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Australian homes are getting bigger and bigger, and it’s wiping out gains in energy efficiency

on energy efficiency has not led to falls in the predicted energy requirements for heating and cooling – either for individual homes or the new home sector as a whole. Energy efficiency is measured according to the energy required to heat...

News | 11/03/2024

Billi's holistic approach to drinking water safety and environmental responsibility

agricultural demand, urbanisation, and the increasing frequency of drought brought on by climate change. This sense of duty is reflected in robust compliance regulations for drinking water systems. Designed to protect consumers from potential hazards, these...

News | 25/06/2024

Commercial kitchen design: Layouts, floor plans & guidelines - 5 best ideas for a professional kitchen

components. On its own, one can define a commercial kitchen as any space that is prepared and designed to prepare food in bulk, typically for commercial purposes. This includes being sold to the public at large, such as the case with kitchens of...

News | 28/05/2024

Plans unveiled for 468 GroupGSA-designed apartments in Stage 6 of Melrose Park renewal

Sekisui House Australia’s vision to transform Melrose Park from a former industrial precinct into a vibrant master-planned community has entered the sixth stage with plans lodged for 468 new apartments. Sekisui House Australia’s vision to...

News | 07/06/2024

The Potter to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at 2025 reopening

University of Melbourne’s flagship art museum. Led by Wood Marsh Architects, the extensive redevelopment of The Potter will feature an impressive new entrance on the University’s campus, along with new and improved spaces for the Museum’s...

News | 25/06/2024

Sika’s solutions safeguard vital water infrastructure: Sustainable solutions at Prospect Reservoir

a multifaceted solution, employing a range of Sika products selected for their superior performance under specific conditions. Above the waterline, the focus was on long-term protection against the wear and tear caused by exposure to the elements...

News | 24/06/2024

Community spaces with ‘power of belonging’ celebrated at AILA 2024 SA State Awards

honours at the 2024 SA State Awards announced recently by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). The jury honoured the winners for their positive impact on communities, small and large. Observing that the winning projects demonstrated...

News | 24/06/2024

Biofabrication in design practice – a clear path to circularity and regeneration

better future for all. Genevieve Brannigan: In what ways do you think biofabrication – products and technologies could help contribute to a circular economy and net zero goals? Why is this important? Sally Evans: I want to answer this by...

News | 24/06/2024

Episode 207: Tamica Lewis, founder of Tempus Design Studio, on her holistic approach to residential building design & creating inspired spaces

and has been involved in the Building and Construction Industry since 2005. Tempus operates across Queensland with a focus on the Whitsundays, Mackay, Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Her team consists of both Building Designers and Interior...

News | 04/06/2024

Team2 Architects on efficiency, sufficiency and sustainability

As for what comes next, Studio Manager Sharon Morse says that more of the same is ideally on the horizon. “This year and beyond is shaping up really well for us, after a difficult 2023. The opportunity to take on new clients and projects that...

News | 09/05/2024

Can retirement homes help withstand the silver tsunami?

Council’s Better Housing for Better Health report, which outlines the financial savings on offer to both government and taxpayers if retirement communities are utilised. “Retirement villages across the country save the Australian Government almost a...

News | 22/03/2024

Episode 209: Eilish Barry, a project leader at Hayball talks about sustainability & designing the perfect precinct

Eilish Barry, a project leader at Hayball, found her passion for architecture through a pivotal conversation with a family friend who emphasised the profound impact architects have on shaping the built environment. Eilish Barry, a project...

News | 18/06/2024

Towering Bates Smart student accommodation plans opposed by locals and Council

with Australian student housing operator Iglu in 2022 to develop Australia’s largest new integrated student accommodation, leisure and lifestyle precinct on the land. The original proposal, plans for which were lodged with the Randwick...

News | 11/06/2024

Episode 204: Tara Veldman, Health Sector Leader at BLP on the future of health infrastructure & designing for collective wellbeing

experience designing projects across Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. She initially joined BLP in 2003 to work on the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Women's Hospital and led the masterplan and feasibility for the Royal Children's...

News | 14/05/2024

Third.i’s $180-million Rothelowman-designed Balfour Place in Lindfield tops out

first home buyers and young families. “We are thrilled to announce the topping out of Balfour Place, a landmark moment for Third.i, PPI and the Lindfield community," said Luke Berry, co-founder of Third.i. "We have meticulously...

News | 21/06/2024

Episode 206: Rothelowman Principal Chris Hayton on why designing apartments in shopping centres may help solve the housing crisis

Chris Hayton is a Principal at Rothelowman. With a passion for driving positive change through critical thinking, Chris embodies Rothelowman's core value of radical exploration – creating bold, sustainable, and inspiring places for people and cities...

News | 28/05/2024

Hybrid cars are having a moment – even though they’re dirtier than we think

. For these drivers, hybrids may make sense. But we cannot spend too long on these transition vehicles. Electrifying our vehicle fleet alongside boosts to public transport, cycling and working from home can help rapidly cut emissions from transport...

News | 21/06/2024

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Australian homes are getting bigger and bigger, and it’s wiping out gains in energy efficiency

Extreme bushfires double in number and intensity over past two decades

Further pushback on NSW housing reform

Eight charts on how Australia’s population is growing – and changing

Billi's holistic approach to drinking water safety and environmental responsibility

Commercial kitchen design: Layouts, floor plans & guidelines - 5 best ideas for a professional kitchen

Plans unveiled for 468 GroupGSA-designed apartments in Stage 6 of Melrose Park renewal

The Potter to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at 2025 reopening

Sika’s solutions safeguard vital water infrastructure: Sustainable solutions at Prospect Reservoir

Community spaces with ‘power of belonging’ celebrated at AILA 2024 SA State Awards

Biofabrication in design practice – a clear path to circularity and regeneration

Episode 207: Tamica Lewis, founder of Tempus Design Studio, on her holistic approach to residential building design & creating inspired spaces

Team2 Architects on efficiency, sufficiency and sustainability

Can retirement homes help withstand the silver tsunami?

Episode 209: Eilish Barry, a project leader at Hayball talks about sustainability & designing the perfect precinct

Towering Bates Smart student accommodation plans opposed by locals and Council

Episode 204: Tara Veldman, Health Sector Leader at BLP on the future of health infrastructure & designing for collective wellbeing

Third.i’s $180-million Rothelowman-designed Balfour Place in Lindfield tops out

Episode 206: Rothelowman Principal Chris Hayton on why designing apartments in shopping centres may help solve the housing crisis

Hybrid cars are having a moment – even though they’re dirtier than we think