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It would be fair to say that commercial practice is one of the most exciting spaces in architecture (with all due respect to all other practices, of course!). Particularly in larger commercial projects, there is a unique combination of size, purpose, location, and budget, that inspires some really visionary designs.
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It’s been said that the most sustainable building is an existing one, and the evidence is undeniable. Adaptive reuse has been one of the fastest growing trends in the architecture and construction industries for years now, and with good reason.
In an era marked by environmental challenges, the architecture and design industry holds a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. The significance of incorporating sustainable practices into industry processes cannot be underestimated, and there is a growing need for tools that empower and enable architects, designers and specifiers to improve design and construction procedures in the pursuit of a greener future.
Products and projects are honoured at the Sustainability Awards, but categories such as Lifetime Achievement seek to honour the people behind both. Eligible nominees will have made a significant contribution to the advancement of sustainable design in Australia. The award is open to those who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to sustainability for more than 20 years.
The current architectural era is one of excitement and intrigue. This is because, in order to maintain our world in optimal condition, we, as a collective of building environments, must ensure our practices are not harmful to our environments. There has never been a better time to be a sustainable architect, so why not reward those who are making an effort early in their careers?
While much of the focus in sustainable architecture goes to the innovative approaches and design thinking behind the structures themselves, it’s often the interiors that really provide the icing on the sustainable cake.
“Our mission is advancing sustainable architecture. Every project we're looking for opportunities to create a case study or a best practice moment to move the industry forward.”
Accounting for eight percent of global emissions, the design typology of hospitality and tourism spaces is due to shift dramatically in due course. The construction of these institutions and consumption of resources amongst resorts and hotels is quickly becoming a polarising issue..
As the architecture and design industry shifts further into the realm of sustainable built environment, the environmental potential of acoustics solutions cannot be underestimated. Here, Autex Acoustics' Aidan Hill talks about his passion for sustainability, the company’s environmental aspirations – and the role acoustic products can play in creating a greener future.
A plasterer by trade and environmental scientist by training, Knauf Gypsum’s new Sustainability Manager for Australia is undoubtedly the man for the job. Here, Ben Francis tells us about his first few months in the role, and explains why his appointment marks the beginning of a new era for Knauf.
This year’s edition of the Sustainability Awards will see us usher in a new category, designed to reward the practices on the smaller end of the spectrum. The Small Sustainable Practice category has been born from the desire to celebrate the architectural firms that are taking sustainability personally.
The entire editorial department of Architecture & Design is inundated with projects that showcase the best of innovation, sustainability, functionality, and more. Over the years, we have developed a keen eye for what projects are truly worthy of recognition.
