Talking Architecture & Design Podcast (Jimmy Walker from JCB Architects reflects on the practice's big wins at the 2024 Sustainability Awards) - Listen Now
My shortlist (0 item)

    News Archive for September 2022

    Can partnering with a certified quantity surveyor help mitigate risk?

    The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) certainly thinks so, given the volatile markets, rising construction costs and disrupted supply chains.


    Daniel Gannon to lead Property Council’s Retirement Living Council

    The Property Council of Australia announces the appointment of Daniel Gannon as retirement living executive director leading its Retirement Living Council (RLC).


    AHURI research shows that Indigenous housing policies need to be based on their community's needs

    Research findings show the social values of Aboriginal people differ significantly from non-Aboriginal values. Unfortunately, well-intentioned government policies too often ignore these crucial differences.


    How we accidentally planned the desertion of our cities

    COVID-19 may have kick-started the decline of the Australian CBD, but our newly published research shows how planning decisions had already created cities that lacked resilience.


    Families left in the lurch as Sydney building company surrenders licence

    Many new homebuyers have reached out to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) after Sydney-based custom home builder Ajit Constructions surrendered its building licence, leaving the families with unfinished homes in various stages of construction.


    Court moves over DA refusal for Potts Point property

    With the deemed refusal of a development application for the renovation of the former boutique hotel Simpsons on Challis Avenue in Potts Point, the owner, Amber Symond has now initiated legal action against the City of Sydney.


    Designing an emergency alarm system for industrial spaces

    A well-designed emergency alarm system in industrial spaces is critical for creating a safe environment, with incident/emergency response times kept to a minimum.


    3 key factors influencing glass selection

    When it comes to glass selection, there are several key factors that determine the type of glass and processing required for any application.


    HDR appoints new sustainability leader

    HDR, has appointed Simon Dormer as Sustainability Leader in a move the company says cements its commitment to sustainable business practices and project delivery, and regenerative design.


    Flood victims are still waiting for housing

    Flood victims are continuing struggle to find suitable housing long after the February-March flooding subsided has exposed a critical gap in our plans for recovery from natural disasters.


    The pressures on Australia’s lifestyle towns

    Michael and Karen moved from Melbourne to Castlemaine, about 130km northwest of Victoria’s capital, in mid-2020 – using, like tens of thousands of Australians, the shift to remote work to make a larger lifestyle change.


    Bespoke carpet anchors Afro-centric design vision at Bella Vista restaurant

    With a reputation for delivering highly complex flooring solutions across all commercial sectors, the designers were confident the GH Commercial team would be able to develop just what they needed.


    Back to Top