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Comment: Can we please stop designing for the set of Blade Runner?

Comment: Can we please stop designing for the set of Blade Runner?

Simon Liley, Principal Sustainability Consultant at Cundall, writes about how cyberpunk dystopias haven’t (quite) come to pass yet – and how designers can avoid them.

How can we, as designers, reach the net-zero target by 2040?

How can we, as designers, reach the net-zero target by 2040?

Interiors have a significant embodied carbon footprint and their churn rate is much greater than base buildings. Dr Caroline Noller of The Footprint Company lays out the situation.

Welsh + Major leading the way with new building typology

Welsh + Major leading the way with new building typology

Welsh + Major recently won the design excellence competition for a major warehouse and distribution complex in St Peters, Sydney. The latest here.

1 Bligh Street reaches a milestone moment in built history

1 Bligh Street reaches a milestone moment in built history

Ten years on and Sydney’s 1 Bligh Street remains a global exemplar of tall building design, having just been awarded a 10 Year Award of Excellence from CTBUH.

Green Star Champions of 2020 announced!

Green Star Champions of 2020 announced!

Recognising those in our industry building a more sustainable future, the Green Star Champions of 2020 have been announced as a part of GBCA’s annual Green Building Day conference.

Playing by the rules: why compliance matters

Playing by the rules: why compliance matters

The Australian design industry is beset with certifications, regulations, and laws. What’s the difference between the three, and what do they mean for you?

What’s the deal with Green Design?

What’s the deal with Green Design?

Confusion surrounding sustainability, certifications and best practice is increasing exponentially. Here, we cut through the confusion and set the story straight.

Oxy Planter Box from CSM

Oxy Planter Box from CSM

Mobile or fixed, CSM’s planter boxes can even double as seating