Insulation

Our expectation for comfort and efficiency in our built environment is changing. Urban in-fill development, busier transportation routes and changes in the ways we use our homes are increasing our focus on achieving acoustic comfort.

Insulation plays a vital role in enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), shaping buildings into spaces that are healthier, quieter, and more comfortable. By stabilising temperatures, reducing noise, and controlling moisture, it fosters an environment that supports occupant well-being.

The Western Sydney International Airport, opening in late 2026, prioritises passenger experience with natural light and ventilation. Knauf Insulation products were chosen for their acoustic, thermal, and fire safety performance, supporting the airport’s design goals. They also provided timely samples, flexible delivery, and expert technical advice.

Smoke control systems play a crucial role in fire safety, managing smoke flow to support safe evacuation and minimise property damage. Operable facades—such as windows, glass louvres, and operable glass roofs—are essential in facilitating smoke exhaust and maintaining safe conditions within a building during emergencies. This white paper examines the integration of operable facade systems in smoke control, focusing on compliance, critical components, and recent technological advancements.

Transport hubs are becoming multipurpose commercial spaces, offering a range of services and facilities to improve the travel experience. Accordingly, architects and designers need to pay greater attention to how these spaces are designed and how they impact the experience of travellers and staff.

Network Architectural were delighted to work with Kingswood Institute of Applied Technology and Dunrite Linings earlier this year to create and install a bespoke metal mesh ceiling system to enhance their new construction training building’s functionality and aesthetic performance. The result was optimised with industry-leading products from durlum.

The Salisbury Aquatic Centre's redevelopment showcases the power of collaboration between CSR Himmel and Rondo. By integrating Rondo’s KEY-LOCK® Ceiling System and Himmel’s Troldtekt Acoustic Panels, the project achieved durability, sustainability, and excellent acoustic performance, overcoming challenges to create a vibrant community hub that supports recreation and wellness for all ages.

Poorly insulated windows lead to higher heating costs. How is the insulating performance of your window assembly calculated? What types of windows are better suited to minimise unwanted heat loss and heat gain? A good place to start is the window's U-value.

AWS has developed a reputation for solutions focused design, developing bespoke product solutions to meet the needs of specific industry sectors, projects or applications. This focus has resulted in a comprehensive suite of systems creating a platform for innovative specification and design solutions. AWS believes healthy classroom environments are critical for successful education, window and door systems have a significant effect in influencing this outcome.

Brisbane’s skyline is evolving with the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf project, featuring residential apartments, luxury hotels, a casino, retail spaces, and public areas. CSR’s innovative solutions, including Rondo’s steel framing, Cemintel’s cladding, and Gyprock’s fire and acoustic systems, ensured structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, showcasing CSR’s expertise and collaborative power in construction.

Whether you are designing a sprawling shopping centre, an opulent hotel, or a new cinema complex, the physical environment plays a critical role in the comfort of customers and their perception of the space. Effective building insulation can help manage indoor noise levels, temperature, condensation, and the maintenance of indoor air quality, all of which help improve the customer experience.

In the world of retail, creating a distinctive and appealing shopping environment is crucial. AMART Furniture, an established name in the industry, understands the importance of a unique brand identity in its stores. The recently opened AMART Furniture stores in Bathurst and Warrawong, both showcase a well-designed durlum bespoke metal ceiling.