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    News Archive for September 2017

    We're investing heavily in urban greening, so how are our cities doing?

    Governments at all levels invest a lot in greening Australian suburbs. Yet, in a recent report, we show that the greening efforts of most of our metropolitan local governments are actually going backwards.


    A&D’s top ten articles for September: from RMIT’s $220m campus to creating density on a single block

    As the end of September approaches, we take a look at the top 10 stories from the month that was.


    A music festival for renewables

    A packed music line-up has been announced for this year’s edition of the country’s most responsible festival, to take place in Melbourne on Friday 22 December.


    Talking about mental health in construction

    An event in Sydney next month will bring together leading figures in construction to discuss mental health in the industry.


    Open House announces inaugural Sunshine Coast program

    For the first time ever, Open House will bring its annual celebration of local architecture to the Sunshine Coast.


    Timeless Titanium added to Kohler’s Avid tapware collection

    Kohler Co takes their design crush on metals to new levels with the introduction of a new Titanium-finish range of tapware for bathrooms.


    Mounting housing stress underscores need for expert council to guide wayward policymaking

    A recent policy pledge by Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has given fresh heart to campaigners for the restoration of the former National Housing Supply Council (NHSC).


    Melbourne’s most expensive ever penthouse announced as part of new Bruce Henderson project

    Designs for a 14-level apartment building that includes “the most expensive apartment in Melbourne” have been revealed by Bruce Henderson Architects.


    Bringing the city into the suburbs via mixed-use developments

    According to Rothelowman principal Stuart Marsland, architects are finding innovative ways to offer new building typologies as town planners grapple with multiple market factors that are influencing the push to provide all the convenience and connectivity of city living in a suburban context.


    Open House Ballarat program preview

    Ahead of the full program launch next week, Open House have announced three highlights of the Open House Ballarat program, which will run between 28 and 29 October.


    Property industry peak body supports total PE cladding ban

    The Property Council of Australia (PCA) wants a 100 percent ban on the further use and sale of polyethylene (PE) core aluminium composite panels, as well as the systematic auditing of existing buildings that carry any cladding.


    Western Sydney’s newest stadium set to open in 2019

    Work has started on Western Sydney’s newest sports stadium on the site of the old Pirtek stadium in Parramatta.


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