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Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

Jan 2, 2023 Posted by Dane Latham

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Created: Jun 29, 2018; Published: Jul 24, 2018

Stop and stair: Australian stair regulations in contemporary designs

It’s an exciting time to be designing staircases. From transparent stairs to giant spiral staircases, architects have more choice than ever. Staircases are no longer just a functional feature of a building: they’re a central element of the design.
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Created: Jul 14, 2017; Published: Jul 18, 2017

Time management tips for architects on a tight deadline

Imagine you’re preparing for a major client presentation tomorrow and you know you’ve got a late, caffeine-fuelled night ahead. Burning the midnight oil can be inevitable to meet tight deadlines but effective time management can minimise the long hours and stress. If you’re juggling multiple project...
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Created: Jun 23, 2017; Published: Aug 1, 2017

Attention architects! Try these 5 ways to nail a new client meeting

To create great buildings, architects need great clients. That's why your first meeting with a potential client as an architect is crucial.
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Created: May 16, 2017; Published: May 25, 2017

Designing sustainable architecture for natural disasters

The figures are staggering enough: from the 1980s to the last decade, weather-related damage has risen from losses of about $50 billion annually to nearly $200 billion every year. And there’s more to come, with the CSIRO warning that the cost of replacing buildings exposed to extreme weather events ...
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Created: Apr 27, 2017; Published: Apr 28, 2017

5 Timeless Buildings For Architectural Inspiration In 2017

We live in an amazing world. Every day, someone, somewhere, does something inspirational. Art, science, technology and literature — everything is driving forward at an exponential rate. A bright new idea or a creative concept seems to be around every corner.
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Created: Aug 4, 2016; Published: Aug 9, 2016

5 Things I Learnt At Archidex 2016

Archidex is South East Asia’s most successful annual trade event focussing on architecture, interior design and building. Latham Australia was pleased to be invited to exhibit our products at the recent 2016 show, in conjunction with Sun Synergy Sdn Bhd, our exclusive Malaysian Distributor. Edwin Ng...
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Created: Mar 2, 2016; Published: Mar 7, 2016

Women in Architecture

Women working in traditionally male-dominated industries have never had it easy. In 2016, you wouldn’t expect to find that women still combat misconceptions and archaic attitudes about their strength, their abilities and their education within the building and construction industry ― a place where t...
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Created: Jan 5, 2016; Published: Jan 10, 2016

The 5 most exciting construction projects in the world right now

The global construction industry witnessed some extraordinary examples of ingenuity. Concepts such as smart buildings and vertical gardens featured in headlines, and builders and architects around the world worked together to transform the industry and break away from tradition.
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Created: May 1, 2015; Published: May 17, 2015

The world's tallest vertical garden is in Sydney

With so much focus now turned toward environmental impact and sustainable design in contemporary architecture, it's no surprise that vertical gardens and other urban green spaces have soared in popularity.
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Created: May 1, 2015; Published: May 10, 2015

Elements to consider when designing for large scale commercial & residential developments

Even the most well thought out residential design can present unforeseen safety concerns when it is adapted to a larger scale development. Scalability is a difficult thing to implement; often with a bigger focus placed on the overall design aesthetic. Here are some simple points to consider when des...
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Created: May 1, 2015; Published: May 24, 2015

When design meets engineering — a guide to genius

Creative genius is often perceived as a talent that only artists such as performers, painters or musicians possess. However, this kind of creative innovation and visionary thinking is evident in all sorts of disciplines, not just the arts ― from business and entrepreneurship to architecture and engi...
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Created: Mar 31, 2015; Published: Apr 27, 2015

How do architects, builders and tradespeople work together to reduce safety risks in construction?

Teamwork is not about tedious staff planning days spent enduring dated trust exercises and falling backwards into the arms of your colleagues. When we're thinking about serious safety concerns and how they manifest in the construction industry, the importance of effective teamwork becomes clear. But...
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