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Sustainability eBook 2024: Siniat

initiatives like the Opt2Act program, the solar installation at their Matraville plant, and their metal and plasterboard EPDs. Sustainability is reshaping building design, with architects prioritising energy efficiency, renewable systems, and water...

Resource | 09/12/2024

Making doors smarter: How can artificial intelligence improve entrance design?

In modern building design, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming security entrances, making them more adaptive, resilient, and energy-efficient. By analysing real-time data and responding dynamically to occupancy patterns and environmental...

Resource | 03/12/2024

Case study: One Sydney Harbour

smart homes, each offering its residents a fully integrated home automation experience. Crestron Home OS automates 801 apartments in this luxe waterfront property named ‘Ultimate Multi-Dwelling Unit’. One Sydney Harbour is one of...

Resource | 02/12/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Sika

contributions to sustainability and their consultation and engagement with the local community. Building design is a linchpin in the pursuit of sustainability. Through thoughtful consideration of orientation, materials, energy systems, and water management...

Resource | 27/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Billi

commitment to water safety and sustainability, plus a Q&A with Fergus Tough, Billi’s Director of Manufacturing Operations. Sustainability is reshaping building design, with architects prioritising energy efficiency, renewable systems, and water conservation...

Resource | 22/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Alspec

achievement or development in the field of sustainable and / or environmental architecture planning or design across any of the building categories. Building design is a linchpin in the pursuit of sustainability. Through thoughtful consideration of orientation...

Resource | 27/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: DECO Australia

shifts in behaviour. Building design plays a pivotal role in shaping the sustainability of our urban environments. It is a powerful tool that can either exacerbate or mitigate environmental impacts. Firstly, orientation and layout significantly...

Resource | 03/12/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: SAS International

designed projects from around the world, recognises the design and environmental qualities of a building that is located outside of Australia, while also pursuing a design that is sympathetic to its local surrounding in order to give it a new purpose...

Resource | 02/12/2024

The role of plasterboard in streamlining interior design and sound management

Plasterboard, also known as drywall or gypsum board, is an essential building material that has revolutionised the construction and interior design industry for decades. Commonly used for creating walls and ceilings, Decor Systems’ plasterboard is...

Resource | 03/09/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: SUPAWOOD

parks, pedestrian bridges and walkways, pools, shelters, picnic facilities, toilet blocks and playgrounds. Can also include green roofs, green walls and other urban garden and similar installations. Building design is a linchpin in the pursuit of...

Resource | 02/12/2024

Facade design essentials: Understanding weathertightness and airtightness

Weathertightness and airtightness are essential factors in the design of modern facades, playing a crucial role in a building's longevity, energy efficiency, and the comfort of its occupants. Both are key to a building’s performance, but their...

Resource | 28/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: GH Commercial

as determining the efficient and effective use of space, selecting construction materials that offer low environmental impact and lowering pollution, waste, and the lowering of the overall energy consumption. Building design is a linchpin in the...

Resource | 29/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Verosol

and delve into Verosol’s sustainability programs and their highly considered range of sustainable solar shading fabrics. Building design is a linchpin in the pursuit of sustainability. Through thoughtful consideration of orientation, materials, energy...

Resource | 27/11/2024

The art of sun shading selection: An introduction to blinds & curtains

For design professionals, choosing blinds and curtains should involve more than an appraisal of the aesthetic appeal of the various options or evaluating the need for privacy in a given space. It should also involve assessing the potential...

Resource | 29/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Nero Tapware

, education and awareness programs, energy and resource conservation, and waste & carbon dioxide reduction. Building design is a linchpin in the pursuit of sustainability. Through thoughtful consideration of orientation, materials, energy systems, and water...

Resource | 19/11/2024

Tap into tomorrow: Blueprint for a water-wise, carbon-neutral built environment

smart taps are at the forefront of water efficiency, carbon neutrality, certification and user-led design. For architects and designers, integrating these new tapware solutions is essential for creating high-performing buildings that meet evolving...

Resource | 15/10/2024

Filtered water, refined style: Why luxury kitchens need advanced water filtration

-end kitchen design? Learn about the increasing importance of filtered water solutions in modern luxury kitchens. Filtered water taps have evolved from an afterthought to a must-have feature in luxury kitchen design. With rising awareness of the health...

Resource | 25/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Network Architectural

Airport’s durlum metal ceiling, and a Q&A with Steven Fraser, Ceiling Systems Manager. Sustainability is reshaping building design, with architects prioritising energy efficiency, renewable systems, and water conservation. Thoughtful orientation, material...

Resource | 27/11/2024

Blueprint for sustainable future: Specifying water-wise and carbon-neutral tapware and water systems

The evolving tapware industry is becoming a critical player in the push toward sustainability. By integrating innovative tapware into designs, architects and specifiers contribute to healthier, resource-efficient buildings that meet the demands of...

Resource | 18/11/2024

Sustainability eBook 2024: Cosentino

lifetime of the product. By prioritising sustainability in design, we pave the way for a more ecologically balanced and resilient future. It is a fact that society’s understanding of sustainability has broadened, leading to innovative design...

Resource | 20/11/2024

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