Tag: Building products
James Hardie ambassador Joe Snell on home additions
Studio Snell director Joe Snell, a James Hardie ambassador, says that Matrix panels, Axon Cladding, Linea Weatherboard and Stria Cladding can help create more floor space, when adding an extension to a house.
Monier: Elemental Series
Originally developed for the aerospace industry, Monier’s new range of roofing products, Elemental Series, is exceptionally strong and manufactured from an advanced fibre-reinforced engineered composite.
Big River Armourpanel
Big River is an Australian decorative plywood that has been designed and manufactured to tolerate extremes of heat and humidity.
Two Corian project winners revealed
The 2015 Corian Design Awards recognized projects that used the material for 3D scanning pods and for an island bench.
Smart solar glass boosts sustainability
Building-integrated photovoltaic glass prevents buildings from heating up while also generating solar-based energy.
Lord of the Rings costume wraps LA tower
A ribbed facade created using plastic mesh used in the film trilogy features on a new tower by practice Johnson Fain.
Three projects feature innovative use of Corian
The 2015 Corian Design Awards recognized projects that used the material for a reception counter and a hospital’s interior.
Balcony sprinklers may become mandatory
Building Minister’s Forum proposes mandatory balcony sprinklers in high rises as safety measure.
Could sweating walls replace air con?
A Spanish research prototype based on sweating human skin could reduce internal temperatures by five degrees Celcius.
Lightweight materials transform racecourse
Fitzpatrick + Partners and Woods Bagot achieve a striking form with surprisingly light materials at the Randwick Racecourse.
The Australian Institute of Architects tackles non-conforming products
The Institute has joined other peak industry bodies in contacting ministers ahead of a significant meeting on the issue.
DesignEX 2014
Australia’s oldest design showcase at a new venue in Glebe Island.
Solar Tile
A seamless solar-power-generating roof tile from Monier.
New Colorbond colours
BlueScope launches new colours and coating technologies in a major update to Colorbond Steel.
Selector Best New Product Award 2013
A dual-flow copper piping system that heats water using less power wins at DesignBuild 2013.
Material palette: Andrew Maynard Architects
Products, textures and finishes chosen by Andrew Maynard Architects to help bring imaginative ideas to life.
Woodcare colour wheel
Exterior timber protection in earthy new colours from Haymes.
Future Build
A trade show focusing on the latest sustainable building technologies and solutions.
ComfortHush™ glass
New domestic glazing to reduce noise and increase energy efficiency.
Cross-laminated timber by Le Messurier
Le Messurier has just released Optim, a low-carbon, high-performance building system.
