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When thinking about sustainable design, acoustics probably don’t come to mind, but depending on the build type, dampening noise pollution may be an important part of the brief. Taking this into consideration, Knauf has developed Stratopanel, an acoustic ceiling lining with built-in air purifying CLEANEO Technology. According to Knauf, used in the company’s perforated acoustic plasterboard range, the technology reduces both smells and airborne pollutants such as VOCs, improving overall air qu...

Technologies including triple glazing, chilled beam cooling systems, intelligent ventilation and Verosol’s SilverScreen roller blind fabrics were employed to make the public space user-friendly.

The amazing glass facade required a sustainable solution for solar control and its impact on the temperature inside the building during the harsh Australian weather conditions.

Smart Design Studio was conceived with some pretty specific environmental performance goals in mind. With help from Verosols SilverScreen range of blinds, the award-winning project has achieved at least one of these - it is able to function throughout the year without air-conditioning.

Stephanie Stefanovic Australia records some of the longest sunshine hours in the world, paired with some of the world’s harshest UV rays. This brings some unique design challenges (and possibilities) to Australian residential architecture, which has historically struggled to fully capture the benefits of the local climate. Victorian styles in particular are not known for their energy efficiency, tending to be cold and dark in winter and overly hot in summer. In contrast, Queenslander architec...