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    News Archive for September 2021

    Weatherboard facade on Indooroopilly house recalls the traditional Queenslander

    The street elevation tells the story of a lightweight pavilion, recalling the weatherboard expression of the traditional ‘Queenslander’.


    Building for Mars: Four designs to support a colony on the red planet

    With enigmatic billionaire Elon Musk intent on establishing a colony of 1 million people on Mars by 2050, thought has now shifted to the living quarters and infrastructure implemented on the red planet when the time comes.


    Ensuring the centre holds – how NSW plans to reinforce the middle of Sydney

    Homes, jobs, public spaces and infrastructure from Strathfield to Westmead will be planned and delivered faster following the creation of a new office to coordinate NSW Government planning policies.


    Realising purpose in run down materials

    By adaptively reusing and refurbishing materials and products when initiating a refresh on a project, we are able to minimise the environmental impacts associated with new projects.


    Earthquakes don’t kill people; buildings do. And those lovely decorative bits are the first to fall

    News of Melbourne’s earthquake today made my left leg hurt. That’s the leg I nearly lost.


    How ‘disruptive’ digital twin technology will future-proof the AEC sector

    Between raging bushfires, record droughts and a global pandemic, Australia’s architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has endured immense challenges over the past two years.


    Shepparton Art Museum set to open next month

    The Shepparton Art Museum, designed by Denton Corker Marshall, will open to the public on November 20, after nearly four years of design and construction processes.


    Sustainability lending for reducing environmental impact of commercial properties

    The Commonwealth Bank has this month unveiled its Property Sustainability Upgrade Loan that will assist Australian businesses in lessening the environmental impact of their commercial properties, while reducing the future operating costs of the building.


    Tone on Tuesday 96: Home ownership for all

    The Federal Government is holding an inquiry into ‘Housing Affordability and Supply’. At first glance this could be our most important inquiry for today. Increasing inequality in our society means that it is vital to provide a safe and secure home for everyone; and the two hot button topics in housing are ‘affordability’ and ‘supply’.


    Episode 89: Design industry icon Sue Carr on design, work and the challenges of being a female designer in the 1980s

    Since co-founding Inarc in the early seventies and later Carr Design Group, Sue Carr has played a crucial role in the evolution of Australian interior design. Navigating the early days when the career path was largely unheard of, Sue has a far-reaching legacy, earning gold at the Interior Design Excellence Awards.


    PEFC CoC certified products for a more sustainable future

    In their quest to supply flooring that meets exacting environmentally responsible standards, GH Commercial proudly presents another globally trusted trademark through a range of PEFC CoC certified products.


    Electrolux Professional’s sustainability commitment

    Sustainability is a key part of our strategy, culture and day-to-day operations.


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