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Many Australians face losing their homes right now. Here’s how the government should help

weighing up whether tents or cars are their best bet for shelter as the banks move in on their homes. These Australians don’t deserve to be incidental victims in government’s pursuit of the worthy goal of low inflation. HomeKeeper isn’t...

News | 01/05/2024

Michael McShanag promoted to director at Plus Architecture

, commercial and education sectors. He will co-lead the teams alongside director Danny Juric. Working on sites in Australia and internationally, McShanag has developed a broad range of skills that span project programming and management, team leadership as...

News | 04/07/2024

The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

12 years ago. I worked as a construction project manager for almost two decades in Australia and the Middle East. In terms of behaviour, it’s not unusual to see aggressive behaviour on site, where swearing is the norm and punctuates sentences...

News | 23/07/2024

Hayball-designed 199-apartment development in Kensington, Melbourne prioritises community

. Offering 199 apartments in a range of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, the development allows residents to move into their homes with rent and purchase prices set for up to five years, with the option to buy their home at any stage at an agreed value...

News | 22/07/2024

Jessica Kazenwadel on mapping the multi-residential market

shaping the multi-residential sector, and why cohesion is key to getting it right. “Prior to Carr, I had gained experience within the project management industry, which was insightful to be on the client side and learn how to deal with budgets...

News | 03/06/2024

Episode 214: Ian Worthy from Unispace explains how workplace design has changed

region. He holds over 30 years’ of in-depth knowledge and experience in workplace transformation. Much of Ian’s project work has focused on multi-site accommodation strategies supported by design-based change management programs. He...

News | 23/07/2024

Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities

The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as homes become ever more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it is OK to oppose housing developments in cities. Battlelines are being...

News | 10/07/2024

Our cities’ secret gardens: We connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

, interacting with nature is becoming increasingly difficult for people in cities. Urban areas are becoming more densely populated, increasing pressure on accessible green spaces. At the same time, the amount of green space in many cities is declining. This...

News | 19/07/2024

NSW launches pattern book design competition amid ongoing housing affordability concerns

The NSW Government has launched an international pattern book design competition allowing architects and architecture students from around the world to design the future face of Sydney and NSW while speeding up the delivery of new homes. The NSW...

News | 18/07/2024

UTS’ National First Nations College awarded WAFX Award for social impact design

embodies the values of connectivity, sustainability and proud identity. We’re proud to see that leading design authorities from other parts of the world agree the project’s design is centred on delivering significant social impact and...

News | 19/07/2024

New bricks made with waste materials can deliver up to 5% energy savings to homes

Engineers at RMIT University have innovated a new range of bricks made using a mix of waste glass, combusted solid waste (ash) and clay that can save energy in built homes while keeping industrial waste out of landfill. Engineers at RMIT University...

News | 24/04/2024

The cycle of disposable development must be stopped, says Formosa

, it’s critical that architects take the whole project team on a journey to consult, develop and tailor the brief. Avoiding trends, the final design must be thoroughly considered and truly meet the needs of all stakeholders — developers, councils...

News | 18/07/2024

AILA ACT State Awards winning projects reveal vibrant and diverse landscapes

a collaborative project at the University of Canberra to transform an ordinary space into a vibrant green courtyard were among the top winners at the 2024 ACT State Awards for landscape architecture. Eleven winners across nine categories were...

News | 23/05/2024

Why modular design needs to think big for true affordability

or trades available to meet the rapidly accelerating demand for housing with our current construction models. It’s clear we need to think outside the box on housing delivery – and modular design can, and should, be part of the solution...

News | 18/07/2024

How NZ’s new housing rules risk cheap builds and shoebox apartments

spaciousness. On top of that, many require owners to have sufficient strength to move walls or unfold furniture to transform a room from, say, a bedroom into a living room. That could be ideal for the proverbial young professional, living much of their lives...

News | 18/07/2024

Environmental breaches found among Australian mega projects

the law. “I commissioned this audit after hearing very concerning stories of offsets projects being bulldozed and degradation of habitat that should have been providing homes for threatened species. But now, for the first time, we have the...

News | 22/05/2024

Building on before: Single Dwelling (Alteration)

The art of breathing life into a former designer’s work forms the heart of the Sustainability Awards' Single Dwelling Alteration/Addition category. Here, the spotlight shines on architects who transform ageing structures, often steeped in history...

News | 14/05/2024

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Many Australians face losing their homes right now. Here’s how the government should help

Michael McShanag promoted to director at Plus Architecture

The CFMEU overhaul won’t do much to end the blokey culture that dominates Australian job sites

Hayball-designed 199-apartment development in Kensington, Melbourne prioritises community

Jessica Kazenwadel on mapping the multi-residential market

Episode 214: Ian Worthy from Unispace explains how workplace design has changed

Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities

Third.i’s $180-million Rothelowman-designed Balfour Place in Lindfield tops out

The latest in building automation for commercial applications

Episode 191: Tone Wheeler on how the architecture profession is broken

Our cities’ secret gardens: We connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

NSW launches pattern book design competition amid ongoing housing affordability concerns

UTS’ National First Nations College awarded WAFX Award for social impact design

New bricks made with waste materials can deliver up to 5% energy savings to homes

The cycle of disposable development must be stopped, says Formosa

AILA ACT State Awards winning projects reveal vibrant and diverse landscapes

Why modular design needs to think big for true affordability

How NZ’s new housing rules risk cheap builds and shoebox apartments

Environmental breaches found among Australian mega projects

Building on before: Single Dwelling (Alteration)