Image above, Smith House by environa studio, features optimum orientation and solar access. Image courtesy the architect. Jan O’Connor of environa studio, an expert in the world of sustainability, discusses the intangible new parameters qualifying sustainability. Gillian Serisier: Five years ago sustainability meant solar panels. But now we’re at a very different place in the […]
All photography by Daniel Fuge. ADR talks to Nicola Dovey of Drawing Room Architecture about the studio’s recent renovation project – Wilson Street – which has added ample new space to a much-loved family home. Can you share some insight into your clients – have they been at this address for some time? Their […]
My favourite quote of this issue came from Sandy Law. At very late notice, Sandy agreed to join the Brain Trust panel, which tackles the timely topic of mental health and well-being in the architecture profession. When I first began thinking about this editorial, the world was observing World Mental Health Day (10 October). By […]
The Australian Institute of Architects is calling for expressions of interest for the role of creative director for the Australian exhibition at the 16th International Architecture Biennale in Venice in 2018. The exhibition will be the second to be situated within the recently completed permanent pavilion, located in the Giardini and designed by Denton Corker […]
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