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Architects have the power to create innovative designs while reducing their environmental impact by reusing and refurbishing existing materials. This approach not only helps to preserve a building's character but also ensures that projects remain within budget and minimise their carbon footprint.
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With over 50 years of our lives dedicated to work, we all hope to achieve something that recognizes our contribution to the industry we work in. Whether big or small, our achievements shape our legacies, influence the future, and become a cherished memory to look back on in later life.
The world of architecture is experiencing a new era filled with excitement and intrigue, and it's all thanks to the growing emphasis on sustainable practices. As a collective, it's our responsibility to ensure that the environment isn't harmed by our actions, and this is where sustainable architects come in.
The art of interior design is an essential ingredient in crafting a space that serves its intended purpose. A plethora of factors must be considered when conceptualising an interior, such as the functionality of the space, its visual aesthetics, and brand consistency for commercial edifices.
The Best of the Best category at the Sustainability Awards is a highly coveted prize that represents the pinnacle of sustainable design excellence. This accolade, sponsored by our esteemed Event Partner, Autex Acoustics, is not a submission-based category, nor does it require any shortlisted entries or nominations.
Specifying paint that prioritises indoor air quality as a prime consideration in general health and well-being, guarantees premium performance and is manufactured in Australia with longevity in mind is paramount to creating sustainable interiors - something Wattyl knows better than anyone.
Certifications. For a long time, they’ve been seen as a trivial tick of a box at best. Or, at worst, a confusing hindrance that can complicate a project. But we’re turning a page on what used to be just an inconvenient piece of paper, and Lachlan Howell, GH Commercial’s Corporate Sales & Sustainability Coordinator, weighs in on the strategic role certifications can play in the architecture and design industry.
While more and more businesses in the architecture and design space invest in local production capabilities, only a handful can pride themselves on an Australian manufacturing heritage that stretches over 150 years. GH Commercial is one of these companies.
Launched in early 2019, Mitsubishi ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 has since become the gold standard for non-combustible cladding. Four years in the making, this stand-out product is an outcome of a close partnership between Mitsubishi and Network Architectural, and has been designed specifically for Australia.
From a punk band to the national sales team at Australia’s leading flooring manufacturer - Joel Williamson talks about fusing creativity and practicality in business, his enduring commitment to sustainability and why GH Commercial looks beyond flooring to tackle Australia’s waste problem.
As Australia’s built environment transitions to net zero, embodied carbon - which contributes 16 per cent of the sector’s emissions – is growing in importance. Philippa Stone, Sustainability Manager with BlueScope, explains how Australia’s largest steel manufacturer is working to support more circular outcomes in the built environment, including lowering embodied emissions.
From academics, architects, engineers and innovators - your speaker lineup is bringing you the latest knowledge in Australia’s sustainable built environment!
