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    Sustainability Awards

    2023 Sustainability Awards Winners: 17 years on and they still manage to surprise
    2023 Sustainability Awards Winners: 17 years on and they still manage to surprise

    At the magnificent Allianz Stadium in Sydney, a crowd of over 350 celebrated for the 17th time a diverse group of remarkable individuals, projects, and products in the realm of sustainable built design, acknowledging their significant contributions to the continuous improvement of our environment.


    Small in size, large in legacy: Small Sustainable Practice
    Small in size, large in legacy: Small Sustainable Practice

    Forget the sprawling architecture giants – the future of sustainable design might be found in a team of 10 or less. This is the philosophy behind the Small Sustainable Practice category at the Sustainability Awards, a platform specifically designed to celebrate the impact of smaller architectural firms.


    The art of designing self-sufficient, sustainable hospitality
    The art of designing self-sufficient, sustainable hospitality

    The travel and leisure industry, for all its allure, carries a heavy environmental burden. Responsible for eight percent of global emissions, transformation is vital to the long term success and viability of the entire industry.


    GH Commercial weaves design, culture and collaboration into the Geelong Arts Centre transformation
    GH Commercial weaves design, culture and collaboration into the Geelong Arts Centre transformation

    Defined by the dynamic juxtaposition between ARM Architecture’s whimsical, curtain-like concrete facade draped over the main entrance and the airy geometry of the Ryrie Street redevelopment by Studio 101 and Hassell, Geelong Arts Centre's captivating design truly embodies the neighbourhood's unique spirit.


    Finding purpose in repurposing: Adaptive Reuse
    Finding purpose in repurposing: Adaptive Reuse

    While there’s many architectural buzzwords doing the rounds at any given time, adaptive reuse is no such buzzword. The requirement and need to transform existing building stock is bringing the best out of our nation’s architects, who are constantly ‘re-lifing’ materials in order to reduce emissions and create a greener future.


    Taking a worldview: Introducing International Design
    Taking a worldview: Introducing International Design

    We here at Architecture & Design are a very Australian-focused masthead, but that doesn’t mean we don’t keep an eye on what’s going on in the outer realms of the Earth. Australia is at the coalface of sustainable architecture in many ways.


    The Perch: Architecture and nature become one on Dangar Island
    The Perch: Architecture and nature become one on Dangar Island

    Nestled amongst the old-growth Blackbutt trees of Sydney's Dangar Island, The Perch’s rudimentary silhouette establishes an amicable dialogue with the surrounding landscape. Designed by renowned architect Sue Harper, this timeless dwelling consists of three pavilions elevated on steel posts to ensure the structure disturbs as little of the undergrowth as possible.


    Sustainability and pedagogy: Hand in hand?
    Sustainability and pedagogy: Hand in hand?

    The Australian educational landscape is a tapestry woven from countless institutions. Yet, amidst tradition, lies a pressing need for innovation. As pedagogy evolves, so too must the spaces that nurture learning and discovery. Enter sustainable design – a philosophy that weaves environmental responsibility into the very fabric of our schools and universities.


    Starting sustainably from scratch
    Starting sustainably from scratch

    When carrying out a client's brief for their forever home, it is typically a reflection of the person and their experiences. And while some incorporate sustainable principles into the brief and subsequent outcome, now more than ever we must try to bring clients along for the journey to assist them in understanding what a sustainable abode can bring in regards to efficiency and liveability, plus a reduction in emissions.


    Promoting sustainability publicly
    Promoting sustainability publicly

    Public buildings are shedding their singular purpose and transforming into vibrant hubs for healthcare, transportation, leisure, and community. This evolution demands innovative design approaches that prioritise functionality, user experience, and environmental responsibility.


    Sustainability Summit 2024: Leading the charge towards a cleaner, greener future
    Sustainability Summit 2024: Leading the charge towards a cleaner, greener future

    Mark your calendars for November 14th as the Sustainability Summit, renowned for its leadership in sustainability knowledge dissemination, gears up for its annual gathering.


    The boss's call: Editor's Choice
    The boss's call: Editor's Choice

    Being a daily architecture rag, we see our fair share of projects. While we don’t pretend to hold a candle to the architects and designers who create these incredible projects, we like to think that we know a thing or two about what’s what.


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