The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Climate Change Strategy 2026-36 was released this month with a renewed commitment to climate resilience and emissions reduction. The strategy maps out eight target areas, including the built environment. Targets include reaching net zero by 2045, restoring and supporting nature, and adapting the city to face a changing climate. Along with […]
Eldercare Goodwood has become the first aged care home in South Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star rating, signifying its world-leading sustainable design and construction. A year on from opening its doors in February 2025, the Eldercare Goodwood residential aged care home has made history as the first facility of its kind in […]
As Australia’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector grows, it is changing what renters and investors expect from housing, according to a new report from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). GBCA launched Keys to Change: Unlocking better, greener Build-to-Rent housing at its TRANSFORM 2026 conference last week. The report finds more than a third of Australia’s […]
Brisbane’s design community gathered at the Miele Experience Centre on Wednesday 30 April for the official launch of the 2025 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and a first look at its newest award: Enduring. Miele Experience Centre Brisbane on 30 April 2025 Hosted in partnership with Miele – IDEA’s Overall sponsor and the sponsor of […]
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