| Architecture |
Interior design and decoration |
| Built Environment |
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Construction and allied trades
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Landscaping |
| Furniture studies |
Stonemasonry |
| Glass and Glazing / Lead lighting |
Town planning |
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UNSW
- AutoCAD Page |
Provides
information about AutoCAD including tutorials and exhibitions. |
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Architecture
Australia
|
Leading online architectural magazine detailing architecture
in Australia and the works of Australian architects throughout
the world. |
| Department
of Transport |
Includes information on the Construction Supplier register. |
|
Department of Sustainability
and Environment |
Is
responsible for the sustainability of the natural and built
environment within Victoria. Has information on
biodiversity, cultural heritage, greenhouse legislation, and
science and research. Also has links to related sites. |
| Department
of Planning and Community Development |
Concentrates
on local government funding, planning and services in
Victoria.
Has links to local councils and well as interstate councils. |
|
Victoria on-line |
This site features local, state
and federal resources. Includes Environmental
Management, Property and planning information with links to
local government sites. |
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| Alternative technology
Association |
A not-for-profit organisation,
promoting sustainable technology. Provides information on a
range of topics relating to renewable energy. |
| Going solar |
An
informative site on solar energy and sustainable
living. Includes product catalogues, an advisory
service as well as links to other relevant sites. |
| Green Building Council of
Australia |
A site dedicated to sustainability through promotion of
green building programs. Has green star rating tools,
media releases and links to other relevant sites. |
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Land |
Government information and services about land and
property in Victoria. Includes information on surveying,
valuation and property development. |
| Waste Management
Association of Australia |
A site concerned with fostering communication and networks
to ensure more sustainable waste management practices.
Includes publications, codes of practice and news
alerts |
| Your home |
Contains consumer and technical guide materials and tools
developed to encourage a more sustainable approach to the
design, construction and renovation of homes. Includes
Your Home Technical Manual, Consumer guide and the
demonstration version of the First Rate Energy Rating
software. |
| Australian Institute of
Building Surveyors |
The
site of the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
The professional body representing Building Surveyors in
Australia |
| Law Institute of Victoria |
The site of the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) .
The state's peak body for lawyers and employees within the legal
sector. |
| Project Management Institute |
Site for the Project Management Institute.
Represents every major industry including Aerospace,
Automotive, Business Management, Construction,
Engineering, Financial Services, Information Technology,
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Telecommunications. |
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Victorian WorkCover Authority |
A comprehensive site providing information on
the Victorian Workplace safety system. Has links to
related sites |
| Australian Industrial
Relations Commission |
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| Facility Management
Association of Australia |
The Facility Management Association of Australia Ltd (FMA
Australia) is the professional membership body representing
facility managers and related professionals. Includes
commercial, educational, industrial, government and landmark
buildings or infrastructure. |
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Construction
and allied trades |
| BRE |
Contains
information on consultancy, testing and certification services
on buildings, construction, energy, environment, fire |
| Selector.com |
An
extensive product directory for architectural, interior design
and building and construction industries. |
| Building
& Design online |
Online
building and design resource directory. Has links to products
and suppliers in the building, construction, design and engineering
areas |
| Building
Commission |
Aims
to provide information on building legislation and practices
in Victoria. Has consumer and industry information.,
media releases and much more. Includes links to related
sites. |
| Walls
& Ceilings Online |
Provides
information about the walls and ceilings industry including
the Walls & Ceilings Magazine Online, a supplier database
and contractor's directory. |
| Housing
Industry Association |
Provides
advice about building related subjects. Has information
sheets designed to assist in the operating of small
construction and fabrication firms. Alerts users to
current industry issues and new product information |
| CSIRO
Manufacturing Infrastructure and Technology |
Internet
resource established to promote global exchange of information
on research and development, consulting and testing services
which supply the construction, engineering and transport industries
and has links to sites of special interest. Information is
listed by topics and regions. |
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Consumer Affairs Victoria - Building & Renovating |
Consumer advice for home renovation and
building. Includes definitions of building terms,
information for Owner-builders, information on laws and
contracts for builders and tradespeople, and information on
the building dispute process (When things go wrong). |
| Master
Builders Association of Victoria |
Contains
information on all facets of the construction industry. It
also includes media releases, consumer information, up coming
events, training services as well as links to other relevant
contacts for the building industry |
| Clay
brick and Paver Institute |
 The
Clay Brick and Paver Institute (CBPI) is responsible
for the research and development and dissemination
of technical information on behalf of the Australian
Brick and Paver industry. Includes general publications,
trade magazine and technical information available for downloading
and also has links to related sites.
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| Australia's
National Association of Forest Industries |
Provides
information about the Australian Forest Industry.
Includes newsletters, media releases, briefings and
publications. |
| timber.net.au |
Provides Information about the
Australian Timber Industry. Includes technical information
with a section of downloadable documents. Also features
industry news, products and applications and has a list of
relevant suppliers.
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The Virtual Paintstore |
Has
information and links to online resources for painting and
decorating. |
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Dulux
Australia Web site |
Information
and links to online resources for painting and decorating. |
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Taubmans Australia
Web site |
Includes an interactive
personal colour profiler. Links to a Paint Calculator and
Roomscapes, a 3D Visualiser.
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PlumbNet |
This American site
maintains a FAQ, Forums and a number of articles to do with
plumbing and plumbing history, as well as linking to many
other plumbing and plumbing manufacturer websites. A basic handbook is also provided. |
| Plumbing
and Mechanical Magazine |
This American online
magazine has searchable archives back to 1994 as well as its
current issue. Covering plumbing and related fields, this
site also has a great number of links to American organisations,
trade shows and product manufacturers. |
| International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) |
This site is split
into three sections: the IPMAO main site; the IPMAO Research
and Testing Agency that evaluates pluming and mechanical products,
and the IPMAO Testing and Services site that facilitates product
testing and certification. |
| World
Plumbing Council |
Lists the Bylaws
of the World Plumbing Council and provides links to all its
worldwide member organisations. Provides a number of links
and a discussion forum. |
| Ask
The Plumber |
This British site
is primarily a forum, but provides lists of links to British
Manufacturers, Merchants and Associations. Useful as a balance
to the primarily American material. |
| Clem
Labine's Traditional Building |
Database of links
to suppliers for all building trades of antique and heritage
style products. Free online product literature is available. |
| Iplex
Pipelines |
Manufacturer and
supplier of plastic pipelines across Australasia, their products
used for many purposes including Plumbing. Thorough product
listing. |
Construction
& allied trades: Slating and Tiling |
| Info
tile |
Information
about ceramic tiles, stone, ancillaries and resources including
associations, online catalogues, directories, products and
conferences. |
| The
Ceramic Tile home page |
Provides
information about ceramic tiles including pictorial reviews
of recent projects, press releases, publications, product
directory, etc., as well as links to other online resources. |
Construction
& allied trades: Welding |
| American
Welding Society |
Information
and links to online resources about welding. |
| World
Welding Window |
"Who's
Who and What's What in Welding" maintained by the welding
Technology Institute of Australia. Includes information and
links to other online resources. |
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| Antique
Resources |
Provides
links to online antique resources including appraisals, American,
dealers, furniture, glass, stained glass, etc. |
| Better
woodworking guide and directory |
Provides a wealth of information
to woodworkers regardless of skill level. Has tips, techniques,
suppliers, projects, articles as well as links to other woodworking
sites. |
| Furniture
World magazine |
Contains
information on the furniture industry with emphasis on furniture
retailing. Includes furniture industry associations,
industry news, services and suppliers for retailers.
As well as links to furniture manufacturer websites. |
| Furniture
Society |
Established
to advance the art of furniture making. Provides access to
furniture makers resource directory and the society's newsletter. |
| Homefurnish.com |
Provides
information about industry links, marketing services, awards
for home furnishing. |
| James
Redway Furniture Makers |
A
good example of furniture manufacturing web site. Includes
information and photos about furniture they produce. |
| Popular
woodworking |
Contains articles which were
featured in previous Popular Woodworking journals .
Also includes tool reviews, project plans and has links
to related sites. |
| WoodBin Woodworking |
Includes woodworking calculators and articles. |
| WoodNet.net-The
Woodworker's Online Resource |
This site provides information about woodworking of all types.
Includes project plans, tool reviews, tips and techniques
as well as links to online resources including new sites and
information. |
| WOODWEB |
Central
on-line resource for the woodworking industry with information
and links to magazines, e-mail groups, software, tree talk,
etc. |
| The
Woodworkers Library |
Provides
reviews, abstracts and catalogues for publications about furniture
construction, design, woodworking, joinery and tools. |
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Stained Glass
Links
|
Provides
links to online resources in stained glass including studios
and artists, suppliers, galleries and stained glass places.
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Axess Glass |
Contains
a comprehensive range of information about the specialist
glass products in Australia,
including stained glass, mosaic and
kiln forming. This site is comprised of distributors
throughout Australia organised state by state.
Information on a variety of products, completed works
and specialised advice is provided |
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Ceramaglas Decor |
Is
a listing of Kiln Fired decorative products. Suppliers, Information
Sheets and Colour charts are provided along with an electronic
request form for current price lists and specialist information.
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| Australian design review |
A new website (from April 2009) by the editorial teams behind "Architectural Review Australia" and (inside). Features updated news events, book reviews, built projects with photography and plans, latest products, interviews with leading Australian and international designers. |
| Color
Matters |
Has
extensive information on the concept of colour and explores
the impact colour has on communication, vision, emotions
and much more. Has an interactive bulletin board, newsletter
and links to related sites. |
| Design
Museum |
This
site of the London museum includes information on industrial
design, architecture, design movements, and design-related
technologies of the 20th and 21st centuries. Also featured
is information on significant designers, from
Alvar Aalto through Michael Young. The "Digital Design
Museum" provides a description of "what web designers
choose as the most inspiring developments of de
sign on
the web." |
| Fabrics.net |
Has information and facts about fabrics ranging from fabric
identification to fabric care. Also has an extensive glossary
of terms for the different types of fabrics |
| Heritage
Paints & Decor |
Provides
tips on interior and exterior colours for different period
styles of houses in Melbourne. |
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Hometime |
Provides
information on home improvements, renovations and repairs. |
| Ikea |
Ikea's website. Featuring complete online
catalogue with photos of all products, as well as Tips n Tricks. |
| Infolink |
Infolink is Australia's online directory for the architecture, building, construction and design sectors |
| Interior Designers Australia |
IDID has established this site as an online directory where interior designers can for free display, showcase & market their work in a site unique to interior designers. |
| International
Interior Design Association |
Provides
information about interior design including publications,
forums and resources. |
| Intute:
arts & humanities |
Web resources for arts
and humanities that includes Architecture and Design. |
|
Itech: An Interior
Design Support web site |
Provides supporting information on contract interior
design in the areas of programming, space planning and
furniture. Emphases include step by step approach to solving
programming problems, real world applications, and furniture
products analysis techniques and evaluations. |
| The
Carpet and Rug Institute |
Provides
information on carpeting including spot removal, decorating
tips, choosing a carpet and carpet and the environment. |
|
Timeline
of Art History |
This
site provides an overview of the history of art as
illustrated and represented in the Metropolitan Museum of
Art’ collection. Prepared by the Museums curatorial,
conservation and education staff the timeline
is constantly expanding. It covers prehistory
to the present day
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| Walking
Melbourne |
This
is a database of 464 significant Melbourne buildings.
Each building has a brief description including when it was
built, the architect, its location and notable
architectural features. It also details a calendar of
Melbourne events and lists those buildings which
are under threat of demolition. |
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| Natural
Stone Home Page for the stone industry |
Provides
information about the stone industry focusing on the
architectural and technical side of natural stone. It includes
an international directory, pictorial reviews of recent projects,
press releases, publications, etc., and links to other online
resources.
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Victoria Planning Provisions |
Access to the Victorian Planning Provisions online. Latest
amendments are incorporated. Select from the menus to see
particular sections of the Provisions. |
| Government
of South Australia web page |
This
web site gives up to date information on all South Australia
planning developments.
It provides information on development legislation,
development plans, urban projects as well as development policies
and strategies it is considering. |
|
Sustainability Victoria |
Provides
information on Victoria's environmental issues. Outlines
current programs, list services, offers advice and outlines
current research topics. |
What is
Planning?
|
Promotes greater
awareness of planning and planners. |
Planning
Institute of Australia |
"Supports
the
Australian planning profession and community in the
creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies, sustainable
places, diverse cultural expression and social cohesion".
This Association have useful fact sheets as well as a Young
Planner's division. |
