This year the Componibili collection by Kartell celebrates 50 years since its creator, Anna Castle Ferrieri, dreamt up a unique design system that transformed plastic from labware to luxury item, inspiring a generation of designers including Patricia Urquiola. The Componibili represents the experimental exuberance and optimism of post-war Italy and a movement of designers and […]
Planex steel locker system with Gantner ‘smart’ electronic lock has been used at Western Sydney University, designed to empower students.
Three building organisations are partnering to advocate for sustainable, energy efficient buildings in Australia. The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) the Passive House Institute (PHI) and the Australian Passive House Association (APHA) have agreed to work together to promote ultra-low energy buildings in Australia. Passive House (Passivhaus) is a building metric which is voluntary […]
The fund will encourage more greening in the city, including trees, parks, green walls, roofs and façades and stormwater projects – the most effective way to protect us against extreme heat.