Design
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YZY Kit Homes to showcase speedy building system
A special, one-day event will give owner-builders, licensed builders, architects, and media the opportunity to see YZY Kit Homes’ flagship granny flat, the Madeira, beginning construction. ... -
La Trobe University’s sports stadium awarded the first 6 Star Green Star Design
La Trobe University, Victoria has been awarded Australia’s first ‘6 Star Green Star Design and As Built v1.2 certified rating’ for a sport building by the ... -
Urban planner and designer recommends more tree canopies to reduce heat
Hatch RobertsDay, an urban planning and design practice, has found that current environmental planning and engineering standards have unintentionally resulted in an unsustainable reduction in urban ... -
USG Boral committed to restoring confidence in the build quality of projects
USG Boral has said it’s committed to working closely with the design and construction industry to restore confidence in the build quality of commercial and multi-residential ... -
Smoko just got a whole lot more productive
RMIT researchers have found a way to turn recycled cigarette butts into bricks with a step-by-step implementation plan for saving energy and solving a global littering ... -
PGH Bricks & Pavers Visualiser scoops prestigious Good Design Award
The PGH Bricks & Pavers digital Visualiser app has been awarded the Good Design Award in recognition of outstanding design and innovation in the category of ... -
Wellbeing and nature: commercial buildings look to bring the outside in
Research has found that the built environment has a significant effect on overall wellbeing as the industry has seen a steady increase in the use of ... -
Building Designers Association of Australia teams up with Builder Finders
Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) has endorsed NSW builder broker Builder Finders as a Regional Industry Partner. The Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) is ... -
Research into health benefits of green space receives funding
Led by UNSW Sydney and the University of Glasgow, research will be conducted into the health impacts of green spaces in cities after funding arises from ...