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    News Archive for March 2021

    Vergola enables alfresco dining all year round at Loungueville Hotel

    After considering several roofing options for his outdoor space including one from Europe, Campion decided on a Vergola system as it ticked all the boxes.


    Practical cabinet solutions by Blum

    Storage space requirements differ from person to person, so it’s important to understand what your client’s needs are when designing and specifying for their kitchen. Utilising the space available is not only convenient but it is made even easier with Blum’s space saving cabinet solutions.


    Loving the idea of tiny house living, even if you don't live in one

    Despite early forecasts of a COVID-driven slump, house prices are now surging in many parts of Australia. This is further widening the gap between the housing “haves” and “have-nots”, and we are seeing related rises in housing stress, rental insecurity and homelessness. In Australia and elsewhere a movement has emerged that supports tiny house living as an important response to the housing affordability crisis.


    Arkadia building hands Breathe, DKO & Oculus Banksia award

    A collaboration between architectural practices Breathe, DKO Architecture and landscaping specialists Oculus has taken out the medium business award at the 32nd annual Banksia Sustainability Awards.


    Exhibition to challenge Melbourne to be self-sufficient by end of decade

    A group comprising 15 of Melbourne’s best architectural and design firms is of the belief that the city can become entirely self-sufficient by 2030.


    KingZip roof system meets sustainability goals at Caulfield Grammar aquatic centre

    KingZip, a standing seam aluminium roofing system from Kingspan Insulated Panels, was installed at the aquatic centre.


    4 ways to breathe new life to your tired old concrete floors

    Concrete Colour Systems suggests four ideas for floor renovation that will help you refresh and revive your old concrete flooring at home in an affordable way.


    Episode 65: Veena Sahajwalla from UNSW & Diana Sarcasmo from Mirvac explain how building new apartments from waste is the next big thing

    An apartment featuring flooring, wall tiles, kitchen and lighting features, and furniture and artworks, all made entirely from waste glass and textiles, offers an optimistic view into the future of residential building.


    The interstice: Restoring ritual to apartment design

    Interstices are the in-between spaces and built-in function of the plan essential to protecting the privacy and dignity of apartment residents and their guests.


    Biocabins to sustain life in a post-climate change world

    W-LAB has designed a new low-environmental impact habitat that will enable people to survive in a possible post-climate change situation.


    Australia’s hydrogen energy economy: Are we there yet?

    While Australia is well-placed to develop a booming hydrogen economy, experts from the Faculty of Engineering at University of Sydney believe that hydrogen energy remains a difficult technology to master.


    Choosing between pre-mixed and post-mixed renders

    Pre-mixed renders are ready to scoop out and apply while post-mixed or dry-mix powders need mixing on site.


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