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    News Archive for April 2019

    Australia’s electricity grid can easily support electric cars – if we get smart

    Will the electricity grid be able to support the increased demand associated with the use of electric vehicles?


    Lessons from the Notre Dame fire

    The devastating fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has caused immense damage to the historic 12th century building.


    Jeanne Gang named world's most influential architect

    Internationally renowned American architect Jeanne Gang has been named by Time as the most influential architect in the world.


    Pre-war Queenslander transformed into modern farmhouse-style home

    Roof tiles from Monier Roofing met the classic American design aesthetic sought by builder Rachael Turner in her latest home renovation project.


    Impressive program for Timber Offsite Construction 2019

    An impressive line-up of speakers and presentation topics will be the highlight of the upcoming Timber Offsite Construction 2019 conference in Melbourne this June.


    Architectus expands leadership team

    Architectus has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of several new senior associates and associates across its Perth, Melbourne and Sydney studios.


    Get the brick look with Avante lightweight walling system

    Avante is a new walling system by PGH Bricks & Pavers that allows architects and builders to achieve a stylish brick look regardless of site or design limitations.


    Zaha Hadid’s ‘misaligned’ building creates controversy

    Accusations of bad Feng Shui in a Zaha Hadid-designed building in China have caused a stir, with one company receiving a $30,000 fine.


    Is the Bates Smart-designed Macquarie Exchange the future of business parks?

    The future of Sydney’s Macquarie Park is set to be transformed by Frasers Property Australia and Winten Property Group with what is being called Australia’s first ‘Community Business District’ – the $750 million Macquarie Exchange.


    Paris? Melbourne? Public housing doesn't just look the same, it's part of the challenges refugees face

    The public housing estates built in cities around the world since the first public housing was built in the 19th-century London have long been home to the very vulnerable, including refugees and immigrants.


    Year-long program to celebrate Robin Boyd’s centenary

    Several events and activities have been planned to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Robin Boyd, one of Australia’s most influential architects.


    The long road ahead for Notre Dame

    Restoring Notre Dame to its original glory will be a challenging and long drawn out process, necessitating inputs from a global army of historians, experts, architects, engineers, builders and craftspeople.


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