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For architects and designers, designing a secure building entrance is as much about enhancing the user experience as it is about mitigating threats. In this area, speedgates have gained significant traction in recent years due to their balance of efficiency, security and aesthetics.
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The design of lighting goes beyond just visual appeal; it profoundly influences our mental and physical health. Overlooking the importance of lighting in our surroundings can result in inadequate designs that disturb the human circadian rhythm, potentially harming the overall wellbeing of occupants.
Whether you are designing a sprawling shopping centre, an opulent hotel, or a new cinema complex, the physical environment plays a critical role in the comfort of customers and their perception of the space. Effective building insulation can help manage indoor noise levels, temperature, condensation, and the maintenance of indoor air quality, all of which help improve the customer experience.
A rusted handrail is not only an eyesore, but it is also a safety risk. With the right materials, compliant handrails can keep workers safe over the long-term and help organisations avoid liability. Corrosive environments, such as those found in water industry facilities, require designers and specifiers to take extra care when specifying railing systems.
The design of the ceiling holds considerable sway over the noise levels, reverberation times, and clarity of speech in a space. When the objective is to create a well-balanced acoustic environment without compromising on aesthetics, acoustic ceiling baffles should be in every designer’s toolbox.
Nordic softwood has gained recognition and popularity in Australia for its availability and accessibility, exceptional quality and sustainability. Considering the declining supply of traditional Australian native hardwoods and the demand for sustainable alternatives, it is important for practitioners to understand the benefits of specifying Nordic softwood and its suitability for a range of interior and exterior applications.
Cleanrooms are essential in a growing number of industries to safeguard manufacturing operations and the quality of components, ensure the integrity of scientific research and maintain high levels of hygiene in healthcare settings. Some of the industries where you will find cleanrooms include pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and high technology.
At its core, luxury is centred around the idea of exclusivity—the idea that only a very limited number of people will be able to experience what a product, service or brand has to offer. While this feeling is typically evoked through a perception of quality, comfort and elegance, the term “luxury” is evolving to reflect the preferences of today’s conscious consumer.
The diverse range of timber species available presents both opportunities and challenges, with significant variations in looks, performance and supply. While different types of wood exhibit varying levels of suitability for specific uses in their natural state, thermal modification enhances their durability, elevating their quality and aesthetic appeal.
Better design planning against the threat of bushfires is an urgent issue in Australia due to the growing density and sprawl of the built environment and the beginning of longer-lasting and more intense fire seasons. Although a building's survival from a fire in extreme conditions is never guaranteed, there are a range of design measures that will increase its chances.
In order to achieve optimal thermal comfort and daylighting, modern commercial architecture uses a wide variety of external shading systems in various types, materials and styles. Assessing and selecting the appropriate solution for the Australian climate is key to delivering a healthy and thermally comfortable building.
In modern Australian homes, fireplaces are a highly desired feature because of the natural fire element. It is this same fire element that necessitates careful specification of fire-resistant building materials when designing fireplace surrounds and enclosures. There is often confusion regarding the difference between “non-combustible” and “heat-resistant” materials in relation to the materials on, around or near a fireplace.
