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…
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 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…
Now in its fifth year, the Symposium by the Living Future Institute Australia will explore the theme ‘Ambition to Action’, inspired by those that reach beyond sustainability and aspire for the best possible. It will bring together regenerative design experts from across all areas of the built environment, from designers,…
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 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…
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…
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…
Some of Australia’s most renowned architectural studios, artisans and designers will come together in October as part of Craft Contemporary’s 2023 satellite hub program, where they will explore the pivotal role minerals and materials play in design and the impact of mindful creation. Known as ‘Material Matters’, the exhibition is…
White Bay Power Station has been revealed as the first location for the 24th Biennale of Sydney, marking the first time the revitalised site will open its doors to the public in over 100 years. The 2024 edition, titled Ten Thousand Suns is curated by Artistic Directors Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero, and will…
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