Celebrating an amazing 18 years of innovation and impact, this year, Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards have taken on even greater significance considering recent global events.

These developments have elevated the awards to a milestone moment, offering a clear lens through which we can view humanity's trajectory for the coming decade.

The insights gleaned from this year's entrants promise to be a powerful catalyst for change, driving us toward a more sustainable future.

It’s no surprise, then, that the 2024 awards have attracted a record number of high-calibre submissions.

And for the third year in a row, our dynamic live judging day played a pivotal role in selecting the Shortlist.

Sweet Lu by Relink Architects PTY LTD – shortlisted for the Commercial Architecture (Small) category. Photography by Frank Wang.

This success was made possible not only by the dedication of our events, sales, editorial, marketing, and IT teams but also by the unwavering support of Autex Acoustics, whose efforts ensured a seamless live judging day.

Life Cycle by Steffen Welsch Architects – shortlisted for the Interior Design category. Photography by Tatjana Plitt.

This year, the judging process was marked by a slightly easier distinction among the entries, though one juror emphasized the importance of entrants bolstering their claims and refining their narratives during the submission process.

As the quality of submissions continues to rise year after year – an indicator that sustainability is has now become a component of all building design in Australia - expectations are high for the upcoming Gala Night on November 14 in Sydney.

Redfern Station Upgrade by DesignInc Sydney – shortlisted for the Landscape & Urban category. Photography by Brett Boardman.

This event is set to reaffirm the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards as Australia's leading recognition of built environment sustainability excellence.

Nokha Village Community Centre by Sanjay Puri Architects – shortlisted for our brand-new International Design category. Photography by Mr. Vinay Panjwani

Reviewing the Shortlist, it’s clear that anticipation is building for the Gala night and the announcement of the winners on November 14, 2024.

We invite you to join us by securing a full-day ticket for the Sustainability Summit. Tickets are available here but act quickly before they sell out.

In the meantime, we are pleased to present the 2024 Shortlist, with the categories listed alphabetically below.

For more information about the 2024 Sustainability Awards and Sustainability Summit, go to https://www.sustainablebuildingawards.com.au/#

Main Image: Sydney Swans HQ by Populous – shortlisted for the Adaptive Reuse (Alteration or Addition) category. Photography by Scott Burrows Photography.

Branko Miletic

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