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    News Archive for November 2017

    Moddex supplies barrier protection for Lesmurdie school’s new classrooms

    Moddex was selected to supply compliant barrier protection for the stairs, ramps and perimeter of new classrooms at the Lesmurdie Senior High School in Lesmurdie, Western Australia.


    Aglo’s premium LED range features in 30 Jay Jays stores Australia-wide

    Jay Jays, an Australian apparel chain owned and operated by the Just Group, features premium LED light fittings from Aglo Systems at over 30 of their retail stores.


    Safetyline Jalousie louvres provide ventilation in adaptive re-use project in Richmond VIC

    The GTV9 studio located in the inner city Melbourne suburb of Richmond was redeveloped into residential dwellings and retail spaces, demonstrating the adaptive re-use of a listed heritage building.


    What's the net cost of using renewables to hit Australia's climate target? Nothing

    Australia can meet its 2030 greenhouse emissions target at zero net cost, according to our analysis of a range of options for the National Electricity Market.


    Three times dilapidated sites were transformed into vibrant public spaces

    We examine three case studies in the United States that hit high-level sustainability benchmarks while creating vibrant public communities from neglected spaces.


    GBCA gives $2.9b Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment six stars

    The $2.9-billion redevelopment of the Brisbane Showgrounds has received the highest rating for a master planned precinct in Australia, with a 6-Star Green Star – Communities v1 certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).


    Could this urban design guide help make subtropical Brisbane a breathable New World city?

    A design guide listing eight ways to achieve sustainable high-density buildings in subtropical Brisbane has won widespread recognition in the architecture community.


    14-storey commercial tower to revitalise heritage Brisbane hotel

    A 14-storey commercial tower has been proposed as part of an effort to rejuvenate a heritage-listed Brisbane hotel.


    News Corp’s $2b precinct set to be Queensland’s “new knowledge media hub”

    A large-scale project will reimagine New Corp Australia’s four-hectare site in the Brisbane suburb of Bowen Hills.


    Australian property could be bought in cryptocurrency

    A property owner in East Melbourne has said they would be willing to accept Bitcoin as payment for the sale of their home in what could be Australia's first property transaction using cryptocurrency.


    More and more older Australians will be homeless unless we act now

    One of the most pressing challenges older Australians face is finding secure accommodation with suitable amenities. And as the numbers of older Australians grow, the pressure to provide housing that meets their needs is increasing. We may be facing a crisis of ageing homelessness in coming years.


    MaxiWall: The future in walling is here

    Big River Group is set to shake up the construction industry, launching MaxiWall; a new, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), nationwide.


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