News: Design

Brisbane Olympics faces sustainability challenge in bid to be first ‘climate-positive’ Games

Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics will face a new challenge beyond the logistics of delivering the world’s largest sporting event as it prepares to become the first Games to offset more…

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Nov 8, 2021 Design / Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Populous designs world first net zero carbon arena

Brisbane-based global architecture and design firm, Populous is setting new venue standards for sustainability, innovation and fan experience with the design of recently opened Climate…

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Oct 29, 2021 Design / Entertainment / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Christchurch’s flatwater sports groups propose partial straightening of the Avon River course

Christchurch’s flatwater sports groups have submitted a proposal to Christchurch City Council to straighten the course of the Ōtākaro Avon River north of Kerrs Reach to improve…

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Sep 27, 2021 Design / Environment / Safety / Sport /

 
 

KP Hardiman Hockey Field showcases potential of recycled materials

The KP Hardiman Hockey Field, home to La Trobe University Hockey Club and an internationally accredited hockey field in Melbourne’s City of Darebin has used 98% reclaimed tyres for…

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Sep 9, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

dwp welcomes Australian athletes support of sustainable initiatives

dwp | design worldwide partnership – an architect firm designing environmentally responsible facilities for sports - has welcomed the news that multiple high profile Australian…

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Sep 2, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport /

 
 

Mildura community to benefit from new solar system at sporting precinct

A solar PV system to be installed on the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct’s stadium and anticipated to be operational by the end of this year will deliver flow-on financial…

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Aug 2, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Ken Rosewall Arena and Mon Repos Turtle Centre among buildings shortlisted at 2021 World Architecture Festival Awards

The World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards has announced its 2021 shortlist, celebrating buildings and landscapes to have been completed across the world between 2019 and 2021. The…

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Jul 20, 2021 ByKaren Sweaney Culture / Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Polygiene partners with KVRA to develop multiple-use and environment-friendly jiu-jitsu apparel

Polygiene®, the global leader in branded ‘stays fresh technologies’, has partnered with Brazilian brand KVRA - a market leader in the jiu-jitsu and MMA arena - to become the…

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May 19, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport / Technology /

 
 

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