Host of Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud joins ABC News Breakfast with some hot tips for the studio itself.
IM Pei, one of the world's revered architects who revived the Louvre, has died at 102
IM Pei, the versatile, globe-trotting architect who revived the Louvre with a giant glass pyramid and captured the spirit of rebellion at the multi-shaped Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at age 102.
Photo shows I.M Pei laughs while posing for a portrat in in front of the Lourve glass pyramid in the museum's Napoleon Courtyard.'Rock farmers' digging up volcanic past for high-end home landscaping
There are tree changers and sea changers, but Carol and Ian Elliott's life really began to rock when they bought an ancient volcanic mountain.
Photo shows Carol smiling and Ian laughing as they stand in front of their rocks.Sydney Fish Market design brief takes out major international award
Australian architects win a prestigious international award for their reference design of the Sydney Fish Market, even though the $250 million project will be completed by another firm.
Photo shows Computer generated Sydney Fish Market designNo expense spared as Marble Hill returned to its former glory
It's been 62 years since the once-proud vice-regal residence of Marble Hill was destroyed by fire, but its new owners are sparing no expense restoring the historic site.
Photo shows The Marble Hill tower covered by scaffolding.Hobart angst over bold architecture vision not new
A plan to build Hobart's first skyscraper starts a social media battle between those welcoming it and those who say the city's character will be lost forever — and it's not the first time bold architecture has set tongues wagging.
Photo shows Vodafone building, Hobart.'IKEA on steroids': Flat-pack homes to bust Australia's housing shortage
With just a few tools and a bit of patience, would-be home-owners can now build their own abode from a flat-pack, on the cheap and off the grid.
Photo shows A tiny home built on a trailerSydney Opera House looks to robots to safeguard future
The Sydney Opera House could have robots performing vital conservation checks on its roof within three to five years, reducing to the need for workers to abseil across historic sails 67 metres above the ground.
Photo shows An aerial view of the opera houseLiving to 85 years of age is one thing, having no regrets is quite exceptional
Esteemed landscape architect Allan Correy talks about his full life with no regrets.
Photo shows An elderly man sits in a National ParkHow to mow it just one challenge of museum's new roof
Grass is being laid on the roof of the new $8 million museum at Orange in a move designed to create a public space with sustainable properties, but it is no easy job.
Photo shows A man in high-visibility gear and sun shaded construction hat sits with plastic grid structures on a sloping roofArchitectural solutions to poverty and community alienation
Architects often make their names with house designs for the elite, but an event in Chicago has shown how their creativity can be used to break down prejudices, enhance sustainability and transform communities.
Photo shows A display featuring the 'Offset House' design at the State of the Art of Architecture event.The Adelaide proposals that never made it
An exhibition is celebrating the radical, but failed dreams of the 1900s to transform Adelaide into a leading world metropolis.
Photo shows 06 Moseley Square.JPGDelight for renovators: a peek at the work behind Australia's heritage homes
Think renovations are stressful? Dominic and Marie Romeo explain how they've managed to stay together after 25 years spent working on some of Australia's most important heritage properties.
Photo shows ABC News videoHas Video Duration: 6 minutes 45 seconds.Historic Melbourne fountain to be restored, drought-proofed
An historic fountain at Melbourne's World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building will be restored and drought-proofed.
Photo shows A bronze fountainCrowds gather to view Brisbane's best buildings
Some of Brisbane's best architectural buildings opened their doors to the public to celebrate the city's unique designs.
Photo shows ABC News videoHas Video Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds.Roof garden receives top award
A building in central Melbourne has won a competition for best rooftop-garden makeover.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds.Govt urged to nurture suburban food bowls
The Federal Government has been urged introduce policies to allow the development of agriculture in Australian suburbs as a way of addressing food security.
Photo shows A Queensland academic says there is plenty of space in urban environments to grow food.Community gardens leave little time to veg out
If you're thinking of starting a community garden, gather a big group of people and get ready to work hard.
Photo shows Veg Out community garden in St Kilda.Australia mourns Danish 'visionary'
The life of Danish architect Joern Utzon has been celebrated in Australia and across the globe.
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