Off the grid solar solutions

    Energy hungry mining companies are increasingly looking for off-grid power solutions, in an effort to reduce the use of diesel generators, bring down electricity costs and minimise carbon footprints.


    Harvest Apartments by EME Design
    Harvest Apartments by EME Design

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    Frankland Street by Prime Design, Launceston
    Frankland Street by Prime Design, Launceston

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    ILCNSW showcases assistive technology innovations for adaptive interior solutions
    ILCNSW showcases assistive technology innovations for adaptive interior solutions

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    Electrical and lighting combine in a commercial marketing alliance
    Electrical and lighting combine in a commercial marketing alliance

    The Clipsal by Schneider Electric Partner Business has announced a commercial marketing alliance with one of Australia’s largest lighting retailers, Beacon Lighting.


    American hardwood exports gather momentum
    American hardwood exports gather momentum

    According to information released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2012 was a successful year for exports of American hardwood to Australia.


    Breezway wins patent infringement case over Altair Louvre Window product
    Breezway wins patent infringement case over Altair Louvre Window product

    Following a lengthy legal process, the Federal Court of Australia has made a decision regarding the infringement of Breezway Australia Holdings Pty Ltd’s patent for the Altair Louvre Window product.


    NHSC report indicates ongoing housing shortage
    NHSC report indicates ongoing housing shortage

    A report released by the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC), reflects the ongoing housing shortage and associated affordability problem facing the Australian community, said the Housing Industry Association (HIA).


    Builders cutting costs with cheap materials, says James Hardie
    Builders cutting costs with cheap materials, says James Hardie

    James Hardie has adjusted its earnings forecast to a more modest number, attributing this in part to homebuilders opting for cheaper houses and materials due to the uncertain economic climate.


    Sydney architect Rana Abboud awarded NAWIC International Women’s Day Scholarship
    Sydney architect Rana Abboud awarded NAWIC International Women’s Day Scholarship

    Sydney-based architect Rana Abboud from Codessi Architecture has been awarded the 2013 National Women in Construction (NAWIC) International Women’s Day Scholarship.


    Façades: Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership, Melbourne
    Façades: Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership, Melbourne

    The Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership in Melbourne recently won the 2012 National Best Façade Award through the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Australia and New Zealand (AWCI).


    Australian Building Codes Board releases new lighting and glazing calculators
    Australian Building Codes Board releases new lighting and glazing calculators

    The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has updated its original version of the lighting calculator as well as developing new glazing calculators which aim to help users meet the National Construction Code (NCC).


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