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Australia Built Environment

Beyond the Burn: a photographic expedition of Australian solar farms

Conducted through June and supported by the Smart Energy Council in collaboration with the solar industry, Beyond the Burn tells the story of solar’s triumph by capturing the solar farms powering Australia’s clean energy future, and the people behind them. Led by acclaimed Australian Geographic photographer Ralph Alphonso, the expedition journeys through rural New South […]

admin · 7/21/2021

Construction News

Conversations with Changing Streams – Part 1 Plastic Free July Special

<p>In June we hosted our first Conversations with Changing Streams event. This was the first in a series of webinars we will be hosting throughout the year where we will bring together leading experts in education, environment and climate to discuss the impact of plastics.  These events will provide our audience with an opportunity to [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/conversations-with-changing-streams-part-1-plastic-free-july-special/">Conversations with Changing Streams &#8211; Part 1 Plastic Free July Special</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>

admin · 7/20/2021

Architecture

Long-awaited 3D-printed stainless steel bridge opens in Amsterdam

By James Parkes A 12-metre-long 3D-printed pedestrian bridge built by Dutch robotics company MX3D has opened in Amsterdam six years after the project was launched. The bridge, which was 3D-printed&nbsp;from stainless steel,&nbsp;spans across the Oudezijds Achterburgwal in Amsterdam&#8217;s Red Light District. Named MX3D Bridge, it was designed by Joris Laarman Lab in collaboration with MX3D [&hellip;]

admin · 7/19/2021

Social Good

Partnership supports next generation of sustainability leaders with award-winning Green Steps program

Enel Green Power Australia (EGPA) has partnered with Monash University to support the launch of its innovative and award-winning Green Steps program. A global leader in clean energy, EGPA is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants. Green Steps offers transformative and practical sustainability training and consultancy projects for ambitious emerging [&hellip;]

admin · 7/19/2021

Architecture

Nettleton Tribe designs Brisbane build-to-rent tower

A 30-storey build-to-rent tower would be built atop a prominent ridgeline in Brisbane’s Bowen Hills, under a development application lodged with planning authorities. Designed by Nettleton Tribe for the Queensland CFMEU, acting as a developer, the tower would be bound by Campbell, Hazelmount and Edgar streets. Nettleton Tribe notes in its design statement that the [&hellip;]

admin · 7/19/2021

Passivhaus

Templeton takes on Passive House principles

By Kathleen Freimond The condo and townhome project will be built on a 33,000 square feet site at 2204 East 1st Avenue. As the Grandview-Woodlands neighbourhood transforms to take advantage of increasing property values and the Broadway Subway, an extension of the SkyTrain’s Millennium Line, Dimex Group is also looking to the future by applying [&hellip;]

admin · 7/18/2021

Architecture

University of Central Lancashire highlights ten student architecture projects

A glassmaking studio that also works as a community centre and a creative hub that produces ceramic lamps are featured in Deezen&#8217;s latest school show by students at the University of Central Lancashire. The projects, which are all located in Blackpool and explore themes of inequality, sustainability and tourism, also include exhibition spaces and a model-boat [&hellip;]

admin · 7/18/2021

Sustainability

Hydrant bikini set to solve soiling issues

A fire hydrant protection device being trialled by Urban Utilities could significantly reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of hydrants for years. The new ant and debris barrier, known as the ‘hydrant bikini’, was presented by Steve Ellwood from Urban Utilities’ infrastructure maintenance team at the company’s CEO Innovation Hour — a forum where [&hellip;]

admin · 7/18/2021

World

Radisson Hotel Group constructs 144-room new-build hotel in Djibouti

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Hotel Djibouti in partnership with Salaam Properties. Radisson Hotel Djibouti marks the Radisson Hotel Group’s debut in Djibouti and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and under development, strengthening its strategic position in the region. This new signing further underscores the Group’s [&hellip;]

admin · 7/17/2021

Architecture

NOLA children's asylum revived as Hotel Saint Vincent by Lambert McGuire Design

Moody grey rooms add to the spooky ambience of this hotel in New Orleans that occupies a 19th-century infant asylum renovated by Lambert McGuire Design. Hotel Saint Vincent is housed within a red-brick building that was founded in 1861 as The Saint Vincent&#8217;s Infant Asylum. Set among the Greek Revival and Italianate mansions of the [&hellip;]

admin · 7/17/2021

Construction News

The implications of plastic pollution as seen by oceanographer and Changing Streams Co-Founder and Director Professor Jonathan Sharples

<p>A healthy ocean is fundamental to our existence. That is not hyperbole – life on our planet is fundamentally dependent on having a healthy ocean. When we think about what a healthy ocean provides for us, the focus is understandably on fish. Certainly, fish are a vital source of food for people, but a healthy [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org/the-implications-of-plastic-pollution-as-seen-by-oceanographer-and-changing-streams-co-founder-and-director-professor-jonathan-sharples/">The implications of plastic pollution as seen by oceanographer and Changing Streams Co-Founder and Director Professor Jonathan Sharples</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.changingstreams.org">Changing Streams</a>.</p>

admin · 7/16/2021

Construction News

Construction industry revealed to have one of the lowest gender splits for self-employed workers

New research has revealed that the construction industry has the second-lowest percentage of self-employed women in the UK, with only 3.9% of the industry’s self-employed workers being female. The research analysed government data to discover the industries that are seeing the most (and least) female entrepreneurs.  The electricity, gas and air conditioning supply industry is exclusively [&hellip;]

admin · 7/16/2021

World

EIB Approves €330m for 225 kV Power Line connecting Guinea and Mali

By Diana Wachira on 8th July 2021 &nbsp; The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing funds for the construction of renewable energy infrastructure in West Africa. The funding is for a new 225 kV interconnector power line between Guinea and Mali. The signing ceremony for this financing contract took place in April this year at the Kaolum Hotel [&hellip;]

admin · 7/15/2021

Sustainability

ABB wins contract to support Sydney Water infrastructure project

ABB has been awarded a contract for a range of drive and motor products and services as part of Sydney Water’s Prospect South to Macarthur (ProMac) water and wastewater infrastructure project. With Greater Sydney’s population expected to reach ~8 million by 2036, the city’s existing water network will be stretched beyond capacity. Via the ProMac [&hellip;]

admin · 7/15/2021

Passivhaus

Can a Passivhaus change your life? Residents at Wootton Wawen tell us

I have asthma and am sensitive to my environment so I have been thinking about what life might be like if I were to live in a Passivhaus. Right now I frequently have to use my inhaler and am also suffering from skin problems. I believe these are all related to my very sensitive system [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 7/15/2021

Construction News

MC Construction scales the heights at new I’m a Celebrity…jungle challenge

A £7m indoor attraction based on the blockbuster ITV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! will open at MediaCityUK later this month following a 32-week project by principal contractor MC Construction. The Salford company carried out enabling and fit-out works at the venue and managed all directly-appointed contractors, including those responsible for [&hellip;]

admin · 7/15/2021

Renewable Energy

Predicting power generation from wind and solar

Machine-learning technology is being used to accurately predict energy generation from wind and solar for integration with the national grid, as part of a collaboration between Monash University’s Grid Innovation Hub, Worley and Palisade Energy. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)-funded project aims to provide wind and solar power generators with more accurate and reliable [&hellip;]

admin · 7/14/2021

Construction News

Concerns over HGV driver shortages raised by construction trade body

HGV driver shortages transport issues are hitting suppliers to the construction trade, as builders’ merchants work to get supplies into their stores and deliver orders to customers. Members of the national trade body the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), have reported widespread disruption and delays, with a shortfall in drivers able to transport goods across the [&hellip;]

admin · 7/14/2021

Economy

Episode Eight: Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess

20th July 2021: Release Date Understand Mixed Reality and its Commercial Uses Easily with Architect, James Lee Burgess. Pete The Builder Discusses the Huge Challenge of the Rising Costs of Materials Architect, James Lee Burgess, explains what is Mixed Reality in an accessible way. If you are hoping to understand MR this is an easy [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 7/13/2021

Sustainability

500 Collins Street achieves Platinum WELL Certification

A well-recognised Melbourne CBD office tower has achieved WELL Certification at the Platinum level, positioning it as an industry leader in the advancement of health and wellbeing in older buildings. The tower, located at 500 Collins Street, is reported to be the first existing building in Australia to achieve the accolade.   WELL Certification is [&hellip;]

admin · 7/13/2021

Cities

Bristol & Bath Regional Capital make it onto NatWest's Top 100 UK Social Enterprises 2021

In a stunning web presentation over at The Pioneer Post, Top 100 UK social enterprises revealed: NatWest SE100 2021. The top 100 includes British social enterprises that range from sustainable neighbourhoods to food that fights loneliness, to clothing brands and community cafés. Constructive Voices is covering those that relate to construction, place, community and sustainability [&hellip;]

Jackie De Burca · 7/9/2021