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Recent Media Releases from Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. Media releases relate to all aspects of building and design including building inspection reports, maintenance, industry trends, effects of weather and Government policy.

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Flood Recovery Needs Careful Planning

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Flood victims have been urged to plan the restoration of their homes carefully and to allow time for the home to dry out to avoid costly mistakes which could lead to having to redo the repairs, by Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects. 

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Archicentre Home Buyer and Renovator Sentiment Survey

Monday, 06 February 2012

In a snap poll over the weekend the Archicentre Home Buyer and Renovator Sentiment Survey found that 77% of people polled believed that a change in interest rates on Tuesday would NOT be a big enough incentive to encourage them to enter the housing market.

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Flood Resistant Housing Design to Become Mainstream

Sunday, 05 February 2012

Flood resistant housing design will take on the same importance as bushfire resistant housing design in Australia, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. 

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High Rise and Commercial Buildings need Regular Scrutiny

Thursday, 02 February 2012

Ageing city buildings in all of Australia's capital cities will require increased maintenance in the future to ensure public safety, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today in the wake of the dramatic scenes in Melbourne when a large slab of marble fell from the facade of a high rise commercial building in Collins Street. 

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Cost of Land Drives Knock Over Replacements

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

The high cost of land, real estate fees and government charges and taxes will drive the increasing trend for people to knock over their old homes and rebuild on their existing site rather than moving, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.  

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Sydney Balcony Collapse Sparks Safety Warning

Monday, 30 January 2012

Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has urged all home owners with decks or balconies to undertake regular inspections and maintenance.

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Building Permits Don't Guarantee Quality

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Findings by the Victorian Auditor General's Office that 96% of building permits issued did not comply with minimum statutory safety and building standards has raised major questions for new home builders and renovators, Archicentre, the building and advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today. 

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Carbon Tax, Rising Electricity and Water Prices put Hip Pocket Focus on Housing Design

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

The introduction of the carbon tax combined with rising energy and water prices will put a hip pocket focus on new housing design and renovation, Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today.

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Renovation Profits Blown at Original Property Purchase

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

With Australia's housing market swinging in favour of buyers and auction clearance running in some states at under 50%, the time is ripe to re-enter the property market but with caution Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects said today

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December Deadly Deck and Balcony Dangers

Thursday, 15 December 2011

"The dinner or party where people gather on the balcony for a drink or a barbeque are high risk activities which greatly increase the risk of a balcony collapsing .. ."

Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has issued a national red alert on deck safety saying Christmas and New Year celebrations are the most dangerous times for deck and balcony collapses. 

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