For over 30 years Better Homes and Gardens has entertained and informed literally millions of Australians with inspiring tips on how to get the most out of their homes. With a top-rating weekly television show, an award-winning magazine, a popular radio program and a website powered by Yahoo!7, Better Homes and Gardens has been seen [...]
APPLICATIONS INVITED – The George Alexander Foundation/ISS Institute Fellowship (GA)
For technical, trades and artisans to 35 years of age – see brochure
Do you work in any of these areas (or know someone who does)?
Environment and Sustainability
Alternative Energy
Submissions in other areas will be considered such as:
Manufacturing
Food
Automotive
Engineering
Trades
Building and Construction
Marine
Furniture
Heritage
Primary Industries
Specialist Trades
For [...]
Florilegium have stock of the final volume of Elliot & Jones Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants, Volume 9.
They say this program is the major achievement in 175 years of horticultural and gardening publishing in Australia.
RRP is $250.00, but Florilegium have a special 30% discount offer, so the price from Florilegium is [...]
Unlandscaped, the Landscape Architecture Australia prize for unrealized landscapes, seeks thought-provoking responses to contemporary issues.
The prize promotes ideas and debate about landscape architecture by rewarding challenging new work.
The annual program is open to landscape architects, graduates, students and other built environment professionals who are invited to enter their unrealized projects, propositions and scenarios. The overall [...]
Gardens of Spain Tour - 22 April – 15 May 2010
Flower-bedecked balconies decorate white-washed facades along a labyrinth of narrow alleys in the old quarters of Cordoba, Sevilla and Granada. Fountains spray into mirrored pools in formal gardens designed for royalty. Spain’s spectacular gardens show a combination of influences from throughout the centuries.
Experienced [...]
The 3rd International Urban Design Conference is being held from 30th August to 1 September 2010 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
“Designs On Our Future” will be the theme in 2010. Australia’s population is projected to increase by 60 per cent in the next 40 years, what impact will this have on our existing cities?
The [...]
On 9 November, two proponents, Brookfield Multiplex and Lend Lease, lodged Final Phase bids for the right to develop Stage One. This progress report contains an article about the process for the assessment and evaluation of those bids. You will also find an update on Barangaroo’s sustainability objectives, the Foreshore Walk, Headland Park and public [...]
11-16 April 2009, Melbourne Convention and Exhibiton Centre
Join one thousand delegates at the inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress 2010.
The Inaugural International Healthy Parks Healthy People Congress will explore how nature significantly contributes to our wellbeing and broader societal benefits. It is expected to attract over 1000 delegates from Australia and around the world. [...]
Friday, 13 November 2009
The LCA treated members, landscape architects, landscape designers, builders and horticulturalists; to an awesome display of their skills at the 2009 LCA Awards at Australian Technology Park in Eveleigh. AILDM Immediate Past President Arthur Lathouris and his wife Rosemary were amongst those in attendance.
As the sun set they strolled amidst a pictorial [...]
This foyer sculpture, ‘Sails II’, is a progression from Roger’s earlier work, ‘Sails’ but its organic curves would work really well in the landscape.
Visit his website and see for yourself
Roger Apte is a supporter of AILDM and sculptor of the Design Awards Trophies