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Architectus principal outlines some new directions in facade design

projecting an environmentally-friendly approach. During the design process, our focus was on finding the right formula for an appealing building that didn’t rely heavily on glass but was still connected to the outside. At the same time, we wanted the...

News | 11/07/2024

Breathe-designed Nightingale Preston is a testimony to sustainability in housing

a fraction of the size of a one-bedroom dwelling, a fraction of the carbon and a fraction of the cost. These homes were sold via priority ballot to means tested first home buyers for $280K. The site is on Wurundjeri Country, in Melbourne’s...

News | 24/07/2024

Episode 216: Rory Hunter on the latest MODEL build-to-rent concept

-to-rent (BTR) group with a purpose to cultivate places where there is no compromise between taking care of ourselves, each other, and the planet. Built on the pillars of climate action, community building and design innovation, MODEL delivers...

News | 06/08/2024

Fitzroy Gasworks transformation plans enter next stage with selection of developer

. “We are excited to be moving to this next important stage to get the right development partner on board and look forward to making an announcement in the coming months.” The homes will be delivered in stages with completion targeted for late...

News | 05/08/2024

New hires at Buchan

will lead Buchan’s digital transformation strategy with a focus on implementing workflows centred around automation, algorithmic design, machine learning, AI, and digital twin technologies, which present significant opportunities for the...

News | 09/08/2024

Gray Puksand embraces adaptive reuse to help revitalise the city

Emerging Designer’s Festival on July 27 at its recently completed 300 Flinders Street project as part of the celebrations. In line with the 2024 theme, Gray Puksand challenged design students to propose a fictional adaptive reuse transformation of...

News | 15/08/2024

Australia’s environment is on a depressing path but $7 billion a year would transform it

, threatened species and coastal environments. We defined objectives for each component, and actions to meet them, based on public policy ambitions and expert advice. We then sourced data to identify where in the landscape each action is required, and the...

News | 29/07/2024

Disaster season looms, but the senate inquiry has failed to empower communities

recovery. 3. Disaster resilience is an under-realised opportunity and asset Multiple submissions from community organisations called for a shift in thinking away from a reactive cycle of response and recovery. The authorities need to stop treating...

News | 15/08/2024

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

-residential development in Kensington, Melbourne, where the apartments are delivered under an innovative purchase pathway by the developer, Assemble. The design by Hayball for 15 Thompson Street prioritises community, along with quality design and sustainability...

News | 22/07/2024

Kids’ sport always cancelled due to rain-soaked grounds? Green infrastructure can help

how we can address this problem through smarter urban design and green infrastructure. Playing on a waterlogged field can do immense damage to the turf. ChiccoDodiFC/Shutterstock What’s green infrastructure? The term “green...

News | 02/08/2024

Week 17/23: Harry Howard’s house / An architravesty / The tepid EV policy / Welcome Cameron Bruhn / Bookends: Spaceship Earth

over a carport for a low-key streetscape, with several levels behind stepping down the slope for landscape on both sides. A prominent single deck gives views over Middle Harbour from the waterfront property. Next door, an equally adventurous modernist...

News | 21/04/2023

Archimarathon, where education meets experience

creators of this one-of-a-kind studio/platform/space. Archimarathon STUDIO is about building a strong community for students in architecture and interior design that works like an office. The studio is perfectly aligned with the core values of Austin...

News | 13/08/2024

Sherridon Homes wins Master Builders Award for European-inspired display home

, making it an ideal haven for families seeking a contemporary and adaptable living space,” Sherridon Homes’ interior designer manager Samantha Darmarkis says. The stunning kitchen design has a beautiful island bench as the centrepiece, with...

News | 24/07/2024

The innovative SUPAMicro panels: Superior acoustics for supreme sustainability outcomes

structural integrity for years to come, ensuring a long-lasting, seamless appearance. And what happens to the panels at the end of their life? Due to their modular design, most panels can be easily removed and reused in different locations or on other...

News | 25/07/2024

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Architectus principal outlines some new directions in facade design

Breathe-designed Nightingale Preston is a testimony to sustainability in housing

Episode 216: Rory Hunter on the latest MODEL build-to-rent concept

Fitzroy Gasworks transformation plans enter next stage with selection of developer

New hires at Buchan

Gray Puksand embraces adaptive reuse to help revitalise the city

Australia’s environment is on a depressing path but $7 billion a year would transform it

Disaster season looms, but the senate inquiry has failed to empower communities

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

The cycle of disposable development must be stopped, says Formosa

Creating new gateway to Queen Victoria Market Precinct with Cox Architecture

Federal intervention in UNSW and NIDA student housing dispute

Moreau Kusunoki and Genton on Powerhouse Parramatta

Property Council Victoria panellists discuss Victorian Office Market Report

Vertical schools could revitalise our cities

Kids’ sport always cancelled due to rain-soaked grounds? Green infrastructure can help

Week 17/23: Harry Howard’s house / An architravesty / The tepid EV policy / Welcome Cameron Bruhn / Bookends: Spaceship Earth

Archimarathon, where education meets experience

Sherridon Homes wins Master Builders Award for European-inspired display home

The innovative SUPAMicro panels: Superior acoustics for supreme sustainability outcomes