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    News Archive for April 2021

    How to create better cities when the pandemic is over

    Throughout the past year of working from home, I have gone for numerous morning, lunchtime and evening walks around my neighbourhood that has three dams for storing stormwater in the event of extreme rain.


    A guide to shower niches

    The neatest, most aesthetically pleasing in-shower storage solution available, the shower niche is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in bathrooms around Australia. While there are several shower niche designs available, it is important to take care when installing them.


    Town Centre designed to provide boost to south-west Sydney

    Ed. Square Town Centre, a $1.5 billion shopping centre opens on Friday 29 April, with the Frasers Property Australia development that will accommodate for the rising population of south-west Sydney.


    Capobianco awarded Geoscape chief role

    Geospatial data company Geoscape Australia have appointed Dean Capobianco as their new CEO, as the company looks to revolutionise its work from the top down.


    Guide for assessing moisture-affected timber-framed construction

    When construction sites face problems and work comes to a halt, materials left onsite such as timber frames are often exposed to the weather.


    RAPTOR rope access davits for working on building facades

    RAPTOR rope access davit systems, available from Sayfa Group, are recommended for workers required to work at height on building exteriors.


    Alspec aluminium framing provides light and protection at Stromlo pool complex

    Three aluminium framing products from Alspec were specified for a new swimming pool complex in Stromlo, ACT to ensure the facility could endure the potentially corrosive indoor pool environment.


    Designing a city influenced by 20th century vision

    Building on top of Walter Burley Griffin’s initial vision, the Back to the Future - North Arm Cove (NAC) competition affords architecture students the opportunity to masterplan an ‘ideal’ city on the Port Stephens coastline.


    'Self-driving' cars are still a long way off. Here are three reasons why

    The recent crash of a Tesla car in the United States, in which two people died, has reignited debate about the capabilities and safety of today’s “self-driving” technologies.


    8 stunning bathroom feature walls

    An effective way to add some excitement, the addition of bathroom feature walls is growing in popularity. Also, considering that it doesn’t involve the whole bathroom, it is not as expensive as you might imagine.


    House building numbers at record highs, units & apartments continue decline

    Despite the federal government’s HomeBuilder scheme coming to a close, house building has reached record numbers in April, as new apartment development activity hits its lowest point since 2012.


    Famous Japanese architect designs new Rolls Royce

    Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has teamed up with Rolls Royce to create the Bespoke Rolls-Royce Dawn, a singular motor car that echoes many of the design characteristics of Tokyo’s luxury residence ‘The Kita’.


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