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    News Archive for July 2022

    Research finds simple changes to ventilation can significantly decrease transmission of COVID-19 in offices

    The study, knowns as the BREATH project, saw City of Melbourne BREATH pilot test and evaluate three different ventilation systems in a vacant CBD building over three months using three ventilation systems: displacement ventilation air conditioning, in-ceiling air filters and natural airflow through open windows.


    Fireplace cladding Ideas – Stone, brick, timber & other modern options

    What cladding options are safe to use for a fireplace?


    Wellbeing drives design of next generation of Victorian public schools

    The mental and physical wellbeing of children is a key design driver for the next generation of public schools, says ThomsonAdsett principal and education specialist Sally Brincat.


    Sustainable themes help UNSW sweep world subject rankings for 6th year

    Appearing in 52 out of 54 research disciplines, UNSW Sydney has swept the prestigious ShanghaiRanking's Global Rankings of Academic Subjects (GRAS) for the sixth year in a row, mainly due to its focus on sustainable themes.


    Saudi Arabia unveils 170km long skyscraper city of the future

    A skyscraper city that’s 170km long, 200 metres wide and 500 metres tall, and will run entirely on renewable energy – that’s The Line, designs for which were released recently in the planned city of Neom, Saudi Arabia by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman.


    With 5 new associates, DesignInc makes more space for emerging talents

    Melbourne architecture practice DesignInc has announced the appointment of five new associates.


    Creating fun and functional bathrooms

    Caroma bathroom design experts recommend the Caroma Liano and Liano Nexus ranges to complement your Functionally Fun bathroom.


    Fresenus Medical Care, Smithfield, New South Wales

    Knowing the hygiene requirements of a health and medical related environment, the flooring solution was required to be Clean Room Certified, Low VOC, hardwearing, slip-resistant and very easy to clean.


    Touch-free smart access control for existing swing doors

    Global door opening solutions specialist ASSA ABLOY introduces an automatic swing door operator exclusively for New Zealand.


    QUATTRO stage system provides a 2-in-1 solution at Tasmanian college

    St Virgil's College in Tasmania needed a tiered seating system for their gym for sporting events as well as a flat performance stage for important college events and performances.


    July colour trends - blues and gentle warm neutrals rule

    A calming palette of blues and gentle warm neutrals has been trending this month.


    AFS Rediwall proves its mettle at world class water theme park

    Impressed with the use of AFS Rediwall at their hilltop mansion, the owner of Jamberoo Action Park in NSW decided to use the permanent PVC formwork system in the build of the theme park’s latest water attraction.


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