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Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

Australian Passivhaus Association clarifies one comprehensive standard

The Australian Passivhaus Association (APA) has released a guide outlining the process for achieving the international Passivhaus Standard, providing clarity on appropriate use of the term and the legal risks of incorrect assertions.

Ross Harding: What about the work-life balance of our cities?

Ross Harding: What about the work-life balance of our cities?

The Finding Infinity Principal comments here on the question of balance in city life, with architecture and design highlighted as the key levers for making change.

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Don’t demolish Flemington Estate, says OFFICE – ‘Retain, Repair, Reinvest’

Australia’s only not-for-profit architectural practice, OFFICE, is supporting the residents of Victoria’s housing estates in their fight to save their homes and communities.

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Newly released toolkit gives architects key strategies for climate-resilient design

Drawing on years of experience, Marra+Yeh Architects has made a new toolkit available online for everyone.

Balarinji comment: Designing with Country offers a unique opportunity for designers

Balarinji comment: Designing with Country offers a unique opportunity for designers

In this comment piece, Indigenous Creative Lead at Balarinji, Johnny Bridges, discusses designing with Country and the environment.

American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

American hardwood challenges perceptions in environmentally responsible design

The recent Kurunpa Kunpu collaboration, an exhibition of new furniture pieces realised in American maple, cherry and walnut, puts a spotlight on the resilience of First Nations People as well as the environmental impact of American hardwood species and their role in Australian design.

“Caring for Country is infinite, community is critical”: Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

“Caring for Country is infinite, community is critical”: Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre

The Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre is an Australian-first in biophilic and community co-design architecture, writes McGregor Coxall’s Nick Griffin.

Hail Hail, Parliament House

Hail Hail, Parliament House

If our national seat of power isn’t safe from extreme weather, what in Australia is?