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With fire regulations continuously evolving, fire compliance is critical for building professionals. With new types of construction on the rise, it is timely to examine current fire compliance requirements, the methods to prove compliance, and how these relate to polymer formwork wall systems for internal and external walls.
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Lightweight plasterboard systems provide a comprehensive solution for addressing many aspects of building design, including internal walls and ceilings. However, while plasterboard is a widely used building material, compliance with the National Construction Code should not be taken for granted.
Cleanrooms are essential spaces in many industries to safeguard manufacturing operations, ensure the integrity of scientific research and maintain high levels of hygiene in healthcare settings. Choosing suitable flooring is one of the key decisions during the design phase of a cleanroom.
When designing and specifying wall systems, navigating the performance requirements of the National Construction Code and the related Australian standards can present challenges for specifiers and architects. Without a proper understanding of the regulatory landscape, the complexity of these requirements can increase the likelihood of error and non-compliance.
The ceiling’s role in delivering a high-quality space is sometimes underestimated. It is not only a significant contributor to the space’s overall performance and durability, but it is also one of the key elements in shaping the indoor environment factors that influence the health and wellbeing of occupants, from daylighting and temperature control to air quality and acoustics.
Located on one of South Melbourne’s busiest streets, the BMW Showroom is a retail landmark. The Melbourne showroom was fitted out as part of a global pilot, redefining the BMW retail experience across the world. The large showroom space presented significant acoustic challenges due to the cavernous layout with concrete floors, glass, and other hard surfaces.
Located on the land of Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation in North Melbourne, North Melbourne Primary School is an educational facility with a difference. The design needed to cater to the multi-functional nature of learning spaces while providing high acoustic performance, all without compromising on appealing and exciting aesthetics.
In interior environments, acoustic linings are becoming a common design feature as a way to dampen sound levels while providing a healthy and aesthetically pleasing space. However, due to their porous or perforated nature, some acoustic linings are more fire-prone than others, so obtaining an approved fire certificate or Performance Solution is crucial.
In the past, designer solutions focused on style and aesthetics. Now, with growing awareness of the impact of the built environment on human health and sustainability, designers are prioritising one of the key parameters for a positive indoor environment: acoustics.
While the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world irrevocably, physical retail stores still retain their resilience and lasting appeal. Ceilings impact everything, from aesthetics, branding and ambiance to lighting, indoor comfort, and spatial organisation, which makes their design integral to achieving a retail space that customers will want to return to.
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