Each time a building is constructed or torn down, dumpsters filled with building waste go to landfills—and yearly in the U.S., the building and demolition industry creates twice as [...]

Although plastic is commonly seen as a source of pollution, today’s building designers are putting this attractive and multifunctional material to good use in their projects. Bolon Over the [...]

Hugging House is a contemporary eco-home design idea that offers a garden roof and blends its natural landscape. Noting the devasting effects of climate change, most contemporary designers seek inspiration from [...]

In every sample of building design we see the influence of local culture and of the sustainability movement. The Cagbalete Sand Clusters in Taguig, Philippines, is an organically contoured [...]

The City of Melbourne has enlisted many reputable designers and established a pair of peak bodies to supply expert design advice regarding major public developments. Councillors endorsed the new Design Excellence Advisory Committee and Melbourne Design Review [...]

Thinking Regionally, Acting Globally: The Universal Influence of Regional Design, The 2021 BDAA Online National Design Conference, is set to feature an incredible roster of keynote speakers who represent [...]

Australia’s debate about reducing carbon emissions has widened to construction, with the lobby group for architects mounting a push for the building industry to be net carbon zero in [...]

Time spent in lockdown has given many homeowners the chance to take a good look around their homes and weigh up their options. For many, it boils down to: renovate, [...]

Victoria’s new home pipeline is growing faster than the nation’s population, and it’s created a chance to fix housing affordability. Read more... Source: heraldsun.com.au Image source: istockphoto.com

With more people housebound and exposed to the quality of their homes during lockdowns, a new form of construction standard is emerging that embraces sustainable building practices at our [...]