Tag: sustainability
Running until 28 February, Fire, Water, Building at Melbourne’s 3553 Gallery reimagines architecture’s relationship with elemental forces, shifting from risk aversion toward deliberate engagement. Set against the backdrop of environmental crises – bushfires, building fires and floods – the exhibition examines safety-driven design paradigms and the regulatory frameworks that shape contemporary practice. In their place, […]
A researcher in Western Australia hopes microalgae‑based architecture could soon become a reality for the state. Microalgae‑based architecture is gaining global attention as a sustainable design solution. Microalgae are reported to deliver a range of environmental benefits, most notably through carbon capture and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. PhD student Amin Mirabbasi, of Murdoch […]
MillerKnoll is a collective that has a central unifying approach when it comes to sustainability – and it’s one that frames design not merely for its aesthetic strengths, but, more importantly, as a tool for maximum positive impact on the world. It is an organisation that has explored and honed its company-wide beliefs and goals, […]
Interface’s ReEntry program demonstrates that circular economy is a ‘team sport’ in design. In Minto, New South Wales, the rhythmic hum of the Interface factory underscores the quiet progression of an environmental mission. For Interface sustainability manager Aidan Mullan, the global flooring solutions company’s ReEntry program is not just another recycling initiative, but a beacon […]
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