Architects should rethink glass skyscrapers amid the Climate Emergency and promote solutions with external shading and less glass in designs for high-rise buildings worldwide.
Call this an ‘upgrade’? $600,000,000 later, BYO shade at South Bank Station
It's now over two years and $600,000,000 later, and maybe some of the promised $6 million for the South Bank station upgrade is still in the kitty, but it's not looking good for the 60,000 passengers who must struggle through this place out of necessity rather than choice.
How to keep Brisbane liveable and friendly
On the eve of a city wide forum to create a Charter of Principles that will guide strategic decisions and make sure Brisbane thrives as a friendly and liveable place for future generations, I propose two scenarios to focus our minds.
Hot in the suburbs – Want more walkable streets? More trees please.
Australia's summer heat poses challenges for walkability in Brisbane, where aspirations for a pedestrian-friendly city clash with ongoing suburban design shortcomings. While some public spaces reflect subtropical planning, many infill developments lack shade and greenery. Effective urban design must prioritize pedestrian comfort to enhance community interactions and ensure sustainable living spaces.
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