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Discussion over why its far better for the environment to pipe water from Tasmania to Melbourne than building the Wonthaggi desalination plant

Huge circular windows flood the interior of this funky apartment block in Melbourne with natural light. BKK Architects designed the Cirqua Apartments as a series of staggered volumes that reference the region's historical...

Austin Maynard Architects continues their valiant fight against the cookie-cutter McMansions of Australia with a beautiful new project built from recycled red brick...

Austin Maynard Architects continues their valiant fight against the cookie-cutter McMansions of Australia with a beautiful new project built of recycled red brick...

Skyrocketing Australian gas prices are behind AGL plans to build a $250m LNG import terminal south of Melbourne

Melbourne-based Branch Studio Architects crafted this dark and handsome number hidden away among the trees in Victoria. Built as a house extension with a master suite, the Pavilion Between Trees features rammed-charcoal walls,...

Melbourne-based Branch Studio Architects crafted this dark and handsome number hidden away among the trees in Victoria. Built as a house extension with a master suite, the Pavilion Between Trees features rammed-charcoal walls,...

Architecture studio tenfiftyfive paired modern luxury with sustainable and nature-centric design in their design of this gorgeous house extension in Melbourne...

Energy infrastructure of the past, like oil refineries and rigs, aren't typically considered beautiful. But as the world transitions to more renewable sources of power, what if utility-scale energy installations could double...

City trees are under increased threat but research tools show that looking after them will lower temperatures, prevent flooding and reduce pollution

In the second of our series highlighting innovative renewable energy projects across Australia we show how many older residents of a Melbourne suburb have embraced solar energy, backed by a council scheme where they can pay...

In our new series on Australian renewable projects, we visit a suburb where an investment scheme makes solar energy accessible to those who need it most

Sustainability and a tight budget were the driving features for this bright and airy lean-to extension to a detached 1960s home. Designed by Warc Studio, the timber-and-glass addition houses a spacious open-plan living area,...

Our government spends 10 times more on disaster recovery than on prevention, but now it needs to think ahead

Businesses and cities are taking up the slack left by government policy, aligning environmental goals with climate science

The 282-square-meter MPavilion 2016 designs have a rustic charm owing to its use of plant and earth-based materials. The roof and awning will be made of karvi panels, created from a mix of cow dung and earth, and will be...