McKenna Moroz . Articles Can we finally say goodbye to glass skyscrapers? Despite major advances in the environmental performance of glass skyscrapers over the past few decades, there is a growing consensus within the architecture and engineering industries that we cannot keep designing tall buildings with full-height glazing. Quite simply, it is not sustainable. A+ for Australia as finalists for Architizer Awards program revealed Public voting has opened for the 2016 Architizer A+ Awards, with Australia being represented by a modest number of shortlisted projects from architects such as Tzannes, Matt Gibson A+D, NH and Archiblox. Conrad Gargett Director calls for permanent Brisbane City Architect Conrad Gargett Director and President Elect for the Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter Bruce Wolfe has endorsed the possible reinstatement of a Brisbane City Architect, and wants one solely devoted to the role. Cox Architecture shortlisted for $650m Barcelona stadium refurbish Australian firm Cox Architecture has been shortlisted along with seven other international architecture teams to revamp FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium. Architect Brad Swartz stars in documentary; offers design solution to Aussie housing dream gone awol Melbourne architect Brad Swartz features UBank’s All I Need Project documentary which challenges the ‘Australian dream’ of owning a big house on a big block of land. ‘Proud’ Hadid awarded RIBA Gold Medal; encouraged by female progress in the industry Pritzker Architect Dame Zaha Hadid was awarded with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) 2016 Royal Gold Medal at a ceremony in London on 3 February.
