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The future of Australia's built environment hinges on a single word: carbon. Australia's construction industry faces a challenge, with embodied carbon predicted to account for a staggering 85% of its emissions by 2050. This fact is galvanising the architecture industry, the government, and the nation at large.
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Timber construction is gaining significant momentum as a crucial solution for achieving Australia's ambitious carbon reduction targets. To understand this shift, we spoke with Kevin Peachey, the Head of Built Environment Programs at Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and WoodSolutions. Kevin shares his insights on the future of timber construction, industry challenges.
The contemporary workplace faces a surprising paradox: Designed to foster productivity, it often tends to do the opposite. Stress, disengagement and absenteeism are a growing concern, particularly as they negatively impact the well-being of the occupants. And while our workplaces become more automated and technologically advanced, the emerging solution to this problem seems more elemental, primordial even: with proximity to nature.
Cosentino, one of the world's leading stone manufacturers, is redefining the industry with its unwavering commitment to sustainable surfaces; their flagship carbon-neutral product, Dekton® by Cosentino, is a leading the charge. We sat down with Itay Shimony, Cosentino's Oceania VP, to discuss the brand's commitment to innovation, achieving success through values.
Cosentino isn't just one of the world’s biggest stone manufacturers – it's a company where family values and sustainability guide every innovation. As a direct result of this ethos, the carbon-neutral Dekton® by Cosentino certainly set the standard, proving that doing the right thing can yield groundbreaking ingenuity.
Think of Cosentino, and images of Dekton's alluring beauty immediately spring to mind. A masterpiece of sustainable design and the only carbon-neutral product in its category, this revolutionary surface might just be Cosentino's most consequential achievement. “It’s impossible to understand Dekton® without understanding Cosentino,” says Itay Shimony, Cosentino’s Vice President of Oceania.
Kate Cotter is the CEO and Founder of the Resilient Building Council. Cotter is intent on solving some of the biggest challenges architecture, design and construction are confronted with, namely how to build better, more resilient buildings that can face the increasing natural hazards of this country.
The strength, durability, and adaptability of steel make it vital to modern economies. It’s used in the construction of our homes and workplaces, in bridges and infrastructure projects, renewable energy generation, and in everyday electronics and equipment on which we all depend.
In recent years, the understanding of sustainability - and the importance of incorporating sustainable practices and products in architecture and design - has grown exponentially. Specifiers and other stakeholders increasingly expect clear and transparent information about the sustainability performance of building products to inform their decision-making.
As the demand for sustainable building materials increases, commercial property owners and developers are turning to high-quality tiles as a durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically appealing flooring solution for high-traffic environments. To fully realise the sustainable potential of tiled surfaces, they must be paired with high-performance grout that can match their environmental demands.
Without certification for sustainable products, a product’s credibility is, well, unsustainable. Thankfully, with companies like GlobalGreenTag, rigorous testing methods ensure peace of mind for architects and the products they specify.
Nestled amongst the charming streets of Yarraville the heritage facade of this weatherboard cottage is emblematic of the historical context of the area. This address is about to be transformed into a contemporary family home that aims to reduce operational embodied carbon by employing passive house principles and showcase how early engagement with suppliers can lead to more sustainable outcomes.
