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Verosol, a sponsor in the Smart Building Ideas at the 2022 Sustainability Awards, explains why automation is the way of the future when it comes to windows and blinds.
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With a diverse range of products, unparalleled environmental agenda and ongoing educational commitment, Verosol is a go-to for any design professional looking for window furnishings that perform exceptionally, look the part - and help score points on their Green Star Building project.
Walking into Smart Design Studio’s (SDS) Alexandria’s office, it’s clear that the space is an embodiment of Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD). In keeping with the studio’s overarching design philosophy - firmly anchored by the principles of sustainability - SDS’s inner-west headquarters are a mindfully curated expression of the studio's decision not to make environmentally inconsiderate design choices as part of their practice.
We have all had the experience of tripping over an uneven cobblestone, a sunken paver or a cracked stone surface. And we’ve all seen newly built roads, streetscapes and public spaces deteriorate much faster than they should - with defects unravelling the original design intent, and often expensive repairs affecting the flow of traffic.
Timberlink’s ambitious sustainability efforts go hand in hand with the brand’s commitment to innovation, and are reflected through a drive to reduce waste and create new, more sustainable timber products. Here, one of the co-creators and driving forces behind Timberlink’s sustainability agenda, Dr Trevor Innes, talks to us about what attracted him to the timber industry in the first place, what’s changed since he started over three decades ago – and why this is a really exciting time to be a part of this space.
Versatile and durable, with an immense aesthetic appeal and biophilic properties, timber is undoubtedly one of the architecture and design industry’s favourites. And the growing importance of adapting sustainable practices and products in the construction industry – a contributor of 38% of the global CO2 emissions, according to the UN – further accentuates the incredible potential of this renewable material.
Wood evokes instant association with sustainability and environmental benefits – and rightly so. This natural material is renewable and recyclable, non-toxic and biodegradable – and it captures carbon from the atmosphere, undoubtedly surpassing any other building material in the market.
Electrolux has been reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences for over 100 years, helping their customers make more sustainable life choices along the way. Here, Derek Haley tells us what the company ethos of “shape living for the better” means in practice, why partnerships are crucial to building a better future – and why education continues to be one of the cornerstones of the company’s sustainability agenda.
Beyond the functional role architecture and design play in the modern world, there is a lot to be said about the power of mindfully designed edifices to express an organisation’s purpose, values and ambitions. In the case of Electrolux’s new Victorian facility, this link couldn’t be any more evident.
Siniat Australia has proudly partnered with Lendlease for the exciting One Sydney Harbour project, currently under construction in the Barangaroo precinct. One Sydney Harbour is a skyscraper complex that will transform one of the world’s most iconic harbours. Upon completion it will consist of three towers and include a total of 849 apartments.
One of the undisputable pillars of the building and construction industry, certifications have long been one of the most reliable ways to ensure accountability, transparency and commitment. Whether it’s ensuring compliance with local building standards, demonstrating a product’s fire safety profile or offering an insight into its environmental impact, ensuring the products are independently assessed and verified has become the norm.
Green roofs have exploded in popularity over the last decade. Originally the domain of higher-end sustainable commercial developments, they’re now increasingly to be found on residential homes throughout our cities and towns. And with good reason. Green roofs are an incredibly effective way to raise the sustainability profile of a dwelling - providing insulation for the residence, reducing the urban heat island effect, and even providing additional habitat for nativa fauna. Oh, and they look great.
