Updates

HIP V. HYPE launches podcast series

19 Jul, 2020

HIP V. HYPE is excited to release a series of 10 conversations on the projects, people and ideas that are working to achieve the healthy, sustainable and prosperous future that all Australians deserve. Hypecast, the HIP V. HYPE podcast is produced in collaboration with Climactic, the podcast for the climate…

JamFactory Icon Tom Moore: Abundant Wonder

17 Jul, 2020

JamFactory’s Icon series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Tom Moore is one of Australia’s leading glass artists and over the course of his career has carved out a singular voice within Australian glass art making. Although working in the ancient craft…

Honey Fingers online beekeeping course

15 Jul, 2020

Enrolments are open for Melbourne-based creative beekeeping studio, Honey Fingers’ online beekeeping course. The courses are designed to be delivered in a flexible, safe and responsive manner: the online theory module begins now and, as spring unfolds and beekeeping starts up in late August, Honey Fingers hopes to start hands-in-hives,…

Living locally and the rise of the 20-minute neighbourhood

15 Jul, 2020

Imagine being able to carry out your daily activities within a 20-minute walk from home. All the things you need in a day would be just a short walk away. In planning circles, it’s a concept known as the 20-minute neighbourhood, and it could be on the cards for your…

Victorian Architecture Awards 2020 winners

11 Jul, 2020

The 2020 Victorian Architecture Awards winners have been announced, showcasing the best architecture in the state. Revivals of heritage projects featured heavily in the winners’ list as well as those that offer excellent design outcomes to the public. Across 15 categories, 63 awards were given including named awards, architecture awards…

Queensland Architecture Awards 2020 winners

10 Jul, 2020

The Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Awards have been announced via a virtual presentation. The jury, made up of renowned architects and academics from across the state, awarded more than 20 projects across 14 categories including residential, commercial, sustainable architecture and urban design. Jury Chair, and Director of COX…

Fiona Lynch Office’s Future Archive curates sustainable solutions

8 Jul, 2020

Future Archive is an open, environmentally-responsible resource of sustainable materials, products, processes and ideas compiled/co–created collaboratively with the design community and made accessible by Australian interior designer, Fiona Lynch Office at fionalynch.com.au/futurearchive. We asked Fiona a few questions about the project and creating a better world through collaboration. What inspired…

The Design Files + Laminex Design Awards 2020 sustainability shortlist

8 Jul, 2020

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…