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    News Archive for June 2022

    Meet our Sustainability Awards Jury & see what they think about the 2022 program

    After 16 years, the 2022 Sustainability Awards are now officially Australia’s longest running and most prestigious awards program entirely dedicated to celebrating excellence in sustainable design and architecture in the built environment.


    Reducing risk of microbial contamination in healthcare plumbing systems

    Plumbing systems in healthcare facilities are particularly vulnerable to microbial contamination. How can we reduce risks from microbial pathogens under the new plumbing material regulations?


    Maximise star ratings for your builds with Foamex polystyrene

    Higher star ratings create more energy-efficient buildings that can help residents reduce the cost of heating and cooling the home.


    Stormtech’s GreenTag HealthRATE™ Platinum Certifications

    With the results of the recent election pointing firmly towards the likelihood of stronger governmental climate action in Australia, it’s fair to say that things are looking up for the environment. But the wheels of government turn slowly, and - as has been the case for many years now - the responsibility for positive climate action still sits firmly within our business community.


    Taking the headache out of waterproofing

    In July 2021, the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (NSW) came into effect, and with it, a spate of new legal requirements for construction professionals. The Regulation clarifies practical applications of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW) and dovetails with the compliance requirements of the National Construction Code.


    Architecture & Design’s Top 10 Articles for June

    June brought with it the cold and with it a plethora of news. From Reconciliation Week to the reinvigoration of historic sites and some fascinating new developments.


    Sydney ranks highly in Q1 Global Rental Index

    Knight Frank has released its first edition of the Prime Global Rental Index for 2022, with Sydney the only Australian city to rank in the top 10.


    Podia invigorates Byron with The Barbotine

    Podia has unveiled its vision for The Barbotine in Byron Bay, a new hotel-apartment development designed by Richards & Spence.


    Ukraine: A study in architecture and violence

    It is hard to think clearly at these moments of extraordinary violence and destruction. Hard to pull away from the scenes of needless human suffering, to witness through virtual windows such disturbing events that we seem powerless to affect.


    Acoustic louvres create relaxing space for Virgin Lounge members at Gold Coast Airport

    Acoustic louvre windows from Safetyline Jalousie were installed in the Virgin Lounge at Gold Coast International Airport, QLD to create a relaxing space for members.


    Andrew N. Liveris Building gets top gong at 2022 AIA QLD Architecture Awards

    The Andrew N. Liveris Building by Lyons and m3architecture won the Queensland Medallion, the highest honour bestowed at the Queensland Architecture Awards.


    Australian cities fall down liveability index rankings

    Covid-related complications have seen Australia’s cities plummet in the global liveability rankings, with Melbourne the highest rated city coming in at 10th.


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