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Not All Green Walls are Really Green or Safe
Residential
Wednesday September 4 2019

Not All Green Walls are Really Green or Safe

Not all ‘green walls’ being placed in homes throughout Australia are genuinely ‘living’ whilst some may be harmful for the environment or may even cause fire...

Green Roofs and Walls: Be Warned
Green
Tuesday November 21 2017

Green Roofs and Walls: Be Warned

If you are thinking of designing a building with a green roof or walls, you may be about to cause yourself some problems. Basically, buildings and...

Living Infrastructure Will Benefit Australia’s Ageing Population
Landscaping
Thursday September 7 2017

Living Infrastructure Will Benefit Australia’s Ageing Population

Australia's ageing population is about to greatly increase the country's demand for living infrastructure.

Impact of Green Infrastructure Beyond the Site
Urban Planning
Wednesday August 23 2017

Impact of Green Infrastructure Beyond the Site

There are many ways in which green infrastructure, such as green roofs, can have a positive environmental impact beyond the site itself. It can be used,...

Who’s Paying? Funding Living Infrastructure in 2017 and Beyond
Green
Monday July 17 2017

Who’s Paying? Funding Living Infrastructure in 2017 and Beyond

When it comes to living or green infrastructure, funding is a commonly cited barrier to implementation.

The Rise of the Rooftop Garden: Adding Value to Venues
Landscaping
Wednesday May 10 2017

The Rise of the Rooftop Garden: Adding Value to Venues

Recent years have seen enormous growth in urban greening as buildings in urban centres have come to life with vertical gardens, trailing plants and rooftop hideaways.

What’s Holding Back Green Infrastructure in Australia?
Green
Wednesday March 8 2017

What’s Holding Back Green Infrastructure in Australia?

Green roofs and vertical gardens are a growing area of investment for property developers and urban planners across Australia.

Sustainability with Modern Masonry Products
Green
Tuesday February 7 2017

Sustainability with Modern Masonry Products

In recent years, multiple factors have converged to create increasing demand for green and sustainable buildings. Stricter building codes, along with LEED and other building performance...

Green Spaces to Mitigate Urban Heat
Urban Planning
Wednesday July 22 2015

Green Spaces to Mitigate Urban Heat

Several recent studies have shown that green spaces help to mitigate the urban heat island effect, which is expected to worsen in cities in the coming...