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Modernise the home: Key reasons to upgrade your window and glazing systems

While single glazing can be found in older structures in the United States and Europe, almost all modern, energy-efficient structures have double or even triple glazing units. Are we heading that way in Australia? Considering the recent...

Resource | 18/04/2023

Automatic door design guide: Addressing safety hazards and compliance

with AS 5007 is essential to ensure the safety of all pedestrians and the protection of industry stakeholders. Automatic door design guide: Addressing safety hazards and compliance examines the requirements for designing and specifying automatic...

Resource | 27/11/2023

Separating engineered flooring fact from fiction: Is a thicker wear layer necessarily better?

support, and cost consideration all play a factor in determining what is the best product for any given application. For more than 20 years, Midas Timber has been supplying high-quality flooring products across the world. Engineered timbers by Midas...

Resource | 28/11/2023

Sustainability eBook 2023: Verosol

for a more ecologically balanced and resilient future. In 2023, Verosol proudly sponsored the Commercial Architecture (Small) category, encompassing Class 5, 6, 7, or 8 buildings of 500sqm or less. Download the eBook to explore the shortlisted...

Resource | 27/11/2023

Facades for the future: Sustainable design considerations and material selection

its entire life cycle. The facade can account for up to 30% of the building's embodied carbon footprint based on a 2021 study by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. For this reason, reducing embodied carbon through informed...

Resource | 29/09/2023

Acoustic design with aesthetic aspirations: Maximise creative possibilities with today’s product offerings

to be heard. Combined with growing urban density and the popularity of multifunctional, open-plan layouts, modern spaces are becoming increasingly noisy and uncomfortable. With growing awareness of the impact of the built environment on human health...

Resource | 24/11/2023

Sustainability eBook 2023: DECO

conservation is another critical aspect of sustainable building design. Implementing rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse systems minimizes strain on municipal water supplies and lowers the energy required for water treatment. Additionally, green roofs and...

Resource | 22/11/2023

Sustainability eBook 2023: Network Architectural

In 2023, Network Architectural proudly sponsored the Commercial Architecture (Large) category, showcasing the shortlist in this eBook. Explore insights on Network Architectural's ALPOLIC manufacturer's warranty, innovative recycling of aluminum...

Resource | 21/11/2023

Rise of multifunctional taps in residential kitchens: Trends and drivers in design and specification

specification discusses the benefits of multifunctional taps for modern residential kitchens. Owners and occupants want the convenience of exceptionally tasting chilled water, the proper boiling water temperature, and quality sparkling water on tap at home...

Resource | 26/10/2023

A bridge to safety: Australia & New Zealand guide to barrier requirements for bridge structures & access platforms

The need for safety and fall prevention are two of the unique challenges that designers must address when creating bridges and overpasses. There are a slew of requirements and standards in Australia and New Zealand that ensure safety barriers on...

Resource | 04/10/2023

Building homes of the future

builders, designers and home developers play a pivotal role. Our e-book focuses on Home Builders' and Developers' role in building smart and sustainable housing of the future. Download your free copy now! ...

Resource | 09/08/2023

Versatility that inspires: How timber composite responds to modern design challenges

architectural benefits of timber composite and the properties that make it one of the most versatile building materials on the market. Over the last half century, due to requiring less maintenance than treated wood, the application of WPCs has expanded into both...

Resource | 08/11/2023

Case study: House 2, Gold Coast

Deb and Andy Saunders have been assisting Australians with their design and decorating issues ever since they made their debut on The Block in 2019. Recently, they took on the ultimate transformation with House 2, a mismatched, outdated home in the...

Resource | 03/11/2023

Fire hazard properties & non-combustibility: A guide for internal walls & ceiling linings

for fire hazard properties, non-combustibility and fire resistance levels to deliver safe and compliant buildings. Over the last decade, spurred on by high-profile tower fires, the National Construction Code’s (NCC) fire safety requirements have...

Resource | 04/09/2023

Case Study: Heritage Lanes, 80 Ann St, Brisbane

Located on the original site of the Turbot Street Fruit Market, Heritage Lanes celebrates its authentic Brisbane heritage. Designed for 7,000 employees, the world-class office tower spans 35 levels and incorporates more than 60,000 square metres of...

Resource | 16/09/2022

Combustibility of building materials: Understanding the key Australian standards & fire safety concepts in the National Construction Code

The fire safety of building materials is often expressed in terms of their combustibility and/or resistance to fire, with special regard to the structural elements which must remain in place for stability. It is essential that architects, designers...

Resource | 01/11/2023

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Modernise the home: Key reasons to upgrade your window and glazing systems

Automatic door design guide: Addressing safety hazards and compliance

Separating engineered flooring fact from fiction: Is a thicker wear layer necessarily better?

Sustainability eBook 2023: Verosol

Facades for the future: Sustainable design considerations and material selection

Acoustic design with aesthetic aspirations: Maximise creative possibilities with today’s product offerings

Sustainability eBook 2023: DECO

Sustainability eBook 2023: Network Architectural

Rise of multifunctional taps in residential kitchens: Trends and drivers in design and specification

Sustainability eBook 2023: WoodSolutions

Water leaking at the basement wall: Addressing the universal building issue

Case study: The Hampton Home, Bayside

Case study: Haupai Bridge, Auckland

A bridge to safety: Australia & New Zealand guide to barrier requirements for bridge structures & access platforms

Building homes of the future

Versatility that inspires: How timber composite responds to modern design challenges

Case study: House 2, Gold Coast

Fire hazard properties & non-combustibility: A guide for internal walls & ceiling linings

Case Study: Heritage Lanes, 80 Ann St, Brisbane

Combustibility of building materials: Understanding the key Australian standards & fire safety concepts in the National Construction Code