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Cutaway transformation in Sydney's Barangaroo reaches major milestone
The next piece of the Barangaroo puzzle is taking shape, with the bespoke fitout transforming the Cutaway at Barangaroo into a premier cultural destination reaching the halfway mark.
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Vale Brian Suters, Founder of ARCH
Architect, mentor, visionary. Many words come to mind to describe Brian Suters AM, who has just passed away and leaves the architecture and design cohort in mourning.
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Yerrabingin appoints new Managing Director
Aboriginal-owned design studio Yerrabingin has appointed Chris Mercer to the newly created role of Managing Director.
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Australia leads APAC in AI adoption and building refurbishment in 2025
JLL has revealed critical design trends set to reshape the Asia-Pacific property landscape by 2025. The findings highlight the growing influence of AI and science-led design across the region, with insights into Australia's position.
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Solar panel specification for commercial & industrial projects: A focus on building integrated photovoltaics
As the global shift towards renewable energy intensifies, the deployment of solar panels is emerging as a key trend in sustainable design. However, traditional solar panels can be difficult to install and often disrupt the design of a building. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) overcome these issues.
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Navigating NSW's new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy with TURNER
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Most bike lanes in inner Melbourne have less than 40% tree cover – and it's only going to get worse
Our research found most bicycle lanes in inner Melbourne today have less than 40% canopy cover. And as the maps below sh...
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Property Council hails Coalition’s plan to unlock housing supply in Australia
The Coalition's plan to expedite home construction by eliminating the backlog of housing environmental approval applicat...
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South Australia's Mount Barker to get its first new pub in 170 years
Heysen Hotel is being developed as an attractive destination in the Adelaide Hills for both the local community and tour...
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Amid the election promises, what would actually help ‘fix’ the housing crisis?
While the politicians make big promises, it’s worth thinking about what evidence shows would actually make a meaningful ...
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Hassell and Djinjama unveil designs for six new airport metro stations
Work to construct six new metro stations for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport is in full swing and designs for each...
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Why is it so hard for everyone to have a house in Australia?
Australia will miss its goal to build 1.2 million new homes within five years if we stick to the current housing policie...
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