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Multiplex to deliver student housing opposite University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus

sought-after space for students.” The building at 166-170 Bouverie Street will be partially demolished with only the heritage facade retained as part of the project’s finished design. Other buildings on the site will be demolished to make...

News | 16/02/2024

Inside the restoration of the White Bay Power Station

Station has been officially completed by FDC, marking the finish of a 40-year journey from electrical facility to cultural institution. Work commenced in 2022, after an extensive design process overseen by Terroir, Design 5 and McGregor Coxall...

News | 15/02/2024

Ophora moves closer to market debut

. Ophora will give prospective buyers a chance to purchase abodes for 45 percent less than the citywide unit median, which currently sits at over $790,000. Future residents will benefit from being in close proximity to both the Tallawong and Schofields...

News | 15/02/2024

Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers

small garden, for instance, should involve an appreciation of connections with and ramifications for the local environment. It’s a simple principle that can easily disappear from landscape design, but it’s also a crucial one for practising...

News | 11/01/2024

Over 150,000 flock to ‘Pondi’ - Western Sydney’s first beach

Beach or ‘Pondi’ as it’s become known, has quickly become a firm fan favourite with residents. Some 154,084 people have visited the beach as of 28 January – a staggering 25,000 visitors on average every week since its opening four...

News | 13/02/2024

Adelaide architecture: History, buildings & modern design

with regular attendance in the thousands. Architecture in Adelaide has influenced and inspired Australian design as a whole for decades. Architecture in Adelaide is known for its eccentric qualities – possibly a result of the melting pot of...

News | 21/12/2023

Green roofs can cool cities and save energy: Modelling

mitigating urban heat and energy consumption. With the ability to be installed on new buildings and retrofitted, they’re a scalable nature-based solution to address the challenges of urban overheating. Impact of green roofs at the city-scale For...

News | 14/02/2024

GHD report on making Australia’s rail industry more appealing and inclusive for women

students, rail professionals, sector leaders, and employees from its own transport teams, the report makes detailed recommendations on making employment in the rail industry an attractive career option for women. “With women only making up 24...

News | 15/11/2023

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

terrace gardens full of cascading plants to immerse you in greenery,” says Turf Design Studio Director Mike Horne. Horne says the sandstone aims to disconnect from the building structure, enabling those on site to connect with nature...

News | 14/11/2023

Sydney’s friable asbestos faux pas to drag out in court

to raise the fines that are imposed on companies that do the wrong thing – cabinet will be looking at that in the next couple of weeks,” says NSW Premier Chris Minns. “We can’t be in a situation, particularly for friable...

News | 14/02/2024

$206M package to fund energy upgrades and solar access for 30,000+ NSW homes

social housing occupants and low-income renters. Many social housing properties score low on energy efficiency due to a lack of basic insulation and modern appliances. Upgrading these homes from a 1-star rating to a 3-star rating can reduce energy...

News | 18/01/2024

Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems

developing world, but for the planet as a whole. Since then, the so-called green revolution in agriculture made it possible to feed many more people. But the costs of these practices, which relied heavily on pesticide and fertiliser use and relatively few...

News | 14/02/2024

Nicky Drobis on the big ideas shaping the architecture industry in 2023

-out projects that were completely distinctive from what we would typically see in Australia. One was the Pingtan Children Library, by Condition_Lab, which won World Interior of the Year for its low-cost timber design, creating an attractive and light...

News | 31/01/2023

E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

big pond”. As the demand for e-scooters grows, they may find their place in our city planning and infrastructure design. Across Europe cities with limited cycling infrastructure have seen the largest increase in e-scooter accidents. Cities...

News | 13/02/2024

Veteran home builder says he's noticing rise in multigenerational living designs

With the cost-of-living and rental crisis continuing to worsen, there is an increasing demand for innovative flexible home design to cater for the lifestyle needs of intergenerational households, a phenomenon often referred to as multigenerational...

News | 22/11/2023

Riverina estate a step closer to alleviating social housing waitlist

relocations in due course. It is anticipated that approximately 1,200 construction jobs will be created as part of the development. The documents will be on display from Monday 29 January to Monday 26 February. For more information, click here. ...

News | 05/02/2024

If you’ve got solar, can you run aircon without worrying about cost? Not quite

You’re inside on a scorching 40°C day, running your air conditioner on full for extended hours. Normally, you might worry about cost – or even the impact on the grid or the environment. But you’ve got solar on your roof, so you should be producing...

News | 10/01/2024

tone wheeler design notes for week /202 from tone on tuesday

Billbergia doing their bit for transport-oriented development

Global creative expression captured through 75+ projects at NGV Triennial 2023

Sekisui reveals luxurious Elara in Sydney’s north-west

Multiplex to deliver student housing opposite University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus

Inside the restoration of the White Bay Power Station

Ophora moves closer to market debut

Towards a regenerative landscape architecture with Phillip Withers

Over 150,000 flock to ‘Pondi’ - Western Sydney’s first beach

Adelaide architecture: History, buildings & modern design

Green roofs can cool cities and save energy: Modelling

GHD report on making Australia’s rail industry more appealing and inclusive for women

Turf Design Studio, Aqualand outline landscape plans for AURA

Sydney’s friable asbestos faux pas to drag out in court

$206M package to fund energy upgrades and solar access for 30,000+ NSW homes

Population can’t be ignored. It has to be part of the policy solution to our world’s problems

Nicky Drobis on the big ideas shaping the architecture industry in 2023

E-scooters are linked with injuries and hospital visits – but we can’t say they are riskier than bikes yet

Veteran home builder says he's noticing rise in multigenerational living designs

Riverina estate a step closer to alleviating social housing waitlist

If you’ve got solar, can you run aircon without worrying about cost? Not quite