The Victorian Government is to partner with land developers and home builders in a $2.18 million pilot program to boost the supply of zero net carbon homes in Melbourne’s growth areas. Eligible home builders must be able to demonstrate that they achieve more than 200 site starts a year and…
Finalists for the Dulux Colour Awards have been announced following a record-breaking 305 entries. A panel of design experts have selected 124 finalists in commercial and residential spaces. Now in its 32nd year, the iconic program continues to recognise and celebrate the exceptional use of colour by Australian and New…
In 2017, issues of housing affordability and egotistical millennial culture paraded like best-mates through the media. Spend-thrift avocado brunchers, who can afford indoor plants but not four walls trended through economic reviews, talk-back radio and Twitter feeds. Yet, an interesting trend was lurking in the background of all this: the…
Sustainable Victorians, schools, community groups, councils and companies are encouraged to enter the Premier’s Sustainability Awards and share their success stories. With environmental sustainability increasingly linked to economic benefits and profitability, job creation and improved engagement with the community and customers, the awards are a way to not just celebrate…
Turf Design Studio, in collaboration with Environmental Partnership has been awarded both the Civic Trust Award and The Special Award for Sustainability at Europe’s longest running awards program for the built environment, the 59th Civic Trust Awards. The Civic Trust Awards celebrate exceptional architecture, urban design, public realm and public art…
The Barangaroo Delivery Authority, in collaboration with the Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI), has unveiled a major installation designed by award-winning Vietnamese architect, Vo Trong Nghia at Exchange Place, Barangaroo. Green Ladder by Vo Trong Nghia Architects is a temporary art installation, a peaceful green space for Barangaroo…
A blueprint for high-density happiness has been unveiled in Brunswick, with homebuyers now able to purchase their own stake in the concept, thanks to the launch of Neometro’s new 17 Union Street apartments at Jewell Station. With unparalleled connectivity to public transport, the 43 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments are…
It’s a sight to behold, watching the warm afternoon sun peeking through the trees and throwing shadows over The MIFGS Welcome Garden by Phillip Withers Landscape Design, a multi-level and multi-sensory garden that is entirely as inviting as its name would suggest. Located at the Victoria Street entrance of the…
At this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, MINI has teamed up with London architectural firm Studiomama to present an installation entitled MINI LIVING – BUILT BY ALL. This living concept enables close collaboration between residents and architects, making it an excellent way of addressing each individual’s requirements. It challenges…
The prestigious MIFGS Design Awards have recognised the incredible talent at the 2018 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show this morning. Representatives of the landscape, gardening and floristry industries today gathered to attend the announcement of the largest and most significant gardening award ceremony in the Southern Hemisphere. The Awards…
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