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Imagine buildings that heal themselves like the human body, roofs that patiently harvest the sun's energy, and walls made from scientifically engineered materials that are as strong as they are beautiful. This isn't some distant utopia – it's the exciting reality of sustainable building materials and products taking root in Australia.
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Australia's varying climates and volatile weather patterns present increasing challenges in keeping buildings at a moderate temperature year round, which leads to heavy reliance on energy-intensive heating and cooling systems and adds an unnecessary cost burden to building occupants. As a result, thermal performance is emerging as an essential point of focus in the drive towards sustainable construction practices.
Forget categories and sub-classifications. The Sustainability Awards' Best of the Best isn't about ticking boxes, it's about unearthing a true gamechanger. A project so groundbreaking, so fundamentally transformative, that it redefines what "sustainable" can truly mean.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
