Burmese Buddhist monks protest against an influx of Rohingya migrants by boat.EPA/Nyunt WinThe very word “Burma” was once shorthand for a brutal military dictatorship, but things have now changed dramatically. Burma (or Myanmar) has come to be viewed as a country firmly committed to the establishment of a new reality, founded upon...
London's famous Shard is one big window, but bricks and wood are more efficient.Bill Smith, CC BYHow do we go about designing buildings today for tomorrow’s weather? As the world warms and extreme weather becomes more common, sustainable architecture is likely to mean one major casualty: glass.
For decades glass has been everywhere, even in...
Sign on the dotted line.Shutterstock willA British legal case in which disinherited daughter was awarded £164,000 from her late mother’s estate has led to wild speculation about the future of wills. Melita Jackson had become estranged from her daughter Heather Ilott before her death. She ultimately cut her daughter out of her will and...
Running out of options.EPA/Yannis KolesidisThe Greek government was forced into accepting a third bailout under very difficult circumstances on July 13. The dramatic euro summit of July 12 lasted 17 hours before a new bailout package of €86 billion was agreed by eurozone prime ministers. Conditional on a new recessionary policy mix,...
Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...
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Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...
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