Michael Janeke on big architectural projects and leadership challenges
Michael Janeke on big architectural projects and leadership challenges.
Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics is still stalled at the starting line
Queensland taxpayers were last week treated to new glossy images portraying how $3.5 billion of their money (more realistically double or triple that) will be spent on refashioning one of Brisbane’s most significant inner-city parklands (there aren’t many) into a concrete and turf mecca for professional sports clubs.
Seven building services trends to watch in 2026
Ambition is admirable. But engineering limits, ageing assets, fragmented regulation, skills shortages and system-level risk will shape what buildings can realistically deliver in 2026 –…
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Sydney needs more housing. But what happens when it loses its story?
A few weeks ago, NSW Premier Chris Minns announced plans to redevelop Glebe Island for housing. It’s hard to argue with the premise. Sydney needs more…
Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics is still stalled at the starting line
Queensland taxpayers were last week treated to new glossy images portraying how $3.5 billion of their money (more realistically double or triple that) will be spent on refashioning…
Australia renewables must move fast AND fair
There are many examples that illustrate the harsh reality of how an unfettered “green rush” to extract the critical minerals we rely on to build renewables can contribute…
Australian Urban Design Awards winners 2026
The Australian Urban Design Awards were unveiled in Canberra on Tuesday, honouring people and projects who have contributed to better cities and quality of life for communities across…
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