Material
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Innovative façade design battles the elements
Sydney’s 18 at Chatswood boutique residential building is an example of how smart façade design can protect buildings from all weather elements and finds ... -
New recyclable material could revolutionise construction industry
A breakthrough in recyclable material that could revolutionise the construction industry, assist disaster-affected areas and be used in space exploration has been discovered by ... -
Bamboo explored for Australian construction
University of Queensland Ph.D. student Mateo Gutierrez suggests exploring the use of bamboo as a sustainable flooring and furniture option. However, the material isn’t ... -
Mildura’s new service hub is setting a new standard
Developing a modern, welcoming and supportive space, from the outside in, was the focus for the new Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) building ... -
Companies merge to form CASA Systems & Materials
Craft Metals and Contemporary Architectural Solutions Australia (CASA) has announced their intention to merge their respective operations to form CASA Systems & Materials. This ... -
Submissions closing for the Think Brick Awards this Friday
Think Brick Awards is making the final call for submissions, with only a few days remaining before entries close on May 3. Now in ... -
Global growth in mass wood is now underway
Portland Oregon was host to the International Mass Timber Conference this March. Attracting 1,600 delegates from 30 countries across forestry, building design, development, manufacturing ... -
CSR Gyprock celebrates its first Gyprockers Choice Awards
CSR Gyprock has celebrated the work of serious Gyprockers with the 2018 Gyprockers Choice Awards. In its inaugural year, the awards program aims to ... -
Abey: they still make them like they used to
The performance of many building materials is constantly being compromised by no-name, cheap imports that mimic the real thing, then deteriorate rapidly. Unfortunately ... -
Queensland Household Resilience Program to provide funding for cyclone prevention
The Queensland Government has announced that the Household Resilience Program will provide funding to help eligible home owners improve the resilience of their homes ...
