Specifying Indoor Fireplaces In Modern Sealed Homes
In the residential sector, the net-zero imperative and the drive towards thermal efficiency has given rise – among other things – to the ‘Modern Sealed Home’. Houses and apartments, in which the movement of air to and from the outside is controlled, homes of this type have the capacity to moderate HVAC usage and cut […]
Right now, the way architects design schools and universities is in the process of transformation. The changes they are putting in place are set to have significant impacts on not just the look and feel of educational institutions, but on those who learn and work within them. Thanks to a combination of increasing population density […]
The importance of acoustics in educational settings cannot be overstated. Beyond making it difficult for students to hear their teachers, the negative impacts of poor classroom acoustics can be significant. From the students’ point of view, these include effects on cognitive functioning as well as an increase in behavioural problems, which in turn, have negative […]
A lightweight cellular concrete building material, made from sand, cement, lime, gypsum, water and expansion agent, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is manufactured as either steel reinforced panels or unreinforced blocks. Thanks to its many benefits – which include strength, excellent thermal and acoustic properties, fire resistance, non-toxicity, low cost, workability, and ease of handling – […]
Suitable for a broad range of applications – including everything from ceiling linings, privacy screening and garage doors, to public spaces, feature walls, and high-rise commercial buildings – aluminium battens and lining come with many benefits. Realistic in terms of appearance and delivering all the biophilic appeal of their ‘natural timber’ counterparts, they are also […]
Aluminium façade systems are far from a one-size-fits-all proposition. Broadly speaking, specifiers seeking such products can choose between solid aluminium panels, corrugated core panels, and non-combustible mineral core panels. As is the case with most types of architectural products, each has its own strengths and benefits (in terms of design potential, function, and performance), and […]
Unobtrusive, hygienic and with the capacity to deliver chilled or boiling water safely and instantly, filtered water systems are ideal for specification in commercial and health care settings. Beyond their efficiency and convenience, filtered drinking water systems also represent an environmentally sustainable option in such applications. Considering as the United Nations points out, on average […]
‘Design for Country’ – a concept that until relatively-recently most non-Indigenous Australians had not ever heard of – has entered the mainstream. Metrix Group are proud to be joind by Professor Phil Duncan, a member of the Gomeroi Nation from Moree and Terry Hie Hie for this culturally unique session of CPD Live. Our panel, […]
As it stands, the construction of formwork usually involves one of three well-known methods – in-situ conventional formwork, blockwork or precast concrete. While each of these methods is reliable and, if constructed appropriately, can be relied upon to meet all regulatory requirements, each also has its drawbacks. In-situ conventional formwork is costly and tends to […]
Biophilic Design – the practice of taking cues from the natural world and allowing them to not just guide the design process but to help foster relationships between it, the built environment and people[i] – is a relatively new, yet increasingly influential notion. Distinct from, yet closely related to sustainability, it has become a source […]