Issue 88 comes out 7 November. Order on its own or as part of a subscription. In this, we explore some of the ways in which architects tune into the environmental opportunities of a project, and how they’re likely to differ dramatically depending on location and building type. But first…
‘availability’ by alt.material is an exhibition exploring new approaches to fabrication with consideration to life-cycle, future functionality and environmental footprint. Featuring works by leading & emerging designers responding to the urgency within contemporary design for radical change in how we source, make and process materials in relation to their environmental…
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2022 National Awards have been announced. The awards celebrated 40 exemplary projects of all scales including green infrastructure, public open spaces, play, health, education and tourism spaces, and gardens. AILA President Claire Martin says now, more than ever before, Australians understand the need…
Ovolo will plant one tree for every direct booking, align sustainability development goals (SDG), commit to a 50% reduction in waste by 2030 and push vegetarian-led cuisine to reduce carbon footprint. Ovolo Hotels, the award-winning independent lifestyle hotel brand, has been lauded worldwide for its vegetarian pledge, Plant’d, a commitment…
Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore has unveiled ‘The Drying Green’ at Green Square — the world’s first ‘ecological engine’. The 6,400m2 urban park is located on Gadigal Country at the heart of Green Square’s urban regeneration zone, planned to have the highest population density in Australia. The Drying Green…
The Open House Bendigo Weekend 2022, from October 22 – 23, showcases more than 20 public projects, buildings, spaces and an exciting program in the ‘mini-marathon’ talk series. The Open House Bendigo Weekend provides a public platform for celebrating quality and purposeful design in the City of Greater Bendigo. The…
Madman Entertainment is thrilled to announce that zero-waste innovator Joost Bakker will participate in a series of special Q&A events around Australia ahead of the theatrical release of GREENHOUSE BY JOOST in November. Joost Bakker will be joined after screenings of the film for an on-stage discussion with a variety…
Brisbane architecture firm JDA Co. has received a Gold accolade in Architectural Design at the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards for its meticulous refurbishment of Queensland’s oldest-standing theatre, The Princess. Built in 1888, the heritage-listed Woolloongabba building was underutilised for 30 years before an extensive restoration by JDA Co. allowed…
MPavilion has announced the 2022 chair design commission as ‘Re-Pete’ by University of Canberra trio Sam Tomkins, Iain [Max] Maxwell and Ben Ennis-Butler. The MPavilion chair is one of the key commissions of the MPavilion season, designed to support Australian designers and contribute to their career portfolios. Previous commissions include…
The Australian Institute of Architects has revealed its shortlist for the prestigious 2022 National Architecture Awards. This year, 85 entries have been shortlisted across residential homes, public architecture, and contemporary infrastructure, celebrating the “diversity and quality” of Australia’s built environment professionals. The National Awards jury chair Tony Giannone said these projects…
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