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Wollongong's most iconic development site takes new shape
One of Wollongong’s most iconic landscapes is ready for a new beginning with excavation of the former Chicko’s site nearing completion.
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Connecting with Country with Kamilaroi woman Kerrie Shepherd
Kamilaroi woman Kerrie Shepherd is Principal of Connecting with Country at Aboriginal-owned urban design company Yerrabingin. She offers simple advice to architects and developers looking to connect with Country for the first time.
One of the biggest shifts in the built environment in the last decade has been the embrace of the Aboriginal and First Nations’ concept of Country.
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Envirotecture expands team with new appointments in sustainable design
Sustainable design consultancy Envirotecture has bolstered its expertise with the addition of two new specialists, Sophie Kondrat and Ben Ryan, who join the firm’s Sydney and Ballarat teams, respectively.
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Australian Architecture Conference line up grows
The 2025 Australian Architecture Conference is approaching fast and anticipation builds with the announcement of more headline speakers.
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Where design meets functionality: The benefits of steel cladding in long-span building applications
Long-span roofing systems are a feature of some of the most iconic designs in modern architecture. However, long-span building applications present a unique design and construction challenge. The ability to achieve long spans is greatly influenced by the materials used and the available technology.
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At TRANSFORM 2025, a roadmap emerges for reducing our construction waste
After two days of intense discussion among global leaders in sustainable building, the Green Building Council of Austral...
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GHD and GBCA launch guide for a more sustainable building industry
Translating circular economy principles into real-world applications for new and refurbished buildings is now easier wit...
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Unveiling Melbourne’s first certified Passivhaus townhouses
ECHO, Melbourne’s first Passivhaus-certified townhouses, is now move-in ready with the final release for sale. C. Street...
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Transformation of Kensington: A new era for Anzac Parade
Kensington is undergoing an exciting transformation, reshaping this iconic eastern Sydney suburb into a vibrant, connect...
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WAM welcomes new Principal
Warren and Mahoney (WAM) has announced the appointment of Gary Henighen as Principal within its Sydney studio.
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Sustainability brief drives AJC Architects’ design of Newington College's Rural Campus in Eungai Creek
Regenerative design principles are at the heart of the newly-opened Newington College's new Mid North Coast campus, whic...
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Case study: Mental Health Inpatient Service building, Cairns Hospital, Queensland
This case study explores the design and construction of the Mental Health Inpatient Service building at Cairns Hospital....
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