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    News Archive for December 2021

    December marks 20 years in practice for Liquid Blu

    Across a 20 year period, Liquid Blu has completed over 100 master plans and 25 aquatic centres across Australia, carving a niche as specialists in aquatic, sports and leisure precincts.


    Australia returns to top five of worldwide house price increases

    Knight Frank has revealed Australia ranks fifth globally in house price increases in its Q3 edition of the Global House Price Index.


    Smart & sustainable water management for the modern era

    There is scarcely a resource more precious and crucial to life than water. Yet as we all know, water is a non-renewable resource and its conservation is especially important in drought-prone Australia.


    Smart homes are essential to reducing energy use

    The average ‘smart home’ in Australia just isn’t that clever. Despite the promise that the internet of things would seamlessly connect technology throughout our houses, it’s only now that we’re starting to see its potential being realised.


    How to remove wallpaper: tools, steps & design ideas

    Replacing old wallpaper with something new or even just removing it altogether is a fantastic method of home improvement for those operating on a budget.


    Brisbane charrette challenges participants to design aged care in a post-pandemic era

    The University of Queensland partnered with DMA Engineers to organise a charrette in Brisbane to reimagine residential aged care design in a post-pandemic period.


    AIA voices approval of NSW’s new Design and Place SEPP

    The Australian Institute of Architects has endorsed NSW’s new Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy and its supporting guides, claiming it will be beneficial for the planning stages of projects.


    Gray Puksand turns 30

    Gray Puksand this month celebrates 30 years of architecture and interior design, a worthy milestone for a practice that has remained at the forefront of community-shaping design.


    Multi million dollar Melbourne park set to open this month

    Stockland Minta’s $3.54 million Hilltop Park with its fantasy-themed playground is set to open this month.


    Sterling achieves AIA Life Fellowship

    The Australian Institute of Architects have announced Agi Sterling has received a Life Fellowship after decades of furthering the architectural profession in New South Wales and Australia.


    SLAB redefines the Office and wins Herman Miller’s Design Challenge at the same time

    Boutique architectural practice SLAB wins Work, Redefined – The Design Challenge with a Kit Of Pods for the Social Office with a 3-D printed off-the-shelf product that is both a solution and a strategy and that puts people at the centre of the new socially-driven workplace.


    Pendant lighting a perfect fit in West Brunswick heritage home renovation

    Home to a family of five accomplished musicians, the house went through significant renovation and extension designed by the architect, Delia Teschendorff.


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