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    News Archive for June 2019

    Broadcaster Tim Ross honoured for championing Australian design

    Leading entertainer and broadcaster Tim Ross was one of a select group of honourees recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects at the 2019 National Architecture Conference.


    Buchan-designed healthcare centre promotes wellness

    Global architecture firm Buchan recently delivered a multimillion-dollar healthcare facility with the design based on principles of wellness and biophilia.


    Architectus-SOM collaboration celebrates completion of 100 Mount Street, Sydney

    100 Mount Street, a brand new glass-enclosed 35-storey commercial tower in the heart of North Sydney’s CBD is now open for business.


    Multiplex delivers $180M over 55s community project for PAC

    The Terraces is a new $180 million over 55s community developed by Presbyterian Aged Care (PAC) in Paddington, Sydney.


    Kingspan’s KoolDuct enhances energy efficiency at Armadale aquatic centre

    The pre-insulated KoolDuct system from Kingspan Insulation provided an energy efficient alternative to conventional metal sheet ductwork at the recently opened Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre in Armadale.


    Polycarbonate pads protecting car showroom floors

    Polycarbonate pads available from Allplastics Engineering are designed to protect car showroom floors from black tyre markings.


    The unstoppable Suzie Hunt

    Known for her down-to-earth approach and wide-ranging professional and life experiences, architect, occasional Australia by Design host Suzie Hunt has a warm and engaging manner that manifests in the buildings and spaces she designs. Her practice – founded in 2004 – specialises in architecture and interior design across a range of sectors, and provides strategic advice on design and heritage issues.


    Apple controversy masks the real failures of Federation Square

    Successful city squares act as nodes that connect places. They facilitate flows of people going about their daily lives through them as much, if not more, than they attract people to them.


    Best practice for specifying automatic door systems

    'A specifier’s guide to selecting automatic doors' provides an essential overview of the best practice for specifying automatic door systems. We provide a brief summary of the history of automatic doors, and the impact of climate change on architectural design.


    Increase versatility with Wood Plastic Composite technology

    A new whitepaper has recently been released from sustainable timber alternative experts, INNOWOOD. Titled 'Employing Wood Plastic Composite technology for increased versatility', the paper explores the benefits of Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs) as an alternative to natural timber.


    Escea’s double sided see-through designer fires

    The DX Series fireplaces by Escea feature an impressively wide flame display, clean framing lines, reflective side panels and an artistic presence.


    Rising building defects affecting residents says Deakin researcher

    Water damage leads the list of defects affecting apartment buildings and their residents, says a leading Deakin University researcher in a new report.


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