Creative Public Spaces – Delivering Public Art With Precision And Purpose

There is a requirement, in many urban jurisdictions across Australia, for developers to spend a percentage of their budgets on public art. Considering the many benefits of this work – and its capacity to work as both a placemaking strategy and a way to increase the liveability of our cities – regulations of this type […]

Adaptive re-use is one of the surest ways to ensure heritage buildings continue as more than historical artifacts. In the right hands – when re-imagined as residential, commercial or retail buildings – the factories, schools and convents of yesterday can be given a new lease of life. That said, transformations of this kind are not […]

In the built environment, biophilic design responds to the human need to connect with nature. It is the theory, science and practice of creating buildings inspired by nature, with the aim to continue the individual’s connection with nature in the environments in which we live and work every day. In today’s contemporary built environment, people […]

As is obvious, even to the layperson, the choice of blinds and curtains involves an appraisal of the aesthetic appeal of the various options. It involves sorting through colour options, assessing the ways a given product could contribute to broader design ambitions, evaluating the need for privacy in a given space, and so on. But […]

As we often hear, Australia has an ageing population. As the proportion of older people in the community grows, it is time to discover that the ageing process can be a seamless, uplifting and pleasurable experience – with a little bit of planning and consideration in design. As a society, we need to settle on […]

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 […]

The term ‘clean room’ refers to spaces – such as science laboratories, data centres, food manufacturing facilities, healthcare settings, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, and so on – in which, for a variety of reasons, contamination control and ensuring the absence of airborne particles is critically important. Across Australia and New Zealand, the design, construction, and maintenance […]

Developed in Italy 30 years ago, sublimation for aluminium is a process through which printed images can be transferred directly into powder coated aluminium surfaces. Introduced into the Australian architectural market in the early 2000’s, this finishing technology has revolutionised the architectural aluminium products industry. Strong and durable, yet light-weight and easy to install, sublimated […]

Digitalisation has arrived. As is the case with most other industries, data and connectivity have begun to transform the construction sector. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is key to this change. Tools that empower architects, designers, engineers, and others to create digital representations of their work – and in so doing reap a range of benefits […]

This CPD presentation will introduce you to the main concepts of biophilic design, how it enhances and supports wellbeing and indoor environment quality, and the ways in which timber can be used in biophilic approaches to deliver better environments for people while also being positive for the planet. By the end of this session, you […]