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A new generation of timber composites: A guide to specifying high quality composite timber for modern builds and renovations

bushfires has inspired architects, designers and specifiers to consider alternative solutions. In the past, the first generation of composite timber gained a reputation as an inferior alternative to natural, harvested timber. Thanks to sophisticated new...

Resource | 17/11/2021

Laying the foundation: How to specify low carbon concrete to build a sustainable future

used man-made material on earth due to its many architectural benefits, but its use comes with a staggering environmental cost. The production of cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for 8% of global emissions making it the single...

Resource | 01/11/2021

Sustainability matters: Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The decisions and work practices of architects and specifiers can have a positive or negative impact on environmental, social and economic sustainability. Architects and specifiers should therefore be knowledgeable of ethical and sustainable design...

Resource | 23/04/2020

High-level alarm interlocks: Peace of mind for alternative plumbing solutions

concrete slabs when relocating kitchenettes and bathrooms, the use of pumps, macerators and lifting stations in commercial refurbishment projects is on the rise. The increased demand for alternative plumbing solutions means that architects, designers and...

Resource | 22/07/2021

Solatube shines new light on the value of daylighting solutions

In the face of growing sustainability concerns, designers and architects are searching for new ways to incorporate environmentally friendly solutions into their projects. Click below to learn how daylighting solutions from Solatube present one...

Resource | 13/11/2018

Architects Salaries Rising: ACA Release 2015 National Salary Survey

Click below to read more. New data on architectural salaries across Australia reflects improved business conditions in 2015, according to the latest survey by the Association of Consulting Achitects. Click below to read more.

Resource | 23/07/2015

Case study: Four Mile Beach House

pool. Charles Wright Architects commissioned Rocks On to develop a swimming pool tile that replicated the appearance of the colours of Tahitian waters for the project. The Four Mile Beach House project is about seclusion - a private resort and elevated...

Resource | 03/03/2021

Case study: Central Wollongong Shopping Centre

designed by Rice Daubney Architects, who commissioned Rocks On to develop a bespoke round floor tile that created an abstract flower design when laid in a particular pattern and particular colours. Wollongong Central is a major shopping centre in the heart...

Resource | 03/03/2021

Capitalise on green urban spaces and boost privacy with Tensile green facades

As population density continues to increase across our cities, the impact of diminishing green spaces has become a crucial concern for many architects and designers. Inspired by its historic green surrounds, luxury Vance apartments in Glebe utilised...

Resource | 30/10/2019

Award winning architects brings artistic vision to life with the HP Designjet T2500 [case study]

This case study examines how the practice installed an HP Designjet T2500 eMultifunction Printer, enabling it to produce superior quality prints, scans and copies in-house. Witherford Watson Mann Architects were outsourcing the printing and scanning...

Resource | 29/09/2016

Landscape architects weighing up Cost vs Longevity when specifying rubber surfaces

This download provides landscape architects with a guide for choosing safety surface that balances durability and cost-effectiveness. When it comes to choosing a safety surface for kids’ play areas, landscape architects can’t go on cost...

Resource | 27/09/2016

Calculated compliance: Meeting fire and acoustic requirements in today's complex regulatory landscape

recently experienced significant growth. This boom has been met with a greater focus on compliance and the architects, designers and specifiers need to know that they are using code-compliant, reliable materials that meet today’s fire and acoustic...

Resource | 20/11/2019

Perfecting indoor outdoor flow: A specifier's guide to aluminium louvre roof solutions

Aluminium louvre roofs are a highly versatile solution when creating outdoor rooms. Either manually or mechanically operated, and automatable, they can easily be opened or closed depending on weather conditions or climate. Download this...

Resource | 13/07/2020

On the move: Schuco references app

To find out more about Schuco’s new app, click here. Leading suppliers of high-quality window, door, and façade systems, Schuco, have developed a new app to connect their worldwide network of partners and architects. Designed by architects, for...

Resource | 25/05/2017

Enhancing indoor air quality in schools with window automation

Window automation represents one simple method of enhancing indoor air quality without relying on mechanical ventilation and the related environmental consequences. To find out about window automation and how it can be utilised to enhance the...

Resource | 09/08/2019

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A new generation of timber composites: A guide to specifying high quality composite timber for modern builds and renovations

Laying the foundation: How to specify low carbon concrete to build a sustainable future

GreenCoat: Innovation steel solutions fact book

Trustworthy Timber: The journey to responsibly-sourced wood flooring

Colour and Flow: A specifiers guide to cohesive kitchen design

LED display ideas for architects & designers

LED white paper for architects & designers

Sustainability matters: Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

High-level alarm interlocks: Peace of mind for alternative plumbing solutions

Solatube shines new light on the value of daylighting solutions

Architects Salaries Rising: ACA Release 2015 National Salary Survey

Case study: Four Mile Beach House

Case study: Central Wollongong Shopping Centre

Capitalise on green urban spaces and boost privacy with Tensile green facades

Award winning architects brings artistic vision to life with the HP Designjet T2500 [case study]

Landscape architects weighing up Cost vs Longevity when specifying rubber surfaces

Calculated compliance: Meeting fire and acoustic requirements in today's complex regulatory landscape

Perfecting indoor outdoor flow: A specifier's guide to aluminium louvre roof solutions

On the move: Schuco references app

Enhancing indoor air quality in schools with window automation