The Living Pavilion, a 17-day event exploring and honouring Indigenous knowledge, ecological science and sustainability has opened at Melbourne University’s Parkville Campus. Hosted until 17 May as part of ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE 2019, the immersive installation will host 60 free public events with a focus on Melbourne’s natural environment. Stepping into The…
A group of leading Melbourne-based sustainability companies are planning to transform a 2000-square-metre rooftop car park in the heart of Melbourne into a thriving farm with sustainable and contemporary dining, environmental education and conference spaces. The project will be nationally unique and is called Melbourne Skyfarm. Located in Melbourne’s emerging…
Led by Chair of Juries Peter Poulet, this year’s juries for the 2019 NSW Architecture Awards have revealed their shortlist of 97 entries. The shortlist was developed following an intensive schedule of presentations and juries will now undertake site visits of shortlisted projects across 12 categories. This year’s program attracted…
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is excited to announce voting is officially open for the 2019 Victorian Tree of the Year, with 10 significant trees shortlisted for the coveted title. The Victorian Tree of the Year contest aims to raise awareness of the conservation of the state’s natural heritage…
This book exchange was conceived by architect Jonathan Goh and stands nestled on a street in Brisbane’s West End. Within, timber bookshelves proudly display row upon row of donated books, while dappled shadows and sunlight filter into the intimate interior space through curved fibreglass screens. Although modest in size, this footpath…
The consequences of industrialisation for our waterways are not to be overlooked. In India alone, it is estimated that up to 80 per cent of the surface and ground waters are polluted. With this statistic in mind, University College London (UCL) academics came together to devise an interdisciplinary approach to…
Great design doesn’t just look good – it adds value to the lives of the people who interact with it. Great architecture improves neighbourhoods, expands the public realm and can change our experience of entire towns and cities. Sustainable design practices are literally changing the world, conjuring up new solutions…
With the theme of “Cultivating New Agencies” and an impressive line-up of local and international speakers, this year’s edition of the Landscape Australia Conference will examine the dynamic role of landscape in shaping our future through the design, planning and management of green space, cities and regions. The conference will…
Green Furniture Concepts by Swedish designer, Johan Berhin, have been installed throughout Hobart Airport’s departure lounges as part of the redesign to expand and enhance guest experience. Focused on capturing the essence of Tasmania and creating a unique environment, the redesign incorporates a conceptual look and feel which follows the…
The Think Brick Awards, Australia’s richest design awards, has announced its jury members for 2019 with internationally recognised and highly acclaimed industry leaders. This year’s Think Brick Awards winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 15 August 2019, and will be judged on the craftsmanship and innovative ways…
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