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• Thermal Bridging in Commercial Buildings – A Guide for Specifiers

  08-07-2026 23:58 via indesignlive.com
  
  Thermal bridging occurs when heat bypasses insulation through more conductive materials or structural elements within the building envelope. While often considered a detailing issue, its impact extends far beyond individual components – influencing whole-building performance, energy efficiency and occupant comfort.In commercial buildings, unaddressed thermal bridging can reduce the effectiveness of insulation, increase heating and cooling demand, and contribute to higher operational energy
  
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• Reigniting Regenerative Architecture

  08-07-2026 23:54 via indesignlive.com
  
  As the industry faces increasing pressure to address embodied carbon, resource depletion and climate impact, architects are facing the challenge of moving from “doing less harm” to actively designing buildings and interiors that contribute positively to environmental and human systems.In this context, in this session of CPD Live, we consider the renewed importance of regenerative architecture, reframing it as a critical next step beyond conventional sustainability.Architects will gai
  
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• Understanding & Enhancing Weathertightness in Facades

  08-07-2026 23:50 via indesignlive.com
  
  Distinct from airtightness, weathertightness refers to a building’s capacity to protect itself from external weather conditions, as a means of reducing air/water intrusion and the presence of moisture in the building envelope.The reason weathertightness is important, and the reason architects should seek to create barriers against inclement weather, is that it helps to protect the structural integrity of the building in question. It prevents the accumulation of moisture within walls, which
  
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• Nine Ways to Turn AI into Your Business’ Secret Weapon

  08-07-2026 23:44 via indesignlive.com
  
  Beyond the noise surrounding its arrival – and the claims of everything from previously-unimaginable efficiency and prosperity on the one hand, to mass unemployment and dystopia on the other – there is no doubting that artificial intelligence is set to change the world. Like it or not, AI is here to stay.That said, the obvious question for architects – and indeed anybody with a job – is how is this all going to affect me? While this is not yet completely clear, for archit
  
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• Spatial Planning Under the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)

  08-07-2026 23:38 via indesignlive.com
  
  The Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) sets out technical provisions to help ensure Class 1a and 2 buildings better meet the needs of the community, including older people and those with mobility limitations.Since its introduction into the National Construction Code (NCC) in 2022, Livable Housing Design is no longer a “nice to have”, but a mandatory requirement for applicable residential projects.In practice, however, designers often encounter challenges when implementing these s
  
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• Forever Chemicals & Microplastics in Drinking Water – Risks, Responsibilities & Best-Practice Filtration

  08-07-2026 23:35 via indesignlive.com
  
  Commonly known as ‘forever chemicals’, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in consumer products (to enhance non-stick coatings and waterproofing properties), and also in firefighting foams and various industrial processes.‘Microplastics’, on the other hand, are defined as small plastic pieces that measure less than 5 mm in length. Found in personal care products, industrial abrasives, agricultural fertilizer coatings and more
  
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• Rugs & Axminster Carpet for Commercial Applications – A Guide for Specifiers

  08-07-2026 23:32 via indesignlive.com
  
  There are several considerations when specifying flooring for commercial projects. To varying degrees – and depending on weather the job in question involves an office, a kindergarten, a public bar, or a hotel foyer – the floor chosen needs to be durable, easy to clean and safe.Beyond functional requirements, commercial flooring should also look good. It should work with broader aesthetic themes, speak to various other architectural inclusions, elevate the ambience of a space and eve
  
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• A workplace that doubles as a design showroom

  08-07-2026 08:35 via indesignlive.com
  
  For Wildflower, the office is more than a workplace. It’s a space where clients experience the company’s approach to furniture procurement, styling and interior curation before a project even begins.Designed in collaboration with workplace consultancy Made For, the new Melbourne headquarters functions equally as office and showroom. Every room has been considered as an extension of the Wildflower brand, demonstrating how furniture and materiality can shape the atmosphere of a workpla
  
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• Finding quotidian design joy at Melbourne Design Week 

  08-07-2026 05:21 via indesignlive.com
  
  Melbourne Design Week 2026 might have wrapped up some weeks ago, but New/Relic: Fixtures was one exhibition worth taking a look back at. It saw ten designers — across a range of disciplines spanning jewellery design, ceramics, and furniture design — invited to reimagine everyday fixtures found in homes across Australia. Curated by interior designer Chiara Hunwick of Hunney Studio and architect Isabelle Jooste of Minilo Studio, New/Relic was hosted by Le Space in partnership with
  
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