January 2012
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December 2011
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Theorising the Project: A Thematic Approach to...
I went to a talk last Tuesday held at the NSW Institute of Architects. The talk was given by Dr Michael Tawa, Professor of Architecture at Sydney University. The occasion was to launch his new book; Theorising the Project. To see, hear and feel Tawa’s ruminations on architecture lifted me and reminded me that it is all worth it in the end. The slide show that ran on a loop was one of the...
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November 2011
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Ai Wei Wei’s Forever Bicycles
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Junee Library Energy + Water Savings Evaluation
Junee Library Energy Savings Evaluation
We have just received our first energy and water savings analysis for the Library we completed in 2009. A massive 96% saving in potable water consumption and a 21% saving in energy use compared to best practice baseline figures. Visit our website to see the Library, link below:
http://www.dunnhillam.com.au/projects/juneelibrary.html
Here are the figures...
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The Art of City Making
We went to the Sydney City Talk on Wednesday evening to hear Charles Landry discuss the role imagination and creativity plays in the development of cities. The panel discussion that followed raised a number of poignant issues, our pick were:
Rod Simpson’s first point to get the discussion rolling was that we need to broaden our understanding of the city and that it is vital that we include...
October 2011
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Laurie Baker's Architectural Principles →
Here are the 20 architectural principles on which the architect Laurie Baker based his practice. I agree with all of them, a man ahead of his time.
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Hold the Press ! Architects are Useful !
So, have you read the BER Taskforce Report ? We did. There were a number of interesting things within the report.
For example;
there were some fantastic success stories, mostly in WA. Where was the good press?
the cost of building wasn’t actually that much on average in NSW. Only about $3,500 per square meter and I think that includes the 20-25% fees that the project managers of...
September 2011
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Ziggy Stardust Apartments
Of course these apartments would happen in Melbourne.
Ziggy Startdust will soon cover the Tatu apartments in Prahran. What’s also pretty great is that facial elements (the eyes and lips) are adjustable screens for the balconies and will change as the residents shift them.
via Arch-daily
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A complete guide to carbon offsetting →
Duncan Clark summarises the offsetting debate in this edited extract from The Rough Guide to Green Living. Is the whole concept of offsetting a scam? Do offset projects actually deliver the carbon benefits they promise? What is the price of offsetting?
August 2011
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State of the City 2011 - Sustainable Sydney 2030...
On Wednesday 31st August we attended a feed back day on the Sustainable Sydney 2030 Plan. The event was organised by the City of Sydney at Town Hall, beautifully refurbished by Tanner Architects (see link below). Lord Mayor Clover Moore and City of Sydney CEO Monica Barone spoke about what has already been achieved and what is in the pipe line, an impressive list. The event bought together people...
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Top Marks
A few weeks ago we were contacted by Ann Truong, a year 11 student from Arthur Phillip High School. She asked if she could come in and interview us for a report she had to prepare for her Graphic Design course. When we met Ann were all very impressed with her and thought that the questions she asked and her manner were very intelligent. Ann told us yesterday that she had received top marks for the...
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Designing a (Wooden) Earthquake-Proof Home
We found this amazing test on the popularmechanics website. On July 14, all eyes in Japan’s Hyogo Earthquake Engineering Research Center turned to the seven-story wood condominium in the center of an enormous room. Deep rumblings and the sound of massive pistons pumping filled the room as the condo began to shake. It moved up and down, left and right, back and forth. Less than a minute...
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spreading the good word (about architecture)
http://www.living-architecture.co.uk/
Here is a company ( a social enterprise) based in the UK that organises holiday rentals in contemporary architecture. Their treatise is to promote and give access to architecture for everyone (you can stay in one for 20 pounds a night). They say; We started the organisation from a desire to shift perceptions of modern architecture. We wanted to allow people...
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Limited Edition George Nelson Tray Table
Part of the Herman Miller Select Program, this limited-edition tray table was inspired by George Nelson’s mid-century masterpiece, the Flock of Butterflies clock. Manufactured in polished aluminum with a design meant to evoke butterflies in flight.
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WatchThis is an animation of a BIM model we have created for a prefabricated house to be built in Alice Springs.
It excites us immensely so we were hoping it would excite all of you too.
July 2011
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Australian Architectural Association visits...
On Wednesday 27th July our Studio in Botany is part of the Australian Architectural Association tour social event.
The tour will take place here (33 Salisbury St, Botany) between 6:00pm - 645pm. If you would like to come along, please email Terence Yong to RSVP.
For more information on the Australian Architectural Association visit - http://architecture.org.au
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Design in Context: a Junee Library case study by...
Ashley recently presented at the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Country Division Seminar ’Design in Context’ (Wagga Wagga). His presentation was a case study of the Junee Library: Incorporating Tradition and Innovation in the Design and Construction of a New Multi Purpose Library.
A PDF copy of the presentation can be view and downloaded here.
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Rhyholzertischli coffee table by Adrian Wicki
A driftwood and glass coffee table by Adrian Wicki.
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June 2011
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The Athenium Theatre on the front page
Sound Sensation (9th June 2011)
DESPITE the average weather, a sellout crowd arrived at the Athenium Theatre on Tuesday night to see the Australian Army Band Kapooka.
Having not performed in the district for a couple of years, the band returned in style, sitting in front of the stage, almost among the crowd.
Major Peter Thomas, the band’s musical director, promised a lot of fun for the...
May 2011
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Workshop 1 Inaugural Group Art Exhibition
Featuring Artwork by Lynn Cook, John Murray and Ben Taylor, who will be present.
Friday May 20th, from 6pm and Saturday and Sunday (by appointment only).
Dunn + Hillam Architect’s Studio - 33 Salisbury St, Botany NSW 2019
April 2011
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Why drive when you can ride to work?