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The industry’s leading conference on the Sustainable Built Environment is coming on Thursday November 10, 2022.

Having said that, the quality of the winners was something that we have seen improve year in, year out, and something bodes very positively for the upcoming Gala Awards night on November 10 in Sydney, and will once again confirm the Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards as the paragon of national sustainability awards in Australia.

One of the undisputable pillars of the building and construction industry, certifications have long been one of the most reliable ways to ensure accountability, transparency and commitment. Whether it’s ensuring compliance with local building standards, demonstrating a product’s fire safety profile or offering an insight into its environmental impact, ensuring the products are independently assessed and verified has become the norm.

Network Architectural’s Technical Manager talks to us about the impact of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster on his career path, working with Mitsubishi to bring to life what is now considered the golden standard in non-combustible cladding – and how the Japanese sustainability principles of “Kaiteki” influenced the process.

Classified AS 5113 EW (External Walls) for fire compliance, CSR Cemintel Territory is prefinished in a variety of colours and simulated textures and available in a choice of simple aluminium or colour-matched preformed corners. Supplied with platinum coating technology to protect against UV damage and colour fade, and featuring a ventilated cavity to keep buildings dry, it can be relied upon for a long working life and minimal maintenance requirements.

The beauty of the big building is something to behold. Every minute detail is considered by an architect, with each piece of the puzzle forming a monolithic jigsaw.

In 2020, Tony Rouady and Kim Regler founded Network Architectural. A subsidiary of Network Building Supplies, NA works directly in conjunction with architects supplying built environment professionals with facade and ceiling solutions.

Durlum metal ceilings were specified for the Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge to complement the design theme of this luxurious space.

Network Architectural specialises in supplying high-quality architectural cladding and building product solutions to architects and specifiers across Australia. With a focus on fire safety and compliance, durability, amazing finishes and a wide range of colours.

Leading Australian distributor of high-quality architectural cladding solutions Network Architectural has challenged insurers, government departments and agencies to take a closer look at one of the most pressing safety challenges in the industry. “It’s clear that some in the insurance industry have been steering Australian architects and designers towards a single class of cladding (solid aluminium) because they’ve missed the science. They’ve mistakenly ascribed higher fire risk to all...