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Blinds and curtains are more than decorative elements—they are tools for enhancing privacy, sustainability, and comfort. This whitepaper explores the selection process for specifiers, covering environmental impacts, automation, safety, and performance. Discover how modern shading solutions combine style and function to meet regulatory standards while improving energy efficiency and occupant well-being.
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The 2025 edition of Grate Insights by Stormtech is here! Discover innovative wet room design for urban bathrooms, explore the Logan Housing Hub in Queensland and Sydney's iconic Sirius building, and delve into James Stockwell’s architectural philosophy of connection to place. Packed with inspiration and insights, this edition offers fresh perspectives on design, sustainability and functionality.
Our expectation for comfort and efficiency in our built environment is changing. Urban in-fill development, busier transportation routes and changes in the ways we use our homes are increasing our focus on achieving acoustic comfort.
Insulation plays a vital role in enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), shaping buildings into spaces that are healthier, quieter, and more comfortable. By stabilising temperatures, reducing noise, and controlling moisture, it fosters an environment that supports occupant well-being.
Exploring the life cycle of steel and plasterboard is essential for architects and specifiers, as it reveals important insights into the environmental impact and performance of these widely used building materials. Equipped with this knowledge, they can make strategic decisions that not only enhance the quality of their projects but also promote a more sustainable built environment.
In 2024, Siniat proudly sponsored the Sustainability Awards 'Public Buildings' category, celebrating facilities serving the public, including hospitals, transport hubs, and museums. The eBook highlights Siniat’s commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the Opt2Act program, the solar installation at their Matraville plant, and their metal and plasterboard EPDs.
Ngutu College, located on Kaurna Country, embodies a revolutionary approach to education by blending Indigenous knowledge with modern learning. Matthews Architects transformed a former CSIRO building into an inclusive, nurturing environment. Featuring Interface’s sustainable flooring solutions, the design balances heritage with innovation, creating vibrant spaces that celebrate cultural values.
Carpet stands out as a versatile flooring solution, combining comfort, durability, and adaptability for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces. With evolving design standards emphasising health, sustainability, and indoor air quality, carpet supports these goals by offering natural insulation, reducing allergens, and incorporating eco-friendly materials.
Electric fireplaces are becoming a popular alternative to traditional wood and gas models, though some designers remain hesitant due to outdated concerns about realism and performance. With advancements in flame technology, these fireplaces now offer eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions that don’t compromise on aesthetics or functionality.
In modern building design, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming security entrances, making them more adaptive, resilient, and energy-efficient. By analysing real-time data and responding dynamically to occupancy patterns and environmental factors, AI-driven systems provide heightened security while optimising operational efficiency.
In 2024, DECO Australia was the proud sponsor of the Sustainability Awards 'Single Dwelling (Alteration)' category. This category includes projects with extensions and/or alterations to at least 50 percent of a Class 1a building. DECO specialises in a range of quality aluminium building products and durable decorative finishes for effortless, beautiful living.
In 2024, SUPAWOOD was the proud sponsor of the Sustainability Awards 'Landscape & Urban' category. This category includes buildings or non-building projects at the intersection of architecture, landscape design and urban planning. Examples include parks, pedestrian bridges and walkways, pools, shelters, picnic facilities, toilet blocks and playgrounds. Can also include green roofs, green walls and other urban garden and similar installations.
