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From Design to Demolition: The Lifecycle Approach to Carbon Neutral Construction

28 Jul, 2024

Software company PlanRadar is calling for greater use of Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction industry. Carbon-neutral construction aims to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry by addressing carbon emissions and resource efficiency throughout a building’s lifecycle. This comprehensive approach, known as the lifecycle…

An Australian Design Story: The Transformation of 500 Bourke Street

27 Jul, 2024

500 Bourke Street, a robust modern brutalist building in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD has undergone a $160 million transformation thanks to an extensive retrofit project led by multidisciplinary design practice FK. The iconic 1970’s building has been revitalised around the theme of an Australian design story to celebrate its…

‘Vessels: Transcending Tradition’ at the Australian Design Centre

17 Jul, 2024

In collaboration with the National Indigenous Art Fair, the Australian Design Centre presents Vessels: Transcending Tradition, a celebration of the rich tapestry of Indigenous object-based artistry. This exhibition, curated by ADC First Nations Programs Coordinator and proud Bundjalung woman Miah Madden, honours the vibrant and profound creative practices of some of…

Thomas Dixon Centre Achieves World-First Well Certification

17 Jul, 2024

The Thomas Dixon Centre, a transformative adaptive reuse project by Architectus Conrad Gargett, has achieved WELL Certification™ at the Platinum level—representing a world first for a performing arts organisation and heritage-listed arts facility. The WELL Building Standard recognises spaces that advance human health and wellbeing with a people-first approach to buildings, organisations, and…