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Queensland has seen some devastating effects as a result of natural environmental disasters such as the powerful floods they experienced at the beginning of this year. In light of the damage caused by the floods, both the federal government and Queensland state government have banded together in order to use the excess water more effectively. In the latest reports, the combined government entities plan to harness the wet season floodwaters and channel them into irrigation systems. In creating an irrigation system that puts the floodwaters to positive use, the government hopes to protect infrastructure from the effects of the environment, as well as harness the water efficiently.

Towers are marketed as iconic places to work, live, visit and simply experience. It is important that they keep up their appearance. But the maintenance and cleaning of tall buildings can be a complex and costly business for building owners. Conversely, the integration of large and unsightly building maintenance units (BMU) can potentially compromise the architectural design integrity. Modern BMU designs combine the integration of efficient, cost effective cleaning and maintenance procedures with a solution that maintains the aesthetic ambitions. The cleaning technology options are numerous; from traditional abseiling techniques to self climbing cradles and davit arms, through to monorail systems and BMU machines.

While feeling safe and secure is a universal need, the strategies through which this need is met have changed over time and across cultures. Recent natural disasters and terror attacks have contributed to a heightened level of interest in how best to protect public buildings and associated structures from natural or man-made events. Within Australia, the National Construction Code (NCC) defines types of building and associated structures, in addition to providing technical advice for their design and construction. The NCC covers such matters as structural integrity, fire resistance, access and egress, services and equipment, and energy efficiency as well as aspects of health and amenities.

Mexico City's proposed new airport "pioneers a new concept for a large-span, single airport enclosure, which will achieve new levels of efficiency and flexibility", says Lord Foster. Click here to read more...

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Energy Efficiency - Architects, engineers and designers constantly search for innovative ways to enhance energy efficiency in residential, commercial, industrial and public buildings. It's no wonder with electricity price rises of 117% and new energy reduction measures of 35% in the 2019 National Construction Code. Natual light is vital for the health and wellness for all working in new commercial hub environments.

CAD software with the right design automation tools can help address industry needs, eliminate repetitive tasks and facilitates the designer to accommodate quick and abrupt design changes. Read the full story for more information.

With anarchitecture dictated by the dynamics of seawater breaking waves and water levels flooding parts of the island and interior, Ar. Margot Krasojević continues on her mission of orchestrating dynamic and efficient way to harness tidal energy.

UNStudio unveils it winning competition entry for designing one of Germany's most sustainable office buildings, where the concept breaks new, sustainable ground both technically and architecturally as it incorporates ESG objectives and highly efficient, resource-saving technology.

Characterized by a play of volumes, Anand Dham in South India is a contemporary-styled villa with integral traditional connects. Click the link to read more…

Considered ahead of its time even in the 1960s, when it was first built, the Palazzo Campari building, Milan is today a refurbished modern wrap, delineating its advanced features as obsolete… Click the link to read more…

By Flying Elephant Studio Photography: Manoj Sudhakaran; Courtesy the architects A true synthesis of contemporary sustainable architecture meets the eye in an energy-efficient design that is inviting, user friendly, thermally comfortable and aesthetically stimulating.

By Pari Syal Photography: Courtesy Eram Scientific E-Toilet christened "Delight" is India's technological answer to public sanitation ensuring cleanliness, sustainability and efficient maintenance. Scarcity of toilets has not been the crippling issue in our country; it is the lack of maintenance of existing facilities that is the key problem tarnishing the public sanitation system and making it unfit for use.

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Researchers in the US are using pioneering technology to create long-lasting, more efficient nuclear batteries. We talk to Patrick J Pinhero, Alan K Wertsching and Jae Wan Kwon of the University of Missouri about pushing the boundaries of betavoltaic electricity generation. The University of Missouri (MU) is pushing boundaries in betavoltaic electricity generation.

European researchers developed a new software and sensor system to lower carbon emissions and energy costs in airports, while SITA planned to deploy its AIRCOM Server Flight Tracker in India for efficient aircraft tracking.

In the battle to reduce energy poverty, the opportunities that satellite imaging data offers could be key to shining a light on wasteful inefficiencies. Andy Tunnicliffe speaks to E.ON to find out more about a project to use space-based technology to improve energy efficiency.