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Solahart launches ground-breaking solar water heating technology

4 Feb, 2015

Aussies looking to make the switch to solar water heating to reduce their energy bills can now take advantage of innovative home-grown technology that delivers a new gold-standard in terms of design, strength and durability following the launch of Solahart’s latest solar water heaters which utilise the new envelope range…

Artbank

30 Jan, 2015

After thirty years operating out of a warehouse in Rosebery, Artbank engaged Aileen Sage Architects in the design of its new home. The Artbank fitout is inserted into an existing warehouse and office building in Waterloo, adjacent to the Danks Street Gallery Precinct. The heritage façade and entry tower of…

Altair Powerlouvre Windows by Breezway

29 Jan, 2015

Imagine walking into a home that has been programmed to open up your Powerlouvre Windows and cool the house naturally before arriving home from work…. After dinner, relax on the couch and operate your Powerlouvres with a smartphone – it’s a luxury anyone would love to have…. Then head off…

Smart For Students

29 Jan, 2015

Swedish architects Tengbom collaborated with students at the University of Lund to create a solution to lack of student housing. Along with partners AF Bostader and Martinsons, Tengbom built the Smart Student Flat  entirely from locally sourced cross laminated wood and it sneakily fits into 10 square metres. tengbom.se

Cultural Crèche

5 Jan, 2015

The combination of Maori tradition and environmental ambition has produced an award-winning building and a unique childcare centre for the Maori tribe of Ngãti Hine, in the small town of Kawakawa on New Zealand’s North Island. Te Mirumiru, an early childhood centre for children from birth to five-years-old, has scooped…

The Cape at Cape Paterson

29 Dec, 2014

The Cape brings together modern architecture, clean energy and community spirit in a truly unique development. Located at Cape Paterson on one of Victoria’s most spectacular coastlines, just a stroll away from pristine waters. The vision is to create a benchmark for sustainable living, in a location unlike any other….

Brookfarm’s bakehouse – muesli making powered by the sun

17 Dec, 2014

Award winning artisan food manufacturer Brookfarm has installed 288 solar panels on the bake-house roof in Byron Bay, naturally powering the production factory, offices and cool rooms. The installation is the largest of its kind in the Northern Rivers, and is part of the company’s goal of dramatically cutting its…

Funkis Melbourne store

11 Dec, 2014

The wait for Melbourne lovers of Scandinavian design is over with the launch of the much-anticipated funkis store in The Strand Melbourne. Celebrating the very best of Swedish and Scandinavian design in fashion, home-wares, accessories and interiors; funkis is particularly excited to be bringing the brand to an eager Melbourne…

Mafi got curves 

26 Nov, 2014

Mafi Curved is the latest innovation to come out of the mafi factory in Austria. The advanced curving technology enables the entire range of Mafi natural timber floorboards to be bent up to 360 degrees. “This groundbreaking technology gives our clients the flexibility to mould and shape natural timber to…

The Nelson by Techne

21 Nov, 2014

The bayside landscape of St Kilda provides both the stunning backdrop and the inspiration behind this newest project from Techne Architecture + Interior Design. The Nelson is where you can come to indulge your appetites in rum, while relaxing in a comforting local bar fitted out with raw, rustic materials…