Features

Amidst growing climate concerns, sustainability must be deeply fundamental in the design and development of builds. Stemming not only from low impact and energy efficient sites, a healthy building is underpinned by a network of informed and adaptive decision-making processes. The ability to create a space that is functional, honours integrity in both materiality and structure, and, connects people to their surrounding landscape in a self-sustaining way encapsulates the value of sustainable architecture in both an environmental and broader community context.

Versatile–Recent Prefabricated Buildings That Stand Out

Issue 103

What stands out about recent prefabricated buildings is their sheer flexibility. While some are still simple, increasingly the forms – and materials – of prefab are becoming more complex. This collection includes multi-storey and even multi-residential examples across Australia and New Zealand.

Signature

Issue 82

Fiona Dunin of FMD Architects continues to set her own bar with a whole-house aesthetic backed up by meticulous planning.

Treasure Hunters

Issue 74

Michael Tink and Erin Malloy’s Melbourne label, Wild to Ware, hand-makes jewellery that can be traced from source to sale.

Come One, Come All

Issue 72

Multi-res projects across the country that set the standard for society and sustainability.