National President, Chris Knierim on Sky News at 3:30pm today.

Building Designers Association of Australia president Chris Knierim called for an independent building commission to investigate the sector, blaming laziness and the rapid development of new buildings for the latest failing.

I was asked to appear as an industry expert to voice an opinion on the current state of the construction industry and what needs to be done to fix the issues. Recommending the implementation of the Shergold Weir report which includes the registration of Building Designers.

Building Designers Association of Australia President Chris Knierim will be live on ABC TV on Sunday morning at 7:20am and then on the national news.

Blink and you’ll miss it!! This system transfers theatre stadium seating to flat floors.

Homeowners can go net-zero or climate positive by tapping the potential of landscapes. As an example, residential green roof and wall systems, which are often key features of integrated site design projects, can reduce energy use and home heating and cooling costs.

By using passive solar heating and an extended roof of photovoltaic panels, these houses produce more energy than they consume. This Solar Settlement is in Schlierberg, Freiburg, Germany.

Building is, by its very nature, not overly environmentally friendly. Lots of energy and materials go into creating products for your house but we need somewhere to live, so the best approach is to minimise the environmental impact through using products that are recyclable.

This Hamptons retreat's grassy roof blends perfectly with it's surrounds. 🌿

How amazing is this? A 20,000 square feet flower carpet on the theme "Guanajuato, cultural pride of Mexico" and made with over 500,000 dahlias and begonias is seen at Brussels' Grand Place, Aug. 16, 2018.

A distinctive green roof adds to both the beauty and sustainability of this exceptional commercial building. #buildingdesign #sustainablity

A large-scale and coordinated effort to retrofit green infrastructure into our built environment could see residential property values increase as well as providing social, health and environmental benefits.

What if renewable energy infrastructure could be both functional and beautiful? Exploring that notion is Italian architectural practice Antonio Maccà, who designed ‘Sun Ray,’ a massive solar collector that could generate enough energy to power 220 Melbourne homes.

Recyclable green building materials, such as the classic old staple known as timber, form the literal structure of the sustainable construction industry. #green #greenbuilding #timber #sustainablebuilding #greenbuildingmaterials

Green building offers innovative and ecoconscious takes on classic home designs. #green #greenbuilding #sustainablebuilding

The beauty of green building is matched only by its many environmental benefits. #green #greenbuilding #sustainablebuilding

By removing buildings such as the Sirius we are creating gaps in our architectural history. We must fight to save these buildings. Do you agree? https://t.co/2HBX8rvAvz

Jack Ng, a Singaporean construction engineer, has created the revolutionary concept of vertical farming. His system produces ten times more food per hectare than conventional farming techniques, uses very little energy or water, is relatively maintenance-free.

Farming in the City. #sustainability

This timber elementary school and kindergarten in Switzerland boasts more than just good looks — the School in Port, designed by Zürich-based architecture firm Skop, also gives back to the community through excess energy production.