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Episode 135: Tone Wheeler on Australian architecture and the history & influence of AV Jennings

Our continuing conversation with architect, lecturer, social commentator and columnist Tone Wheeler on the history of house designer and builder AV Jennings, some lesser-known Australian architects and the influence of architecture on the growth and...

News | 06/12/2022

The National Cabinet: On housing

the message and treated it as such. Tone Wheeler is an architect / the views expressed are his. A housing primer for the Federal Cabinet. Tone on Tuesday 175. 15 August 2023 (week 33). Long columns are Tone on Tuesday. Short shots are in...

News | 15/08/2023

Q&A with Kate Cotter from the Resilient Building Council

Kate Cotter is the CEO and Founder of the Resilient Building Council. Cotter is intent on solving some of the biggest challenges architecture, design and construction are confronted with, namely how to build better, more resilient buildings that can...

News | 15/01/2024

Episode 131: Tone Wheeler shares his views on some famous & recently-deceased Australian architects and architectural educators

Architect, lecturer, columnist and founder of environa studio Tone Wheeler shares his many thoughts about the evolution of architectural teaching in Australia as well as the concept of architectural engineering. Architect, lecturer, columnist and...

News | 08/11/2022

Winter sports in the west one step closer to reality

masterplannned and designed by architect Tone Wheeler at Environa Studio over eight years, and will feature a number of world-class sustainable initiatives, including advanced technology for capturing and reuse of free heat, a photovoltaic system which will...

News | 22/01/2024

Episode 74: Former AIA President Clare Cousins goes to war over the governments Anzac Hall rebuild

Australians at every step of this abomination of an ‘assessment’ process'" and one where, “Expert advice on the significant negative heritage impacts to the AWM from demolishing Anzac Hall, as well as widespread community opposition...

News | 15/06/2021

Heritage – Putting on a grave face

position sensibly, and forthrightly, we will be condemned to keeping phony facades as a pastiche of the past. Tone Wheeler is an architect / the views expressed are his. Heritage - putting on a grave face. Tone on Tuesday 174. 8 August 2023 (week 32...

News | 08/08/2023

Anzac Hall demolition decision labelled ‘disgraceful’

Environment Minister, the Hon Sussan Ley MP for the demolition of Anzac Hall, the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) has expressed their deepest regret at the decision. Commenting on the Minister’s decision to approve the destruction of the...

News | 14/12/2020

A Night of Triumph: 2023 Sustainability Awards Gala Night

On the evening of November 9, 2023, Sydney Cricket Ground played host to the 17th annual Sustainability Awards, a celebration that transcended the mere recognition of eco-friendly initiatives and marked a pivotal moment in the journey towards a...

News | 20/11/2023

Wheeler to set the Tone for Sustainability Summit

it? Design luminary, Architecture & Design Contributor and reigning Lifetime Achievement award winner Tone Wheeler has been entrusted with emceeing the Sustainability Summit. The Principal of environa studio, Wheeler has been on the pulse...

News | 09/11/2022

Polished concrete: The latest in contemporary flooring design

allow for flexibility in home design. Neutral polished concrete has an industrial elegance (particularly at level 2) and keeping the understated grey colour means that the floor will tone well with the majority of furniture and décor choices. How to...

News | 05/12/2023

How Electric Vehicles Will Impact Both Design & Sustainability In The Built Environment

The Sustainability Summit session will centre on the subsequent impact of Electric Vehicles on urban development and infrastructure. Electric vehicles are becoming a constant on our roads. Charging infrastructure has become an amenity at many new...

News | 10/10/2023

Tone Wheeler and Caroline Pidcock win the AIA Leadership in Sustainability Prize

the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX). In advocacy, community engagement and policy development, he has become the voice of architecture through his public speaking, media interviews and regular &ldquo;Tone on Tuesday” column. Via his...

News | 06/05/2021

Unveiling the Future: 2023 Sustainability Summit Review

ways, sustainability-built and operated sports stadium, the 2023 Sustainability Summit began as a beacon of inspiration, paving the way for transformative conversations on environmental responsibility, innovation, and collaboration. The Summit...

News | 16/11/2023

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

Fairfield RSL site invigoration kickstarts urban renewal

-led proposal to build a four storey mixed-use precinct located on the site of Fairfield RSL. Fronting Dale Street and Anzac Avenue, the future precinct will comprise 20 residential units on the first and second levels, with five commercial tenants to be...

News | 02/11/2023

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Architects go on warpath over ANZAC Hall demolition

The architecture of Perth: Famous heritage buildings in Western Australia

Tone Wheeler on architectural science and why form must follow forces

Amid objections, Minister to make a call on Anzac Hall demolition

Episode 135: Tone Wheeler on Australian architecture and the history & influence of AV Jennings

The National Cabinet: On housing

Q&A with Kate Cotter from the Resilient Building Council

Episode 131: Tone Wheeler shares his views on some famous & recently-deceased Australian architects and architectural educators

Winter sports in the west one step closer to reality

Episode 74: Former AIA President Clare Cousins goes to war over the governments Anzac Hall rebuild

Heritage – Putting on a grave face

Anzac Hall demolition decision labelled ‘disgraceful’

A Night of Triumph: 2023 Sustainability Awards Gala Night

Wheeler to set the Tone for Sustainability Summit

Polished concrete: The latest in contemporary flooring design

How Electric Vehicles Will Impact Both Design & Sustainability In The Built Environment

Tone Wheeler and Caroline Pidcock win the AIA Leadership in Sustainability Prize

Unveiling the Future: 2023 Sustainability Summit Review

2003 Gold Medal amended to include Edmond at National Awards

Fairfield RSL site invigoration kickstarts urban renewal