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Tackling embodied carbon from the inside out

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13 October 2026

Tackling embodied carbon from the inside out

Reducing building emissions requires architects to look beyond operational energy. The materials, products and systems used to construct and fit out our buildings carry carbon impacts of their own – and those decisions are increasingly central to whole-life carbon reduction.

What happens after handover? Bringing circularity into Day 2 building services

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13 October 2026

What happens after handover? Bringing circularity into Day 2 building services

A building’s environmental performance does not stop at practical completion. How its systems are operated, maintained, upgraded and ultimately replaced can have significant consequences for energy use, carbon emissions and material waste throughout its life.

From carbon data to better commercial fitout decisions

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12 October 2026

From carbon data to better commercial fitout decisions

As attention turns from operational energy towards whole-life carbon, commercial interiors are coming under greater scrutiny. Frequent refurbishment cycles mean the materials specified inside a building can have a significant cumulative carbon impact.

Designing buildings that can withstand salt, sun and storm

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12 October 2026

Designing buildings that can withstand salt, sun and storm

Australians have an enduring connection to the coast, but designing close to the ocean comes with a demanding set of environmental conditions. Salt, moisture, intense sun, wind and storms can all accelerate deterioration – making material selection and resilience fundamental design considerations.

Beyond engineered stone: Understanding the new generation of zero-silica surfaces

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12 October 2026

Beyond engineered stone: Understanding the new generation of zero-silica surfaces

Australia’s engineered stone ban has fundamentally changed the surface-material landscape. For architects and designers, the next challenge is understanding what has replaced it – and how new materials compare across safety, sustainability, fabrication and performance.

Why high-performance façades require a whole-of-wall approach

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12 October 2026

Why high-performance façades require a whole-of-wall approach

A building envelope is only as effective as the systems working together within it. From cladding and framing to insulation and internal linings, individual components can have consequences for fire, thermal, acoustic and weatherproofing performance across the entire wall assembly.

Lighting heritage architecture without competing with it

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12 October 2026

Lighting heritage architecture without competing with it

Exterior lighting can transform the way architecture is experienced after dark. When the building has heritage significance, however, successful lighting design is as much about restraint as illumination.

Navigating NCC 2025 fire resistance requirements in concrete refurbishment

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12 October 2026

Navigating NCC 2025 fire resistance requirements in concrete refurbishment

As NCC 2025 changes the fire resistance requirements applying to some concrete structures, architects working on refurbishment and adaptive reuse projects will need to understand both the compliance implications and the options available when existing structures fall short.