Recent research suggests that house hunters in Western Australia are increasingly interested in buying green when it comes to apartments, with sustainability considered alongside price and location. The research survey undertaken by the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute sought to determine whether people in Perth are likely to buy into green…
Drawing speakers from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America and Australia, Diversity + Community is a unique opportunity to join with groundbreaking architects to explore some of the less-charted terrains of architectural practice and to consider the role of architecture as a positive force in uncertain times. Looking globally…
Iconic Australian Houses, curated by Karen McCartney and presented in partnership with Architecture Foundation Australia is a behind-the-scenes exploration of 30 of the most important Australian homes of the past 60 years. The exhibition explores the design and building of these houses, as well as the experiences of those who…
Issue 53 in newsagents and selected stores January 5. Inside, our annual kitchen feature, a coastal shack by Wolveridge Architects, a home and studio in Byron Bay by Vokes and Peters Architects, a barn in the middle of Bondi by Clayton Orszaczky and a tiny pad in central London by Hayhurst…
The Australian Institute of Architects wants plans to build a 2.6-metre fence around Parliament House put on hold, key documents immediately released and a proper public consultation process, including expert advice, conducted around the proposal. National President, Professor Ken Maher, has called on the Department of Parliamentary Services to immediately…
Redwoods Treewalk and David Trubridge Design have partnered to create an iconic nocturnal tourism experience: the Redwoods Nightlights. Incorporating unique creations from New Zealand world-acclaimed design and sustainability champion David Trubridge; the Nightlights is New Zealand’s first design-led tourism experience. The new night-time experience will offer visitors and locals the…
MPavilion has announced the return of its popular annual signature events MRelay, a day-long design talk-fest on Saturday 4 February 2017 from 9am to 9pm and M*Sync, an event to celebrate a heartbeat synching art installation that brings together community connectedness and love with live music, poetry and dance to be…
The National Gallery of Victoria has joined with the Victorian Government to deliver a new program dedicated to celebrating, promoting and strengthening Victorian design. The Victorian Design Program will offer a curated year-round calendar of events for the design industry, students, businesses and the broader public, culminating in a new…
Fremantle-based architect, David Barr, has challenged the way the market thinks about affordable and desirable residential housing for Generation Y. Following the launch of Landcorp’s Gen Y Demonstration Housing project and his concept of ‘The Step House’ late last month, David’s work showcases an innovative solution for sustainable, flexible and…
New technologies shaping cities around the world will be under the spotlight at Australia’s top building sustainability conference in Sydney next year. Thousands of planners, urban designers and property experts are expected to attend the City of Sydney-sponsored Green Cities 2017 conference from 6 to 8 March at the new…
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