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    News Archive for January 2019

    Limes not lemons: lessons from Australia’s first e-scooter sharing trial

    If you’ve been in central Brisbane recently, you will know there is a new visitor in town. Lime e-scooters have popped up all over the CBD and neighbouring suburbs.


    AIA calls for two Powerhouse Museums

    While the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) says it has welcomed the NSW government’s announcement of support for retaining the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo while maintaining a commitment to build a world-class cultural institution at Parramatta, it also says both Sydney and Parramatta both need their own respective Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (MAAS) facilities.


    Jury announced for Australian Interior Design Awards 2019

    The organisers of the upcoming Australian Interior Design Awards have announced an expert panel of judges selected from some Australia’s most well-respected interior design and architecture practices.


    UNESCO names Rio de Janeiro World Capital of Architecture for 2020

    The popular Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro has been named the World Capital of Architecture for 2020 by UNESCO.


    Global competition launched in Sydney for Powerhouse Precinct design

    An international design competition has been launched for the design of the new Powerhouse Precinct in Parramatta, Sydney.


    Green Star buildings making a case for sustainable healthcare

    A new report released by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), with the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) has revealed the triple benefits of Green Star-rated health facilities.


    New block manufacturing facility getting ready in Appin

    Baines Masonry Blocks is building a new block manufacturing facility in Appin, NSW to meet the rising demand for blocks from their growing customer base.


    Can carpet affect physical and mental health?

    Carpets are often blamed for aggravating health conditions such as allergies and asthma.


    The challenges of overpopulation

    The challenges of a stressed Earth go beyond the rhetoric of both capitalism and socialism.


    INDE.Awards entries have been extended

    The new deadline is 8 February, 2019.


    Bricks from sewage could address environmental challenges

    Around the world, treated sewage sludge is typically sent to landfill or stockpiled, impacting the environment and using up valuable land space.


    City of Sydney seeks bold artworks for public spaces

    Art & About Sydney 2020, the City of Sydney's year-round creative arts program that hosts artworks in public spaces, invites local and international artists to submit their ideas for consideration.


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