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Designing for climate change – why architects needs to take the lead
Architects are pivotal in setting ambitious sustainability and net zero goals. Early decisions in the design process have the ...
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Here come the country corporates – snapping up natural capital
A new report has found that the rural property market is experiencing increased demands due to more corporates now jumping on ...
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Space wars: rethinking underutilised city commercial buildings
A mid-century office building in Melbourne is typical across many Australian cities but strong government incentives are necessary encourage more adaptive reuse projects.
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Nuclear powered universities – the latest bright idea from Barnaby’s people
Local anti-renewables, pro-nuclear campaign group in National Party maverick Barnaby Joyce thinks installing nuclear reactors ...
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NSW women in construction winners celebrated for innovation and female leadership
Diversity and inclusion and how they can deliver profound benefits for the nation were the themes among finalists for the ...
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Our homes are too big – but how big is big enough?
The size of our homes has been a contentious topic among experts for decades. However, we are now seeing this debate shift to ...
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A date with density – and why TOD needs to be more than a promise
A true density renaissance in this town needs to employ small sites and small capital development; that’s where a vibrant ...
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Gas proponents play the fear card for consumers
Sustainable property advocates have hit back at alarmist claims from fossil fuel proponents trying to keep gas in the home ...
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When great minds don’t think alike: designing for neurodiversity
Around 15-20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, yet, our workplaces are designed to fit a narrow field of ...
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Lower building standards not the solution to Sydney’s housing crisis
Sophie-May Kerr and and Philip Oldfield lay out why the weakening of design standards would result in poor-quality, ...
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Reimagining steel for a sustainable future with SENSE Solutions
A key focus of SENSE Solutions® is to support Australia’s circular economy. Manufactured at InfraBuild’s Australian-based ...
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The construction sector’s carbon profile needs an overhaul – here’s why
Sydney is known for its ambitious infrastructure projects; however the city's construction sector faces a looming ...