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The Importance of Tactile Indicators in Australian Standards
Ensuring safe accessibility for visually impaired individuals in public and commercial spaces Tactile ground surface indicators (TGSIs), commonly known as tactile indicators, are crucial navigation aids for people with vision impairments, mobility issues or other disabilities. Alongside other floor and safety features, tactile indicators are mandatory in any environment where [...]
Natural Tactiles
An Interior Trend Report brought to you by Godfrey Hirst The resurgence of natural tactiles in interior design marks a significant shift towards spaces that prioritise comfort and a connection to the natural world. This trend, deeply rooted in the principles of minimalism and sensory richness, has become a cornerstone [...]
Transforming urban accessibility: The vision of Tactile Systems Australia
In the dynamic realm of urban design and construction, every element plays a crucial role in shaping the accessibility and inclusivity of our built environment. Tactile Systems Australia emerges as a trailblazer, dedicated to revolutionising urban accessibility through innovative solutions and unwavering commitment to excellence. At the heart of their [...]
Meet Peach Fuzz: Pantone Colour of the Year for 2024
Kindling feelings of warmth and belonging, Peach Fuzz effortlessly marries the old with the new. Inspiring a conversation around colour and its cultural ties, the Pantone Colour Institute first introduced the Pantone Colour of the Year educational program in 1999. Now an iconic touchstone worldwide, each year’s Pantone colour selection [...]
ARDEX invests for the future with a new sustainable Oceania HQ
ARDEX Australia is near completion of a green star manufacturing regional headquarters in Kemps Creek, west of Sydney, positioning it as an Industry 4.0 building materials manufacturer for Oceania. Oceania Regional Managing Director, Fabian Morgan, said the move underscores the company’s future-focussed sustainable vision. “We are passionate people who are [...]
Compliance, Performance and Support
An important consideration in building and construction is ensuring people of all abilities can safely access the built environment. Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI) are used widely on platforms, crossings, entries, ramps, escalators, and stairs. Tactile Systems Australia supplies a range of TGSI’s and other products to ensure all Australians [...]
Meeting today’s sustainability requirements
The world is transitioning towards a more sustainable future, and reducing emissions is the key focus of governments, corporations, and individuals globally. The building and construction sector accounts for almost 40% of all annual carbon emissions from the operation and construction phases. Embodied carbon or upfront carbon, is all the [...]
Trend Alert: Heather Nette King’s fresh approach to minimalism
In 2023, it is all about soft minimalism as we say goodbye to colour and hello to texture according to Carpet Court trend forecasters. Interior stylist and Carpet Court ambassador, Heather Nette King shares her tips to achieve this stunning look with some easy to communicate tips and suggestions. Most [...]
Moods of the Seasons
Moods of the Seasons Each season has a different meaning to every one of us depending on where we are in the world and our culture and traditions. With Forbo’s Moods of the Season, they hope to translate those feelings into design in a way that will both complement and [...]
Every Component’s at Risk – Excessive Moisture and PH Level
Excessive moisture within concrete is the most common reason of flooring failures in modern day buildings. Almost all components of a floor covering installation would be deemed sensitive to excessive moisture in some shape or form. It’s not just the finished floor covering itself that will fail, moisture can impact the [...]
The important role building design plays for the vision impaired
According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), there are 1.1 billion people globally living with vision loss, and a further 2 to 3 billion needing ongoing access to eye care services. In Australasia alone, there are an estimated 1.6 million people with vision loss and of [...]