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Media
Please check back regularly to see the latest PR news and information from Think Brick Australia.
Our latest media releases are below...
Leading Architects Rediscover Art of Brick
October 2nd, 2008: Two leading Australian architects have won a national design competition for their proposals for artistic expression through brick use in the public realm. More
Vision for Brisbane suburbia wins national design award
October 2nd, 2008: A leading Brisbane-based architectural practice has won a national design competition for their proposal for an outdoor community centre in suburban Brisbane that features giant brick "pixelated" paintings. More
WA architects shine at national design awards
October 2nd, 2008: A leading Perth-based architectural practice has won a national design competition for their proposal for a new public art gallery and apartment building in Perth's CBD. More
Best of brick recognised at national awards
October 2nd, 2008: Two outstanding commercial projects were tonight recognised in the 2008 Horbury Hunt Awards for excellence in craftsmanship and innovation in brickwork. More
Facing Design on 'Best Designed Magazine' shortlist
28 May 2008: Think Brick's inspiration-filled Facing Design magazine has been shortlisted in the 'Best Designed Magazine' category at the prestigious Association Of Publishing Agencies(APA) Creative Awards 2008. More
Brick industry takes training to the cleaners
May 8, 2008: The brick industry has held the first accreditation course for brick cleaners and building supervisors in an effort to address the considerable costs, time delays and disruption caused by poor brick-cleaning workmanship. More
Brick Industry Appoints Sustainability Manager
January 14, 2008: The peak industry body for Australia's brick manufacturers, Think Brick Australia, has appointed a Sustainability Manager in a move to affirm its commitment to improving the ecological sustainability of Australian building materials and practices. More
'Hanging Gardens' of Adelaide Win Design Award
September 13, 2007: A design for housing in Port Adelaide proposing 'vertical gardens' has won a national design award recognising innovation in designing with brick. More
Leading architects propose solution to housing crisis
September 13, 2007: Two leading Australian architects have proposed a solution to the housing affordability crisis with a scheme that sees Australia's middle suburbs 'recycled' to accommodate dwellings where spaces can be shared and reconfigured to suit the differing needs of residents. More
Perth Architects Win National Award for Affordability Solution
September 13, 2007: Perth-based architectural practice Iredale Pedersen Hook has delivered a clever design solution to PerthÂ’s housing affordability crisis and won a nation design award for the innovative scheme. More
Brick Industry Launches New Builder Programme
May 29, 2007: Think Brick Australia has launched a new program that rewards Australia?s leading builders by promoting their most innovative contemporary residential projects in media advertising and public relations campaigns. More
Warning to Homeowners Not to Fall into Maintenance Trap
April 3, 2007: With many Australians feeling the financial pressure of huge mortgages and rising interest rates, homeowners are being warned of the risks associated with rendering and painting their homes and the long-term cost involved with maintaining such finishes. More
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