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    News Archive for September 2013

    Livable Housing Australia provides pathway to Green Star certification

    A Platinum rating from Livable Housing Australia (LHA) now provides automatic Green Star points under the Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA’s) rating system.


    Type 2 sampling asbestos surveys

    Also known as location and assessment asbestos surveys and presumptive asbestos surveys, Type 2 sampling asbestos surveys are similar to Type 1 presumptive asbestos surveys, except that the materials suspected as containing asbestos are sampled.


    Understanding slip resistance: changes to AS 4586

    ACO Polycrete explains some of the changes made recently to the testing methods of AS 4586: Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface materials.


    Global Architecture News

    Shape-shifting stadium for Brasilia; Inflatable concert hall tours Japan; Largest children's health facility complete; The Serpentine Sackler Gallery’s grand opening; Batman shaped lair in the Arizona desert


    Radiant chilled ceilings for energy-efficient heating and cooling

    Hydronic radiant ceiling and wall panels from All Valve Industries integrate the heating and cooling system into the building.


    PILA renews partnership with Football NSW for 3 years

    PILA group® has renewed its partnership with Football New South Wales for another three years.


    Identifying asbestos ceilings and understanding health risks

    Asbestos containing materials were commonly used in Australian homes for their fireproofing and heat resistance properties.


    How does Perth rate in the walkability stakes?

    Renowned US author, city planner and architectural designer Jeff Speck believes the key to making cities thrive comes down to one factor – walkability.


    Interiors by Koichi Takada Architects on display at Viva by Crown

    Crown Group has appointed award-winning Koichi Takada Architects to design luxury interiors at Viva by Crown, the final stage of its Top Ryde City Living residential development.


    Entries open for SOYA 365 Architecture & Interior Design

    The Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards Architecture & Interior Design category is open for entries.


    Ergomotion supplies adjustable desks to Interactive Interiors

    Ergomotion has supplied their motiondesk electric height adjustable sit to stand desk frames to Interactive Interiors.


    Mining of asbestos in Australia

    Asbestos mining began in Australia in the early 1930s and continued on until the mid 1960s.


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