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Condensation management in the NCC 2022: Understanding the key requirements for sarking-type materials in external walls

also compromise indoor air quality, posing health risks to occupants. Controlling condensation in buildings has been a longstanding challenge for the Australian construction industry. When moisture accumulates in walls, roofs, or other assemblies, it...

Resource | 08/10/2024

Case study: The Canberra Hospital expansion

facility includes a new Emergency Department and expanded ICU. The project emphasizes sustainability with 96% material repurposing and incorporates eco-friendly acoustic panels from Decor Systems to enhance patient and staff well-being. The Canberra...

Resource | 23/08/2024

Order a sample of Hardie™ fibre cement products

If you are looking to specify Hardie™ fibre cement products in your next project, order a sample to help visualise your design decision. Paint samples in any colour to suit the vision you have for your dream home, or have your sample painted in a...

Resource | 19/08/2024

Internal roller blind fabrics: A key component in reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance

reliance on energy-intensive processes, both during their manufacturing and throughout their lifecycle. Though internal roller blind fabrics are a small design element, they play a key role in reducing a building’s carbon footprint. Buildings...

Resource | 23/10/2024

Environmental product declarations and life cycle assessments: A comparative analysis

building design. Life Cycle Assessments provide a comprehensive analysis of a product’s environmental impact across its entire life cycle—from raw material extraction to disposal. In comparison, Environmental Product Declarations serve as...

Resource | 29/10/2024

Revolutionising style and safety: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 recladding of Trilogi Apartments, Melbourne

When Melbourne’s Trilogi Apartments faced the urgent need to replace hazardous cladding, they turned to ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 for a solution that blends unmatched safety with stunning design. Explore how this advanced aluminium composite cladding met...

Resource | 13/08/2024

Insulation solutions for transport hubs: A holistic approach to designing and specifying for comfort, health and sustainability

designers focus more on the design of these spaces and their impact on both travellers and staff. Insulation Solutions for Transport Hubs: A holistic approach to designing and specifying for comfort, health and sustainability delves into the...

Resource | 09/09/2024

Solar panel specification for commercial & industrial projects: A focus on building integrated photovoltaics

, replacing conventional building materials. Design considerations for BIPV frequently centre on lightweight applications and seamless integration into building structures, maximising both functionality and aesthetics. Alspec Solar continues to push the...

Resource | 24/09/2024

Specifying aluminium glazed partitions: Navigating the relevant performance requirements and Australian standards

that combine innovative design with ease of installation. The collection includes the A Series 104 and E Series 104, which provide options for central line, offset, and double glazing, as well as the slimline C Series 45 and the SOHO Series, a...

Resource | 11/10/2024

Building with timber: The ultimate sustainable resource

In response to the growing climate crisis, there is a push to adopt more sustainable building practices by reducing reliance on traditional building materials and focusing on innovative, renewable, and energy-efficient alternatives. However...

Resource | 14/10/2024

Window & door selection for learning environments

AWS has developed a reputation for solutions focused design, developing bespoke product solutions to meet the needs of specific industry sectors, projects or applications. This focus has resulted in a comprehensive suite of systems creating a...

Resource | 05/07/2024

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Condensation management in the NCC 2022: Understanding the key requirements for sarking-type materials in external walls

Case study: The Canberra Hospital expansion

Order a sample of Hardie™ fibre cement products

Internal roller blind fabrics: A key component in reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance

Environmental product declarations and life cycle assessments: A comparative analysis

Revolutionising style and safety: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 recladding of Trilogi Apartments, Melbourne

A taste of the future: How sustainable eating will shape kitchen design

How walls and ceilings resist sound in multi-residential buildings

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

Case study: Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, QLD

Creating a modern ergonomic kitchen: Storage design considerations

Case study: South East Water

Case study: Prahran Apartment, Melbourne, VIC

2024 Japandi Design Handbook

The social kitchen: Designing spaces that bring people together

Insulation solutions for transport hubs: A holistic approach to designing and specifying for comfort, health and sustainability

Solar panel specification for commercial & industrial projects: A focus on building integrated photovoltaics

Specifying aluminium glazed partitions: Navigating the relevant performance requirements and Australian standards

Building with timber: The ultimate sustainable resource

Window & door selection for learning environments