Life Cycle Costs & Value In Aluminium Facade Systems – Balancing Performance & Sustainability

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 […]

There have been several cases, over recent years, in which the presence of combustible façade materials on high rise buildings has resulted in fires. The worst example, which took place at West London’s Grenfell Tower in 2017, resulted in significant loss of life. This incident, along with a string of similar fires both here in […]

Commercial entrance solutions have come a long way. Vastly different from the entrances which were in place 20 or more years ago, they have become sophisticated systems designed with an understanding of security requirements and the ways people move within buildings. Just as importantly, they are designed to do this with minimal disruption and while […]

Far from a ‘static’ practice, Indigenous design is in a constant state of adaptation and change. Artists are continuously evolving the styles and mediums with which they choose to tell their stories, continue their traditions and provide, financially, for their families and communities. At the same time, over recent years, the broader community’s acceptance and […]

As with all aspects of the construction sector, the specification of level entry thresholds in Australia involves compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC). As is also standard, compliance of these products can involve either the more prescriptive and standardised Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) solutions, or Performance Solutions (which vary according to the specific job). In the […]

Architecture is a powerful medium for storytelling, offering the chance to forge meaningful connections to place and culture. For Indigenous communities, these connections are deeply tied to the concept of Country—a holistic relationship with land, water, and sky that shapes identity and traditions. While Indigenous perspectives in architecture have historically been underrepresented, architects and designers […]