Talking Architecture & Design Podcast (Episode 204) - Tara Veldman from BLP on the future of health infrastructure & designing for collective wellbeing Listen Now
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    News Archive for July 2023

    Victoria goes all in on all electric

    The Victorian Government has announced that all new homes in the state will be all electric, with a plan to phase out gas by 2024.


    Redesigning public day-procedure clinics for workflow efficiency and patient comfort

    Medical facilities such as fertility clinics or mental health clinics where patients are not required to stay overnight after treatment need to be designed to support workflow efficiency as well as better patient outcomes.


    Zip Water appoints Vivian Zurlo as Marketing and Innovation Director ANZ

    Zip Water is pleased to announce the appointment of Vivian Zurlo as the Marketing and Innovation Director ANZ.


    How can you tell if hosting the Olympics or Commonwealth games offers value for money?

    Victorian Premier Dan Andrews’ decision to back out of a commitment to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games because it might cost A$6 billion to $7 billion that did “not represent value for money” raises the question: is it even possible to work out the costs and benefits of such major events?


    Assessing the fallout of a potential axing of Metro West

    Despite a number of built environment and government experts warning the state government of the fallout, NSW Premier Chris Minns refuses to rule out the scrapping of the Metro West project entirely.


    Week 30/23: If you build it, they will fund it / Titan’s failure going round in circles / Shark bait / Shameless promotion / Bookends: John Andrews / Signs off: The last of the ICE fuel

    The re-working of the Australian War Memorial (aka Museum) continues apace. As director, former Liberal leader Brendan Nelson gathered up half a billion dollars from his right-wing mates to demolish the DCM hall, desecrate the front, and extend the sacred into the profane.


    Living Building Challenge seeks to reimagine Melbourne’s heritage MMBW building

    The Living Future Institute of Australia (LFIA) is calling architects, designers and students to reimagine and restore the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) building as part of the ILLUMANATE Living Building Challenge Design Competition.


    Latest acquisition makes Golden Age Group most prominent private landholder in Box Hill

    With five sites spanning over 60,000sqm including their latest acquisition on Carrington Road, the Golden Age Group has cemented their position as the most prominent private landholder in Box Hill.


    Series 100 operable wall provides acoustic control and privacy in office meeting space

    Bildspec installed a Series 100 operable wall for builder AMA Projects at the Queanbeyan-based office of The Department of Regional NSW.


    ATDC's see-through security shutters installed at Woolloomooloo public school

    The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has installed its premium grade transparent commercial security shutters to provide lockup to the administration area at the Sydney Distance Education High School.


    Stackable folding doors for undercover applications in homes

    The FC1 model folding, stackable aluminium framed doors from The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) are ideal for securing undercover applications in your home.


    The Markilux Pergola Stretch for long span sun and weather protection

    The Markilux Pergola Stretch is a unique solution providing shade over large spans up to 7m projection.


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