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WAF Judge: Reflections on World Building of the Year’s Architecture

On a recent visit to Sydney, I visited the 2022 World Building of the Year as decided by the World Architectural Festival Awards, staged in Lisbon, Portugal in December last year. Considered to be a ‘world first’ innovation, rather than demolish and rebuild the 50 Bridge Street, Sydney skyscraper, the project kept the existing core […]

An Architect’s 30-Year Journey with Timber in Sustainable Design

February 16, 2023

In the latest Wood Central Podcast, Brisbane architect Mark Thomson spoke of his relationship with timber which saw him co-author ‘The Environmental Brief – Pathways to Green Design’ and most recently travel to Lisbon, Portugal to judge the World Architectural Festival (WAF).

Eco-architect Mark Thomson: ‘fast fashion’ running rampant through our furniture sector

January 3, 2023

He has just returned from the 15th annual World Architecture Festival in Portugal’s capital Lisbon where he was chief judge of the timber awards. Five Australian projects were among the 20 recipients across categories including completed buildings, future projects, interiors and masterplans.

Speaking at Circularity 2022

October 28, 2022

“The Circular Economy is now underway, and business’s implementing the design principles will benefit faster.” We are thrilled to announce our latest speaker to join us at Circularity, the founder of Eco Effective Solutions, Mark Thomson! He has helped design work and living spaces throughout Queensland while collecting multiple architecture awards and securing many Greenstar […]

Mark Thomson on why “fast fashion” runs rampant in the furniture sector

September 20, 2022

First published at: https://thefifthestate.com.au/waste/mark-thomson-says-fast-fashion-runs-rampant-in-the-furniture-sector/ Mark Thomson is an author, sustainability consultant and recipient of multiple architecture, building and design awards. As founder of Eco Effective Solutions, a research, education, and design practice, he strives to deliver healthy and regenerative work environments. Mark is a regular judge of the World Architecture Festival and the Australian Banksia […]

Industry Opportunity Through Stewardship System

Originally posted at: https://australianfurniture.org.au/industry-opportunity-through-stewardship-system/ A resilient and sustainable furniture industry, with Australia positioned as a global leader in innovation, is the aim of a three-year programme to develop a commercial furniture Product Stewardship system with minimal financial impact on the industry. The Australian Government has provided a grant through the National Product Stewardship Investment Fund […]

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