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Australia’s becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions

for solar panels. Australia’s huge green industry opportunity Of these three ways, by far the least public discussion is on the third: producing energy-intensive green exports. Yet these industries could reduce world emissions by as much as...

News | 06/11/2023

Planning laws protect people. A poorly regulated rush to boost housing supply will cost us all

colour-coded equity ratings. Authors, Land Use Planning for Equitable Outcomes (2023) The proposed but-never-adopted Design and Place SEPP was the most likely to have provided any equity guidance. In contrast, LEPs are by design more focused on...

News | 03/10/2023

The latest shading and sun control ideas just in time for summer

cutting customers off from the outside world. A savvy shading solution will not only improve personal comfort but contribute to energy savings while maximising natural light and aesthetics. The demand for comfortable outdoor spaces has increased...

News | 30/08/2023

How noisy offices can make us more territorial

From colleagues chatting about their weekends or having intense phone conversations, to email alerts and loud tapping on keyboards, the evidence that open-plan offices take a toll on our wellbeing continues to mount. There’s a clear relationship...

News | 22/09/2023

USYD’s architectural jewel to host Biennale of Sydney

of six host locations for the 2024 edition of Biennale of Sydney. The free public art festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, with the Museum to host works by a range of international artists, including Mangala Bai Maravi from...

News | 03/11/2023

Fairfield RSL site invigoration kickstarts urban renewal

situated above. Floorspace for future commercial tenants will range between 94-140 sqm. The club itself will be maintained, but current buildings on the site will be demolished in order to construct the development. Altis believes the precinct will...

News | 02/11/2023

MBA commends Federal Government’s intent to place VET on par with higher education

Following the recent release of the Employment White Paper, Master Builders Australia has commended the Federal Government’s ambitious education priorities that seek to put VET on an equal footing with higher education. Following the recent release...

News | 03/10/2023

How the smarter magpies handle our noisy cities

News | 23/10/2023

Episode 162: Stuart Braine & Brent Livy from Kingspan on why insulation matters for each and every building in Australia

Stuart Braine is the National Specification Manager for Kingspan Insulation. He has over 20 years of experience in the building materials industry and Brent Livy is the National Residential Sales Manager for Kingspan Insulation. Stuart Braine is...

News | 20/06/2023

DKO marks new chapter with Chairman, Associates appointed

is something that deeply resonates with me. This commitment is evident in how they approach their clients, their teams and how they design and deliver extraordinary places for people to live and work. “As Chair, I am committed to fostering an...

News | 02/11/2023

Collins Square certification completes suite of sustainable ratings for Walker Corporation

Walker Corporation’s Collins Square has set a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in Australia, achieving a WiredScore Platinum certification, following on from being rewarded with the highest possible Green Star and NABERS ratings. Walker...

News | 25/09/2023

McGregor Coxall opens new office in London

practice’s new studio in London, and the strategic hire of Steven Kennedy as design director.” “The broadening of the UK business is attracting fresh talent and expertise from diverse sectors, enhancing our design offering in the UK and...

News | 13/10/2023

Pritzker Prize winner unveils CLT designs for war hospital

Prize, unveiled his proposal for the new hospital extension based on cross laminated timber (CLT) architecture. Designed in collaboration with local architecture firm AMBK, the proposed hospital extension will be a six-storey building arranged...

News | 02/08/2023

A slice of Sydney waterfront approved for development

says that both the exterior and interior intersect contemporary design and Italian nostalgia. “This is a project that feels as though it has grown from the ground up. Engulfed in generous landscaping, each space has a view toward the...

News | 04/08/2023

Apartments at Matthews Architects-designed heritage redevelopment hit Adelaide market

The $7 million redevelopment of a state heritage building in Adelaide will offer bespoke two- and three-bedroom apartments featuring unique design elements tailored for the adapted space. The $7 million redevelopment of a state heritage building in...

News | 25/08/2023

How do we get urban density ‘just right’? The Goldilocks quest for the ‘missing middle’

seldom questioned. For example, a reference area of about 1 square kilometre is relevant for a walkable neighbourhood. Our perceptions of densities depend on the spatial reach of our senses, mostly up to 100 metres. These include the visual sense of...

News | 11/09/2023

Stockland’s sustainable journey continues with Sunshine Coast community

Aura Senior Development Manager Genaea Keith says the village has been designed to focus on energy efficiency with the potential to lower utility costs for homeowners through sustainable inclusions. “Many Sunshine Coast locals are seeking a...

News | 28/09/2023

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Australia’s becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions

Timberlink’s NeXTimber® plant set to commence production

Turner Studio-designed apartment at Norwest sets new sale record

Bio-cement made from microalgae creates a pathway to zero carbon construction

Planning laws protect people. A poorly regulated rush to boost housing supply will cost us all

The latest shading and sun control ideas just in time for summer

How noisy offices can make us more territorial

USYD’s architectural jewel to host Biennale of Sydney

Fairfield RSL site invigoration kickstarts urban renewal

MBA commends Federal Government’s intent to place VET on par with higher education

How the smarter magpies handle our noisy cities

Episode 162: Stuart Braine & Brent Livy from Kingspan on why insulation matters for each and every building in Australia

DKO marks new chapter with Chairman, Associates appointed

Collins Square certification completes suite of sustainable ratings for Walker Corporation

McGregor Coxall opens new office in London

Pritzker Prize winner unveils CLT designs for war hospital

A slice of Sydney waterfront approved for development

Apartments at Matthews Architects-designed heritage redevelopment hit Adelaide market

How do we get urban density ‘just right’? The Goldilocks quest for the ‘missing middle’

Stockland’s sustainable journey continues with Sunshine Coast community