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Space – the first and final frontier for sound

of their use. A recent example of Screenwood’s timber acoustic panels in action is in an office on High Street in Malvern, Victoria by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. The project saw the rejuvenation and addition to a prominent...

News | 14/06/2022

New AIA President calls for smaller houses in the wake of climate crisis

The Australian Institute of Architects’ incoming President, Shannon Battisson, believes it's time Australians look towards building smaller homes, in a bid to drive down carbon emissions. The Australian Institute of Architects’ incoming...

News | 17/01/2022

AILA NSW 2022 Awards celebrate the best of landscape projects

– there was much to celebrate at the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) NSW 2022 Awards held in Sydney on 9 June. The best of NSW landscapes were among the winners with the AILA NSW awards recognising 38 exemplary projects of all scales...

News | 10/06/2022

Commercial Brisbane build holds strong connection to nature and landscape

focus on creating communities that improve with time and last for generations," a statement reads. The project was recently commended at the Australian Institute of Architects 2022 Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards. The Jury says the project...

News | 10/06/2022

Architect of Draftsman? How to tell what your next project needs

a two year TAFE course focusing predominantly on computer aided design drawing instead of the broad knowledge required by architects. Because of the difference in qualifications, architects are more expensive than draftsmen and can undertake more...

News | 12/01/2022

Free trade agreement given thumbs up by AACA

approval following the signing of the free trade agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom that was reached in December 2021. A number of benefits will now be on offer for Australian architects, such as the ability to enhance skills, work...

News | 12/01/2022

Adaptive reuse wins Fender Katsalidis major accolade

26-storey building amalgamated two former government office buildings at the junction of Charlotte and Mary Streets. The adaptive reuse of two existing buildings is regarded as an Australian first by the practice. “As Architects, we are...

News | 07/06/2022

NSW National Trust Heritage Awards 2022 entries now open

Entries have opened for the 28th annual National Trust Heritage Awards, which will be held on Friday 13 May to Doltone House, Pyrmont. Entries have opened for the 28th annual National Trust Heritage Awards, which will be held on Friday 13 May to...

News | 04/02/2022

Raising the hospitality stakes (& steaks) to greater heights

I’m scared of doing.” The same is clearly expressed in his design choices. The Lucas team includes a full-time group that works on rolling out new restaurants – though they are not alone, collaborating with top-of-the-line architects and...

News | 07/06/2022

Reconciliation & architecture: Conversations about tension & creativity

place and Country. With architectural practices and projects in Australia located and operating on unceded sovereign Indigenous land, there are not just opportunities but also responsibilities to acknowledge the uneasy tension between modern places and...

News | 06/06/2022

Foster + Partners deliver a lesson in 'barkitecture'

Goodwoof’s Barkitecture competition at Goodwood in West Sussex, UK. Presented by Mastercard UK, the Barkitecture competition saw architects from around the world competing for the ‘Single Kennel Design Award’ for a single or double occupancy dog...

News | 02/06/2022

Evolution brings sustainable change for Electrolux

sustainability report released with Architecture & Design last year, Acting General Manager Derek Haley outlined the steps Electrolux is taking on their journey to ensure the company is environmentally conscious. “As a Swedish company, sustainability...

News | 03/06/2022

Episode 110: Oliver Heath explains the connection between human-centric and biophilic design principles

and well-being. Oliver has been a television presenter on the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and National Geographic Channel for over 20 years?. Author of 4 books on sustainability and interior design, most recently: Design a Healthy Home? ?As the...

News | 31/05/2022

Architecture & Design’s Top 10 Articles for May

list here. Calls for Government Architect at federal level The Australian Institute of Architects believes the creation of an Office of the Australian Government Architect will lead to a profoundly positive impact on Australian design. The...

News | 01/06/2022

What’s new in walls, facades & structural materials

many. With a broad range of cladding products and facade systems, both new and traditional, to choose from specifiers are spoilt for choice. Always a critical element in the aesthetic aspirations of architects, facades are now so much more than that...

News | 03/06/2022

Kaolin’s Precious Stone Collection: A sustainable alternative to a depleting natural resource

. Kaolin’s core product range offers architects and designers access to the beauty of the patterns traditionally associated with natural stone, but without running the risk of contributing to the unethical supply chain problem. “The Precious Stone...

News | 02/06/2022

Timber: the key to adaptive reuse

energy and is easily disassembled, reused and recycled. Further on the reuse point, stripping back and exposing timber beams in residential and commercial projects is fast becoming a commonality throughout the built environment. Both architects and...

News | 27/05/2022

Architect’s Assist in rebuilding Australian bushfire ravaged homes

Architect’s Assist (AA), a couple-run referral service relying on the kindness of architect’s and building design providers hearts’, is aiming to help rebuild the homes of bushfire victims by connecting them to their best match. Architect’s...

News | 08/01/2020

Large architecture leading the sustainable charge

that larger buildings created on smaller budgets can be acknowledged and be entered into the category, acknowledging the talent of a designer who has been able to stretch funds without compromising on sustainable initiatives for design excellence...

News | 27/05/2022

Supplying sustainably for a better built environment

In 2020, Tony Rouady and Kim Regler founded Network Architectural. A subsidiary of Network Building Supplies, NA works directly in conjunction with architects supplying built environment professionals with facade and ceiling solutions. In 2020, Tony...

News | 27/05/2022

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