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The Combustible Cladding Crisis
The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in London in June 2017 is one of the most horrifying examples of how flammable cladding can be. In Australia, it sparked the discussion for government intervention for a nationwide replacement of combustible...
Estimating the Cost for Your Development Application
There are multiple factors to consider when estimating the cost for a Development Application (DA) for Council. Most importantly, the cost estimate for the development has to be genuine, accurate, and at market cost. If the consent authority...
Concrete Cancer: A Common Issue
Concrete is the most used building material in modern-day. According to Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (2020), 70% of the world’s population lives in a structure that contains concrete. As durable as it may seem, concrete can be prone...
A Sydney Skyline Made of Timber?
With the news of what will soon be the world’s tallest hybrid timber tower occupying the Sydney skyline (ArchitectureAU Editorial, 2020), and the countless articles online about the return of wood in architecture, we can’t help but to dig deeper...
Placemaking for Human Well-Being
Placemaking refers to the planning, design, and management of public spaces. By using assets found within the local community, potential and inspiration, the approach promotes people’s well-being. Cristina Kelly and Vedran Dzebic of experimental...
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW)
The Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 (NSW) (The Act) is a response to the need for overall quality improvement of construction work across NSW, and will ensure the safety of those entering the property...