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Arresting landmark
The new Bendigo Police Station asserts a strong public presence and the building's complex facade addresses as many design issues as it has angles
Splash of colour
A number of design devices and colourful elements ensure memories of visiting this office and training facility will linger on
Reflected glory
This office and hotel complex presents a shining facade of glass to the world every glazed element, inside and out, was supplied and installed by Queensland Glass
Industry first
With water-saving functions and cleaner electricity generation, this development demonstrates that the use of ESD principles is not confined to the commercial sector
Leading light
Green Square North Tower is the latest addition to Brisbane's largest high-tech office park,and the tower's cutting-edge design takes a giant leap forward in energy efficiency
When the heat is on
Energy-efficient initiatives in the new Metropolitan Fire Brigade training facility include an innovative cooling system and passive design features that limit solar gain
Leading light
Absorption chillers go hand in hand with the co-generation process. ECS provided the plant that ensured North Tower receives free air conditioning
Shape of things to come
Sustainable mixed-use developments are a blueprint for the future. But, as this project by Abigroup Contractors illustrates, they involve a complex, yet rewarding construction programme
Design for the next century
Sustainable design initiatives, a large, column-free interior and campus-style internal courtyard are key features of Brisbane's Centenary Square project, designed by Rice Daubney
