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In 2024, Sika proudly sponsored the "Editor’s Choice" category at the Sustainability Awards. This category includes projects that are assessed by the Architecture & Design editorial team for their suitability for the award, based on their contributions to sustainability and their consultation and engagement with the local community.
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Smoke control systems play a crucial role in fire safety, managing smoke flow to support safe evacuation and minimise property damage. Operable facades—such as windows, glass louvres, and operable glass roofs—are essential in facilitating smoke exhaust and maintaining safe conditions within a building during emergencies. This white paper examines the integration of operable facade systems in smoke control, focusing on compliance, critical components, and recent technological advancements.
In 2023, BlueScope was the proud sponsor of the Lifetime Achievement category. Discover the category winners and read the Q&A with Kate Cotter from the Resilient Building Council, BlueScope’s sustainability journey and about how certifications such as EPDs, Global GreenTag, & RESPONSIBLESTEEL™ ensure credible sustainable products.
In 2023, Bondor proudly sponsored the Hospitality & Tourism category. Dive into this eBook to discover insights into the category and Bondor's sustainability journey. Explore their sustainable certifications and learn about significant updates to the Energy Efficiency provisions and Condensation mitigations in the NCC 2022.
Architectural glass louvre systems are an invaluable tool for designers and specifiers to meet ever-increasing demands for energy efficiency.
Across the globe, the massive migration of corporate data to the cloud has increased the demand for more environmentally-friendly data centers. Roofing is probably not the first element that comes to mind. However, a well-designed roof delivers many benefits, from compliance with Section J Energy Efficiency requirements and watertightness to increased durability, longevity and reduced maintenance costs.
Every aspect of the building envelope, including the roof and ceiling, must be carefully evaluated in relation to its impact on thermal performance. To meet the increasingly stringent energy efficiency requirements in Section J of the National Construction Code (NCC), the interface between the roof system and insulation must be given special consideration.
A symbol of great historical, political and societal significance, NSW Parliament House consists of a heritage-listed complex of buildings where the Parliament of the state of NSW resides. Located on the east side of Sydney’s Macquarie Street, the edifice has recently undergone a refurbishment by renowned architectural, interior design and urban design practice, Brewster Murray.
Long-span roofing systems are a feature of some of the most iconic designs in modern architecture. However, long-span building applications – whether roofs, walls or otherwise – present a unique design and construction challenge. The ability to achieve long spans is greatly influenced by the materials used and the available technology. For modern construction, there is no better choice than steel cladding.
Left unchecked, condensation on the underside of metal roofs can be disastrous to the building as well as the health and wellbeing of its occupants. Architects, designers and specifiers need to err on the side of caution when specifying roof and ceiling systems to minimise the likelihood of condensation occurring, and protect the building structure from potentially irreversible damage.
A spate of high-profile construction industry issues have highlighted the dangers of using inferior and in some cases, non-compliant and untested building materials.
Modern design trends are seeking to bring elements of the outdoor environment, such as light and fresh air, into indoor spaces to enhance student health, wellbeing and academic performance. A well-designed daylighting and shading strategy can create a connection between the classroom and the outside world to deliver spaces optimised for teaching and learning.
