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    Episode 43: Caroma's Dr. Peter Sweatman talks toilet design, water usage, automation and why toilet

    Dr Peter Sweatman graduated with first class honours in Industrial Design from the University of Canberra Peter started work with Caroma R&D on research to launch the first generation of Smart Flush toilets to the market and is currently completing a PhD in user centred bathroom design for older people at UNSW Built Environment.


    Episode 43: Caroma's Dr. Peter Sweatman talks toilet design, water usage, automation and why toilet paper is on the way out

    Dr Peter Sweatman graduated with first class honours in Industrial Design from the University of Canberra Peter started work with Caroma R&D on research to launch the first generation of Smart Flush toilets to the market and is currently completing a PhD in user centred bathroom design for older people at UNSW Built Environment.


    To get out of this well we are going to have to think like central planners

    Within the space of weeks, Australia has been transformed into a command economy.


    Spacing rules for safety bollards

    Designed to create a physical boundary around an outdoor space as a visual cue as well as to keep pedestrians safe, safety bollards can be both functional and decorative by application.


    New prefab prototype to drive tiny home movement in Geelong

    A new prefabricated prototype developed by a Deakin University-led collaboration is expected to make a big impact on the ‘tiny home’ housing segment in Geelong and beyond.


    How Green Star buildings deliver substantial returns

    Significantly reduced energy and water consumption, higher sale price, lower vacancy rate, better ROI... these are just a few of the many benefits of a Green Star building.


    Coronavirus causes Australia's home-improvement frenzy

    Australia is in the midst of a home-improvement frenzy, with the number of people undertaking major home renovations hitting an all-time high.


    NSW MP visits DECO’s Minto factory

    Leading building product and metal finishing manufacturer DECO Australia recently welcomed the NSW Labor MP and Member for Macquarie Fields Anoulack Chanthivong at their Minto factory.


    Germany’s translucent polycarbonate cladding

    Translucent polycarbonate panels encase the concrete and timber laboratory at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, by Behnisch Architekten.


    David Childs’ redesigned Chicago Spire site

    David Childs has updated the design of a pair of towers proposed to occupy the site of Santiago Calatrava’s Chicago Spire.


    Architect’s vision for heritage kitchen comes to life with Fisher & Paykel appliances

    Architecture firm Pohio Adams was engaged to design the renovation of a stately Georgian terrace home for a growing family.


    Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus

    The COVID-19 pandemic is a double crisis affecting public health and the economy. And both aspects are playing out in our housing system – in our homes.


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