In this article, Martin Heide, Principal at NH Architecture, and Marcus Strang, Technical Lead (Passivhaus) at HIP V. HYPE explore the non-linear materials economy through projects that demonstrate strong leadership…
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I am Spotted Gum. You know me by sight, even if you don’t know my name. My bark peels away in mottled patches of cream, grey, and reddish/brown. A camouflage…
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The Nature Design Guide is a practical, industry-led resource created to help shape a Country-centred approach to nature-based design in the Australian built environment. Collaboratively developed, the guide offers actionable…
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Living Building Challenge Guidance Notes from our Technical Working Group (TWG) Below you'll find a series of notes relating to specific topics and/or requirements of the Living Building Challenge® that…
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I have many cherished memories from my childhood of playing in gardens, witnessing flowers bloom, and watching fruits and vegetables ripen. Now, as a mother of two, I see how…
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How the Living Building Challenge is a powerful tool for driving regenerative design The Living Building Challenge® (LBC), developed and managed by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is one…
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Celebrating innovation in Australian biophilic design What if you could step into a world where our buildings felt like an extension of nature, rather than separate from it? Where…
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The International Living Future Institute administers the Living Building Challenge® (LBC) certification program which is organised into seven performance areas, known as Petals. One of these, the Materials Petal, advocates for…
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