Australia’s first solar trees
Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT’s) new five-star Green Star Design rated Science and Engineering Centre features Australia’s first solar trees. Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT’s)...
View ArticleNew critical facilities conference announced
A Critical Facilities Conference and Expo will run alongside next year’s Total Facilities Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in March. National Media, organiser of Total Facilities...
View ArticleUniversity’s successful software solution implementation
How construction management software was successfully selected and implemented at Montclair State University is shared by Montclair State University and Projectmates. Founded in 1908, Montclair State...
View ArticleHow campuses can gain a competitive advantage
How to prepare universities for the future through master planning that responds to context, and results in enhanced use of space and an attractive university experience is explained by HASSELL...
View ArticleSick school prescription: Ensuring scholars’ health
Building biologist, PAULINE FERGUSON shares some tips to help ensure occupant health at educational facilities. Ensuring occupant health at any public facility is a juggling act, but it is particularly...
View ArticleReport reveals sustainable schools’ impressive statistics
A new report released by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) shares how high-performance green schools can deliver high-performance students. A new report released by the Green Building...
View Article65″ Interactive Flat Panel Display launched
Providing a glimpse into the future of digital presentation solutions for the boardroom, training room and classroom, Hitachi has launched the 65 inch Interactive Flat Panel Display. Hitachi’s brand...
View ArticleAustralian accolades at the International Green Gown Awards
The International Green Gown Awards have highlighted the world-class efforts of the Australian tertiary education sector in becoming more sustainable, with the University of Wollongong and Sunshine...
View ArticleSustainable schools make sense and cents
The classroom environment can affect a child’s academic progress over a year by as much as 25 percent. ROBIN MELLON of the GBCA explains why green schools make sense and shares some quick wins any...
View ArticleTaking the long view: Planning flexible specialist facilities
DAVID HOMBURG of HASSELL discusses the planning of flexible specialist facilities using Flinders University’s new Tonsley Building as an example. As a designer, creating spaces that adapt to the needs...
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