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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...
Thoughts on Adaptive Design: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
A transformation of pre-loved structures, a reinvention to suit the needs of the current occupants, a complex job proofing for the future. This is adaptive design. It changes its behaviour and its resources to better suit the current need of its...
Quantity Surveyors: Why are they important?
Dating back to the 18th century, quantity surveyors and quantity surveying has always been a profession based on the expert knowledge of construction costs and contracts. Throughout history, quantity surveyors (QS) have been engaged to measure and...
Capturing Common Property in Capital Works Plans
Capturing Common Property in Capital Works Plans: The responsible body for a strata scheme is called the Owners Corporation. It is made up of all the owners of lots in a property. For lot owners, anything inside their lot is considered their...