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The Cairns Convention Centre expansion by COX Architecture and CA Architects revitalizes the waterfront, merging innovative design with sustainable solutions. Gyprock's Rigitone Matrix 8/12.5 acoustic ceiling panels integrate with the centre's organic aesthetic, enhancing its acoustic performance while maintaining visual harmony, establishing it as a landmark destination in North Queensland.
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The tapware industry is playing a crucial role in advancing water efficiency, sustainability, and carbon neutrality with innovations that reduce water consumption without compromising performance. Aligning with certifications like GreenTag and the WELL Building Standard, these solutions promote water quality, hygiene, and material safety, enabling architects to create healthier, resource-efficient buildings.
Ergonomic principles aid in ensuring that tasks such as cooking are carried out in a way that maximises comfort and safety in the kitchen. Effective storage plays a vital role in the kitchen, ensuring that essential items are easily accessible and creating a practical, user-friendly space that supports everyday activities.
In response to the growing climate crisis, there is a push to adopt more sustainable building practices by reducing reliance on traditional building materials and focusing on innovative, renewable, and energy-efficient alternatives. However, possibly the most sustainable material is one we should all be familiar with: Timber.
Aluminium glazed partitions are integral to modern interior design, combining aluminium frames with glass panels to create spaces that effectively balance privacy and openness. However, the construction and installation of aluminium glazed partitions are subject to stringent building codes and regulations.
The 2019 EAT-Lancet report was the first comprehensive scientific analysis of what makes up a healthy diet in a sustainable food system. Kitchen design plays an important role in transforming our food habits by helping users reduce waste, supporting local produce, promoting mindful and healthy consumption, and fostering sustainable food choices.
Condensation remains a common problem that can lead to damage within building structures. When moisture accumulates in walls, roofs, or other assemblies, it can lead to mould, warping, & deterioration of materials. Beyond structural harm, it can also compromise indoor air quality, posing health risks to occupants.
A significant fire endangers lives and has long-term financial repercussions. Fire testing is essential in predicting how different building products and systems will perform in a fire event. Understanding the significance of fire testing helps builders, architects, and developers make better decisions throughout the design and construction process.
Despite their critical role, facade and cladding design, specification and installation have been the subject of a variety of recent compliance issues in Australia. These defects ranged from ineffective weatherproofing to the use of flammable cladding. Not only are such defects costly to resolve, they impact property values and can make buildings unsafe.
Once a purely functional space reserved for preparing meals, the modern kitchen has transformed into a vibrant, multipurpose hub. This evolution reflects a shift in how we live, socialise, and connect, making the kitchen not just a place for cooking but the true centre of our daily lives.
With a degree of customisation, door hardware can be incorporated into a wide range of architectural designs. By tailoring finishes, materials, and mechanical features, custom hardware can enhance the unique character of a space while meeting specific functional requirements.
As the global shift towards renewable energy intensifies, the deployment of solar panels is emerging as a key trend in sustainable design. However, traditional solar panels can be difficult to install and often disrupt the design of a building. Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) overcome these issues, providing an integrated design solution that can enhance the visual appeal of a building.
