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According to the shifting demographics of the Australian population, demand for health care and aged care will eventually outpace supply. In this context, greater scrutiny is being placed on the design and construction of healthcare and aged care facilities and how they can improve the lives of patients and residents.

When a fire safety review for a large apartment complex in Canberra found that the cladding was unsafe and combustible, an independent evaluation of suitable replacement products was undertaken.

When 2,500 students of all ages entered the brand-new Meadowbank Education Precinct in 2022, the metal ceilings lining the major community facilities, covered passageways, and learning/recreational covered outdoor spaces were as innovative and modern as this State Government concept school.

Sustainability can seem a bit surreal until it becomes something tangible. With many companies looking to drive down emissions to mitigate climate change, new products that roll off the production line are now causing less harm to the environment during their lifecycles.

Discover the 12 projects that took home top honours at the 2022 awards.

Discover the products and innovations that are building the future of a more Sustainable Australia

Each year, the Sustainability Awards makes special mention of the individuals who are making, or have made, an outstanding impact in the world of sustainable built design. Discover the individuals celebrated at the 2022 Sustainability Awards.

The lessons of the Grenfell and Lacrosse tower fires continue even to this day. With building owners under pressure to replace combustible cladding on their residential buildings, our attention turns towards identifying fully compliant facade products that not only protect occupants but are also sustainable, durable, and cost-effective.

Mitsubishi ALPOLIC NC/A1, the flagship product from Network Architectural, sets the gold standard for non-combustible cladding in Australia.

Certifications have long been one of the most reliable ways to ensure accountability, transparency and commitment in the building and construction industry.