At the 2019 TEMC Conference in Adelaide, Senior Sustainability Consultant and PHD recipient, Matt Webb will be giving his presentation on Biomimicry – it’s Benefits and Barriers. But what is Biomimicry, and how can it be integrated into sustainable building design? Quite simply put, Biomimicry is “looking to nature for inspiration for new innovations” [...]
Forgetting which bin to put on the curb each week could be a problem of the past in Maroochydore, QLD. Umow Lai has been working with Envac and Sunshine Coast Council on an automated waste collection system (AWCS) which will revolutionise the way the Sunshine Coast Council manages their waste collection to commercial and [...]
Umow Lai has aspired to be a leader in providing Security Consulting and Risk Assessment services and for over 15 years has provided unparalleled consulting expertise on projects ranging from small technology reviews to large scale federal projects requiring Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) endorsement. Along with a number of experienced Security Consultants [...]
Pictured (Left to Right): Andrew Oxley, Managing Director Australia - Umow Lai, Andrew Mather, Managing Director ANZ - Integral Group, Dominic Lai, Chairman and Founder - Umow Lai, Kevin Hydes, CEO and Founder - Integral Group. Leading Australian Building Services + Sustainability practice Umow Lai is poised to join Integral Group, a [...]
The projects which are selected for showcase in the Open House Melbourne program recognise buildings and spaces which offer solutions to city challenges and focus on design excellence, sustainability and innovation. In 2019, Umow Lai are proud to have collaborated on 7 projects which will open their doors to the public on the 27th [...]
Now into its 5th year, Umow Lai’s Future Leaders program focusses on building relationships with people who are and will continue to make an impact in the industry. Our second Melbourne event for 2019 is coming up in August and will highlight the benefits of smart buildings through a discussion with Umow Lai ICT [...]
We are proud to announce the following promotions Dionne Haeri – Associate / NSW Fire Engineering Leader Showcasing her specialist knowledge in Fire Safety Engineering, Dionne’s appointment as Associate and Fire Engineering Leader reflect her commitment to excellence and the Umow Lai team. Dionne has more than six years’ experience delivering performance-based design solutions for [...]
Herston Quarter is a $1.1 billion redevelopment by Australian Unity, in partnership with Metro North Hospital and Health Service. Comprising approximately five-hectares adjacent to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Quarter will provide access to leading health, hospital and aged care services. Australian Unity is redeveloping the site to create a vibrant, wellbeing [...]
Australian Interior Design Awards 2019 Congratulations to COX Architecture and the consulting team who worked on the Waltzing Matilda Centre for bringing home the Public Design award and the Best of State – Queensland award at the Australian Interior Design Awards for 2019. ‘Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the original Waltzing [...]
For almost three decades, Umow Lai has been engineering sustainable environments, and we are proud to have two of our sustainability consultants recently complete the Passive House Designer Course. David Arnott and Tom Hubbard are now Certified Passive House Designers; we caught up with them to discuss what Passive House Design is, and how it [...]
