Origami-inspired Floor Design Cuts Concrete & Steel Use by Half
A game-changer in modular construction! The Unfold Form system reinvents how buildings take shape, folding from flat-packed panels into full structures in minutes. Faster, more
Boost Aquatic Centre Revenue with Wellness Services 💧
One of our Western Australian clients has realised a six-figure revenue increase by adding wellness infrastructure, including saunas. This expanded their customer base & increased
Electro-biodiesel: Scientists make 45x more efficient fuel from CO2
Follow the link below to read more on how Yuan and Dai developed this sustainable alternative for fuel https://interestingengineering.com/energy/electro-biodiesel-45x-more-efficient zoranm/iStock
Africa Hall – a 1960’s Congress Building by Mezzedimi
Congratulations Antonio Baio & project team on closing out a 10-year project for the United Nations! #Architectus #BEC #Heritage
BEC contributes to Expert Panel – IAKS ANZ
In August, BEC Exec Director, John Tuxworth, joined the Expert Panel for an IAKS (International Association for Sports & Leisure Facilities) Architects’ Forum. The event
A Review of Two-Coat Seal Failure at Caloundra Tennis Centre
Project no. 6382 Built Environment Collective was commissioned to provide Civil & Structural consulting services for the Caloundra Tennis Centre Redevelopment. The project included tennis
Permeable Concrete Pavements
Permeable (or pervious) pavements employ concrete block pavers, open textured porous asphalt/concrete mixes, or grassed systems, that allow air and liquids to pass through the
Changing Lanes Video
In May 2012 BE Collective et al hosted an exhibition of works from QUT’s School of Design. The event turned into a street party with
Bouncing Back – Documentary
A documentary about an innovative and collaborative journey of learning. Starting with a response to the natural disasters in Australia and Japan in 2011, and
TEDxBrisbane 2011 – John Tuxworth – Shelter
Check out this video of Be Collective Director John Tuxworth speaking at TedXBrisbane2011 John is an engineer with a vision and a passion for doing
John Tuxworth: Guest Speaker at QUT Graduation Ceremony 2011
Video of John Tuxworth as a guest speaker at the QUT graduation ceremony 2011
Tuxworth, John; Contemporary Techniques for the Assessment of Coloured Concrete; Concrete 2011
Synopsis: There are three main factors which influence the way we see colour; the light source, the object itself, and the observer. Unless each of
Synesthesia in Architecture: Multimedia & Cross Sensory Perception
A presentation to PTW by BE Collective’s John Tuxworth. An informative and interesting take on what inspires us…and our clients. Synesthesia in Architecture: Multimedia & Cross Sensory
Seismic Protection of Structures with Modern Base Isolation Technologies
Co-authored by BE Collective’s John Tuxworth, this paper was presented and published as part of the Concrete Institute’s 2009 Conference. Synopsis: Increased resistance to earthquake
Durability & Concrete Standards
Presented by BE Collective’s John Tuxworth (on behalf of the CCAA), for the Concrete Institute of Australia. July 2005. The presentation material attempts to validate the