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How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet

change. Our buildings account for around 19% of total energy use and 18% of direct carbon emissions in Australia. How does this help with housing costs? Rising costs and a lack of affordable choices are putting immense pressure on...

News | 08/07/2024

Revolutionising design and construction through building innovations founded on partnerships

said, “Orrcon Steel looks forward to working with FormFlow as they continue on their company mission to create beautiful, sustainable and affordable housing. With the development of this new product, it enables so much possibility for housing in...

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Place making expert calls for a radical rethink to address the housing crisis

The continued decline in Australian housing affordability and focus on dwelling targets highlights the need for an overhaul in how decision-makers are approaching the complex problems at hand. The continued decline in Australian housing...

News | 23/04/2024

Schweigen's Isodrive: Engineered for endurance and efficiency

kitchens for years to come. Built for Australian conditions: Colorbond® steel housing The Isodrive is housed in Australian-made Colorbond steel, specifically chosen for its resilience in the tough Australian climate. This material is...

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‘I’m home’: How co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis

At a time when everything from abolishing negative gearing to capping rents are being suggested as ways to reduce Australia’s housing crisis, little attention has been given to housing co-operatives. Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Western Sydney...

News | 25/03/2024

Designing for Care helps create thriving communities with the Mohawk Group’s Royce Epstein

centres to designing housing that’s human-centred or education and workspaces that embrace wellbeing. Each year Mohawk Group develops a theme to help drive product development. This year it is Designing for Care. “The theme is really meaningful to...

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Architect meets clients’ brief and budget with a methodical approach and Archicad

, especially if we’ve submitted a project that pushes the boundaries on conventional housing types, or if a design showcases an architectural style that’s unique and different. “If I could change one piece of legislation, it would be to...

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Vertical schools could revitalise our cities

When we think of what Australian schools look like, we probably think of large grounds with single or double storey buildings. They’re usually in suburban areas on relatively flat blocks. Adelaide Botanic High School/South Australia Department...

News | 01/08/2024

Joe Murphy appointed Woods Bagot's Studio Chair at Auckland studio

ongoing work on the New Zealand International Convention Centre.” Most recently, Joe was a principal at Isthmus Group in Auckland, where he was instrumental in the design and delivery of Middlemore Kaumatau build-to-rent housing, adding an...

News | 31/07/2024

Cox-designed luxury townhomes project in Box Hill South gets green light

Construction has begun on the Wembley Hill luxury townhomes development in Box Hill South in suburban Melbourne, following approval from the Whitehorse City Council Planning Department. Construction has begun on the Wembley Hill luxury townhomes...

News | 16/07/2024

Episode 197: Metricon CEO Brad Duggan shares his views on our housing, skills and interest rate woes and how to fix them

, Metricon’s new CEO Brad Duggan says the outlook is bright for Australia’s biggest home builder. He shares some of the key ingredients on how to inject some sanity back into Australia's troubled, yet vital housing sector ...

News | 26/03/2024

New planning reforms to address housing crisis in NSW

capacity is fully understood. The Government will also continue to work with Inner West Council on their nominated sites for social housing. A majority of TOD SEPP sites will be finalised from April 2024, with over three-quarters of sites...

News | 29/04/2024

Discover bureau^proberts’ shortlisted projects ahead of World Architecture Festival

and Beach House projects will compete in the Completed Buildings – Housing category against a slew of multi-residential projects from around the world, including Mexico, Japan, China and Europe. bureau^proberts Managing and Creative Director...

News | 26/07/2024

ABS figures show retirees worried about income a potential danger for Labor

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is calling for a renewed focus on retirement villages as a key housing affordability solution to cater for Australia’s ageing population following the release of ABS figures that revealed an increase in the number...

News | 06/06/2024

Industry forecasts housing target shortfall

Federal Government has also announced a number of significant housing measures that focus on increasing supply in social and affordable housing and the rental market. However, constraints on the supply side like workforce shortages, industrial relations...

News | 15/04/2024

Capral delivers another strong earnings result for 2023

The full year underlying earnings were on par with the prior year’s record and ahead of guidance, driven by Capral’s diversified industry exposure and strong first half sales across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Capral...

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How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet

Design Notes: Ideas, issues and idiocies from the last fortnight

Housing in the west boosted by budget funding

Design update for ABLOY CY516 PD cylinder

Will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward?

Revolutionising design and construction through building innovations founded on partnerships

Place making expert calls for a radical rethink to address the housing crisis

Schweigen's Isodrive: Engineered for endurance and efficiency

‘I’m home’: How co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis

Designing for Care helps create thriving communities with the Mohawk Group’s Royce Epstein

Architect meets clients’ brief and budget with a methodical approach and Archicad

Vertical schools could revitalise our cities

Joe Murphy appointed Woods Bagot's Studio Chair at Auckland studio

Cox-designed luxury townhomes project in Box Hill South gets green light

Episode 197: Metricon CEO Brad Duggan shares his views on our housing, skills and interest rate woes and how to fix them

New planning reforms to address housing crisis in NSW

Discover bureau^proberts’ shortlisted projects ahead of World Architecture Festival

ABS figures show retirees worried about income a potential danger for Labor

Industry forecasts housing target shortfall

Capral delivers another strong earnings result for 2023