Author: AU News Bureau
Cistermiser recently launched its latest brochure dedicated to education washroom solutions. The resource has been carefully designed to provide schools and educational facilities managers with a comprehensive guide to implementing advanced water-saving and hygiene technologies across their campuses. โAs educational institutions continue to balance student health whilst striving to adopt best practice in order to achieve sustainability targets, the need for efficient water management and hygiene solutions has never been greater,โ said Richard Braid, Managing Director, Cistermiser. โThis brochure serves as an essential tool for decision-makers, facilities managers and procurement teams in the education sector. Our product range is designed…
The Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has launched an architectural design competition to enhance the Gahunje Cricket Stadium with a top-tier international clubhouse. In collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Pune Centre, the competition invites professional architects, architectural firms, and students to present creative designs for upgrading the stadium into a cutting-edge, self-sustaining venue. MCA President Rohit Pawar announced the news during a press conference held in Pune. Pawar said, โWe are happy to announce an architectural design competition in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Architects, Pune Centre, that seeks to blend the passion for cricket with innovative…
Worldโs leading architecture competition organiser Buildner recently concluded its Iceland Ski Snow Cabin International Design Competition, inviting architects and designers to create a cozy, eco-friendly ski cabin that blends harmoniously with Iceland’s stunning landscape. The competition aimed to develop practical, sustainable designs that offer a skierโs retreat, complete with essential amenities such as gear storage and a warm communal space. The challenge was set in the Mรฝvatn region, a picturesque area in northern Iceland, renowned for its breathtaking natural wonders, including Lake Mรฝvatn, the Skรบtustaรฐagรญgar craters, and the geothermal marvel of the Krafla caldera. Participants were tasked with designing a…
London Design Festival has announced the details of its thought leadership programme, Global Design Forum, that aims to celebrate “design and the minds shaping its future”. Running from 14 to 20 September at the V&A, this year’s edition will host a series of talks focused on addressing some of the most pressing challenges currently faced by designers spanning themes of sustainability, technology, cities and repair. The forum is set to welcome over 60 speakers from across the global design and creative network, who will share perspectives on ways in which design can be made more accessible, inclusive and sustainable to…
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced that Xochimilco Ecological Park in Mexico City, Mexico, designed by the landscape architecture firm Grupo de Diseรฑo Urbano S.C., has won the ASLA 2024 Landmark Award. The Landmark Award is bestowed upon a distinguished landscape architecture project completed between 15 and 50 years ago that retains its original design integrity and contributes many benefits to the surrounding community. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, the 3000 hectare cultural landscape of the Chinampas region is home to a sustainable agriculture system that is prehispanic in origin. The original park project…
ACP( Aluminum Composite Panels) manufacturer and supplier Viva recently unveiled De-Madera, an innovative line of facade panels that marries the timeless elegance of wood with cutting-edge sustainability. De-Madera represents a leap forward in architectural design, combining the natural charm of wood with Viva ACPโs advanced facade technology. Each panel in the De-Madera collection features unique lines and textures, ranging from the classic White Oak to the striking Charred Wood, all crafted with a commitment to responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship. This innovative collection made its grand debut at the prestigious IIID event in Hyderabad unveiled by eminent architects present at…
According to media reports, in order to safeguard Le Corbusier-designed furniture for city that goes for lakhs and crores in auctions abroad, the Chandigarh Administration is all set to come up with a furniture museum in the city. This has been informed in the โaction taken reportโ ahead of the Administratorโs Advisory Council meeting. It will be a first-of-its-kind museum which will have cityโs valuable heritage furniture on display. And the same will come up at Government Press Building in Sector 18, Chandigarh. With this, the authorities not only plan to showcase the Corbusier-designed furniture but also aim to protect…
The Design Educates Awards 2024 recently announced the winners of this year. These projects excel in addressing complex social and environmental challenges while carrying significant educational value. Held annually, the awards recognize projects that respond to social and environmental issues and promote sustainability, even if the educational impact is gradual. In fact, it aims to highlight projects that offer long-term value and address the complexities of modern life. This yearโs competition attracted participants from 50 countries, with most submissions coming from the architectural field. However, as the awards become more widely known, they are also drawing increased interest from product,…
