Reducing waste, repurposing goods and closing loops have emerged as themes among the 33 finalists in Australia’s longest-running sustainability awards. The Banksia Foundation has announced the shortlist for the awards, which spans 10 categories and celebrates sustainable development by businesses, communities, individuals and governments. “After what has been an extremely…

State and local governments are leading an array of planning projects across each state to improve our communities, meet emissions targets and kickstart our economic recovery. A leading urban planner highlights several of the most beneficial projects in each major city to the lifestyle, health and social connectivity of local…

The Victorian Government and the National Gallery of Victoria today launched a design competition to select an Australian architectural team to design the new purpose-built, twenty-first century gallery, NGV Contemporary. Located at 77 Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, the new gallery will be dedicated to showcasing contemporary art, design, fashion and architecture…

As NSW students head back to the classroom to begin the 2021 school year, a Macquarie University project has identified the trees that can help make playgrounds cool for kids. Macquarie University’s Which Where Plant Project has identified trees that will make the best shade for Western Sydney school yards…

In 2005, Think Brick embarked on a small project which engaged seven architects to deliver their visions of what a conceptual brick home of the future might look like. 15 years later, now with five main built project categories, and a prize pool of $60 000, they are very proud…

Australian architecture firm Kaunitz Yeung Architecture has been announced as one of only 15 winning projects at the World Architecture Awards for its Munipi Arts Centre project on Melville Island in the Tiwi Islands, 80 kilometres north of Darwin, Australia. The project was recognised along with some of the world’s…

Come and experience a workshop like no other, take home your own piece of furniture made from materials which tell an exceptional story, learn some new skills and support the zero footprint movement. All skill sets welcome from complete beginner to experienced woodworker! Small classes of 6 participants with an…

Artists interested in communities, urbanism and sustainability will breathe life into underused city spaces in a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with four temporary artworks commissioned by the City of Sydney. As part of the City Art Laneways temporary public art program, have your fortune told by an interactive pink…

SHELTER is the new home of inspiring design and architecture content. The global streaming service’s content encompasses everything from stories of design, to a deep dive into sustainability, history, and real-life aspirational stories. It offers audiences a range of fascinating ‘must-watch’ options from feature length films to television series; short…