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    News Archive for June 2016

    Zurn's quick guide to specifying trench drain systems

    Safe and efficient egress of water from a property or development is a hallmark of good design. Effective management of water, be it stormwater or wastewater, prevents damage to the built-up structure, creates a safe, hazard-free environment for occupants, and eliminates water stagnation and associated health and safety issues.


    From homes to hotels: 2016 ACT Architecture Awards

    A new pedestrian and cyclist crossing, Canberra Airport’s first luxury hotel and a well-designed compact house ‘on a tight site with a tight budget’ were among the big winners at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 ACT Architecture Awards.


    Sustainability, innovation and rejuvenation: 2016 QLD Architecture Awards

    Innovation and sustainability were the real winners at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 Queensland State Architecture Awards announced recently in Brisbane.


    Engagement and responsibility: 2016 Northern Territory Architecture Awards

    2016 Northern Territory ArchitecturCommunity engagement was a strong theme across the winning projects at the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 NT Architecture Awards which were announced in Darwin on Friday 24 June.e Awards


    Success trains, failure complains: getting design right on the gym floor

    Inside the gym walls you’ve got to keep it real. This is a place where performance speaks for itself, and those caught faking are certain to be called out. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a greased up beefcake that’s deadlifting 350 kilograms, a staunch cross-fitter throwing around skipping ropes and kettle bells, or a yoga fanatic pulling out hardcore poses, everything becomes more intense once you hit the gym floor. The gym floor itself should be no exception.


    FLIR adds new thermal imaging digital multimeter to IGM test and measurement range

    FLIR Systems has introduced a new digital multimeter with a built-in thermal imager to their test and measurement range.


    The perks of a Western Red Cedar timber ceiling

    Timber ceilings are a beautiful and striking addition to a home or business property in indoor as well as outdoor settings.


    NYC takes home a double at 2016 CTBUH Tall Building Awards

    A high-rise on the New York City waterfront and the tallest skyscraper in China are among the winning entries in the 15th edition of the Tall Building Awards presented by the Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).


    46 projects announced as winners for 2016 RIBA National Awards

    Scroll through all forty-six projects from across England, Scotland and Ireland which were announced as winners of the 2016 RIBA National Awards.


    Redefining quality in the construction industry

    The experienced and passionate team behind Australia’s quality green building and construction product showcase event, SEE Sustainable Experience, is redefining the word ‘quality’.


    Smart cities wouldn't let housing costs drive the worse-off into deeper disadvantage

    Building more highways, railways and trams won’t produce better, more productive cities that somehow give everyone a job, they’ll only make them more unequal and keep poor places poor.


    Structural Insulated Panels: tracking the evolution of the 21st century building system

    Ancient Egyptians employed mud bricks for their homes and masonry for their grandest buildings. During the industrial revolution, cast iron rose to prominence and later paved the way for steel. From the 1950’s, concrete joined hands with Brutalism to shape multiple cities.


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