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Lower building standards not the solution to Sydney’s housing crisis
Sophie-May Kerr and and Philip Oldfield lay out why the weakening of design standards would result in poor-quality, ...
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A date with density – and why TOD needs to be more than a promise
A true density renaissance in this town needs to employ small sites and small capital development; that’s where a vibrant ...
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On housing, hunger and the loss of the nature postive laws
The end of the year is nigh. You can tell by the scampering underway to pass bills in the Senate, last minute deals to smash nature positive laws and a few wins to appease the hungry environmental ...
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Our homes are too big – but how big is big enough?
The size of our homes has been a contentious topic among experts for decades. However, we are now seeing this debate shift to ...
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Romeciti’s Blossom residences at Pymble set to become the next benchmark for sustainable, high-quality living
Romeciti, with its growing reputation for blending sustainability with high quality lifestyle options, is about to launch another apartment project to the market.
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Gas proponents play the fear card for consumers
Sustainable property advocates have hit back at alarmist claims from fossil fuel proponents trying to keep gas in the home ...
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Reimagining steel for a sustainable future with SENSE Solutions
In the journey to decarbonise the construction industry, steel stands out as one of the most critical materials to address.
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When great minds don’t think alike: designing for neurodiversity
Around 15-20 per cent of the global population is neurodivergent, yet, our workplaces are designed to fit a narrow field of ...
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The construction sector’s carbon profile needs an overhaul – here’s why
Sydney is known for its ambitious infrastructure projects; however the city's construction sector faces a looming ...