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Robertson’s Petersen D91 bricks add textural beauty to Esplanade House in Port Melbourne

Esplanade House has a simple, limited palette on an exceptionally tight site. The team at Mills Gorman Architects has worked its magic to create a light and spacious contemporary home in the heart of Port Melbourne that is nothing short of...

Resource | 27/08/2020

Melbourne Jet Base case study: Designing for aesthetics with roofing insulation

The Fletcher Insulation aesthetic commercial roofing product range offers Permastop® Building Blanket with a Sisalation white facing film. Specified on the recently completed Melbourne Jet Base, Fletcher Insulation products not only meet the world...

Resource | 12/12/2019

Elizabeth Quay Case Study: Acoustic Insulation Solutions for Commercial Walls

Fletcher Insulation’s Pink® Partition acoustic fire -rated insulation range was specified and installed on a prestigious new hotel and residential tower development on Perth’s Swan River: The Towers & The Ritz Carlton at Elizabeth Quay. Click here...

Resource | 12/12/2019

Securing a better tenant experience: Modernising access control systems for multi-use commercial buildings

obsolete, making way for ‘smarter’, interconnected systems. Tenants are changing too, with the commercial sector shifting towards flexible, multi-location and hybrid workstyles that include work-from-home arrangements and in-office hot desking...

Resource | 22/08/2022

Compact kitchens and laundries: Key considerations when designing for smaller spaces

the kitchen and laundry in the average Australian home. They need to be tighter and more concise, while catering to the homeowner's desire for flexibility. Download this infographic to find out more on how to design small living spaces. ...

Resource | 25/05/2022

Design evolution: Key considerations for creating a multifunctional kitchen space

home. Open-concept living spaces have transformed the area into a multipurpose room as much as a place for cooking as it is for dining, entertaining, relaxing and, more recently, even as a space for a makeshift work desk or study area. Given...

Resource | 06/10/2022

Discussion on different methods of in-field water testing used for determining metal levels in drinking water

Download this free whitepaper focussing specifically on the measuring on the in-field testing methods for determining levels of metals in drinking water, with a focus on lead levels. The purpose of this paper is to generate debate amongst...

Resource | 30/01/2018

Case Study: No. 33 Project, Burnside, Adelaide

This thoughtful restoration sees a stately heritage listed property – and a popular Burnside Hotel back in the day – transformed into a family home that overlays the building’s grand volumes and entertainer’s spirit with the owners’ unique...

Resource | 23/01/2023

Raising the bar: Glazing performance for residential buildings under the National Construction Code energy reforms

Regulators are undertaking a significant overhaul of the National Construction Code (NCC) in 2022 to stipulate more stringent requirements on residential building materials such as floors, walls and especially glazing. These reforms have the effect...

Resource | 22/03/2022

Mark of quality: Understanding the WaterMark Certification Scheme for drainage products

, plumbing and drainage systems must adhere to several important regulations and only use products authorised for installation. However, with the sheer number of options on the market, it can be challenging to determine whether a product will perform as...

Resource | 28/09/2022

A truly connected smart home: Design considerations for effective home automation systems

. Architects, designers and specifiers will need a better understanding of smart home planning and design to meet the evolving lifestyle needs of modern Australians. Download this whitepaper and learn about the design considerations for a truly connected...

Resource | 09/12/2021

Specifying plasterboard: An introductory guide to Gyprock wall and ceiling systems for commercial buildings

Since its introduction to the Australian market in the 1940s, plasterboard has become one of the most enduring building products for wall and ceiling systems. However, in the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, there is no one-size-fits all...

Resource | 13/09/2022

Kaz Tower’s unique facade sets a high benchmark for contemporary CBD streetscapes

Designing a contemporary 14 storey commercial and residential building in a heritage setting can be challenging. Brick inlay proves the perfect solution for the angled facade on the side walls of Kaz Tower in Sydney; and its brick tile an ideal...

Resource | 20/03/2020

Insulation solutions for healthcare: A holistic approach to designing and specifying for patient comfort, health and wellbeing, sustainably

holistic approach to designing and specifying for healthcare environments that focuses on the comfort, health and wellbeing of its occupants. We establish the link between hospital building design and patient outcomes, then take a close look at the key...

Resource | 23/09/2022

Insulation solutions for education: A holistic approach to designing and specifying education buildings for positive learning environments, sustainably

Numerous studies have linked environmental factors such as thermal comfort, indoor air quality and acoustics to health outcomes and student performance. One of best ways to improve indoor conditions across all these factors is through a high...

Resource | 22/09/2022

Specify and design wisely: Why all that glitters is not always gold

Pre-finished fibre cement has always been architects’ top façade material choice for bringing their creative design to life. Tougher fire safety regulations and performance requirements on external walls, together with the design flexibility offered...

Resource | 04/05/2021

Master at work: Defying conventions of bathroom design with Vio Marchidan

Chemist by education, a master tiler by trade and a revolutionary innovator by nature, Vio Marchidan possesses not only an intimate knowledge of the industry but also a lifelong passion to change it for the better. Chemist by education, a master...

Resource | 10/01/2023

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Robertson’s Petersen D91 bricks add textural beauty to Esplanade House in Port Melbourne

Melbourne Jet Base case study: Designing for aesthetics with roofing insulation

Elizabeth Quay Case Study: Acoustic Insulation Solutions for Commercial Walls

Securing a better tenant experience: Modernising access control systems for multi-use commercial buildings

Compact kitchens and laundries: Key considerations when designing for smaller spaces

Design evolution: Key considerations for creating a multifunctional kitchen space

Discussion on different methods of in-field water testing used for determining metal levels in drinking water

Case Study: No. 33 Project, Burnside, Adelaide

Raising the bar: Glazing performance for residential buildings under the National Construction Code energy reforms

Mark of quality: Understanding the WaterMark Certification Scheme for drainage products

A truly connected smart home: Design considerations for effective home automation systems

Fairview 2020 eBook: Aluminium Composite Cladding

Case Study: Balgowlah Heights Residence

Material selection for handrails and balustrades: A specifier's guide

Specifying plasterboard: An introductory guide to Gyprock wall and ceiling systems for commercial buildings

Kaz Tower’s unique facade sets a high benchmark for contemporary CBD streetscapes

Insulation solutions for healthcare: A holistic approach to designing and specifying for patient comfort, health and wellbeing, sustainably

Insulation solutions for education: A holistic approach to designing and specifying education buildings for positive learning environments, sustainably

Specify and design wisely: Why all that glitters is not always gold

Master at work: Defying conventions of bathroom design with Vio Marchidan