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    News Archive for March 2018

    Cycling and walking are short-changed when it comes to transport funding in Australia

    To understand why Australian cities are far from being meccas for walking and cycling, follow the money. We found that cycling and walking receive a tiny fraction of overall transport infrastructure funding.


    The overpopulation of Australia: We're running out of time

    Our nation is in danger of becoming overpopulated in the not-too-distant future, but the solution should be resolved at a community level rather than solely by policy makers.


    UTS architecture student wins Cosentino Design Challenge

    University of Technology Sydney (UTS) architecture student Beau Avedissian has won the 2017 Cosentino Design Challenge.


    Enhance natural light in your outdoor area with Louvretec’s translucent opening roof

    The translucent opening roof available from Louvretec Australia is an excellent solution for increasing the entry of natural light in the outdoor area when the roof is closed.


    Why there's no quick fix to cladding questions

    Australia has made meaningful progress on reducing risk to lives and property in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster. But this will be cold comfort for building managers trying to work out what they need to do with properties that are already fitted with cladding.


    Allplastics’ acrylic bin helps with Starlight Foundation’s fundraiser

    Allplastics Engineering fabricated a custom acrylic container to assist with a recent fundraising event organised by the Starlight Children’s Foundation.


    Women in architecture: Why recognition is still a problem

    Gender inequality at work remains a problem across most industries, and the situation is no different in the architectural sector.


    A fresh look at dry stone walling: The emergence of modular construction

    One of the oldest methods for constructing walls, fences, and loadbearing facades, dry stone walls have been used in Australia for as long as 6000 years. Across the country, the method has become embedded in our national construction culture as a result of its strength, durability, and distinctive aesthetic. However, traditional dry stone construction is not without its limitations.


    easyVJ wall panels turn walls into a feature at coastal display home

    Builder Porter Davis Homes selected easyVJ wall panels from Easycraft to line the bedroom walls of a coastal home.


    New Dropbox offerings for architecture, engineering and construction

    Dropbox has further expanded its partnerships for the AEC industry.


    Fender Katsalidis leading the redesign and regeneration of Melbourne’s south-west

    A trio of towers designed by Fender Katsalidis will bring luxury apartments, a five star hotel, destination dining, retail and public amenity to the former Convention Centre site on the corner of Melbourne’s Flinders and Spencer Streets.


    Bespoke Architects: saving time with technology

    Bespoke Architects director Daniel Calder explains how specialist software saves the practice time and allows the directors to focus on clients, design and mentoring.


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