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Green Talks Electrification

27 Oct, 2023

In partnership with Polestar, green magazine hosted its 16th green Talks with the very topical subject being the electrification of the home and vehicle transport.  The panel included four key speakers with extensive knowledge on their respective topics. An informative Q and A session followed the presentation by the panellists…

Brickworks Celebrates 10 Years of Certified Carbon-neutral Bricks

27 Oct, 2023

Brickworks, a pioneer in sustainability within the construction and design industry, is celebrating ten years of Australia’s first certified carbon-neutral bricks. A decade on and they are still committed to seeking new ways of minimising their carbon footprint the company reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by achieving a Climate Active…

Australian National Landscape Awards 2023 Winners Revealed

20 Oct, 2023

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2023 National Awards at an event held in Adelaide. The jury, made up of renowned landscape architects, academics and built environment professionals, honoured 51 winners for their positive impact on the country’s regions, towns and cities. AILA…

Architectus Reveals Vision to Redefine and Rewild Adelaide’s Thebarton

20 Oct, 2023

Architectus has unveiled its vision for Adelaide’s Thebarton, reimagined as a Country-centred landscape and riverside dotted with buildings and spaces for health and innovation, mixed housing, commercial activity, and community interaction. As demand for housing and jobs with proximity to transport, services, and amenities grows, Architectus has identified the inner-western…

New Green Roof Plant Guide Aims High

14 Oct, 2023

Australia’s growing passion for rooftop gardens has been given a boost with a new plant guide to help urban gardeners and landscape designers create a luscious and environmentally friendly oasis above their heads. The comprehensive free guide, developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne, will help ensure the gardens…

Geelong Design Week

13 Oct, 2023

Geelong Design Week 2023 returns this October to celebrate and showcase design excellence, innovation and creativity across the Greater Geelong region. The program features more than 50 exhibitions, talks, film premieres, and unique experiences that will surprise and delight audiences. The annual event will bring together local Geelong designers, industry…

Nightingale Hails New Affordable Housing Development Model as a Game Changer

10 Oct, 2023

An innovative new housing development model, which encourages the creation of additional affordable housing through the leveraging of increased land value in the planning process, is being hailed by innovative not-for-profit housing provider Nightingale as a gamechanger for the nation as it grapples with an unprecedented housing crisis. The Progressive…

Tiny Pocket Parks Make a Big Impact on Urban Living

8 Oct, 2023

These miniature-sized parks could help insert more public recreational spaces into our cities. In growing cities, where we need to squeeze the most out of every parcel of land, where do we find the space for new parks and other outdoor recreational areas? Some inner-city councils are turning to pocket…