A trio of Australian cities has been ranked among the 20 healthiest cities across the globe, with Canberra ranked no. 5, Adelaide no. 11 and Brisbane no. 19. The related
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‘Eco-Flipping’ Done Right
The phenomenon of house flipping, purchasing a dilapidated house and renovating it for expedient profit has been gaining in popularity thanks to shows like The Block. Yet does this phenomenon carry
Aquarela Blooms Forth With the Magic of Sustainable Building
Aquarela, a high-rise apartment complex designed by French practice Ateliers Jean Nouvel for Cumbayá, Ecuador, will not just be surrounded by greenery, but itself will be ensconced in planted balconies. Phase one, including a
Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) Goes to School
School Infrastructure NSW is dedicated to applying innovative, sustainable and efficient techniques to facilitate their revolutionary program of new and upgraded educational institutions and adhere to the demand of increasing
This Building Kisses the Sky and Turns with the Wind!
Turkish architect Hayri Atak has designed a skyscraper that shifts and rotates in time with the wind. Decorating the Dubai skyline, the Squall Tower likens Al Pacino’s casino building in
NCC 2022: New Year, New Quide
Shifting from a print publication to a digital product, the ABCB’s mission is to change the structure and enhance the usability of the code without sacrificing the intent or content
Singapore’s First ‘Garden-In-A-Hotel’ Blooms Forth in a High-Class Natural Extension
Known as the Garden City, Singapore is a citywide showcase of urban, tropically inspired beauty and biophilic architecture. Garden by the Bay’s Supertree Grove blooms behind Marina Bay Sands and
Ikea Saves the Forest
In southeast Georgia, a forest featuring almost 11,000 acres was about to be split for development. Yet a conservation organisation attained the land to preserve it—and Ikea’s parent company, Ingka
On the Road Again: Considering the Issue of Road Charges
Road-user electric vehicle charges determined by distance driven were presented in November 2020 by the governments of South Australia and Victoria, while New South Wales ministers feel differently. These charges are based on
Six Examples of Reversible Architecture and Design That can be Taken Apart and Repurposed
Many buildings have recycling rooms or departments; but what if the whole building is recycled, and to beautiful effect? Read the details at Dezeen: https://bit.ly/3ss1mGh
