The winners of Viridian“s 2011 Vision Awards – designed to celebrate and promote the energy efficient and innovative use of glass in Australian architecture – were announced at the 2011 National Arch…
The winners of Viridian“s 2011 Vision Awards – designed to celebrate and promote the energy efficient and innovative use of glass in Australian architecture – were announced at the 2011 National Architecture Conference in Melbourne. The awards were presented by Viridian marketing manager Lachlan Austin, who said: Glass has long been used for visual effect in residential and commercial projects, but now with the growing range of high-performance glass products available it has also evolved to become a critical component in helping buildings meet increased energy regulations, he said. Four awards were presented to: – HATZ Architects for Paradise Drive residence, VIC, for the residential energy efficient category; – Giles Tribe Architects and Urban Planners for Manly residence, NSW, for the residential creative use of glass; – Allen Jack+Cottier Architects for Kerrie Murphy Building, The International Grammar School, Ultimo, NSW, for the commercial energy efficient category; and – Mury Architects for Giant Steps: Markaling House, Gladesville, NSW, for commercial creative use of glass for interiors.