Stephanie Stefanovic . Articles A trick of the light: Using shade to optimise sunlight in residential design Biologically speaking, light equals life. As the main energy source for all living beings, to say light is crucial would be an understatement. Smart & sustainable water management for the modern era There is scarcely a resource more precious and crucial to life than water. Yet as we all know, water is a non-renewable resource and its conservation is especially important in drought-prone Australia. Can interior design prevent the spread of disease? As COVID-19 continues to surge throughout our nation – including new, more infectious strains of the virus – it really highlights the importance of health and safety measures in our buildings. A brave new world of facades The term “commercial building” can include just about anything from an office skyscraper to your local hole-in-the-wall restaurant, shopping mall or even a parking lot. The positive impact of sustainable building materials The events of 2020 have seen their impact across all industries, and architecture and design is unfortunately no exception. There are clear challenges for the AECD industry going forward and with this comes a reminder of the importance of supporting Australian companies and products. Designing for the sunburnt country Australia records some of the longest sunshine hours in the world, paired with some of the world’s harshest UV rays. This brings some unique design challenges (and possibilities) to Australian residential architecture, which has historically struggled to fully capture the benefits of the local climate.
