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    News Archive for January 2022

    Topliss: All urban planning projects need a carbon neutral objective

    As Warren & Mahoney marks 15 years of carbon neutral operations, it intends to steer its clients in the same direction. Principal Architect, Simon Topliss, says all urban planning projects must now have a carbon neutral objective or risk being ‘out of date’ on completion.


    Designers wanted for unique Melbourne green space opportunity

    Melbourne’s best and emerging designers have been summoned to put their design skills to the test for The Secret Garden Melbourne Ideas Competition.


    This WA town just topped 50℃ – a dangerous temperature many Australians will have to get used to

    While Australians are used to summer heat, most of us only have to endure the occasional day over 40℃.


    Renovating a 70s exterior: stunning design ideas to modernize a 70s façade

    The 70s is considered a virtual golden age for home design and construction. Many houses built in the 70s are still occupied in their original design. However, as architectural styles continue to develop more and more 70s houses are becoming outdated. Here are some ideas to update the exterior of your home without diverging too far from its roots.


    Tone on Tuesday 107: On how COVID will change architecture

    COVID is an airborne disease. That single fact is set to revolutionise architecture, particular in designing for fresh air in buildings. After 120 years of sealed buildings with HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) we are set to learn lessons from the nineteenth century and before. Back to the future.


    Ensuring fire performance in intumescent coatings through compatible and approved primers/topcoats

    Intumescent coating systems have improved durability when used with primers and/or topcoats, which is important in demanding exposure conditions.


    Beulah to debut new ventilation system as a response to airborne diseases

    Melbourne-based property developer Beulah has created a bespoke centralised ventilation system which will allow for the future residents of its STH BNK By Beulah development to breathe in clean, fresh and healthy air at all times.


    Cost of toll roads take Sydneysiders for a ride

    Road infrastructure is becoming less accessible, as market forces seek to monopolise a system that is intended on being available to all.


    Farmers shouldn’t have to compete with solar companies for land. We need better policies so everyone can benefit

    When it comes to solar energy, Australia has a huge natural advantage with an abundance of sun and vast, flat expanses of land. This makes it relatively easy to build solar farms across the continent.


    The building company investing heavily into reducing its footprint

    Australian timber and building supplies company Bowens has announced it will invest a total of $1.2 million into installing new Power Factor Correction Units and Solar Modules.


    Floating timber floors: The future of flooring installation

    Floating timber floors are one of many floating floorboard options. What sets them apart from the rest?


    War & Architecture: How can we best prepare the built environment for when the bombs drop?

    When war strikes, damage follows. Structural damage. Societal damage. Cultural damage. Century-old buildings and institutions can be levelled with a few artillery shells, and with it dies the history and heritage of many cities’ cultural icons.


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