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At home designing homes: Luke Seidler on finding his calling in residential architecture
Seidler Group is a family-owned design and construction practice located in Port Melbourne, Victoria. Originally set up ...
Stormtech’s Wave Grate makes waves at the Australian Good Design Awards
There is design, and then there is good design – driven by innovation, genuine human insight, and consideration for the ...
Nautilus by Smart Design Studio sets sail on premium waterfront living
Taking subtle cues from the dynamic symbolism of sailing, the enduring craftsmanship of shipbuilding, and its exquisite ...
Aura of change: The ambitious residential project set to transform North Sydney
Located on North Sydney’s bustling Walker Street, the sculptural volumes of Aura by Aqualand emerge gently from within t...
Why cleaning and maintenance doesn’t have to be a drain with Stormtech
When it comes to cleaning, it’s fair to say that drains have gotten a bad rap. They’ve developed a reputation as tough t...
Why good design is intrinsically linked to place with Esther Dickins
When asked about the importance of biophilia in design Esther Dickins from Architectus says “The right question might be...
Good Design nod for Wave Grate
Wave Grate received a prestigious Good Design Award in the Product Design category in recognition for outstanding design...
Doug Southwell and Tina Fox raise the curtain on Theatre Royal's transformation
When Scott Carver Architects were restoring the iconic Theatre Royal in Sydney CBD, they worked to balance the theatre’s...
Stormtech Architect Profile: Scott Carpenter, Director of Create Architecture
Marking three decades since Scott Carpenter opened his first practice, the architect shares insights on designing for lo...
Resources
CPD
CPD Online - Deemed to satisfy compliant level entry thresholds: A technical guide
This CPD session clarifies Australian NCC regulations for specifying level entry thresholds, emphasising the preference ...
CPD Online - Deemed to satisfy compliant level entry thresholds: A technical guide
As with all aspects of the construction sector, the specification of level entry thresholds in Australia involves compli...
CPD On Demand - Deemed to Satisfy Compliant Level Entry Thresholds
As with all aspects of the construction sector, the specification of level entry thresholds in Australia involves compli...
Podcasts
Episode 178: Esther Dickins from Architectus on biophilia, water-saving design and trends in hospitality design
Architectus has launched a new landscape architecture offering, introducing a number of leading Landscape Architects to ...
Episode 166: Doug Southwell and Tina Fox from Scott Carver Architects talk about the challenges & rewards of their redesign of Sydney's Theatre Royal
Doug Southwell is an Architect and Director of Scott Carver who has witnessed the increasing demand for hospitality spac...
Episode 159: Cox Director Joe Agius recounts what it's like to work on designing zoos and airports
Joe Agius has been a Director of COX since 2005. He sets and guides design direction for many projects in the Sydney stu...
Episode 146: Troy Creighton and the new bathroom design trends taking the hospitality sector by storm
In this episode, Troy talks about the many new and exciting ideas, solutions and technologies that we are now seeing in...
Episode 122: Waterproofing expert Paul Ratcliff explains what we are doing all wrong when waterproofing our buildings
Paul Ratcliff is a building consultant with over 30 years’ experience, with an onsite building background, and a strong ...
Episode 115: Andrew Tobin from Mirvac on the unique challenges of designing mixed-use buildings?
Andrew Tobin is the Development Director – Mixed Use at Mirvac where he was responsible for the management and delivery ...
Episode 111: Ruth McKenzie from NorthbyNorth talks about sustainability, the modern commercial space & the path towards zero net emissions
Ruth McKenzie established North by North Interior Architecture in early 2020, specializing in sustainable commercial fit...
Sustainability Awards
Inconspicuous, indispensable, irreversible: Wave Grate, the sustainable innovation that redefined drainage
Wave Grate by Stormtech is a Good Design Award-winning drainage innovation combining performance, aesthetics, and sustai...
Checking in with change: Sustainability trends in hospitality and tourism
The 2025 Sustainability Awards are now open, and our jury is looking for innovative designs that fuse environmental resp...
John Creighton: The Aussie inventor who revolutionised drainage
Discover the story of John Creighton, visionary founder of Stormtech, whose ingenuity redefined drainage in Australia. F...
Recognising sustainable innovation in hospitality and tourism at the Sustainability Awards 2025
The Sustainability Awards 2025 Hospitality & Tourism category, sponsored by Stormtech, honours projects that blend susta...
Stormtech drains: Sourced with integrity, manufactured with purpose, powered by the Aussie sun
Stormtech leads in sustainable drainage solutions through solar-powered local manufacturing, ethical sourcing, and innov...
From necessity to culture: Stormtech’s sustainability journey
In an industry that is now very much sustainability-forward, Stormtech is decades ahead of the game. They’ve been ‘susta...
The continuous drive to improve sustainability: Stormtech
For a company as sustainable as Stormtech, certifications are an essential part of doing business. Stormtech has long ta...
A simple, sustainable solution to an age-old problem: Stormtech’s 120SCS drain
The 120SCS Shower Screen Support drain ticks all these boxes and more. Designed and manufactured by drainage innovators ...
Sustainability trends in new single dwellings
It’s a well known (and for the most part, extremely accurate) trope that Australians are obsessed with property. For man...
