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Opinions viewpoints expressed publisher According to recent figures, electric or e-scooter sharing schemes operate in more than 100 cities in at least 20 countries from Chile to South Korea to New Zealand, with Europe and the US dominating in terms of use. By 2024, it is estimated that 4.6 million shared e-scooters will be in operation worldwide, up from 774,000 in 2019. However, a range of Australian state governments aren’t feeling the love for electric scooters, and as one e-scooter website wrote, “Despite their many benefits, including reduced carbon emissions, only two states have legalised e-scooters.”Tothisyou can now add the recent decision by the City of Sydney council to not participate in the NSW state government scheme to trial this form of transport. As noted, it’s unclear why the other states in Australia refuse to legalise e-scooters. New South Wales states that electric vehicles are only for use on private land, while Victoria issues an $826 fine for users of illegal devices (includingWesternscooters).Australia regulates scooters and states that people can use their scooter on a public street, as long as the motor is 200Watts and the scooter has a max speed of 10km/h, which is frankly a bit of a waste of time. So, what’s the issue with e-scooters? While safety concerns seem to be one major driving factor behind the ban, is there another facet of our safety that we are all forgettingAccordingabout?tothe
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International Transport Forum (ITF), cars and motorbikes are responsible for 80% of fatal crashes in cities. These crashes are “much more likely” to result in the death of the driver and pedestrian than ones involving an e-scooter or other Personal Light Electric Vehicle (PLEV). “If more car users switched to electric scooters, it stands to reason that road deaths would decrease, and not just in pure statistical terms; increased e-scooter use would transform the roads,” says the ITF. It adds: “…choosing to travel by electric scooter will help to set off a chain reaction of traffic calming. For instance, it will shift authorities’ focus back onto the quality of road surfaces. While potholes may be tolerable in a car or on a bicycle, they pose more of a risk to those on electric scooters due to the smaller wheel size. An increase of e-scooter users could well put pressure on local authorities to make our roads smoother.” Furthermore, “This in turn would encourage bike and e-scooter use…making our cities greener as well as safer.” In the end, what we are talking about are minor adjustments of some traffic and road engineering features in the City of Sydney and the end result could be improving the congestion, pollution, frustration and carbon emissions we all endure in our CBDs. Sure, it requires a little bit of rethinking of a few basic things, but honestly, don’t the socio-ecological ends justify whatever convoluted means by which we can achieve them when we are talking about improving our environment?
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AJ+C STRENGTHENS EDUCATION DESIGN WITH FONG ACQUISITION
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Samantha Peart, an internationally renowned Australian sustainability leading light has been appointed as the global Head of Sustainability at AnHassell.entrepreneurial leader in sustainability consultancy, driving organisational transformation for a world-wide roster of clients, Peart’s reputation as an expert in the field is seldom rivalled. The new Head of Sustainability will be at the forefront of Hassell’s desire to be a leader in sustainable thinking and action in the built environment. A career spanning 20 different countries and of projects across a suite of sectors, Peart is well and truly primed for her next chapter. Peart was formerly the Senior Director at Development Victoria, where she designed and implemented the organisation’s sustainability strategy and drove transformation within the office of the CEO. Prior to this, Samantha spent over a decade at Arup, starting in the Sydney headquarters before moving to Singapore, Los Angeles and Melbourne.
Leith Dougal (left) and Nigel Howden (right).
Andrew Fong has moved to AJ+C’s education team after joining the practice in April. With over a decade in design experience, Fong’s passion for community-shaping projects makes him a valuable addition to the practice’s personnel. Prior to joining AJ+C, Fong worked on the landmark Arthur Philip High School in Parramatta (BVN & Grimshaw), the first highrise public high school in New South Wales, plus new schools and campus additions in the ACT and Sydney, and upgrades to primary schools in Western Sydney and Wollongong.
The architect has also designed noninstitutional learning environments for public settings including the award-winning Marrickville Library (BVN), the Creative Learning Centre (CLC) at Sydney Opera House, and Hyde Park Barracks Museum Learning Project (Hayball).
STUDIO NINE CREATES NEW LEADERSHIP TIER Studio Nine Architects have created a new tier within their leadership team, with Keith Dougal and Nigel Howden becoming the Adelaidebased practice’s inaugural Principals. With the studio expanding its number of personnel from 30 to 50 in the last three years, the new Principal tier occupied by Dougal and Howden allows for further growth and development of Studio Nine due to the upper management structure being strengthened. Both Dougal and Howden work in conjunction with S9’s five Directors to assist in strategizing and developing internal processes to take the studio into the next phase, applying their experience from global practices and bringing in the mechanisms of a larger studio uniquely to S9.
Stephen Turner (pictured top left) has moved into the role of National Managing Partner, bringing 30 years of expertise in professional leadership, design excellence, and complex project management to the position. Turner has delivered projects for a range of public and private clients, including the Greater Shepparton Secondary College, and further established Gray Puksand’s Canberra studio. Amanda Fyfe, Lead Partner (ACT) will now head up the Canberra studio, while Heidi Smith, Lead Partner (VIC) steps into a leading role in Melbourne. Smith says she will look to build on her expertise and leadership within the new role.
The new structure includes a strengthened focus on professional leadership and business intelligence, to allow the practice to further extend its reach on a national scale. The new additions and changes to the practice’s structure will help to deliver over $750 million worth of projects across studios in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.
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Gray Puksand has announced a new structure and expanded leadership team as it continues to evolve its operations.
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DOUBLE DIRECTORS AT M3ARCHITECTURE Coinciding in 25 years of architectural practice, m3architecture has announced long-time architects Elan Barr and Jonathan Goh have both been elevated to the position of Director. m3architecture Director, Michael Banney. Barr has been with the practice for nine years and has contributed to projects in the education, cultural, heritage and commercial sectors. Banney says the new Director is an all-rounder who is valued for her strong skills in client liaison. Also, with the practice for nine years, Goh is renowned for his design stewardship that has made an enormous contribution to the success of many projects, particularly in the education sector.
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Gray Puksand’s new corporate social responsibility plan looks to ensure balanced gender representation across all levels, disciplines and sectors, with a plan for fifty percent of Gray Puksand Partners to be female before 2030. The appointment of Natasha Lauricella (pictured top right) as Commercial Business Manager puts the plan into practice.
Architectural practice dwp has announced Kit Boochangkool as the practice’s new worldwide Group Sustainability Leader, furthering its commitment to environmental sustainability. With experience spanning across USA, the UK and Asia, Boochangkool has a personal passion in sustainability which he developed into a professional skill by studying global energy and climate policy in London.
National landscape architecture practice TCL has expanded its operations to Brisbane, with Deb Robbins appointed as Studio Principal. A born, bred and educated Queenslander, Robbins is excited to be joining the practice and embarking on a permanent chapter within the river city. Some of TCL’s past and present clients in the State include the Queensland University of Technology, the City of Cairns, Brisbane Airport Corporation, The QLD Department of Environment and Science and the Livingston Shire Council in Yeppoon, amongst others. TCL is solidifying our presence in Queensland to strengthen our ability to deliver dynamic design solutions within some of the most spectacular landscapes in Australia.
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With significant experience in commercial, residential, and retail property, as well as hotel and franchising as a senior finance leader, Lauricella’s technical and innovative mind-set and extensive experience in key industries is set to drive the growth and development of the practice.
Founding Partner Robert Puksand will move away from his role as National Managing Partner to work on strategic projects and the establishment of new sectors and will continue to support the practice as Chair of the Board.
The new Sustainability Leader’s expertise and desire to develop sustainable policy will ensure dwp will remain an environmentally conscious and innovative enterprise, from its operations through to its projects. dwp is a founding signatory of the ‘Architects Declare’ and believes built environment professionals are rightly at the forefront of delivering a substantial impact for better sustainable outcomes during construction and over the lifetime of buildings.
The practice says the efforts to implement sustainable design practices can and will have a huge beneficial impact for clients and the planet.
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It is no secret that we have seen a decline in religious belief around the world, particularly since the turn of the Millennium. Some of this has to do with the growing perception of religion as a relic of the past; something that has no place in today’s fast-paced techenabled world. Yet there are many people for whom religion continues to serve as a source of comfort, community and connection to themselves and the world around them. Thus, the challenge for churches and other religious facilities is finding a way to reconcile age-old traditions and modern values.
There are many projects of note in this book, but there is perhaps none more stunning – and surprising – than the work of Atelier Stepan.
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Religious Facilities, a 336-page photobook by David Andreu Bach, is a tribute to contemporary religious architecture and the architects spearheading the effort to reimagine religious structures for the modern world. It showcases the work of 29 global architects, from established industry front runners to young, emerging talents. Spanning all major religions and places of worship, the work featured includes everything from intimate chapels, churches, mausoleums and cemeteries to grand cathedrals and memorials. Aside from featuring some stunning photography, Religious Facilities also includes architect profiles, project plans, renders and project commentary from the architects, translated into English, German, French and Spanish. Perhaps one of the book’s greatest strengths is the way it celebrates the architects behind the projects, chronicling their achievements and explaining their unique design perspectives. It also exposes the reader to different perspectives on religious worship, and the challenges architects face when designing these structures in various disparate corners of the world.
It is impossible not to mention the Church of Beatified Restitute, an unconventional curved concrete structure in Brno, Czech Republic. Built on the ground plan of a circle, an ancient symbol of heaven and eternity, this structure was designed to evoke feelings of safety and serenity, much like being “in the mother’s womb”, say the architects. The exterior is primarily concrete, aside from 80 metres of glass panelling that “depicts a rainbow as a symbol of God’s people’s covenant with the Lord” – an interesting reinterpretation of the typical stained-glass window. Inside, the church features a breathtaking asymmetric dome bathed in rainbow light, the matrix of which resembles a fingerprint, symbolising God’sAlsotouch.worth noting is Atelier Stepan’s Church of St. Wenceslas, located in Sazovice, Czech Republic. Another abstract curved concrete structure, this project is a sophisticated interpretation of light, shadow and geometry. Windows are artfully embedded in the wall cuts, bathing the presbytery in light and revealing the bronze shell that is the altar. According to the architects, this light is a factor in creating “a non-existence of interface between what is verifiable by the senses, and what is beyond [the] material world”. Somewhat reminiscent of the Church of Beatified Restitute’s asymmetric dome, the interior also features a dramatic skylight that evolves from a triangle into a circle, representing God’s eye.
For many of us, the word “religion” evokes images of long-held traditions and beliefs, complex hierarchies and ornate, ageing buildings.
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The extension is best described as asymmetric, cantilevered block architecture with eccentric triangular windows scattered throughout. According to the architects, the client specifically requested an extension that would not follow the architectural traditions of Thai temples, but rather “reflect” these traditions. Inspired by the Bodhi tree, a sacred fig tree where Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment, the aim of the structure was to reference the idea of the tree as a place that shelters, protects and nurtures. Interestingly, while the temple extension is undeniably modern and geometric, with minimalist interiors, it still manages to project feelings of safety and warmth – proving that it’s entirely possible for architects to reimagine the form of religious structures while still honouring tradition and meeting the needs of religious communities. Another unexpected – but breathtaking – project is Sancaklar Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, designed by EAA-Emre Arolat Architecture. Unlike any mosque you’ve ever seen, this inconspicuous, almost hidden, stone structure was designed as a contemporary response to traditional mosque architecture. According to the architects, the project focused solely on replicating the “essence” of a religious space, distancing itself from discussions on form. Cleverly embedded into the slope of the site, the structure blends effortlessly with its surroundings. This is enhanced by a green roof, which provides natural insulation against heat gain and loss, as well as landscape design featuring low-maintenance rural plants that merge with the surrounding prairie. These are just some of the strikingly original projects featured in Religious Facilities. Honourable mentions also go to Egypt’s Basuna Mosque, designed by Dar Arafa Architecture; and Israel’s Mount Herzl Memorial Hall, designed by Kimmel Eshkolot Architects. Both of these structures are stunning examples of how modern design techniques can be used to evoke feelings of wonderment and awe, paying respect to the concept of a higher power and reinterpreting spirituality for today’s world.
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ABOVE Religious Facilities, a 336-page photobook by David Andreu Bach, is a tribute to contemporary religious architecture.
One of the most unexpected projects in this book is Czarl Architects’ extension of the Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple in Singapore. According to the architects, this temple is the oldest and only Thai Buddhist temple in Singapore that is attended by the Thai Royal Family. This is what makes it so surprising to see an extension that is such a significant departure from traditional Buddhist temple architecture.
THE TAKEAWAY More than just a collection of projects, Religious Facilities broadens the mind of the reader. This book offers a unique view into how different religious denominations are choosing to adapt their places of worship to reflect contemporary values, and how architects around the world are stepping up to theBestchallenge.ofall,it inspires the reader to challenge their perspective on religious architecture, and maybe even religion itself, proving that there is a place for spirituality in the modern world –and it can be beautiful.
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What is never mocked is Harvard, the epitome of elite education.
The centuries have allowed a roll call of prestigious alumni, some household names such as John F Kennedy, Barack Obama and Bill Gates. There are many, many more not immediately recognisable names and faces who have gone on to make a difference in the world, including 161 Nobel Prize winners. For the class of 2026 there have been 40,000 applicants – less than five percent were accepted, selected from over 60 countries. It is elite, selective and aspirational and it never crossed my mind that in the American summer of 2022 I would be walking across campus with my son, back to his dorm on the Harvard Business School campus, in a state of architectural and maternal joy. Harvard is spread over several campuses, which add up to an institution of 600 buildings spread over 2,000 hectares in the state of Massachusetts. The HBS campus is relatively new, having been established in 1908, though it was designed to blend seamlessly with the style and effect of Harvard Yard, a mere 15-minute walk away over the Charles River. It feels elegantly aged. The concept of Georgian village squares lined with buildings made of irregular, small red bricks, with stark white detailing has been successfully repeated across most of the Boston sites.
The prestige has not come overnight, the first buildings date back to the 1600s – at a time when not even the cows had started grazing over the fields of what would become Sydney University.
People joke about the Boston accent, made famous by the Wahlberg brothers, reruns of Cheers and the MIT genius janitor in Good Will Hunting. There’s Boston chowder, and Boston Red Sox and their pretty extreme weather (Massachusetts has two seasons: Winter and construction).
Verdant lawns with immaculately manicured gardens under giant shade trees deliver surrounding dorms and libraries at HBS picture perfect outlooks – and proffers the idea of serendipitous meetups as students crisscross the grounds, often stopping to sit and chat in vibrant crimson Adirondack lawn chairs, or inside the astutely elegant glass Schwartz Pavillion that appears to have slid into position under the boughs of the common’s trees. When the weather turns brutal, and it does, the foot traffic moves underground to a series of tunnels that connect most buildings, sharing space with the highly efficient steam heating system that runs for four kilometres both underground, and over the Charles River. This interaction of people in transit as it were, is purposeful in its design. This is more than collegiate thinking, this is the heart of the Harvard ethos, to create spaces that encourage illuminating and vigorous discourse. It was Harvard that was the first college to use the ‘case method’ of learning – and the classrooms at HBS, shaped more like amphitheatres, have been designed around this energetic and participant driven concept. Australian MBA Student Jess Carey says the architecture of the classroom, combined with the case method, invites an entirely new way of learning.“Being almost in the round, we (the students) are facing each other - not sitting facing a lecturer. Here you are put in a more dynamic position, you can be called on at any time. You interact with other students you are facing.
If you build it (magnificently), they will come – A Harvard story
It is exciting. In the older style lecture situations, it is far more passive. You sit facing forward, your interaction with the lecturer or other students is very limited,” says Carey. But in between lectures students and professors walk or cycle between buildings that reek of history, of past scholarship and of extraordinary and rare opportunity. Along with that comes a burden of responsibility – don’t waste time, don’t fail, be as good as all those that came before. From the Baker Bloomberg Library at HBS, to the majestic steps of Harvard Yard’s Widener library, the message is clear; don’t blow this. So, no pressure then. “I had never seen the campus before I arrived – I’d never once looked,” says Carey, who had no preconceived ideas of how the atmosphere would, if at all, influence his years of study in Boston, so it was surprising for him when the surroundings had such an impact. “Absolutely. I think it’s really hard to ignore the sense of history in the buildings and the gardens – you do think about the different minds that have been here, the leaders who have walked the grounds and studied here – it does inspire you,” says Jess Carey. A beat later he adds “It’s also daunting.” The pressure for Harvard students to perform, to excel, to achieve is unrelenting. So, it is not surprising that many who experience the campus put the landscape architecture as pivotal to their success here. Finding organic peace in a lifestyle that races against the clock, is treasured.
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It is of course an eye watering expense to maintain buildings that are centuries old, such as the Hogwarts reminiscent, Victorian Gothic Memorial Hall (completed in 1878), with its magnificent transept-stained glass and imposing timber trusses. It is not a house of worship as one might imagine, but rather three distinct areas; including the Annanberg dining hall (bring on the owls) and the Globe inspired Sanders Theatre where the likes of Gorbachev, Churchill and Martin Luther King have taken to the lectern. Those with a penchant for online learning may come across lecture series recorded inthis rather dynamic space, it is a theatre of education. Repairs of historical and listed properties are universally difficult, time consuming - and important. The steeple tower of the Memorial Hall was destroyed by fire in 1956. It was not until the 90s that the colourful and unique spire, lined in slate and copper tiles was restored, taking its rightful place in the campus skyline. It is of course equally prohibitive to commission inspiring expansion, such as the Renzo Piano (in collaboration with Payette ) work on the Harvard Art Museums, or green light entirely new buildings such as the recently completed Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) and Applied Sciences, positioned purposefully across Soldiers Field Road and the HBS campus – hoping for more alumni interaction in the form of start-up money for futureCreateddiscoveries.bytheBehnisch
Architekten architectural firm, the cost is of the eight story (six above ground) centre, spread over a two-hectarefield is reported to have cost $1 billion – albeit laboratory centric buildings are notoriously cost prohibitive, this is nonetheless an alarming sum. Where does the money come from? Endowments. Harvard has the largest endowment in the world, estimated to be $41 billion US dollars. Philanthropy for The Crimson appears to be bottomless – or is it? Beyond the eye watering cost of maintaining and enlarging the university, one must also look at the effect of contentious architectural design such as that seen with the SEC. When looked upon with an ivy league lens one has to ask, is this a Harvard building? Some rather controversially (and maybe accurately) have described external aesthetics as having the charm of a cheese grater with the gleaming building curtain offering ecofriendly climate control, but none of the earthy charm of the core buildings.
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Is this what students envisage when dreaming of their future education – all atria and pine furniture laden ‘break out’ spaces? Or is it the red bricks, ornate path lights and white framed six pane windows overlooking a postcard common? Giant hinges on heavy timber doors, bronze statues and Doric columns? In fact, is the original architecture and campus design a vital part of imparting a sense of generational wisdom sought by students from across the globe. And will endowments continue if new buildings fall into the modern vernacular with green credentials but bland visual appeal?
“You can’t contrive a sense of history – so I think it is appropriate that new buildings don’t have a pretence – but at the same time, there is an expectation,” says Carey. One wonders if a six-storey glass and steel edifice, with soaring atria and CLT clad walls will be the inspiration for future scholastic achievement.Incontrast, we turn to looking at perhaps the most modest and second oldest of all the buildings of Harvard. That of Wadsworth House, in Harvard Yard. This little weatherboard and brick cottage was the Harvard University president’s residence from 1776. However, it was made more famous by General George Washington, who used the house as his first Massachusetts headquarters, and it was from this simple house that the General rode his horse to take command of the Continental Army, and independence for America had truly begun. If ever there was a place that inspired great thought, that imbued a sense of potential, of fate, it may very well be found in the shaded grounds of Harvard. At least for the moment.
“My favourite space is in front of my old dorm, at Hamilton Hall. It was and is so peaceful, the gardens and trees around the square are so beautiful. It offers a perfect place for respite, and that is so important.”
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Architecture of inequality
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This year has seen the federal LNP, brown dogma in chief, self-destruct…The mood, the polls, the zeitgeist, the commentators (except Murdoch) all say the LNP are failing…you know there’s been a tipping point. Let me bell the cat. The Labor party will clearly win the federal election on 21 May. I’m saying by about 80 seats, with about 12 independents, leaving about 60 seats for the LNP.
UNEQUAL DESIGNS Here’s a homophonic example: two schools with similar names, and similar numbers, in Sydney; Cranbrook, a private all-boys school in the wealthy east; and Cranebrook, a co-ed school in the outer west. Cheese and chalk. Camembert vs chalkboards. Cranbrook has just completed a vast indoor swimming centre on a prominent bend on New South Head Rd, designed by Architectus as part of an architecturally rich campus dating back 100 years. Whether it was actually paid for by fees or government grants is irrelevant: it’s the latter that has enabled them to build facilities that should be public, not private, behind walls of sandstone and glass.
INEQUALITY Anthony Albanese, our new prime minister has promised change, not just on climate, but on integrity, equality for women, child and aged care, wages, employment and respect at work, energy and manufacturing and innovation. The constant line that runs through all these issues is inequality, our country’s single greatest challenge. One area that needs change is inequality in architecture. Traditionally, and continually, architects are handmaidens to the rich. We delight in the big commission with the big fee, lavish houses win the architectural awards and prizes. More often than not, ‘design excellence’ is a euphemism for greater expenditure.
I wrote that six months ago on palindrome day, 22/02/2022, in palindrome column 111, discussing political hope in ‘The Tipping Point of Sustainability’. I think it’s a more accurate prediction than any professional pollster I’ve seen; I’m adding psephologist to my CV. And now, as an expert futurist, let me continue (pulls tongue out of cheek).
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Cranebrook, in a lower middle-class area where 18% students identify as indigenous, has a harsher and hotter climate. It was designed in the late eighties, at the tail end of a flourishing of great public-school designs by the then active NSW Government Architects Office. Its pragmatic semi-circular layout is serviceable but is only getting an upgrade now after 30+ years (in a drawing by the work experience kid?). Two more with a stark comparison: Blackwattle Campus in Glebe, another excellent design from the eighties, doesn’t deserve to have portables slammed into its gardens as a means of coping with expansion. Across nearby Wentworth Park is a new multi-story school designed by DesignInc, Lacoste & Stevenson and bmc2 architects – an example of public funding being put into buildings worthy of our society’s concern with education. What has caused this disparity between school designs? In the first instance it is sheer
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In the second, it’s confused priorities within the government itself, without a strong hand these are ad hoc design solutions without a vision. In both cases architects can play a role to reverse those directions within government.
The hope is that the change that Albo and the Labor party envisages will be across all walks of life. That they will address the inequality between our poorest and richest housing; between the impoverished public and the over-endowered private schools; between the overcrowded, under-resourced public hospitals, and the private clinics. And finally, after lamenting the lack of architects in politics, we now have a friend at the table. Elizabeth Watson-Brown, an architect with extensive experience in private practice, has won the Ryan electorate in Brisbane for the Greens (as we wished). A practitioner in the best tradition of Brisbane regionalism, she is well aware of how good architecture can change lives. And the Greens want 50,000 social dwellings every year, for the next Architectstwenty.arise, advocate and agitate, you have nothing to lose (but those rich, undeserving and unappreciative clients). Tone Wheeler is principal architect at Environa Studio, Adjunct Professor at UNSW and is President of the Australian Architecture Association.
This is the premium approach to prefab, but moreover the guidelines have a comprehensive approach to designing schools, starting with pedagogy, through teaching methods to the kind of spaces that are required.
greed, to expand the already overendowed school with ever more baubles, government funded.
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ARCHITECTS AND INEQUALITY Architects can play a key role in addressing the current inequality. Crucially they can advocate for federal programs in housing, schools and hospitals that follow in the footsteps of the innovations of the three previous post-war Labor governments, and improved GAOs. They can agitate for better, not bigger commissions, more socially and environmentally responsible, less glamorous and photogenic. To turn things on their head architects should the creators of the commissions, not the seekers. This reversal would champion architecture for the most, not the minority. Architects can achieve some of this through advocating a change of direction by governments, and there is no more opportune time than now, with a new federal government dedicated to change, one that inherently seeks to address inequality. With a new zeitgeist it might be time to challenge the architectural inequality highlighted in our schools’ examples. How might this work? Funding first. Julia Gillard introduced the ‘Gonski’ reforms as a means of leveling the funding based on need. It was never implemented properly in the nine years of the Morrison government. Now architects could agitate for Gonski to be implemented, not only in school funding and teachers’ pay, but for the quality of the buildings to be leveled up: for public schools to have better ventilation, better grounds, better accessibility and upkeep. That is, betterDesignarchitecture.next.The architecture for the public sector must be equal or better than ‘private sector’ (often actually funded by the government). Architects should agitate for a greater role for the GAOs. They can demand design excellence for all public buildings, not ‘value engineered efficiency’, but healthy budgets for the best possible designs. An excellent example is the recent DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), guidelines developed by the NSW Department of Education for all their new schools.
In the past, progressive architecture was often in the hands of governments. Tom Uren, deputy PM in the Whitlam government, pushed the Woolloomooloo and Glebe estates and the DURD regional developments. Brian Howe, deputy PM in the Hawke era, invented the Local Government and Community Housing Program, known as LOGCHOP, that saw cooperative housing schemes built. Rudd / Gillard / Rudd bought us the BER (Building Education Revolution) that transformed schools with halls and COLAs; an innovative housing program to build 20,000 new houses; and NRAS (the National Rental Affordable Scheme) for social housing subsidies, judged a failure by some economists. For more than 100 years state Government Architects Offices (GAOs) have been leading quality through their designs for civic buildings like police and fire stations, schools, hospitals and housing. But this has dwindled in the last 25 years as outsourcing to the market became more common, which saw the GAOs likewise shrink in a vicious circle, to the point of being advisers rather than active players.
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Pascoe Vale Primary School
Listed by the Heritage Council of Victoria as a building of significance, Kosloff Architecture’s extension of Pascoe Vale Primary School is calculated and measured. The neoclassical design, the building’s history dates back to the 1920s, when it was designed by the Chief Architect of Victoria’s Public Works Department, E. Evan Smith.
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Looking to freshen up the building without tearing at its neoclassical fabric, Kosloff Architecture has futureproofed Pascoe Vale Primary School to ensure it nurtures students who walk through its doors. The extension has increased the building’s functionality and capability, giving the whole community an institution that will remain an educational mainstay due to the work conducted by the practice. FOLLOW US for more projects like this Kosloff Architecture Completed 2021 Location Pascoe Vale, VIC
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The extension carried out by Kosloff acknowledges the existing building’s masonry language and fine brick articulation. The practice has also made modifications to the existing building in order to modernise its facilities for 21st century learning. The modifications support innovation and teaching practice, with a number of breakout rooms and ancillary teaching spaces. The building has an increased sense of community, fostering connection between teachers, students and parents. The practice was aware of their need to ensure the school is a place for communal gatherings, as well as being a house of learning.
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The building has an increased sense of community, fostering connection between teachers, students and parents.
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Giving Salesian College a place for student services to sit under the one roof, William Ross Architects have created a new Student and Administration Centre which allows for a holistic approach to the wellbeing of PHOTOGRAPHYReduxCollegeSalesianstudents. DIANNA SNAPE/DESIGN&ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS 2022JUL-SEP/ 24
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Extending the existing space, the Centre acts as the front door of the college, and offers a clear entry point to the institution. It is located close to the entry gates and offers views of the college courtyard, giving those entering the school a strong initial vantage point. William Ross devised an external facade of black steel that features the wrought iron crucifix, which are both seen frequently throughout the design language of the other school buildings. The interior is well lit, with charcoal carpet, cream-coloured walls, timber and exposed brickwork ensuring a practical yet contemporary facade.
Giving the school a clear entry and a place for all student services to be accessed in the one place, William Ross Architects have thought simply and effectively for the extension of the Student and Administration Centre. The space’s palette is reminiscent of many commercial and educational builds of the recent past and is equal parts practical and functional.
The space’s palette is reminiscent of many commercial and educational builds of the recent past and is equal parts practical and functional.
PROJECT DETAILS Architect William Ross Architects Year Completed 2019 Location Chadstone, VIC
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The energy-efficient building is composed in such a way that makes it well ventilated and improves connections and access to the existing two-storey facility behind.
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EQUITONE targets light-impact materials and zero waste to landfill by 2030
Radical openness and collaboration Aware of the scale of the challenge, EQUITONE is openly sharing its progress and actively seeking innovative partnerships with experts in the field, ranging from architects and academics to fabricators and installers. “The building sector is responsible for 38% of all energy-related carbon emissions, over 35% of the EU’s total waste generation and half of all extracted materials”, says Milis. “Rather than talk our way out of it, we acknowledge the need for change and embrace it by strengthening the bridge between science and industry and connecting ideas, people, businesses and resources.”
About EQUITONE EQUITONE is a global brand of design led, lightweight building solutions for the cladding of ventilated façades, with two production facilities in Germany, and Belgium. EQUITONE panels are known for their longevity, easy maintenance, versatility, authentic character, and their through coloured nature. Designed by architects, for architects. MORE AT bit.ly/equitone-en-au
After over three generations of developing lightweight, long-lasting, high-end façade materials, EQUITONE has its focus firmly on the future, accelarating and documenting its journey to circularity with two clear ambitions for 2030: light impact materials and zero waste to landfill.
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Pushing the boundaries of fibre cement EQUITONE has a shown history of going beyond the surface, pushing the boundaries of fibre cement in everything it does. Together with a global panel of architects, academics and industry experts, the brand has developed a three-pronged action plan to fully close the loop on its materials. Key focus areas include designing for circularity, building for light-impact and radicalSustainabilitycollaboration.Product Manager Maarten Milis says: “We’re working on developing a new generation of fibre cement by shrinking our environmental impact throughout all processes from design to production. We’re targeting zero potable water use, zero landfill, low carbon emissions and are exploring ways to increase the recycled content of our materials. By 2030, our panels will have minimal impact on the environment and maximum durability, without compromisng quality.”
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The brand has organised several sustainability sessions with architects to identify the most urgent needs of its customers and define its new global sustainability commitment. “It appears that sustainability represents a topic that is as engaging as it is frustrating to architects. Even though most architects are passionate about building more responsible buildings, they are often held back by the fact that sustainable materials are either too expensive or by a lack of information.” To facilitate this, EQUITONE has released a manifesto which outlines its vision and goals for 2030, complemented by a series of interviews with brand team members demonstrating the importance of internal and external collaboration. The brand website has been updated with a tab dedicated to all things environment, including material sustainability datasheets that offer an overview of the most important sustainability information, and provide links to more detailed reports - like the respective material EPDs.
Milis concludes: “We want to relieve architects by cutting through the spaghetti of information and give them the tools to transform the industry, one building at a time.” The brand plans to provide regular updates to keep all interested parties and stakeholders in the loop.
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Cairns High School was first built in 1917. TPG Architects prepared the SDPP and were engaged by the successful D&C builder to provide a full service, and delivered a new multipurpose hall known as the Centennial Hall. The new Centennial Hall accommodates a three-court multipurpose facility featuring a distinctive façade of laser cut panels based on the school’s Indigenous logo. Stage, changeroom, lighting and sound systems were all designed to allow attendance of the full school cohort.
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A vacant green field on Melbourne Polytechnic’s Epping Campus is now the scene of a new Glasshouse facility – designed by DS Architects – that allows the institution to support the growth of Victoria’s food and fibre industry.
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The materials of each space juxtapose one another, with the transparent nature of the Glasshouse contrasted against the colorbond metal cladding of the classrooms, which feature plywood throughout. DS’ experience working with Polytechnic to deliver the Green Skills Centre ensured the practice was well aware of colour constraints, with a subdued natural palette adopted for the interior and exterior of the structure to better connect with neighbouringIntersectingfacilities.designexpertise with educational ideology, the Melbourne Polytechnic Glasshouse encapsulates both theoretical and practical learning under the one roof. The clear differences in form and function creates an innovative environment which is an impetus for learning.
IMAGES The Green Skills Centre ensured the practice was well aware of colour constraints, with a subdued natural palette adopted for the interior and exterior of the structure to better connect with neighbouring facilities.
DS’ design seeks to challenge the brief, inverting the concept plan of the facility. The practice decided to relocate the Glasshouse to the rear, with the education centre facing towards the rest of the campus, in order to ensure it remained connected to other buildings, as opposed to isolated. The building engages directly with its adjacent context. DS worked to gain a strong understanding of the teaching and learning philosophies of the institution, which ultimately informed the design. An internal corridor and entryway marries the Glasshouse and the classrooms with one another, to signify that both are equally important to the learning experience.
The Glasshouse looks to intersect theorybased classroom learning with the practical experiences required to seamlessly enter the workforce of aquaponics, hydroponics and modern agricultural practices.
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PROJECT CREDITS Architect DS Architect Year Completed 2021 Location Epping, VIC
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BRANKO MILETIC By that, I mean the Sustainability Awards, which have now reached the 16-year mark, making them the longest as well as most respected national built environment substantiality award program the country hasIt’sknown.afact that the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards are not only given to projects that demonstrate an immediate high level of sustainable architecture or design, but also to those projects that can show long-term sustainability, are accessible to all users as well as to people that have made a positive cultural, social or economic contribution to the local community. But our awards are far more than just that. We are also going to be live for the first time since 2019. And the first part of this live program to be held will be the Sustainability Summit, our Q & A-style panel program that has become a leader in sustainability knowledge, education and information. For the last 16 years, our CPD-certified Summit has probed and prodded all matters sustainable, and in 2022, once again the Summit is taking centre stage, on 10 November to be exact, this time finally in front of a live audience after a two year digital hiatus. Throughout the day the Sustainability Summit will present a diverse and knowledgeable range of speakers addressing a variety of topics that will provide unrivalled insight into designing with sustainability at heart. With some 35 speakers – all experts in their chosen field – and exciting activities hosted by the Sustainability Awards official partners, the Sustainability Summit will offer the opportunity to attend from the comfort of your home or office.
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BEST OF THE BEST To say we are all excited about the fact that this year we will finally be able to hold the Awards in a live venue would be a massive understatement – especially when you consider that this year, the Awards will be hosted at the stunning and wellsituated luxury Shangri-La Sydney hotel. And not to ignore our global audience, these 16th consecutive Sustainability Awards along with the associated Sustainability Summit program as both a live event in Sydney and also, online for our increasingly important globalOveraudience.theprevious years, we have had a range of exciting, diverse, and stunning entries that have shown just how far the issue of sustainability has come in Australia. Therefore, after 16 years, it’s not just history we will be celebrating at the 2022 Sustainability Awards, but the future as well. 2022 Announced (from 7:30am) Gala Dinner (from 6:30pm) please
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As the leader in sustainability knowledge and information, this years’ Sustainability Summit is the one day of the year to mark in red on your calendar.
the day the Sustainability Summit will present a diverse and knowledgeable range of speakers addressing a variety of topics that will provide unrivalled insight into designing with sustainability at heart. With more than 30 speakers – all experts in their chosen field – and exciting activities hosted by the Sustainability Awards official partners, the Sustainability Summit offers the opportunity to attend from the comfort of your home or office. The Summit, formerly known as Sustainability Live explores a multitude of different perspectives, providing insight and commentary of sustainable practice today, with five thought-provoking sessions that include,
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4. Creating social sustainability value chain – designing places that work well for people and the environment
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For the past 2 years, thanks to the pandemic, the Summit has been online and while it has continued to provide an overview of all matters sustainable, this year in 2022, once again the Summit going live on centre stage on 1o November at the stunning Shangri-La hotel in ThroughoutSydney.
5. Social and affordable housing in Australia – where do we go from here?
Delving into the issues and highlighting innovation and creativity, each session has been crafted to bring to the fore relevant and topical information for today’s architecture and design practitioners. As well as providing up to date information on all matters that revolve around sustainability, the sessions are endorsed by the AIA and there is the opportunity to earn seven formal CPD points. For more information on the Sustainability Summit, please www.sustainablebuildingawards.com.au/#s-newsvisit
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Ceilings are an important component of the internal architecture of educational spaces, contributing to the way space performs visually and acoustically. Long gone are the institutional-style ceiling tiles in grids which offered little in the way of visual stimulation.
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Today’s innovative ceiling systems in the educational sector range from horizontal panels and lattice structures to vertical baffles that integrate with lighting systems. Designers are able to integrate colours that promote concentration and productivity with styles that help inspire creativity and learning. Technical and Development Manager at Autex Acoustics Rob Jones says when choosing ceilings for learning environments it’s important to have close collaboration with the specifiers and the engineers who designed the spaces, and consistent communication with the teachers who work in them.
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Autex Acoustics offers a range of ceiling options in standard designs or custom solutions to meet the acoustic and aesthetic requirements of learning spaces. Autex’s Frontier Acoustic Fins, for example, is a modular acoustic ceiling solution that provides an innovative solution for targeted sound absorption in open-plan education spaces. Lightweight yet solid in appearance, Frontier Acoustic Fins are made from 100% polyester fibre and cut to form elegant 2D and 3D shapes. Available in four styles and 17 vibrant colours that can be mixed to create a unique look. When Architectus was tasked with redeveloping the Central Courtyard at Macquarie University it turned to Autex when it came to selecting some of the ceilings for the brand new four-level building. Architectus wanted the breakout spaces to “uplift the everyday experiences of the campus community”. However, as they’re intended to host any number of students socialising or studying between classes, these spaces had the potential to become painfully noisy. To create a comfortable, relaxing environment, acoustic treatment was vital. For this reason, they specified Frontier Acoustic Fins in the style Talus for two of the breakout spaces. When applied to the ceiling, the sound-absorbing Fins appear fluid, gently rippling as you change perspectives. Imitating the lush surrounding bush, Talus in Acros evokes a ‘leafy canopy’ in one of the breakout spaces, while the same style in the colour Savoye forms an undulating ceiling-scape in the adjacent lounge area. Macquarie University’s Graduation Hall was also part of the redevelopment and when it came to selecting ceilings for this grand space, Architectus engaged specialists in architectural lining systems, Supawood. Supawood has a diverse range of low maintenance, prefinished architectural ceiling lining systems available. Their lining solutions are ideal for achieving optimum room acoustics. They are also available in fire retardant options and service and access panel options.
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Specially sized panels were created to aid installation and make the ceiling modules adapt to the varying room shapes and sizes. In the public areas, grey SAS205 tiles were specified to create floating modules in corridors and full-height spaces.
Technical and Specification Manager at CSR Himmel Interior Systems, Ken Coleman reiterates the importance of good acoustics in learning environments. High-performing acoustic ceiling tiles or decorative acoustic ceiling products help ensure that teachers can undertake lessons in an environment where they can be clearly heard and for students to be able to clearly understand what is being discussed in the lesson. Designers are starting to think more broadly and consider products that are conducive to making the learning environment comfortable, and visually engaging. This can come from standard products or increasingly bespoke designs which are working in with a theme or part of a broader design for the space.
Supawood’s Supaline decorative and Supacoustic acoustic panels feature predominantly throughout Macquarie University’s Graduation Hall. Addressing acoustics in the design of this large open space was essential but also important was to blend the visual elements used to compliment with the surrounding milieu of the campus. A key requirement of the design was to achieve a clear span within the lower level of the building to accommodate the vastness of the Graduation Hall. This meant heavy solid timber linings were not an option as the structure would not withstand the weight. A lighter alternative was required. The Graduation Hall is a space measuring about 45m long by 25m wide and sits within the expanse of the lower level of the building. The hall’s exterior perimeter is defined by walls of smooth Supaline panels finished in mismatched crown cut Tasmanian Blackwood natural timber veneer. The panels have been installed using concealed fixings with the crossbanding of the timber running horizontal along the walls. A matching panel application has been carried through into the interior on the rear and side wall of the hall. The side walls are broken up with recessed black areas which correspond with the open sections of the suspended ceiling above. The panels in some parts of the walls, in particular the upper sections, are matched perforated Supacoustic acoustic panels to help absorb echo in the space. Again, concealed fixings were used. The vast ceiling is made up of broad floating strips of pre-finished undulating triangular panels. This application achieves a reflective acoustic treatment to further address noise echo within the space. Lighting and other utilities have been integrated between the panel sections. These have also been applied with concealed fixings. The unique timber species of Tasmanian Blackwood has added impressive aesthetics to the project, highlighted by the creative way the grain of the timber has been applied.
When it comes to ceiling design in an education setting Network Building Supplies notes that interior ceilings aren’t the only consideration as more clients opt to build covered outdoor learning areas. These covered outdoor areas are integrated into the overall design and feel of the education facility, making the choice of ceiling design an important element.
When it comes to ceilings in educational settings there is plenty to consider from durability and acoustic performance to aesthetics and fire protection.
Himmel Interior Systems offer a range of high-performance ceiling tiles from Ecophon Glass Wool Tiles to OWA Mineral Fibre Tiles. To add a decorative finish there are also options for using the growing European trend of Troldtekt Wood Wool. The combination of wood and cement creates unique sound-absorbing properties, ensuring good acoustics in any room. The material has a natural resilience and also provides effective fire protection. For new or existing ceilings, they also offer a range of Australian-made and owned decorative acoustic products from CSR Martini’s dECO Collection. This range includes ceiling tiles available in 22 colours all the way to a Patented Acoustic system Verto with dECO Blades. “The acoustic system can be installed from wall to ceilings. In any environment, but in particular, in classrooms, you are treating a wide variety of sounds from a number of sources. It can be generated by musical instruments, classroom chatter, PE related activities to name a few,” Coleman says. “With that in mind, our design teams are constantly evolving our range to ensure that our products arrive at that point where science and sound meet with design. The dECO Blades for example were born out of the need for an acoustic ceiling solution that combines an attractively designed blade system which can be bold or subtle and performs well acoustically”.
The style of the fit-out has a bold industrial aesthetic with raw concrete, metal and glass used to offset the multi-coloured furniture and paintwork. SAS600 Rafts with grey mesh were specified in the library and classroom spaces to provide acoustic absorption and continue the metallic theme. The floating raft solution was also chosen to provide an open soffit aesthetic and support the industrial look of the project. Large SAS150 tiles were used in the conference and lecture halls with integrated diffusers.
When Taylor Architects were tasked with creating a new development at St Patrick’s College Dublin that would bring learning into the 21st Century they looked to SAS International for ceiling solutions.
Ideal for air movement and visual appeal, both mesh and linear designs can be adapted to provide acoustic absorption. The durability of metal also makes SAS International products ideal for busy learning environments.
When it comes to ceiling design, SAS International notes that ceilings don’t need to be flat. A popular trend they’ve seen in colleges and universities is expanded mesh ceilings which provide an edgy and industrial aesthetic for study rooms and open-soffit collaboration spaces. Additionally, aluminium extruded systems are popular for wayfinding and entrance spaces that aim to ‘stand out from the crowd’.
When it comes to ceilings in educational settings there is plenty to consider from durability and acoustic performance to aesthetics and fire protection. There are many options available to nail the brief from polyester fibre and natural timber veneer to wood wool tiles and aluminium extruded systems.
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Network Architectural offer a wide range of Durlum's bespoke metal ceilings for infrastructure projects including educational facilities. They have an extensive range of finishes such as mesh and perforated, that can be customised to the specific requirements of each project. Durlum’s ceiling systems offer a unique locking system making it safe in applications such as gymnasiums and external undercover recreation areas where wind loading or impact may be a consideration.
Covered outdoor learning areas and passageways featured custom corrugated ceiling and wall panels colour matched for each level. A feature play area included decorative stainless steel circular shapes, providing an interesting visual feature and reflecting the light. Mesh panels (3m x 1.5m) were used for the gymnasium and school hall, with integrated bulkhead panels to conceal the services.
BELOW The recently opened Meadowbank Education Precinct is a great example of Durlum’s ceiling systems in action.
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The recently opened Meadowbank Education Precinct is a great example of these ceilings in action. The new purpose-built school combining Meadowbank Public School and Marsden High School caters for 1,000 primary school students, 1,500 high school students and a 120-place Intensive English Centre. Beautifully designed by architects Woods Bagot, this multi-level, multi-purpose school contains contemporary adaptable home bases, laboratories and workshops, a 4-level central library, indoor gymnasium, multipurpose communal hall, and outdoor learning play and recreational areas (both covered and uncovered). Durlum was engaged for the covered outdoor areas, both learning and recreational, the passageways and outdoor corridors, gymnasium, and the school hall, as they were able to fulfill all of Woods Bagot ceiling design requirements. Durlums’ design team worked closely with both Woods Bagot and the interior contractor X-clusive Group throughout the project. Various finishes were used depending on the application.
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Sustainable luxury: A specifier’s guide to designing a stylish eco-friendly bathroom
As homeowners become more eager to reduce their environmental footprint, sustainable bathrooms are more important to us than ever before. However, there is a tension between designing a bathroom that delivers sustainable outcomes, and our desire for luxury. Homeowners want beautiful, spa-like spaces that reflect their own tastes and preferences, and add joy and comfort to simple, everyday routines.
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A key component of designing a sustainable luxury bathroom is choosing water-using products that are rated highly under the WELS Scheme. Nowadays, there are many options for efficient and well-designed fixtures and appliances that allow you to reduce your impact on the planet without compromising on style.
Addressing the concern for sustainable bathroom products does not mean a compromise in design, but it does mean designers and specifiers need to take a considered and informed approach when choosing fixtures, fittings and finishes.
Smart bathroom technology ranges from relatively simple solutions, such as touch-free taps and automated lighting, to more advanced integration of ‘smart’ fixtures and fittings that help homeowners monitor water and energy usage in real time. While smart technology is often associated with a ‘high-tech’ or futuristic look, there are many smart bathroom products that incorporate their functionality seamlessly into their design. The showerhead, tap and/or toilet themselves will often look fairly conventional, with leading brands offering a choice of shapes, finishes and colours. Integrate renewable and recyclable materials To design a bathroom that lasts, ensure the chosen materials are suited for bathroom applications. If required, protective coatings may be specified to protect bathroom surfaces from moisture and provide resistance to wear and tear. Products that are made from natural, renewable and recyclable materials and designed for disassembly are more likely to be reused at the end of their service life rather than ending up in landfills. Create a timeless aesthetic A minimalist style and a focus on practical finishes and functional items provides a base that the homeowner can adjust over time. A muted color scheme with natural tones can help incorporate sustainable fixtures and fittings seamlessly. Features that invite touch and interaction add character and avoids the space becoming too sterile.
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CRIMSAFE IQ As specified in educational institutions across Australia, including the manual arts block at Trinity Beach State High School, Crimsafe iQ claimed to be strongest stainlesssteel security screen door in Australia to incorporate smart technology.
The doors, which are available in both electronic and mechanical options, are designed to provide premises with the flexibility to tailor their own access options, while always maintaining the strength with which the Crimsafe brand has become synonymous. The iQ-e (electronic) screen features three lock modules, providing six-point locking, and electronic access options including PIN code keypad, Bluetooth, and key fob. Controlled via a mobile app, users are able to program the door to lock automatically on closing and detect their presence via Bluetooth or key fob and unlock the door in advance. Meanwhile, the iQ-m screen features five individual lock modules, providing ten-point locking, and a mechanical key lock.
Crimsafe iQ has passed the rigorous European RC2 Test and features patented Screw-Clamp technology including superior locking solutions, anti-jemmy heavy-duty hinges and a wider, stronger frame, making it highly resistant to real-world attack. Crimsafe iQ combines all the design benefits of Crimsafe Ultimate with cutting-edge security hardware technology. These include anti-jemmy heavy duty hinges, day/night programming to nominate whether the door should lock automatically on closing (iQ-e series), emergency release from the inside (iQ-e series), and a thicker (and wider) frame with patented anti-jemmy features.
In the Trinity Beach example, the security doors were chosen for their ability to secure high-value carpentry and manual arts equipment.
The Assa Abloy SL500 Intrusion protection door system is designed to provide protection against intrusion, burglary and vandalism. Particularly suited to applications in the tertiary sector, the system features Assaultguard – a glass material that includes an interlayer that retains its integrity and continues to act as a barrier after suffering repeated blows from heavy objects like bricks and so forth – as standard.
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In addition, the system’s multiple access options including a choice of manual key lock, PIN code keypad, Bluetooth or key fob, access to programming features via mobile app, individually programmable PIN codes, patented U-groove profile design to withstand jemmy attack, and patented Crimsafe Ultimate framing system with patented Screw-Clamp technology and a clip-on protective cover.
At the time or writing, several well-known Australian retailers were in the midst of dealing with revelations, made by consumer magazine Choice, that they had begun using facial recognition in some of their stores. While all claimed that their only intention in introducing the technology, which is more commonly used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies, was to ensure the safety of their staff and reduce incidence of shop lifting and fraud, the revelation garnered significant attention. For many, the actions of the retailers went too far; they crossed the line between legitimate security concerns and invasion of civil liberties. It's not only retailers who have to be aware of (and work around) this ill-defined line. It is pertinent to all types of organisations, including educational institutions. Wherever they may be, and whichever communities they serve, schools and universities must strike a balance between safety and security, on the one hand, and becoming excessively heavy-handed on the other. While it would be hard to find anybody in Australia seeking to emulate the more extreme security measures found in some US high schools, at the same time, most recognise the legitimate need to keep students and property safe. With this in mind, here follows a selection of the latest security and access control products, which are suitable for use in educational settings. All represent the latest on the market, and as we shall see, all are designed to do their job in as unobtrusive and reasonable a way as possible.
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On top of that, it features an advanced tri-locking mechanism, including a bolstered tracking system on the bottom with door frame inserts, a strengthened electromechanical locking system at the top of the door, and interlocking profiles on the leading edges and door locating pins in the middle edges of the door. This three-pronged system is designed to make it more difficult to push the door in, lever it open, or force entry by any other means. In terms of user safety, the Assa Abloy SL500 Intrusion protection door system also includes an integrated activation and safety presence detection system which can detect people or objects in the doorway, and therefore prevent the door from closing prematurely. This same system is also capable of detecting intruders when the building is closed (late at night and so forth) and activating relevant alarm systems. The supplier’s security interface board can provide monitoring of position and status as well as various security-based alerts, including detection of forced entry by monitoring door position, lock status, and more. In terms of finish, the Assa Abloy SL500 Intrusion protection door system is made of Anodized aluminium in a choice of colours, although powder coating is available.
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In addition, Salto Space provides automation and per-door status updates. It is capable of specifying when doors lock or open and for whom, and of reporting on doors that have been left open for a period of time or forced open. Suitable for comprehensive integrations with existing systems (e.g. CCTV or alarm systems), Salto Space can facilitate lockdowns and improve emergency egress. It can enact realtime responses to incidents; and give control to individual teachers to lock their rooms, or alternatively provide a manager with the capacity to instigate a campus-wide lockdown from a central control point.
The turnstiles’ use at Columbia College, in the new five-storey Student Centre, illustrates how they typically operate. The campus is closed, which means those seeking access to any building require either a student ID, a staff ID, or a valid appointment. As mentioned, the system features no door wings or barriers, which means it requires a manned security guard to be always on hand.
Where they stand, the turnstiles serve as a visual and physical indicator of where the public area ends. The guards watch as people pass through them to ensure that everyone is scanning their IDs and that the IDs are valid, in which case the turnstile shows a green light. Then, in situations where a red light shows and the turnstile alarms, the guard will check the person’s credentials and can try to troubleshoot the ID card.
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Tailgating is not possible and the whole setup is intuitive, simple, and hassle free. The turnstiles free the security guards from the need to personally ask for and check IDs, and the whole system has been designed to integrate with the existing décor and furnishings.
Salto Space is a stand-alone wire-free smartlocking platform and web-based software management system designed to facilitate seamless access to every door in any building, including those in educational settings, in an efficient, flexible, and secure way. Given that this electronic access control system is available with wireless smart locks, it doesn’t require the expensive cabling of traditional hard-wired systems to operate, although these products are offered as well. This flexibility ensures quick and simple installation, which can be expanded in stages, as and when budgets allow, and a system that is able to be retrofitted (in most cases, without the need for extraSaltodrilling).Spacerequires an on-premises server for operation. Its features include advanced access management functionality, which ensures access can be granted or revoked quickly and remotely, and credentials can take a variety of convenient forms such as cards, fobs, and smartphones; the capacity to cover every access point, including doors that are beyond the range of wireless internet are still able to function; and advanced access visibility and reporting.
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Available from Boon Edam and used in educational settings like Chicago’s Columbia College, the Lifeline Speedlane Open is a sleek open optical turnstile with smart sensors that is designed to combine unobtrusive security detection with fast thoroughfare. Unlike alternatives the turnstile is barrierfree, which means it is able to secure an area without creating the impression of exclusion. Its compact cabinet design and flexible lane configuration capability helps optimise use of floor space and its capacity for integration with time management (clock-in/clock-out) systems means it can also be used to keep track of who is (and isn’t) in a given building at any given time.
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A key consideration in specifying security and access control solutions like Speedlane Open optical turnstiles, and indeed all the above-mentioned products and systems, is minimising disruption. Access and traffic flow are important considerations, particularly in tertiary settings. In this vein, beyond their security concerns, universities and others are beginning to seek ways to better understand the ways students and staff use their various buildings and learning spaces. In this way, they can optimise the use of these spaces and plan for alterations and future investments. Fiffy Solution a company founded to help a range of organisations, including those in the education sector, better manage their infrastructure, is a leader in this field. Specifically, Fiffy specialises in infrared technology that can count people accurately without invading privacy rights. Its products include the F1 hard-wired device, which is powered over Ethernet (802.3 af PoE) and able to transmit data via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; as well as the F2 wireless people counter, which is powered by a lithium-ion battery and lasts up to six months. Featuring a USB-C port, which makes recharging easy, the F2 connects to standard Wi-Fi. Both counters employ thermal sensors to capture the body heat of those who enter the relevant space. Through heat changes in thermal images, the technology can track directions and count people. The data is anonymous at source, and both accuracy and privacy are guaranteed. Data collected by these devices is sent to a cloud-based dashboard, enabling users to access the occupancy of the monitored space in real-time. In turn, this data can be utilised to inform a range of management decisions, including things like staff rostering, space planning, future investment options, validated evacuation time, and importantly given the current environment, COVID planning and social distancing arrangements.
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• Guest Services. Get your guests checked in and settled quickly with a simple set up. Your guests will have dedicated cards, and new cards will automatically cancel old ones.
Schlage Breeze Hotel is an intuitive guest access system that combines the latest digital locking technology with a user-friendly interface. With the ability to create access cards or enable wireless access via app in just a few clicks; and with cloud support to ensure data stays safe and accessible, Schlage Breeze Hotel offers an unparalleled level of ease and operational stability.
• Customise to your needs. Find what you need quickly with a homepage that groups and presents your most important information and most frequent operations. Manage your venue by areas; grouping together doors to program keys faster.
• The best in privacy Schlage eGO has a do-not-disturb privacy function, enabled by a turn on the internal plate.
Better together: Schlage Breeze Hotel and Schlage eGO Smart Hotel Locks The Schlage eGO Smart Hotel Lock is a carefully designed, intuitive piece of smart security hardware. Working seamlessly with the Schlage Breeze Hotel system, these locks are specifically designed for the hospitality industry to make guest access easy.
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• Good in an emergency. Schlage eGO comes with a manual override function to enable speedy access in emergency situations. The concealed cylinder in the lock enables non-invasive access, guaranteeing maximum protection for hotel guests and preventing damage to the door or lock. All Schlage eGO are also batterypowered to ensure long life and keep the lock fully functional in the event of a power failure.
• Access. Program cards or allow app-based access for specific time periods, days of the week, or staff shifts. Quick and easy cancel access for lost or stolen cards and phones. View access audit trails to easily determine who has opened which doors and when.
It goes without saying that security is essential for any enjoyable hospitality experience. Patrons need to feel safe and secure in order to enjoy their holidays and downtime, while staff need easy access to different areas to do their jobs. Schlage offers smart locking and guest access systems that work in tandem to provide the utmost guest safety, with minimum inconvenience for Managers.
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When considering a locking and access system, make sure you put the safety and convenience of your guests and staff first with Schlage Breeze Hotel and Schlage eGO Smart Hotel Locks. MORE AT schlage.com.au
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LEFT Forbo Flooring System’s linoleum brand Marmoleum at the Dalby School.
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The design of educational spaces should enrich and support the learning process. When looking specifically at flooring choices, the product needs to be able to withstand the wear and tear of daily use and support good acoustics whilst also being cost-effective and achieving the desired aesthetic. There is a range of flooring solutions that fit the bill such as linoleum, carpet tiles, vinyl tiles and engineered timber. NATHALIE CRAIG A lesson in school flooring
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Another popular and cost-effective flooring solution for educational environments is carpet and vinyl tiles. Commercial flooring specialist Interface recommends carpet tiles for their sound absorption for classrooms, underfoot comfort for corridors and under-bum comfort for kids.
Forbo Flooring System’s linoleum brand Marmoleum, is produced as CO₂ neutral, easy to clean and maintain, is durable, has good appearance retention and a long warranty. If the customer selects a Topshield Pro surface finish as well, this ensures the floors are stain and scratch resistant. Marmoleum comes in over 300 different colours and is available in sheet, tile, and plank formats. Forbo also offers an Aquajet water cutting service that enables the reproduction of the intricate designs.
Interface’s LVT was chosen for the expansion of A.B. Paterson College, a private schoolbased Gold Coast, Queensland. Burling Brown Architects helmed the project which saw the expansion of school’s main facility, the Winton Centre. Spanning over 4,500sqm across three levels, the Winton Centre houses multi-functional spaces catering to early learning years and K-12 students as well as teachers and parents. The dedicated early learning area is packed with fun colours and structures for curious young minds to play on and climb.
Another flooring material to consider in the education space is engineered timber which is more stable than traditional solid timber planks meaning it is less susceptible to cupping, bowing, and warping.
Interface also recommends LVTs (Luxury Vinyl Tiles) for education environments. From their Ceramor+ ceramic bead topcoat to their Sound Choice acoustic backing, Interface has designed the LVT to provide peak performance in even the most challenging environments with stain and abrasion resistance and sound absorption.
When St Joseph’s Primary School in Taree, NSW refurbished their existing library to provide a multipurpose space with learning support and a breakout area Forbo’s Flotex was used as the main flooring finish. They selected a combination of colours and unique curved shapes to spark curiosity and inspire thoughts and movements amongst the students. Flotex is an asthma and allergy-friendly certified flooring with an impervious washable backing for extra hygiene. Additionally, Flotex has an acoustic backing with 22dB sound reduction to ensure students can concentrate and avoid distractions. Flotex has good wear resistance and cleanability, making it the ideal flooring solution for learning spaces.
Marmoleum was selected by Deicke Richards Architects for the extension of John Paul College Kindergarten in Daisy Hill, Queensland. Marmoleum flooring was chosen as the main internal floor finish as it fitted the design and teaching philosophy. For this project in particular the sustainability and health benefits of Marmoleum appealed given it contains zero plastics and is asthma and allergy approved by the British Allergy Foundation. Its linseed base also makes it inherently bacteriostatic, naturally inhibiting the growth of common bacterial and viral infections creating a better interior for children and staff. The earthy aesthetic was continued throughout by selecting Rust, Sahara and Barley colours from the Marmoleum Real range. Forbo’s other top pick for flooring in the education setting is Flotex, a textile floor covering that combines the hard-wearing and durable characteristics of a resilient floor with the quality, warmth, and comfort of a carpet. Flotex is a strong and hygienic floor, that won’t track or pack down and will retain its appearance year after year of intensive use. It can come in sheet, tile, or plank formats.
Interface carpet tiles are designed with biophilic principles allowing for random organic designs which naturally hide dirt and soiling. Carpet tiles are also easy to maintain and less wasteful than broadloom products as each tile can be easily repaired or replaced on demand.
When it comes to finding the right flooring solution in education environments there is much to consider.
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For common areas in educational settings such as hallways and classrooms, Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marketing and Sustainability Manager David Blakemore recommends linoleum. “Linoleum is one of the most sustainable and high-performing flooring solutions for the education sector. It is made from natural raw materials and has been used in learning spaces for more than 100 years and right across the world,” Blakemore says.
Timber flooring company Havwoods recommends its International engineered timber flooring range for the education sector because the boards are finished with one of two hard-wearing finishes: lacquer or oil. The lacquered option forms a protective coating covering the pores of the wood, creating a resilient harder surface, and protecting it from dirt and moisture ingress. The other protective finish used on Havwoods products is a UV cured oiled finish. This is designed to penetrate the wood providing protection for the floor. The UV drying process makes it a harder wearing finish to regular natural oiled products. The Italian Collection of engineered floors by Havwoods has been popular in educational projects. The planks come in patterns including chevron, herringbone, and plank in a range of tones. The Italian Collection was the flooring of choice during a multi-million-dollar expansion of Stella Maris College in Manly, NSW. Fulton Trotter Architects were engaged to deliver on a master plan for the growing college, including the new three-level science facility. It was an inspiring and colourful modern addition that complemented the original school heritage-listed buildings and chapel, which was built in Havwood’s1888. floors were chosen, as a purpose-fit hard-wearing solution appropriate for high traffic. The engineered timber not only delivered a resilient solution but also brought a natural and warm feel to the space. The combination of various floor finishes provided a way to define areas without always having to use physical walls. This helped deliver learning spaces without the traditional barriers between teachers and students, encouraging collaboration.
/DESIGN&ARCHITECTURE PRACTICAL 2022JUL-SEP/ 60 This area required openness, allowing the indoors to meet the outdoors for direct access to play so the floors needed to be robust. The project team chose Interface LVT for its ability to resist scratching and scuffing in the most challenging“Interface’senvironments.LVTwaschosen for its soft, natural timber appearance, [which was a good fit for] a space that demands robust finishing and a balance of textures and patterns,” Andrew Brewer, Architect and Associate Director at Burling Brown says. LVT was also specified for its best-in-class performance in reducing impact sound and floor-to-floor sound transmission to reduce disruptions and distractions.
Designers have noticed an increased demand for fluid and open plan learning spaces, making attention to acoustics more important than ever“Flexiblebefore.education spaces must now accommodate both focused study as well as areas for collaboration, teaching, and even relaxation; each of which calls for an appropriate soundscape,” Acoufelt’s Product and Marketing Director Karina Deboar says. Karina recommends Acoufelt’s QuietBack range of carpet tiles which have been specially designed to absorb excess sound, reduce reverberation, and support a more pleasant acoustic environment across classrooms, corridors, libraries and other communal education spaces. Within its QuietBack portfolio, Acoufelt offers collections across a broad range of designs, colourways, thicknesses and tile formats, including both plank and square, to suit a variety of acoustic and aesthetic needs. Designers can select and mix and match from over 100 colourways across both base and highlight tones, creating unique feature floor patterns. QuietBack carpet tiles have been installed across hundreds of Australian schools to date, with popular collections including ‘Flinders’, ‘Elemental’, ‘Escape’ and ‘Canyon’. When it came to upgrading and updating facilities at Westmount School in New Zealand principal Jim Seumanu wanted more flexible, open learning spaces but was worried about acoustics. “If your students can’t hear you, how are they supposed to learn?” he asks. Architectural firm Unispace chose Acoufelt’s QuietBack carpet tiles to help ensure good acoustics. Unispace specified the Flinders QuietBack Collection in a custom-size plank format. The plank format allowed the carpet to be installed in an engaging pattern, using a blend of solid tones in breakout areas to enhance the aesthetic of the space. The flooring is not only functional and visually stimulating but the installation mitigated the acoustics problem, with the tiles achieving an NRC rating of 0.35. Acoustic performance in education spaces is also the focus of flooring solutions specialist GH Commercial whose commercial carpets and tiles can cover all areas of education design. “We offer features like acoustic performance, comfort, low VOCs and safety underfoot as well as incorporating biophilic elements that tap into our innate desire to see patterns and to connect to nature,” GH Commercial National Commercial Sales Manager Joel Williamson says.He said designers can mix and match different flooring types and colours to create designated zones, direct the flow of foot traffic, or incorporate school branding while having the peace of mind that their products are Declare Red List Free and Australian-made.
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“Based on recent NRC testing, standard GH Commercial carpet tiles can absorb exceptional amounts of ambient noise generated from busy environments. By adding a layer of cushion backing to your carpet tiles, classroom noise can be absorbed ever further,” he said. “Our Pattern Perfect carpet tiles offer the ultimate design freedom with enhanced colour and texture along with some of the latest concepts in biophilic design,” he says. “The goal is to provide you with the opportunity to create large-scale designs for educational spaces with intricate details to blend patterns across different configurations”. When the team at New Zealand commercial interior design business, Outline needed to deck out the learning space at Saint Kentigern private school in Auckland they turned to GH Commercial for flooring solutions. The brief for the newly built seniors building was based on the sustainability and wellbeing benefits of biophilic design. Outline chose GH Commercial’s The Lichen 1.5 Collection of carpet planks. The Linchen 1.5 collection is inspired by multi-hued, multitextured lichens. These carpet planks were paired with a selection of Micro and Macro Bloom 1.5 in 941 Goldspeck, 956 Iceland Moss, 963 Firedot and 937 Frosted Shield offering a distinctive pattern with pops of green, yellow, red, and white. Teamed with neutral Groundcover 1.5 in 949 Rock face, the overall effect was cohesive whilst also creating way-finding paths and distinguishing separate learning zones. When it comes to finding the right flooring solution in education environments there is much to consider. The product needs to be highly resilient, affordable, encourage good acoustics and offer an aesthetic that contributes to a positive learning environment.
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Building a legacy with educational infrastructure
Having delivered over 400 schools across the public, private and tertiary sectors, we thrive on seeing the impact educational infrastructure has on students and communities. Our partnerships with architects, designers and engineers are fundamental, as we work together to make our clients’ vision a reality. As new technologies and pedagogies emerge, educational infrastructure supports this evolution. We approach each building with the mindset to ‘create a better environment for teachers and students’, as well as increase the efficiency of investments in educational infrastructure. We look at education precincts through a lens that extends beyond the realms of brick and Collaboratingmortar.with teachers and students allows us to understand them and take this awareness into our planning. We can engage school-aged children to the process of construction, having a real impact on the diversity in our industry in 10 years’ time. Our Senior Project Engineer, Isabella Spinolo, has been delivering the Student Engagement Program during the Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College Scientia project. This involves developing learning modules and taking students on site walks to show the inner workings of a construction project, as well as highlighting the myriad of career opportunities women can pursue. Innovative construction only becomes a reality when a collaborative team comes together and works hard to do something new. This is often fostered in the tertiary space, where universities invest heavily in planning and design to deliver student-centric learning environments that attract professors and students from across the world. The development of 6 Hassall Street (6HSL) is a prime example. Coupled with showcase spaces, user experience labs and technologyrich installations, the aim of 6HSL was to stimulate the best ideas in the brightest minds. One aspect we love, is the building’s engineering on display, providing an inspirational teaching tool to enhance student experiences. As a result, students have an immersive experience with real-life engineering that helped create the building they are learning in. With the changing population densities and land values increasing across the state, we’re focusing on leveraging spatial elements to create the best learning environment. Accommodating students within a small CBD precinct whilst retaining access to outdoor play spaces is key.
Due to the heavy residential concentration surrounding Alexandria Park Community School, leveraging space was critical when delivering the school. We developed school buildings and a sports hall with rooftop learning areas. We identified additional places for breakout teaching spaces, storage and increased play space. Our team also understood the compliance and consultation processes that facilitated a smooth transition from design into construction. From the iconic UTS Central building, the Modular Schools Program - the first modular school projects in NSW - and Armidale Secondary College, we know educational projects have a huge impact on the communities where they reside. Working with the industry’s best architects, consultants and engineers, we value bringing good design to life. Our job is to carry these designs through by building durable, resilient and adaptable precincts that will last for generations.
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External walls Fletcher Insulation’s Pink® Partition range of glasswool insulation features outstanding performance capabilities. With proven noncombustibility and acoustic performance, the product also features a comprehensive range of R-values, densities and thicknesses. Ceilings, partitions and services Pink Partition insulation provides excellent thermal insulation properties, with R-values ranging from R1.2 to R3.5. By keeping buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter, it helps meet the thermal comfort needs of students and teachers. Made in Australia from up to 80% recycled content, the Pink Partition range is designed to meet AAAC recommendations – from low to high ratings.
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A loud, stuffy classroom where children are disengaged and struggle to absorb information, while the frazzled teacher tries to get their class under control is a well-known trope; and unfortunately, all too common. But what really underlies this archetype is a space that is not properly treated for learning. Not acoustically fit for purpose, and not appropriately thermally insulated to manage the temperatures inside and outside the classroom.
These are basic problems that can be remedied with the right insulation, and Fletcher Insulation believes Australian students deserve the best learning environments.
Fletcher Insulation provides energy efficient and acoustic solutions for all types of building projects. Using their range of sustainable insulation materials in walls and ceilings, under floors and roofs, around building services and in and around the HVAC, Fletcher Insulation can help designers create more comfortable places to learn, teach, and work.
Good for learning, good for the environment Fletcher Insulation products are ODP-free, in both the finished product and in the manufacturing process, and are manufactured using recycled materials whenever possible.
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Building Blanket features effective thermal and acoustic properties to reduce heat transfer and minimise the internal reverberation and flow of distracting noise, while also allowing architects and specifiers to optimise building space. To reduce thermal bridging, Fletcher’s Roof Razor product can be combined with Permastop®. Roof Razor allows full recovery of the insulation blanket between the safety wire mesh and metal cladding.
The impacts of buildings on learning Research shows that classroom design can influence a student’s academic performance by up to 25%, both positively and negatively1 It can also impact the development of social skills, exacerbate behavioural issues, and contribute to (or detract from) wellbeing, motivation and productivity. One of the best ways to improve indoor conditions is through effectively insulated building envelopes and interior partitions. Meticulously designed glasswool insulation solutions can impact a range of building performance parameters including energy efficiency, thermal bridging, fire resistance, internal comfort, acoustics, moisture, air tightness, and durability. Specifying the best for our kids Fletcher Insulation takes an integrated approach to building insulation through critical thinking and a technically sound understanding of acoustics, indoor thermal comfort, condensation management, air quality, and fire safety requirements.
Up to 80% of the glass used in the company’s glasswool insulation production is recycled, transforming a waste product destined for landfill into an environmental defender. They also contain no harmful VOCs, helping to maintain indoor air quality.
The selection of internal walls and coverings products can shape a classroom and its learning environment. It’s imperative that an architect equips themselves with the best the market can offer.
Walls are used to divide spaces. In classrooms, these walls foster the educational growth of students in primary, secondary, and tertiary settings and therefore must be safe, sustainable and non-flammable. The beauty of modern manufacturing means that these panels come in an abundance of different textures, finishes and shapes, allowing for them to reflect either the aesthetic or branding of a school or institution. Durable materials that can withstand high traffic environments seen in educational spaces should always be adopted by architects, particularly in places of specialised learning or communal areas like halls and gyms.
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WORDS JARROD REEDIE Is it really just another brick in the wall?
BILDSPEC Bildspec’s Operable Walls range nurture the creative output of students through assisting in the creation of flexible learning spaces. The walls can divide or open out spaces when required and contain large format windows to provide maximum light transfer to allow maximum natural light.
The high acoustic ratings met by Bildspec Operable Walls allow students to complete tasks without distraction from outside noise. This also gives architects the chance to implement them within areas of high activity, including halls and music rooms. Given that Bildspec is the first operable wall manufacturer in Australia, their expertise is seldom matched. The company says it sources its products from sustainable sources intent on responsibly harming timber, ensuring designers have peace of mind when utilising the company’s products.
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BONDOR Bondor’s Equitilt composite panel possesses the ability to be installed as an interior lining panel or an exterior facade panel, coming in a suite of colorbond colours and finishes. The range comes in two options, with Equitilt offering high thermal performing Expanded Polystyrene with fire-retardant or Equitilt FlameGuard, which has a noncombustible Mineral Wool core.
CEMINTEL Cemintel’s Barestone panels are resilient to the challenges that arise from educational settings as well as being of low maintenance. The panels are durable and contain a minimalist aesthetic that allow it to blend in suitably amongst school paraphernalia. The panels feature Ceminseal waterblocking technology and are factory sanded, ready for installation with the trusted Cemintel Expresswall system. Barestone panels can be adapted towards any project. As well as this, the products can be used with any other CSR products due to the company being part of the CSR Building Group. The company’s Surround and Territory products are other prefinished cladding options made suitable for educational spaces. Cemintel is an Australian manufacturer which makes for short lead times, with the simple setup ensuring a seamless process from beginning to Theend.selection of internal walls and coverings here provide architects with a wide range of products, finishes and colours. Modern pedagogy requires modern solutions for educational spaces, to provide students with spaces to learn, study and retain information.
Lightweight and efficient in comparison to its pre-cast concrete counterparts, Equitilt offers acoustic and fire safety qualities that make it suitable for educational settings, as seen within the Bunbury High School Cafeteria.
DECO DecoPanel's aluminium flat sheet panels bring an air of contemporary to Australian learning spaces. The panels can be applied as a wall lining option or used as ceiling panels and are finished in a sublimated powder coated finish. Available in a range of timber, concrete or rust-look aesthetics, the smooth, contemporary wall panelling creates a low maintenance yet effective internal wall lining for use in an education setting. Deco’s panels require little-to-no maintenance thanks to their durable finishes and can be personalised or branded towards the liking of a designer with over 30 DecoWood timber finishes and 12 DecoVogue concrete, rust, and stone finishes. They can be laser cut to any shape and can also be used with an acoustic lining. Non-combustible and easy to install, the flat sheet panels also come with a 12-year warranty, underlining their durability.
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ELTON GROUP According to Elton Group, its WoodWall product as a game changer. The timber veneer is available as a recut or natural species and pre-polished with a factory applied durable polyurethane coat, making it readymade for the challenges of learning environments head-on.WoodWall is uniquely applied like a wallpaper to maximise space within classrooms. Its flexibility makes it suitable for curved walls, detailing, columns, and ceilings. Additionally, WoodWall holds a Group 1 fire rated surface product, making it suitable for classroom settings. WoodWall is claimed to be sustainable due to its timber qualities and is prefinished with a factory applied polyurethane polish.
SINIAT Siniat’s Trurock is a plasterboard internal wall solution that offers impact, water, and fire resistance without sacrificing on acoustic qualities. It has a high-density gypsum core, glass fibre reinforcement and recycled heavy duty purple liner paper. Trurock is seen as a lighter alternative to fibre cement boards, with the Trurock HD range additionally mould resistant. Both products are available under the Siniat Carbon Neutral Opt-in program, certified by Climate Active and are GreenTag GreenRate certified. The plasterboard panels were recently utilised at Robina’s Arcadia College, with the school becoming the beneficiary of its impact resistance and sound insulating properties in learning spaces away from mainstream schooling. So, as we’ve seen, internal walls come in all shapes and sizes and bricks are just one the many materials used across Australia’s diverse and growing education sector.
The Rigitone range manufactured by Gyprock features acoustically outstanding perforated plasterboard. The panels are ideal for ceiling coverings and can be utilised in both small and large spaces, from classrooms to halls and libraries. Rigitone’s seamless bonds ensure a coherent covering that can be covered in a multitude of finishes. The Rigitone ceiling panels contain ‘Active Air’ technology developed by Gyprock, which converts formaldehyde in the air to a non-harmful inert compound that is locked into the board, improving the air quality in the indoor environment for everyone using that space. Integrated lighting, ventilation and sound systems can easily be incorporated into the ceiling alongside Rigitone.
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The rise of open-plan classrooms has put the spotlight on the impact of poor acoustics on learning and teaching outcomes. Open-plan classrooms are often noisier than ‘traditional’ enclosed classrooms, exacerbating the adverse effects of uncontrolled noise on the performance of students and teachers. Achieving optimal acoustic conditions for learning and teaching is a complex task that requires professional planning, and a deep understanding of all the relevant factors that contribute to acoustic quality within an interior environment. Common acoustic issues in schools With other classes sharing the same space, open-plan classrooms tend to be noisier than your traditional classroom. A recent study of four different-sized Sydney schools found that most children were annoyed by the noise, and 50-70% of children surveyed said they could not hear their teacher very well, or at all, when the other classes were doing noisy group work activities.1 Modern classrooms suffer from other acoustic issues, including inadequate levels of reverberation (too high, or even too low in some cases), high levels of noise transmission between classrooms and external noise from the outside environment.
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Perforated plasterboard not only absorbs sound, but it also deflects and diffuses sound waves, leading to a much-improved sound quality and occupier experience. It provides the perfect acoustic solution for noisy indoor environments especially where human speech needs to be clearly heard and understood. 1 Mealings, Kiri. “Children struggle to hear and teachers struggle to teach in new open-plan learning environments.” Nomanis, Issue 4 (2017): 22-23. bit.ly/Siniat_ADQ3_22
Sound learning: Improving acoustic design in educational spaces & open-plan classrooms
Acoustic design requirements
The National Construction Code details the minimum sound insulation requirements of walls and ceilings between different rooms and buildings. There is no specific Australiawide regulation or standard for the acoustic design of education environments, but industry guidelines such as the Association of Australasian Acoustical Consultants’ (AAAC) Guidelines for Educational Facilities provide a useful framework. A holistic approach is needed that considers acoustical performance criteria for background noise (external noise intrusion and sound insulation) and reverberation time, which must both be satisfied to achieve a suitable learning environment. The AAAC provides a list of recommended internal noise levels and reverberation times for a wide range of educational spaces. Implementing acoustic treatments Acoustic treatments help to absorb or diffuse sound to improve the acoustic quality of a space and are the most effective methods for controlling reverberation and noise transmission. These solutions can come in the form of acoustic wall panels, acoustic ceiling panels, ceiling clouds, acoustic foam and so on.
Acoustic solutions for the modern classroom Siniat offers Createx and Creason - a range of specialty acoustic plasterboard linings with unique performance features ideal for educational settings, including supporting the current trend for open-plan teaching and study spaces. The brand offers perforated plasterboard solutions that can achieve the desired seamless appearance in open-plan designs while improving acoustic comfort.
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As used locally in numerous educational projects – like at Melbourne Business School, St Luke Catholic College in Marsden Park, Loretto College Normanhurst, and Eileen O’Connor College in Lewisham – Millboard is a British-made, commercial grade composite deckingLightweightproduct.and chemically inert, Millboard doesn't expand like plastics do and doesn't absorb moisture like timber. This means that, unlike those materials, it doesn’t require expansion gaps, ventilation, or clearance from the ground when installed. The boards are physically incapable of warping, rotting or hosting mould or algae, and don’t require oiling or sealing. On top of that, they carry the highest anti-slip rating available in Australia (P5), are comparable to timber in terms of heat retention, and are UV stable. This last point means Millboard does not fade substantially over time. In terms of aesthetic appeal, Millboard’s success stems from the fact that, unlike anything else on the market, it is moulded from impressions of real timber. The Enhanced grain style is crafted from fresh sawn English Oak flooring, while the Weathered Oak boards are crafted from 100-year-old wharf timbers retrieved from southern France. As such, they have an aged timber look, a bit like old railway sleepers.
In many ways, selecting outdoor and landscaping products in educational settings is no different to choosing them for any other types of projects. Architects look for quality products that meet their broader design aspirations; products that are functional, durable, and easy to work with; that fit their budget requirements; and that meet all relevant regulatory and safety requirements. However, there are some extra considerations. Well-designed schools are safe places where children of varying abilities and with diverse educational needs play, learn, explore, and grow. They are places that promote social development, health, growth, and interaction. And on top of that, schools and other educational institutions are places of work, around which large groups of people need to be able to move with as little inconvenience as possible. Those selecting outdoor and landscaping products for use in schools, need to consider all these factors. They need to look for products that are, themselves designed with the needs of students and staff in mind. INNOWOOD Manufactured and supplied by Innowood, an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) accredited organisation and member of Green Building Council since 2013, Fiba-Dek is a 100% recyclable timber alternative.
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Utilising a patented dual fibre layer in a coextrusion that reduces and restricts the type of movement that is often associated with composite decking products, Fiba-Dek is durable and long lasting. On top of that, thanks to its hardwearing unique three-dimensional embossed pattern, the product has achieved the highest wet pendulum slip rating available. Unlike the sand/grit coating combination often used in the past, this strong adhesion is not negatively affected over time. Lightweight and easy to install, Fiba-Dek requires little ongoing maintenance. It is water resistant, termite resistant and splinter-free, and can be relied upon for a long, problem-free service life. The product was used at the recentlycompleted Jordan Springs Public School in Greater Western Sydney. The school was designed with an emphasis on outdoor spaces and in particular the connection between soft and hard surfaces, outdoor spaces and the natural environment that surrounds them. Achieving this, and creating an extensive decking area that connects the modern building design with the natural landscape, required a material that would not only be capable of withstanding the day-to-day traffic of a public school, but also meet aspirations in terms of sustainability. Offering all the above-mentioned benefits, along with a resemblance to natural timber, it has proved popular with both students and staff.
STREET FURNITURE AUSTRALIA Chillout Tree is designed and manufactured by Sydney-based Street Furniture Australia. Though it presents as an appealing modular shade structure, it is much more than that. It was conceived with the ambition of addressing some significant macro issues facing the Australian (and global) communities; things like the post-COVID shift to working from home, the potential of outdoor classrooms and outdoor dining, and the increasing problems of loneliness, depression and obesity. It also addresses the need for shade in urban settings, the needs of an ageing population, and bringing the ‘Smart City’ within the practical reach of local Councils and others. As such, Chillout Tree includes options in terms of power, lighting, height, roof shape, shade type and accompanying furniture. Together, all these features mean it can be used to create outdoor classrooms, work spaces and community gathering places.
CURVWOOD Curvwood is a timber manufacturing business, which focuses on structural and non-structural glue laminated timber (glulam) production. The business works predominantly with architects, designers, engineers and builders to bring their timber designs to life. Glulam is a 19th century form of wood fabrication that aligns well with contemporary, state-of-the-art and sustainable design solutions.
Moddex Assistrail disability handrail systems are designed to ensure that mobility impaired or vision impaired students can traverse their schools safely and with ease. Easy to retrofit, or dismantle for reconfiguration, these products deliver the peace of mind that comes with knowing that they comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and will adapt to every building classification within the National Construction Code (NCC) and the New Zealand Building Code. Because they are modular, these systems can be configured fit project demands, while still meeting compliance standards such as the National Construction Code and Australian and New Zealand Standards.
The boards are lightweight and easy to work with. They require no special tools or clips, and can be top fixed like standard decking into a timber sub frame using Millboard Durafix screws. The benefit of this system is that they feature a 'lost-head' fixing, which actually ‘disappears’ into the boards and creates the impression that there are no screws at all.
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MODDEX Moddex – a manufacturer of modular, no-weld, hot dip galvanized barrier systems – offers a number of balustrades and disability handrails, which are recommended for educational use. Designed to help mitigate the possibility of falls from height in public areas, their Conectabal commercial balustrades – and in particular the CB50 (Balustrade|Double Offset Handrail) and CB55 (Balustrade | Double Offset Handrail and Kerbrail) – are recommended for applications in primary schools. Offering a high safety load rating as well as compliance with all relevant standards, Conectabal commercial balustrades are suitable for use in all applications above one metre and can have crowd loadings up to C5 classification onMeanwhile,request.
HOLCIM Available from Holcim, the Geostone range includes 300 different products, each of which is unique to a particular local region. The manufacturer sources local stone and sand to develop a diverse range of products for all colour palettes and applications. Geostone is naturally durable, suitable for any outdoor applications and requires less maintenance over its lifetime than other flooring options. Geostone incorporates natural materials that have variations in colour, texture, size and shape. It's these natural variations that give the concrete its character and charm and make it uniquely yours. On top of that, strength and durability are two other benefits of Geostone. Unlike other flooring and decking options that can be prone to rotting, splitting or termite damage, decorative concrete is long-lasting, durable, visually appealing and practical in all weather conditions.
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The ‘Smart’ version of Chillout Tree includes device charging, with optional USB or GPO points, as well as ambient LED lighting. Power use can be monitored via sensors, and all components are stowed within a hatch inside the ‘trunk’ where they are accessible for easy maintenance and future-proof upgrades. With a minimal footprint, the Chillout Tree design is suitable for installation on streetscapes. Its compact single-pole design eliminates the possibility of it creating visual clutter. It can be matched with Street Furniture Australia’s wide range of furnishings, including picnic tables, long tables, curved benches and seats, coffee tables and dining tables. In this way, the Chillout Street is something of a one-stop solution for smart city integrations. Integrating lighting, device charging and sensors seamlessly, it is wellplaced for Councils intent on redefining the meaning of education and creating the smart cities of the future.
The State of Victoria is amid a significant education-construction boom. Since 2016, more than $10.9 billion worth of investment has already been delegated for building new schools, upgrading, and modernising existing educational infrastructure across Victoria. Spearheaded by the Victorian Government and managed by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA), the sweeping reforms are fortifying Victoria’s leading status as the Education State. As a part of these state-wide reforms, Miners Rest Primary School was a recipient of funding for significant expansion and upgrades to the existing premises which was completed late 2021. Located on the northwestern rural-urban fringe of Ballarat, the school received up to $21.6 million of funding for land, planning and construction.
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Architecturally designed by Tectura Architects (Melbourne), Miners Rest Primary has been transformed and now doubles as an active community hub. Featuring 10 new classrooms, a new entry and administration, arts room, music room, food technology facilities, kitchen, veggie garden and landscaped open play areas. Community members also have after-hours access to the new competition-grade gymnasium and footballHavingoval.supplied and installed systems to over 300 schools across the state of Victoria, Moddex handrails and balustrades were specified as the systems are quick to install and guaranteed to meet compliance for Class 9B Buildings used for Primary Schools. The pre-engineered modular systems eliminate design and engineering costs – meaning specification has never been more practical withTecturaModdex.Architects were able to take full advantage of the free downloadable Moddex BIM files during the design process. Using the design files meant full control and exact specification to the Standards set by the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) including marking the required 1500mm highModdexbalustrade.wassubsequently engaged by project contractor H.Troon Pty Ltd to supply and install the Assistrail® Disability Handrails and 1500mm Conectabal® Commercial Balustrades to access paths, stairways and ramps of Miners Rest Primary School. The modular nature of the handrail and balustrade systems make them easily integrated to meet short timeframes and staged construction processes. Why partner with Moddex on education projects?
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The focus of the thesis is to explore how culturally sensitive, responsive, and appropriate artist workshops can be developed along with and for local artists in remote aboriginal communities — specifically, artist workshops designed with representatives from the Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre in Kalkarindji, NT.
THE PROJECT This project takes place on Gurindji Country, a place of great historical significance. The Gurindji mob were the actors of the historic Wave Hill Walk Off – a landmark event that initiated the Australian Aboriginal land rights movement.
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The River Land thesis has been developed in partnership with the Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre and the Bower Studio at the University of Melbourne. The project responds to a grant obtained by the art centre to refurbish and improve the environmental conditions of the existing centre in Kalkarindji.
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It’s remembering the everyday buzz of the town square whilst moving along the Walk-Off Trail — passing spinifex and bush onions. It is the memory of Wave Hill Station and the orderly remnants left in the landscape. All of this you can see from Mount Possum; from this view, you can see the river as an entity that connects and give life to the landscape — as an interconnected living entity embedded within country.
IMAGES This project takes place on Gurindji Country, a place of great historical significance. The Bower Studio has worked with community representatives from Kalkarindji over the last seven years and delivered projects such as the award-winning Wave Hill Walk Off Pavilion.
The Bower Studio has worked with community representatives from Kalkarindji over the last seven years and delivered projects such as the award-winning Wave Hill Walk Off Pavilion. I had the opportunity to work with the community as a student during the 2021 Bower studio. This trip resulted in an invitation from the Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre to explore options to extend, refurbish and improve the environmental conditions of the existing centre. Kalkarindji is a place of complex heritage layering as country holds significant value through both Puwarraja and Yijarni stories — Dreamtime and true stories. For the ones that know, these stories follow you through the landscape. The River Land thesis builds on my personal experiences on country — a small fraction of the vast sea of stories from this land. It holds the memory of the dry riverbed passing through Malagulani and the dramatic cliffs of Nieve Gorge. It’s memory of the rocky beach of 7 miles and the shaded spots along the Victoria River.
The project aims to become a tribute to connection, culture, and spirituality — a tribute to country. Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre will continue as a place to learn, feel, and celebrate the landscape — a place where stories can be experienced, but above all, expressed.
The aim of this thesis has not been the design itself – but the aspiration to embrace holistic thinking that respects country its rights and legacy. I wanted to explore what role country can play in changing methodologies towards design by using storytelling to connect to the landscape. Design has a responsibility to care for country and celebrate the land, heritage, and stories it is connected to — both in Kalkarindji and beyond.
GINA DAHL is a Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Melbourne with a BA (hons) Architecture degree from Oxford Brookes University. She has worked for practices based in London, Oslo and Melbourne and wish to unpack the importance of implementing holistic design methodologies that build on cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability.
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IMAGES Kalkarindji is a place of complex heritage layering as country holds significant value through both Puwarraja and Yijarni stories — Dreamtime and true stories.
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• Contrasting colours. This type of colour scheme describes combinations that are composed of colours that may ‘clash’ but still work well together.
• Gold. When paired with white, chrome or stainless steel, shades of gold can add authenticity and warmth.
• Triadic colours. Triads are three colours that are evenly spaced on the colour wheel, such as yellow, blue and red, or orange, green and violet.
• Brown. A brown colour scheme along with timber furniture creates a snug, cozy atmosphere with strong allusions to the natural environment.
Modern bathroom designs are incorporating colour elements to provide an opportunity for self- expression and personalisation. Moving away from the dominance of white surfaces, different spectrums of tone are being explored, including shades of brown and grey, composite shades, pastels and bright toneon-tone concepts. The importance of colour
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• Complementary colours. Complementary colour schemes are comprised of colours that sit directly opposite each other on the colour wheel, thus creating high contrast colour combinations.
Modern colour trends
• Black. Black lends itself to high gloss surfaces, as well as matte finishes. Its versatility means it can be used as the main colour for classic to ultra-modern aesthetics, or as a contrasting background for colourful highlights and accents.
With modern bathrooms becoming a space for recuperation, the emotive element of colour takes on an enhanced role. Neutral colours such as white and grey can make occupants feel relaxed, whereas vibrant tones can be used in lifestyle bathrooms to create a playful atmosphere. The colour of the walls, furniture, decorative pieces, lights, and fixtures all play an important role on the psyche of the occupant. Understanding the colour wheel To pick a cohesive set of colours, designers use a colour wheel, which is a visual representation of the relationship between primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Below are several approaches to colour selection:
• Analogous colours. These colours sit beside each other on the colour wheel. A good example of an analogous colour pairing is red and orange.
• Neutral colours. Popular in modern bathroom designs, neutral colour palettes avoid bright and intense colours for more subdued shades and tones.
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• Grey. Industrial looks are also becoming commonplace in residential spaces, with concrete walls and metallic finishes enhanced by grey walls, flooring and surfaces.
• Monochromatic colours. Sometimes referred to as ‘tone-on-tone’, this type of colour scheme is composed of different shades within the same colour family.
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AM-BOSS’ dedication to keeping things compliant and individually manufactured with high-quality materials translates into an incredibly advanced safety profile which is of particular importance when working with heights. But there is another passion that underpins AM-BOSS’ business ethos. Robyn explains that the ability to manufacture the products locally, with as many Australian materials as possible – like Australian aluminium – is a great source of personal and professional satisfaction. “I’m proud of our product, and I’m proud of the team that makes it. And I know that our employees share the same sense of pride, too,” Robyn enthuses. “It’s a fantastic feeling to employ Australian people for an Australian product, made by an Australian, family-owned business.”
Started from a garage in 1979, Australia’s iconic pull-down ladder brand, AM-BOSS, has played an important role in revolutionising the capability of the ladder industry by introducing innovative features like fixing clips, and utilising only the highest quality, local materials in their manufacturing process. Today, the brand continues to be an undeniable industry leader in this space so we sat down with Robyn Rutley, AM-BOSS’ owner and CEO, to talk about safety, the company’s many industry-defining firsts – and the sense of pride underpinning AMBOSS’ enduring success. With some of the milestones defining AM-BOSS 43 years in market including industry’s first and only 20-year warranty on the brand’s domestic series ladders and the launch of the muchcoveted heavy duty commercial series with a load rating of 400 kg, AM-BOSS has certainly created an innovative and highly competitive offering. And the brand’s strong focus on safety and compliance further highlights the industrydefining character of their products. “There is no Australian standard for pull-down attic ladders, so in 2003 we became the first company to ever comply with the Building Code by going through one of their appraisal schemes generated by the CSIRO,” explains Robyn. “A decade later, with the introduction of the National Construction Code, we became the first company to have an attic-style product that was CodeMark certified. In essence, we’ve been compliant with the Building Code for almost 20 years now.” This commitment to compliance is also reflected in the fact that AM-BOSS’ products are never cut to make them suit the application. In fact, they are made from scratch, specifically to fit in with individual requirements of a project. “In the absence of a standard for attic ladders, we try to adhere as much as possible to the Australian standard for fixed and portable ladders,” Robyn says. “Ensuring that our rung or tread spacings are regular and compliant is an important part of that. If you cut your ladder system, that may lead to a safety hazard. The beauty of our system is that we manufacture it to suit each individual environment, and I don’t believe our competitors offer the same thing.”
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