Visualise your carpet design at Nolan Carpets’ Design Centre
Nolan UDA Pty Ltd announces that new carpet tile ranges are now available at their online Design Centre.
View ArticleWhy you should build with Steel
Steel, for instance, offers several advantages to the build – this article seeks to impart more information about the various benefits of building with steel.
View ArticleThe Interpod Story
Both prefabrication and offsite modular construction are not new concepts to the Australian building landscape.
View ArticleKRGS secures new Woolworths store in Casula, NSW with steel, aluminium and...
Kings Roller Grilles and Shutters (KRGS) supplied steel shutters, aluminium roller shutters and polycarbonate roller shutters to secure the newest Woolworths store in Casula, NSW.
View ArticleMakMax to provide fabric facade for Swan River Pedestrian Bridge
Architectural membranes specialist MakMax Australia has been contracted by York Rizzani Joint Venture to supply the fabric facade for the Swan River Pedestrian Bridge.
View ArticleAcculine recommends Top 3 healthcare interior products
The busy environment of healthcare facilities also means the interiors are constantly subjected to battering from heavy visitor traffic as well as equipment movement.
View ArticlePolyflor using BIM to inspire architects in flooring design
Architects, designers and draftsmen are increasingly using building information modelling or BIM tools to visualise various products within their designs.
View ArticleCountdown on as speakers line up for Evoke regional architecture conference
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma will headline the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2016 regional conference in Townsville next month with support from a host of international and domestic architects.
View ArticleYour new Sydney Opera House by ARM, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Scott Carver
Three Australian architecture firms have taken on one of the more daunting design challenges in recent history by leading the refurbishment and renovation of Australia’s most iconic building.
View ArticleFriday essay: why a building and its rooms should have a human character
"In modern times, overt specificity and its opposite, open planning, have caused a few problems: short building lifespan, on the one hand, and bland, lifeless open buildings, on the other, are two."
View ArticleAiming to move sustainable products even more centre stage
Seminar topics at the recent SEE Sustainable Experience reminded us of the ground that still needs covering – product certification, standards, labelling, indoor environment, supply chains,...
View ArticleHow to select the right louvre window for elevated glazing applications
Louvre windows should be carefully selected for buildings to meet the comfort and energy efficiency expectations of the residents.
View ArticleTesla eyeing new opportunity in solar roofs market
Tesla Motors is exploring a new opportunity in the US roof replacement market following their acquisition of SolarCity.
View ArticleAbestos found at Royal Hobart Hospital
Asbestos has been found in material collected from the construction site of the new Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania.
View Article"Sustainability is a way of thinking, not a service, discipline or value...
William Edwards Deming once said ‘In God we trust, everyone else bring data.’ In the entries I’m looking for more than just ‘a good story’ – I’m looking for validation.
View ArticleNew guide helps architects and designers make an informed decision on...
From furniture to benchtops to wall panels and partitions, decorative laminate provides a durable and decorative surface for a variety of residential and commercial applications.
View ArticlePrototype bathroom delivered to Northfields student accommodation
Interpod has now completed the first prototype bathroom for the University of Wollongong’s ‘Northfields’ student accommodation project.
View ArticleInstyle’s Feel textiles included in curated collection featured for Winter...
The Feel textile range from Instyle features in an exclusive curated collection put together by Modern Times for their refreshingly beautiful Winter Light campaign.
View ArticleA sneak-peek at 2016 Sydney Architecture Festival
The Sydney Architecture Festival has revealed a preview of their 2016 program.
View ArticleIndustry divided over new Victorian Apartment Design Standards
A final draft of Victorian apartment design standards (VADS) has been released by the state government for final consultation but it does not include a provision for minimum apartment sizes.
View ArticleNew film on modernist architect Harry Seidler to premiere at the Sydney Opera...
A new film on Harry Seidler, which premieres this October at the Sydney Opera House, will focus on the work and legacy of the renowned modernist architect.
View ArticleLuxury living means quieter living
Part of good design for quieter living is taking the time to consider residents and maximise their comfort.
View ArticleMaxi beams overcome logistic and structural constraints in hotel upgrade
Supaslat MAXI BEAMS from SUPAWOOD have been used as a prominent feature in the public areas of the multimillion dollar refurbishment of Jasper Hotel.
View ArticleInterpod’s range of standard bathroom pods
Interpod Offsite offers standard bathroom pod plans for the student accommodation, aged care and hotel construction sectors.
View ArticleGuldmann ceiling hoists supplied for Wollongong Hospital redevelopment
HLS Healthcare Pty Ltd supplied Guldmann ceiling hoist systems to the Wollongong Hospital as part of the redevelopment project.
View ArticleAustralia: The global force in workplace design
Distinctive cultural traits, progressive thinking about flat hierarchies, and an abundance of top talent have contributed to Australia becoming widely recognised as among the world leaders in workplace...
View ArticlePalram’s polycarbonate products receive French certification
Palram Australia announces that more products from their polycarbonate range now meet the French certification known as Avis Technique.
View ArticleMakMax installs fabric roof and walls at Queensland State Velodrome
Fabric structures from MakMax Australia are being installed at the new Queensland State Velodrome, being readied for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
View ArticleIndustrial Flooring Problems Series: Poor intercoat adhesion
Flowcrete sheds some light on poor intercoat adhesion in resin flooring installations as part of its series on ‘industrial flooring problems’.
View ArticleWestern Red Cedar timber weatherboards offering natural resistance to rot
Western Red Cedar timber available from Cedar Sales is sourced from mature trees that offer a natural resistance to rot.
View ArticleKRGS installs 7 Clearvision roller shutters at Bavarian Beir Cafe in...
Kings Roller Grilles and Shutters (KRGS) manufactured, supplied and installed seven Clearvision roller shutters at the new Bavarian Bier Café& Rooftop Bar located at the Westfield Miranda.
View ArticleAustralia’s best environmentally sustainable homes open their doors for...
More than 100 of Australia's best environmentally sustainable homes will open their doors to the public on Sustainable House Day.
View Article2016 World Architecture Festival speakers announced
Speakers for the 2016 World Architecture Festival (WAF) seminar program have been announced, including international architects with projects on the go in Australia.
View ArticleSeeing the light: Victoria’s draft apartment standards released
After many months of speculation, the Victorian Government has finally released a draft of the minimum apartment standards. The standards are a compromise but none the less a welcome step in the right...
View ArticleBVN brings biophilia to Brisbane for new Fortitude Valley commercial tower
A new development in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley aims to become an exemplar of 21 century workplace design.
View ArticleResolving car park leaks with CS expansion joints
Expansion joints from Construction Specialties - C/S are assisting property and facility managers across Australia resolve water leakage problems in their car parks.
View ArticleOn today: Make founder delivers keynote at UNSW
Make founder Ken Shuttleworth will deliver a keynote lecture at the University of New South Wales, while on his visit to Sydney to officially launch his architecture firm’s new Australian studio.
View ArticleComposite cladding that replaces real timber: Euro Selekta Clad
Euro Selekta Clad from Urbanline Architectural is a composite cladding product that faithfully delivers the many advantages of timber without the traditional fuss of maintenance and associated problems.
View ArticleLincoln Sentry collaborates with Gollinucci to design unique storage solutions
Lincoln Sentry has been working together with Italian plastics company Gollinucci for over a decade to provide clever storage solutions for their customers.
View ArticleSpecial Select Concepts 10% discount offer on all stage accessories
Select Concepts has announced an attractive discount offer on their entire range of stage accessories.
View ArticleThermaHEART thermally broken systems create comfortable living space at Banks...
ThermaHEART thermally broken window and door systems from Architectural Window Systems were specified for a new home in Banks Street to help maintain a comfortable living space for its residents.
View ArticleThe Opera House upgrade deserves a single guiding vision: Gerard Reinmuth,...
Just as the incredible achievement of the Opera House said so much about our ambitions and capabilities in 1956, these renovations will form a measure by which we will be judged for many years to come.
View ArticleArchitect demonstrates how to build plywood spiral staircase with CNC router
A recent Youtube video by Boston-based design firm, Homemade Modern demonstrates how designers can build a timber spiral staircase on the cheap.
View ArticleSouth Australia joins high-rise education experiment with new Adelaide...
South Australia will follow the lead of NSW and Victoria by testing a new high-rise school designed by Cox Architecture in its capital city.
View ArticleWarren and Mahoney appointed as executive architects for the Landmark Towers
Warren and Mahoney has been appointed by Newhope Group and VIMG as executive architects for The Landmark Tower in St Leonards.
View ArticleWatch: Austin Maynard Architects discuss design philosophy and strategy...
A recent Youtube video by AMA gives valuable insight into the philosophy and design strategy behind the firm's 2016 Victorian Architecture Award winning project.
View ArticleAustralian designers on show at design-oriented shopping centre
Home and office, light and adaptable, using timber, glass, metals and fabric – these are the overall impressions of the design pieces at the Workshopped 16 exhibition at Supa Centa in Sydney’s Moore Park.
View ArticleMaterials soothe tumult for new developments in The Rocks
Francis Jones Morehen Thorp will take on a project in a Sydney suburb where even rumours of new developments cause rally and outcry.
View ArticleDanish architects pip Australia's ARM Architecture to win Public Library...
Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s Dokk1 Library in Aarhus, Denmark has been named as the winner of the Public Library of the Year Award 2016, beating several other libraries around the world, including two in...
View ArticleTests highlight massive benefits of CLT/concrete hybrid construction system
Just as we think it’s taking off, another spanner has been thrown in the works of tall timber construction.
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