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High-powered panel assembles to advise UNSW Cities Institute

further its practice-based research, education, and advocacy work for the future of healthy cities. The new External Advisory Committee (EAC), which met for the first time last month, assembles experience from across the private and public sectors...

News | 26/08/2024

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

recycling options are limited. Many types of plastic can’t be recycled. The recycling process steadily degrades plastics, making all plastic into landfill eventually. It would be far better to focus on cutting demand for virgin plastics. It would...

News | 08/08/2024

The butterfly effect at Changi Airport Terminal 3: Ingenious design takes flight with durlum’s dynamic ceiling and light modulation system

and light modulation system by durlum, a leading developer of metal ceilings and lighting systems for architectural applications. Unique on a global scale for its robustness, sophistication and seamless integration of design and technology...

News | 02/08/2024

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

Palm Beach Headland Lighthouse - more than just a beacon in the dark

Working with the teams at Steensen Varming and Northern Beaches Council Emrah Baki Ulas from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning authored the Lighting Management Plan for Palm Beach Headland, set to become the first city...

News | 16/08/2024

Episode 202: Taking commercial flooring to the next social level: GH Commercial & Dreamtime Flooring collaboration

Dreamtime Flooring. Together they have embarked on a journey that has seen them create a partnership between the two companies that is designed to help indigenous artists expand their reach into the world of commercial flooring and providing a...

News | 30/04/2024

Climate Smart Engineering Conference in Brisbane

Join some of the best and brightest thought leaders and stakeholders from the industry at the 2024 Climate Smart Engineering Conference (CSE24) to be held in Brisbane on Thursday 22 August. Join some of the best and brightest thought leaders and...

News | 16/08/2024

bureau^proberts chases gold at Queensland Export Awards

practice’s new London office. bureau^proberts Creative Director Liam Proberts notes the firm has been involved with international projects and clients for more than 15 years. He observes a growing trend toward working with Australian architects and...

News | 22/08/2024

Architectus celebrates two new Associate Principals

and markets, including 24 graduates who will step into the position of Designer. “These next-gen design professionals bring energy, passion and focus to what they do in our studios for clients every day. We also congratulate 15 staff who...

News | 23/08/2024

Amplify your climate ambition with Opt2Act®

program, customers can opt-in for carbon neutral plasterboard and metal framing products. The opted-in products are supplied with a Climate Active carbon neutral certification. “Siniat has been offering the opt-in carbon neutral program on a wide...

News | 23/08/2024

Invoking connection to Country along harbour foreshore walk with Lucy Simpson

relationships with other key sites across waterways and in the distance. Audio will enhance the experience of being on Country, bringing to life the rich narratives of the harbour, and cultural and social heritage of the sites. Simpson’s design for the...

News | 05/08/2024

Finalists announced for 2024 Dulux Colour Awards

as finalists for the 38th annual Dulux Colour Awards with the winners to be announced in May. A jury of five design industry professionals from Australia and New Zealand selected the finalists from a record 527 entries received this year. One of...

News | 27/03/2024

'Smart' traffic lights designed to ease road congestion on roads

traffic signal network heavily relies on the sensors to determine when and how often green lights are allocated at each junction,” he says. “However, the problem with this is that they don’t account for the time it takes for a driver...

News | 27/06/2024

AI in construction demands its own scaffolding to maximise impact

have burdened AECO industries to date. However, for AI to deliver improvements from the design to the delivery of construction projects, organisations must be cognizant of the strategic scaffolding required to bring it to life. Image: Wkikpedia...

News | 21/08/2024

GroupGSA’s bold plan for Rhodes’ tallest tower

, the project, known as Harmony – Rhodes Central East, marks Billbergia’s 14th tower in the suburb and its most sustainable yet, targeting a 7.4 Star NatHERS sustainability rating. GroupGSA won a design competition for the site in 2023...

News | 09/08/2024

Architecture & Design appoints new Digital Editor

design publication’s social media platforms. Born in France, Carayol relocated from Paris to Melbourne in January 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She holds a Bachelor's degree in French/German Law and a Master’s in...

News | 26/07/2024

Carr reflects on integrating AI into the architectural process

discusses the subsections and perspectives of artificial intelligence within the design industry. Interviewed by the Carr team, Graus is adamant: “AI will certainly impact our industry beyond measure for good, but we aren’t quite there...

News | 31/07/2024

Roadmap for heat pump hot water systems a 'step forward' for the industry

Association of NSW (MPA NSW) applauds Minister Penny Sharpe's commitment to heat pump technology standards and her adherence to the comprehensive recommendations in the roadmap for heat pump hot water systems. “Minister Sharpe's focus on end...

News | 29/07/2024

Australia needs permanent supportive housing to end homelessness – and it will pay for itself

combines affordable housing with health and social services for people for whom mainstream systems do not work. It’s an evidence-informed approach that ends homelessness for people who are so excluded from opportunities and mainstream institutions...

News | 08/08/2024

Engaging all the senses with Saltlick by DKO Architecture

Interiors Michael Drescher explains the genesis of the project. Architecture and Design Australia: Can you describe the initial vision for this project and how it evolved over time? I clearly remember first meeting the clients on site. We had been...

News | 21/08/2024

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