Swinburne University of Technology researchers are developing cutting-edge 3D printing technology that could help tackle Australia’s housing crisis by building homes from earth, plant fibres and other natural materials. Led by Dr Mohamed Gomaa from Swinburne’s School of Engineering, the team is pioneering a novel 3D printing system that allows natural fibrous-earth…

The BMW Group has strengthened its global commitment to sustainability and circularity by establishing a new recycling program for its electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Australia. The company has collaborated with prominent Australian battery recycler EcoBatt to recycle high voltage lithium-ion EV batteries that have been recovered from customers’ vehicles…

For 25 years, Living Edge has championed authentic design, building a legacy grounded in craft, innovation, and timeless vision. To celebrate this milestone, Eames Demetrios, grandson of Charles and Ray Eames and Director of the Eames Office visited Australia, he reflects on his family’s extraordinary contribution to modern design in…

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has awarded the country’s best landscapes during its annual Festival of Landscape Architecture. Winners were revealed in a ceremony held in Lutruwita/Tasmania on Tuesday 21 October. AILA’s National Jury presented 36 awards to projects spanning 17 categories. AILA National Jury Chair Kate Luckraft…

Australia’s leading recognition of design excellence, the Good Design Awards, has celebrated its 68th year with a landmark ceremony at ICC Sydney, honouring 500 projects across 13 disciplines and highlighting design as a critical driver of innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth. The ceremony, held at the International Convention Centre Sydney,…