Insight

May 16, 2024

Global crises and the architect’s social responsibilities under discussion at AIA Conference

Kate Goodwin, curator and Adjunct Professor (Architecture) at the University of Sydney, reports back from the AIA Conference in Melbourne.

May 16, 2024

Hassell and GBCA on social value in the built environment

Building on a recent research paper, Helen Bell and Dr Brett Pollard discuss how social value is defined, its potential pitfalls, and why it matters.

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Leighton Clarke on Space Furniture’s commitment to sustainability and crafting timeless designs

Discover how the company’s meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality and sustainability drive a unique experience that transcends trends.

May 14, 2024

Five guides to address wellbeing woes in architecture

Researchers have created a series of guides to support wellbeing for architects, after a survey found architecture workers had a lower-than-average quality of life compared with Australia’s general working population.

May 13, 2024

The ethics of specification: Alona Klaro on responsible sourcing, building relationships with suppliers and the importance of design IP

Alona Klaro, founder of Klaro Industrial Design (KID), has set her sights on shaking up the specification game. As a product designer with expertise in office furniture, Klaro is looking to bring the “slow fashion” approach to fit outs and interiors, paving a way for commercial designers to address the evolving needs of modern workplaces […]

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Strategies to building a resilient retail brand in today’s dynamic economy

Discover how Lamitak has fortified its brand identity and ensured business continuity even after two decades of operations – and how to apply its successful strategies to your own business.

May 10, 2024

TCL comment: Harnessing the power of design to transform cities

Scott Adams, TCL Director, comments on the power of good urban design and landscape architecture.

May 7, 2024

The good, the bad and the pandemic: The future of hospitality design with Technē’s Sam Sempill

Technē Architecture + Interior Design associate director, Sam Sempill, shares insights into hospitality design.

May 7, 2024

“A perfect example of the design of the future”: Patricia Urquiola and Mater in Milan

We spoke to Ketil Årdal, CEO of Danish green-tech design brand, Mater, as they unveiled the Alder collection at Milan Design Week.

May 2, 2024

A formidable collective: Adam Markowitz and the object-makers

Meet a group of product designers who are making their presence felt not only at home but across the globe.

May 1, 2024

8 thought-provoking stories about housing and its multiple crises

From housing affordability to questions of density, multi-residential design and the future of cities, here are eight varied stories from our archives.

April 29, 2024

Top ten launches from Milan Design Week 2024

From a modular armchair and statement lighting, to a table crafted from coffee waste and reissued classics, these are the best new products to launch at this year’s Milan Design Week.

April 29, 2024

Architecture going forward: Wardle in profile

What’s in a name? At Wardle, a new name marks the next progression in the architecturally designed road for this outstanding practice.

April 26, 2024

Behind the brand: Art and design with Alexandra Guglielmino

In our series spotlighting aficionados across the design industry, we spoke with Alexandra Guglielmino, who leads the Art Advisory team at Bluethumb Art Gallery.