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No, the Voice to Parliament would not force people to give up their private land

land titles in Australia to native title. The implication is that people will be forced to give up their land. This has sown fear among some Australians. Last week, a false letter purporting to be from a member of the First Peoples’ Assembly...

News | 25/09/2023

Episode 168: Karen Primmer, Colliers Head of Workplace & Transformation Tenant Advisory on trends in modern office design

Karen Primmer grew up the daughter of an architect and fostered a passion for great spaces, effective design and construction. Karen Primmer grew up the daughter of an architect and fostered a passion for great spaces, effective design and...

News | 01/08/2023

Hassell report calls for a worldwide infrastructure rethink

crucial juncture. “Designing corridors is not just about connecting A to B. We have to design a great experience between A and B too, for humans and nature alike,” says Angus Bruce, Hassell Head of Landscape Architecture. Hassell...

News | 26/09/2023

Decode drafted to construct PBD-designed VUE

Decode as our building partner for VUE is a significant milestone for this landmark development, particularly as we’re about to commence demolition on site.” “We’re confident that their impeccable track record and reputation...

News | 28/09/2023

Contrasting council and state views continues housing stalemate

Recent developments amid the housing crisis has seen the City of Sydney and the NSW Government hold contrasting opinions on land usage for housing within the LGA's boundaries. Recent developments amid the housing crisis has seen the City of Sydney...

News | 30/10/2023

Architecture & Design’s Top 10 Articles for June

Infrastructure on the ground-breaking ‘bench to bedside’ design of the new facility with inputs from clinicians, researchers, children, families, and carers. Read all about it here. Wollongong development ensures all can live by the sea...

News | 29/06/2022

AILA 2022 National Awards celebrate 40 exemplary projects

Awards announced last week. Now, more than ever before, Australians understand the need to connect to each other and their environment, stemming from factors such as COVID-19, a growing mental and physical health crisis, and the climate and...

News | 18/10/2022

Australia on track for 50 percent renewable energy sources by 2025

. UNSW Professor Renate Egan tells the ABC that despite renewables accounting for a third of the country’s electricity, that percentage must double by 2032. "Last year, we put on 3 gigawatts of rooftop solar, that's about $3 billion of...

News | 13/07/2022

INDE.Awards officially opens entries for 2022

Get ready to shine a light on outstanding design from right across the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the INDE.Awards provides a unique stage on which we can celebrate architecture and design’s greatest achievements from the last 12 months...

News | 30/11/2021

Climate tool indicates coastal erosion risks of NSW suburbs

coastal erosion, flooding and bushfire data to rank suburbs from most at risk to the least. It is even able to project the rankings for 30 years into the future. Port Stephens, Cronulla, Palm Beach on the northern beaches and Yamba are regarded as four...

News | 13/11/2023

A Guide to Vertical Cable Safety Barriers - Principles For Good Design

problematic. And, depending on application, the consequences can render a barrier non-compliant. Titled, ‘A Guide To Vertical Cable Barriers’, this presentation is intended to help ensure you arrive at an appropriate design. Noting the...

News | 16/08/2023

2003 Gold Medal amended to include Edmond at National Awards

Edmond LFRAIA as the rightful joint recipient. Held on Tuesday 31 October in Canberra, the National Architecture Awards gala saw the amendment become official after the the 2023 Gold Medal Jury were asked to reconvene and consider whether there...

News | 09/11/2023

DECO Australia’s renewable energy transition takes a significant step forward

Embodied carbon in the production of building materials accounts for 28 percent of emissions from the global building and construction sector. Architects, designers and specifiers have a critical role to play in addressing carbon emissions released...

News | 09/10/2023

Design Plus: Linking Design to Current Affairs: Sculpture Down the Lachlan

This is the first column in a new series that links design to an issue of current affairs. This week it’s the recent floods on the Lachlan River, and we showcase Sculpture Down the Lachlan (SDL), a series of new large sculptures that you can visit...

News | 10/12/2021

Five reasons you can’t miss the 2022 Sustainability Summit

Sustainability Summit partners who will be on the ground all day. Specify sustainably for your new projects and find out the latest news from suppliers who are leading the charge on circular economy, waste and decarbonisation. Line...

News | 01/11/2022

New National Director of Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life

The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life had appointed as its new Director, Professor Tripti Singh, one of the leading names in wood protection research. The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life had appointed as its...

News | 10/07/2023

Construction to resume on world’s tallest building

Jeddah Tower is back in the race to become the tallest skyscraper in the world, with construction work to resume very soon on the 1km high building. Jeddah Tower is back in the race to become the tallest skyscraper in the world, with construction...

News | 04/10/2023

NSW Government puts the brakes on BASIX

BASIX building standards in an attempt to ease financial strain on new homeowners and provide the industry with time to adjust to the new regulations. The pause on building regulations will be in effect for nine months, with those who have already...

News | 29/08/2023

Lifting the blinds on net zero, with Jules Di Bartolomeo, the MD of Verosol

pushing the boundaries of design and performance on the existing products, as well as coming up with new solutions – for instance, we’re looking at how we can use less materials and less carbon in the making of our products, and we’re...

News | 06/09/2023

Grimshaw-designed Poly Centre rises high on Sydney cityscape with sculptural form

Poly Centre, a new 27-storey office tower designed by Grimshaw stands out on the Sydney skyline with its unique sculptural form. Poly Centre, a new 27-storey office tower designed by Grimshaw stands out on the Sydney skyline with its unique...

News | 11/04/2023

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