Issue 94 comes out 9 November. Order on its own or as part of a subscription. In issue 94 we look at five very different renovations. All seek to improve access to light and fresh air, and aim for greater energy efficiency and livability. One goes well beyond all of…
Now in its 21st year, Victoria’s most prestigious annual sustainability awards program—Premier’s Sustainability Awards—acknowledges the businesses, local governments and communities leading the way in sustainability and celebrates their achievements. Flat wine bottles, recycled soap, energy and water saving kits, textile recycling and Australia’s first 100 per cent renewable energy-powered aquatic…
The Annual Australian Timber Design Award winners for 2023 were recently announced at the Cargo Hall in Melbourne, compered by writer and presenter Tim Ross. ARM Architecture received first prize for their outstanding Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Renewal project. The World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th birthday…
The 2024 program at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) will include a career survey of work by leading contemporary Australian artist Judy Watson, an immersive multidisciplinary blockbuster showcasing the innovative practice of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, and APT11, the latest chapter in the Gallery’s…
Australia’s best new residential and commercial buildings have been named in the Australian Institute of Architects 2023 National Architecture Awards, shining a light on the most innovative, sustainable and inspirational homes, commercial and community buildings. This year’s winners can be seen as a window into the changing built environment of…
Tasmania’s most popular architecture and design event, Open House Hobart, is back in 2023 for its eleventh program on the weekend of November 11 & 12 2023. The program will go live on the Open House Hobart website at 7 pm today, 16 October. This year’s program consists of over…
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, 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…
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