Entries for The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020 closed on Friday, May 15th. 500 entries were received across 10 varied categories. After weeks of deliberation in consultation with 25 esteemed judges, the finalists have been announced. From the awards program, the ‘Sustainable Design or Initiative’ category, supported by…

The 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards will take place Friday 10 July. Ahead of that evening, we’ve rounded up a selection of projects that have drawn acclaim for their sustainability agenda; championing the latest in technology, materials and design innovation. Gillies Hall by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects Sustainable Architecture, Interior Architecture and…

The City of Sydney will be powered using 100 per cent renewable electricity, generated from wind and solar farms in regional NSW. Valued at over $60 million, it is the biggest green energy deal of its kind by a council in Australia. All the City’s operations – including street lights,…

To mark its 10-year anniversary, the Plastic Free July challenge is calling on Australians to choose to refuse single-use plastic in a bid to help exceed last year’s worldwide efforts and hit the global target of one billion kilos of waste avoidance. The Plastic Free July challenge helps millions of…

Winners of the 2020 New South Wales Architecture Awards have been announced, with a number of architect collaborations recognised amongst the top projects. In celebration of the state’s best architecture, a total of 41 awards, comprising named awards and architecture awards, and 32 commendations, were presented across 13 categories. Held…

Atlassian has announced plans to build the world’s tallest hybrid timber building for its new headquarters in the tech precinct at Central Station. The new building will be home to thousands of technology workers when complete in 2025. After an extensive global search, Atlassian has chosen New York-based SHoP architects,…

This year’s South Australian Architecture Awards recognised projects that have a considerable impact on the communities they serve and demonstrate generosity toward the broader public. Part of a national awards program run by the Australian Institute of Architects, the presentation was held virtually for the first time this year via…

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2020 Victorian Landscape Architecture Awards, a celebration of the best landscape architecture projects in the state. 26 outstanding projects were awarded across 12 categories, recognising design excellence across urban and regional Victoria. Jury Chair, Jocelyn Chiew, says…

A number of projects shortlisted in this year’s NSW Architecture Awards highlight the value and increasing prominence of environmentally sustainable development in residential applications. Without compromising on style or substance, the shortlisted single and multi-residential homes incorporate features such as cutting-edge smart technology, alternative energy systems and innovative water and waste…

The 13th annual Open House Melbourne will liven up the month of July with a schedule of free design and architecture events launching on Wednesday 1st July. The future of our city will be considered across a range of talks and discussions with a special focus on the environmental impacts…