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Apr 2, 2019

Incoming Brisbane Lord Mayor outlines $550 million green bridges project

Brisbane's new Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced a $550 million proposal for five new green bridges to be built across the city.

Mar 21, 2019

Design

Sustainability

Taking sustainability to the next level at TRANSFORM

A mix of International and Australian sustainability experts gathered in Sydney this week for the Green Building Council of Australia's TRANSFORM conference.

Jul 6, 2018

Design

Sustainability

Australia must build for a zero carbon future, says report

According to a new report, energy standards must be urgently upgraded if buildings of the future are to be fit for a zero carbon future.

May 31, 2018

Sustainability

Wonwondah wind farm approved in Victoria

A new 40-megawatt wind farm in Western Victoria that will power more than 25,000 households as part of the ongoing renewable energy jobs boom in Western Victoria has been given the go-ahead today.

May 1, 2018

Design

Sustainability

Australian cities ranked among world's greenest

Sydney and Melbourne have ranked third and fourth on the index, coming in just behind Vancouver and Toronto

Apr 26, 2018

Prefabricated construction could be the answer to Australia's housing affordability crisis

That's the opinion of a group of industry leaders who will assemble at the DesignBUILD 2018 exhibition to discuss the opportunities for prefabricated construction in Australia.

Mar 7, 2018

Why choose a natural swimming pool?

"Swimming in soft, natural water is untainted, pure joy," says Ralf Schmiel of natural pool specialist, gartenART - Australia.

Feb 6, 2018

Design

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Painting buildings white can help cool cities

Reflective surfaces, such as unploughed fields and brighter cities, can help lower temperatures during heat waves, according to new research.

Jan 25, 2018

Design

Sustainability

Robotic swans monitor quality of Singapore's drinking water

A clever design solution out of Singapore combines cutting-edge technology with the beauty of the natural world.

Dec 5, 2017

BLOG

Living Green Star: Good for people, planet and the purse-strings

A new website, Living Green Star, is set to guide the growing number of home buyers on the hunt for sustainable apartments, communities and retirement living villages.