Innholdsfortegnelse for April-May 2021 i Architecture Au Products

Designed for ease of installation, XCEM’s innovative AlphaPanel wall system is a precast concrete product that has gained traction in the construction industry. Australian builders and developers, including Meriton, Richard Crookes Constructions, Decode and Landmark have specified the 35 mm AlphaPanel in their builds for both internal and external applications, such as corridors, service risers, external facades, and balcony, basement and intertenancy walls. XCEM’s CEO Jesse Rafidi talks about how AlphaPanel has revolutionized concrete walling: “For a long time, we’ve been considering the issues associated with current offerings in the walling market, and the need for low-cost and high-performance concrete walling solutions. AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) wall panel and plasterboard systems require expensive coatings and are subject to high repair and maintenance costs over the lifetime of a structure. XCEM…

Design Speaks calendar 2021 The 2021 Design Speaks program presents a varied and stimulating offering of conferences and seminars exploring diverse topics about architecture and design. As the world adapts to recent challenges, parts of the program will be delivered via the interactive Design Speaks Virtual Portal, with sessions offered both live and on-demand. The new platform allows built environment professionals to pick and choose the talks that most interest them and view them at their convenience. Sessions attract formal CPD points, which architects require to maintain their registration to practice. The portal launched in late 2020 with The Architecture Symposium: Housing Futures, which was curated by Andrew Burns and Hannah Tribe and attracted more than 550 delegates. Six conferences are proposed for 2021, including Old School / New School,…

Leading Australian steel building products company Lysaght is celebrating 100 years of local manufacturing. While the current Lysaght range covers roofing and walling, architectural cladding, guttering, fascia and rainwater goods, fencing and screening, steel sections, formwork and framing, patios, carports and structures, it’s galvanised corrugated iron that it’s best known for. This steel product has been used on everything from the roofs and bull-nose verandahs of heritage homes, through to shearing sheds and outback dunnies, and more recent architectural projects. The product’s journey to national icon status can be traced back to Britain, where John Lysaght began galvanizing corrugated steel sheeting in 1857 under the “Orb” trademark. Orb was first sold in Australia through independent merchants until Lysaght established the Victorian Galvanised Iron and Wire Company, which acted as a…

Low-profile Pega ceiling lights BoscoLighting’s Pega surface-mounted ceiling light is designed for modern applications, pairing a low profile with a high light output and low power consumption. The rectangular light features a minimalist design that illuminates living rooms, bedrooms, receptions, lobbies and other commercial projects. The lights’ colour temperature and brightness are easy for users to adjust via supplied controllers. During the winter seasons, users can have the light set to ‘Warm White’ to create a warmer atmosphere. As the warmer days arrive, users can alter the colour temperature value to ‘Natural White’ or ‘Cool White’ to evoke cooler feelings. selector.com/surface-mounted-adjustable-ceiling-lights-pega Item 25 nquire at productnews.com.au User-friendly Vialla handle set The Vialla handle set from CiiLOCK Engineering is a statement of the company’s quest for perfection at every angle. With…