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Episode 225: 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney

how a higher-density future can also yield a quality public realm and civic opportunity. His design thinking is effective across all scales: from the joy of a light-filled and affordable dwelling interior through to precinct formation and master...

News | 08/10/2024

Hard wearing decking ideal for commercial jobs

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Five common mistakes that make ramps non-compliant

by establishing clear guidelines for accessible features such as ramps and stairs, ensuring everyone can navigate buildings safely, including individuals with disabilities. However, not all ramps meet these stringent requirements, and if poorly...

Moddex

Experts want Albanese to lead on indoor air quality as part of pandemic planning

supply problems arose for those that were hoped for or on order, the rollout was delayed. After this bungle, “stunningly, we turned around and repeated these same mistakes all over again” by not obtaining and distributing freely massive...

News | 27/09/2024

EBSA’s MP2 opposed opening louvre wins top recognition at QLD AGWA Design Awards

Innovative Window Solution’ category for their MP2 opposed opening louvres. A huge congratulations to the EBSA team on this outstanding achievement! The Schneider MP2 louvre, initially introduced in 2012, quickly emerged as the preferred choice in...

EBSA

Woven Image achieves Global GreenTagCertTM PlatinumHEALTH™ HealthRATE™ re-certification

Woven Image's 3D Tile Series are a range of thermoformed acoustic tiles for wall and ceiling application, manufactured from non-woven, formed, post-consumer recycled content PET. Woven Image received re-certification of Global GreenTagCertTM...

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Forever Homes

Whether building a new Forever Home or renovating the one you already live in, high on the list are often natural light and making the home energy efficient. What can be called a ‘Forever Home’? For many it is a family home where...

Paarhammer Windows and Doors

DA approved for additions to Hartford College in Sydney

centre/library on the other, signifying the central importance of faith and knowledge in the life of the school. They open to a covered central space used for play/ exercise and assemblies. A new second storey sits above, also of red patterned...

News | 15/10/2024

How Nulok’s roofing system with slate and solar tiles future-proofed UK church’s architectural heritage

innovative solar tiles – the first of their kind on a UK church. Now, in 2024, we look back at how Nulok’s advanced technology has helped preserve the historic beauty of St Silas while also setting a new standard for sustainability. The 2010...

Nu-Lok Roofing Systems

Nominees announced for 2025 AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards

Some of Newcastle’s best new residential and commercial buildings have been nominated for the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 Newcastle Architecture Awards. Some of Newcastle’s best new residential and commercial buildings have been...

News | 15/10/2024

How walls and ceilings resist sound in multi-residential buildings

essential for designers and specifiers to understand how they can be designed to resist sound and create healthier living spaces. With noise levels on the rise in Australian cities, it is more important than ever to prioritise acoustics in residential design...

Resource | 25/10/2024

Sustainability Summit #8: Sustainability in transport design & assessing environmental impact

. This discussion will highlight the crucial role of sustainable practices in transportation infrastructure for both environmental stewardship and urban liveability. There is a growing focus on environmentally sustainable solutions in various...

News | 25/10/2024

Elon Musk's 'Electric Car Club' lands in North Sydney tower

is coming with the most futuristic of features. Shared EV provider Outbound, in conjunction with converged infrastructure services provider, SUPA, have signed on to provide &lsquo;on demand’ Teslas for those lucky enough to be moving into the...

News | 25/10/2024

Improving workplace sustainability by reducing waste

At the top of millennial concerns is a company’s social and environmental commitments – something that 76% of millennial employees consider to be integral when choosing a company to work for. According to global studies, millennials will make up...

Brita

CPD Online - High performance aluminium window systems: Part of the energy efficiency solution

how well-designed windows and doors can improve thermal efficiency, our speakers will go on to explain how to ensure you choose the right products for your next project. At the end of this presentation, you should be able to: Define the term...

News | 25/10/2024

Future-proofing construction with digital twins

help offset potential upfront costs for smaller firms. As the construction industry continues to evolve, future trends suggest a growing reliance on innovations like artificial intelligence and machine learning, which is set to enhance the...

News | 25/10/2024

BRITA VIVREAU ViTap for instant, hot, chilled and sparkling water in modern workplaces

, considering the way water is consumed matters significantly, because water is vital for almost every single function of the body. Being able to make delicious tea or coffee in an instant has a profound impact on productivity and morale of your team...

Brita

Shape your bathroom space with endless basin design options using Corian®

endless design flexibility for both residential and commercial bathrooms. Whether you're designing for a home, hotel, or healthcare facility, Corian® is the ideal surface material. Non-porous and hygienic Zero silica Water- and mould...

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CPD Online - Sublimation: The future of surface finishes

Developed in Italy 30 years ago, sublimation for aluminium is a process through which printed images can be transferred directly into powder coated aluminium surfaces. Introduced into the Australian architectural market in the early 2000’s, this...

News | 21/10/2024

Australia has 13 million spare bedrooms. Could they be used to ease the housing crisis?

considered assessable income for taxation purposes. The downside is that expenses are not tax deductible. These arrangements are said to occur when all residents including the owner bear an appropriate proportion of the costs actually incurred on food...

News | 17/10/2024

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Episode 225: 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney

Hard wearing decking ideal for commercial jobs

Five common mistakes that make ramps non-compliant

Experts want Albanese to lead on indoor air quality as part of pandemic planning

EBSA’s MP2 opposed opening louvre wins top recognition at QLD AGWA Design Awards

Woven Image achieves Global GreenTagCertTM PlatinumHEALTH™ HealthRATE™ re-certification

Forever Homes

DA approved for additions to Hartford College in Sydney

How Nulok’s roofing system with slate and solar tiles future-proofed UK church’s architectural heritage

Nominees announced for 2025 AIA Newcastle Architecture Awards

How walls and ceilings resist sound in multi-residential buildings

Sustainability Summit #8: Sustainability in transport design & assessing environmental impact

Elon Musk's 'Electric Car Club' lands in North Sydney tower

Improving workplace sustainability by reducing waste

CPD Online - High performance aluminium window systems: Part of the energy efficiency solution

Future-proofing construction with digital twins

BRITA VIVREAU ViTap for instant, hot, chilled and sparkling water in modern workplaces

Shape your bathroom space with endless basin design options using Corian®

CPD Online - Sublimation: The future of surface finishes

Australia has 13 million spare bedrooms. Could they be used to ease the housing crisis?